The GOODS from Royal Dinette

Vancouver, BC | The concept of “trash cooking” cuisine comes into clear focus once again on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Royal Dinette when Chef/Owner David Gunawan and Head Chef Jack Chen host the third edition of their ongoing “Ugly Duckling” Dinner Series.

The farm-to-table-focused restaurant launched the thought-provoking series in October with the intention of educating guests about food-waste awareness and sustainability issues through dishes that feature the “ugly ducklings” of the culinary world.

In keeping with that theme, the latest six-course Ugly Duckling menu will transform commonly discarded cast-offs and scraps such as juice pulp, cores, roots and stems, offal, coffee grounds and pork skin into a truly unforgettable meal with an ecological message.

“The purpose of these dinners is to demonstrate just how easily these often-overlooked ‘ugly ducklings’ can be turned into swans,” says Head Chef Chen. “Our goal is to bring attention to unnecessary food waste and demonstrate ways in which these ingredients can be incorporated into an incredible culinary experience.”

UGLY DUCKING III MENU

Snacks

Winter Vegetable Nuka
Juice Pulp Croquette, Whey, Spices
Blemished Sea Urchin Custard, Apple Core Jelly, Preserved No. 2 Radish

Dinner

Grilled No. 2 Cabbage, Oyster Emulsion, Herring Roe, Toasted Seeds, Dried Verbena Stems

Duck Tongue, Sea Cucumber, Shaved Roots, Scallop Skirt Dashi

Pasta Trim “Risotto”, Confit Chicken Heart and Gizzard, Quince Peel Kosho

Blood Sausage, Pork Skin, Beet Stem Condiment

Sake Kasu Sorbet, Rice Water, Shiso Stem Granite, Honey, Preserved Citrus Skin

Coffee Grind Crémeux, Caramelized Whey Ice Cream, Pickled Huckleberries

Beverage pairings included with each course.

The Ugly Duckling series will continue into the spring with future dinners planned for Tuesday, Mar. 22 and Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2016. Menus and exciting Ugly Duckling Dinner guest chef collaborations will be announced soon.

TICKETS | Tickets for Royal Dinette’s third Ugly Duckling Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 10 are available via Eventbrite and include a six-course menu with beverage pairings for $79 per person plus tax and gratuity.

As Royal Dinette prides itself on placing a premium on the availability and seasonality of all ingredients, the Ugly Duckling Dinner Menu is subject to slight changes. Substitutions are politely declined.

DETAILS

905 Dunsmuir St. | Vancouver BC | V6C 2G2
Telephone | 604-974-8077 | www.royaldinette.ca | Twitter @RoyalDinette | Instagram @royaldinette
Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm | Dinner: Mon – Sat 5pm – late | L’Apéro Happy Hour Mon – Sat 4:30pm – 6pm

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PEOPLE

Chef/Owner: David Gunawan
Head Chef: Jack Chen
Head Bartender: Kaitlyn Stewart
Manager: Chen-Wei Lee
Manager: Jonathan Therrien

About Royal Dinette

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Financial District, Royal Dinette revolves around celebrated chef, David Gunawan’s signature focus on bringing together the best fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a true farm-to-table feast for the senses. With an ever-changing seasonal menu, fresh pasta, pastry and butcher stations and a bar menu offering an array of local craft beer, sparkling wine and handcrafted cocktails, Royal Dinette pairs the laid-back, informal atmosphere of a bygone diner with an elegant standard of service to bring quality, value and creativity of cuisine to a whole new audience