The GOODS from Kale & Nori

Vancouver, BC | We’ve taken guests all around the world in previous months, but in June we’ll be celebrating some of the things that make Canada so special. This month’s line up of Bittered Sling Bistro features the huge portfolio of award-winning terroir-based spirits, Okanagan Spirits. Stepping up to the plate this month are two bartenders from different worlds: Raudz Bar Manager, Micah Jensen represents the Okanagan Valley on June 11, and the young and talented Bar Manager of the Vancouver Club, John Richard (a transplant from Quebec) on June 25. Details, menu and tickets after the jump…

Tuesday June 11 2013 “Truly Canadian Terroir” sponsored by Okanagan Spirits, with Bartender Micah Jensen, Raudz Regional Table, Kelowna (representing OKANAGAN VALLEY) | Tickets

Tuesday June 25 2013 “Truly Canadian Terroir” sponsored by Okanagan Spirits, with Bartender John Richard, The Vancouver Club (representing QUEBEC) | Tickets

MENU

Hors d’oeuvres: (cocktail paired by Lauren Mote)
Mushroom duxelles, spicy tomato jam and sesame
Dungeness crab salad, sea buckthorn – whiskey gelée, cucumber pickle
Feature Bartender Cocktail Pairings: (Score Cards)

Course #1: Buttermilk asparagus vichyssoise, steamed pork dumpling, black garlic oil

Course #2: Spring salmon with mussels and shrimp, Stein Mountain paprika-red rice bisque

Course #3: Strawberry parfait, chocolate spice pastry, Absinthe cream, Bittered Sling Shanghai Rhubarb bitters

Upcoming events:

July 2013 “Global Cocktail Colonialism”
August 2013 “Carnival vs. Mardi-Gras”
September 2013 “Coloured-Collar; Upper Middle Class” October 2013 “Heavy Metal Monks”
November 2013 “European Invasion”

Format:

– Passed Hors d’Oeuvres paired with opening reception cocktail by Lauren Mote

– Sit-down three course dinner, menu presented by Chef Jonathan Chovancek of Kale & Nori to both engage and challenge the guest bartender’s perspective on their cocktail pairings;

– Each guest receives a scorecard, and rates each pairing through several categories, such as taste, balance, appearance, level of pairing;

– Interactive presentation style

– Fun and business-casual- $60/tickets (this is inclusive of GST and service charge)

– Tickets will not be available to purchase at the door, guests must purchase tickets online or in person at Legacy Liquor Store ahead of time

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Details

Telephone: 604-809-9479
Web: www.kaleandnori.com | Facebook | Twitter
Email: [email protected]

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The People Who Make It Happen

Owners: Chef Jonathan Chovancek & Lauren Mote

About Kale & Nori

Founded in 2011, Kale & Nori Culinary Arts is a boutique, restaurant-style caterer specializing in healthy, ethical and seasonal cuisine paired with avant-guarde mixology.

Kale & Nori Culinary Arts celebrates the collaboration of highly decorated industry professionals, Chef Jonathan Chovancek and Mixologist/Sommelier Lauren Mote. Our Vancouver based company is dedicated to producing elegant, fun and delicious events, while implementing positive social change through healthy and ethically sourced food and beverage ingredients.

Kale & Nori Culinary Arts creates menus focused on seasonal vegetables and ethical seafoods sourced from Canadian artisans, fishermen and farms with bold global flavours. From glamourous cocktail parties, beautiful wedding receptions and multi-course plated dinners, to interactive client “hands-on” classes and events, each menu and event with Kale & Nori is completely custom. We exist to fulfill the wants needs and of the client to provide the best possible guest experience.