News from Scout member Abigail’s Party:

Vancouver, BC – Corkscrew Entertainment has appointed Chef Tina Fineza as the Executive Chef of Abigail’s Party, and will re-open after renovations and launch her new menu on Monday, December 1, 2008.

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The updated menu will feature a modern take on gastropub and comfort favorites, such as:

Kurobuta Pork Belly Sliders | Housemade sauerkraut, grainy Dijon

Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Braised Bison Ragu | Italian parsley salsa verde, shaved Pecorino

Moroccan Chicken with Warm Couscous Salad | Preserved lemon, apricots, slivered almonds, green olives

Ling Cod with Vegetable Succotash | Yams, spinach, fresh corn, chanterelle mushrooms, chervil and fennel salad, smoked paprika oil

Moccia Italian Sausage Sandwich | Slow-cooked peppers and onions, bocconcini, olive oil, garlic

“Milk and Cookies”

Maker’s Mark bourbon and dark chocolate milkshake, housemade “Oreo” cookies

“The new menu is simple, classic and a great value,” says Chef Fineza, who developed the menu in collaboration with Abigail’s Party Chef de Cuisine, Jesse Grasso.

Chef Fineza will continue in her role as Executive Chef at the Flying Tiger and will oversee both restaurants. With recent consulting work with Les Faux Bourgeois and Habit Lounge, Fineza has become one of Vancouver ’s most sought-after culinary minds.

“I strongly believe that Chef Fineza is one of Vancouver’s most knowledgeable and talented chefs,” says James Iranzad, who co-owns the restaurants. “We are thrilled to have her at the helm of two of our restaurants.”

Abigail’s Party is located at 1685 Yew Street in Kitsilano, and is open for dinner Monday to Saturday, and brunch on weekends and holidays. More information and the full updated menu is available at www.abigailsparty.ca.