News from Scout supporter Market by Jean-Georges

Vancouver, BC | For three weeks in November, a spicier side of Jean-Georges comes to life in Vancouver.  From November 8 to 30, guests of Market by Jean-Georges will have the opportunity to taste the dishes and spices of the famed Spice Market NYC. The Spice Market promotion starts with the arrival of Anthony Ricco, executive chef of Spice Market. Six signature Spice Market dishes will be added to the dinner menu. Available a la carte ((C$10 – C$30) or as a tasting menu (C$68), these six dishes top Spice Market’s list of favourite items…

Shaved Tuna, Chili Tapioca, Asian Pear and Lime
Spiced Chicken Samosas, Cilantro Yoghurt
Black Pepper Shrimp, Sundried Pineapple
Cod with Malaysian Chili Sauce, Thai Basil
Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Ovaltine Kulfi, Caramelized Banana and Spiced Milk Chocolate Sauce

On Wednesday, November 10 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Chef Ricco will host six people eager to learn the secrets of Spice Market.  The Spice Market Culinary Class includes instruction with Chef Ricco, a signed Jean-Georges cookbook and dinner in MARKET immediately following at 5:00PM.  Priced at C$125 plus tax, per person, reservations  can be made at (604) 661-3326.  Additional diners joining the culinary ‘students’ will be charged C$65.00 plus tax for the six-course tasting menu.

Spice Market, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, was inspired by the street food Jean-Georges enjoyed while traveling in Southeast Asia.  Since opening in 2004, the cuisine and lively atmosphere of the famed New York eatery has transported diners from Vietnamese street markets to a Thai food stalls.

Dinner Reservations – (604) 695-1115 or [email protected]

Culinary Class Reservations – (604) 661-3326

About the Shangri-La

Opened January 24, 2009, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is set in Vancouver’s downtown core, located at 1128 West Georgia, at the intersection of West Georgia and Thurlow Street. The hotel occupies the first 15 floors of a new 61-storey landmark building, a multi-purpose complex built incorporating innovative residential living, high-end retail shopping, signature restaurants and an outdoor public art space curated by the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 65 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 28,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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