From the Press Release: Mon Bella Bistoria sends diners into the New Year with a stomach full of Executive Chef Brian Fowke’s Prix Fixe Menu options. Early celebrators can begin at 4pm until 7pm and enjoy a limited a lá carte menu of 3 courses for $35.

As the evening progresses, Chef Fowke has prepared a dueling selection of an Italian or French 5 course prix fixe menu $55. Beginning at 8:30pm, the array of dishes will be served, finishing with a glass of champagne at midnight.

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Italian

Panzanella Salad
Tomato, basil, and Italian Crostini Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Olives

Profiteroles Saporiti con Pecorino
Pecorino cheese, sundried tomatoes & lobster filled profiteroles with Basil and Lemon Butter

Tonno bianco e gamberetto del punto, Alghero-stile
Finest At Sea local tuna and Spot Prawns cooked in the Traditional Style with Black Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fromage Francais Fin
Val Taleggio Cheese with fig preserve and Casalinga Bread

Tiramisu Italiano con le Fragole Francesi
French meets Italian; Classic Italian Tiramisu with Fresh Grand Marnier Strawberries dipped in Le-Artisan du Chocolat

French

Escargots de Bourgogne
Lemon, Butter and White Wine with Crusty Garlic Baguette

Crevettes sautees Provencial
BC Spot Prawns, Fresh Thyme, Tomato, and Provincial crust

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Horseradish and Mashed Potatoes

Fromage Francais Fin
Port Salute Cheese with frozen grapes and port jelly

Tiramisu Italiano con le Fragole Francesi
French meets Italian; Classic Italian Tiramisu with Fresh Grand Marnier Strawberries dipped in Le-Artisan du Chocolat

Executive Chef Brian Fowke brings a world of experience and creativity to Mon Bella Bistoria. Chef Fowke was former President and Executive Chef at Metro and the much loved Rare Restaurant, voted best new restaurant of 2006 by Mia Stainsby of the Vancouver Sun. The front of the house is run by owner Brad Roark, who for the last eight years helped run one of the busiest rooms in the West End – Tapastree. Prior to that, he worked for three of the Top Table restaurants – Araxi, Cin Cin, and West.

Mon Bella is located in the ‘Yorkville’ neighbourhood at the foot of the Burrard Street bridge. It is a quick cab ride over the Burrard Street bridge or a 15 minute walk from downtown.1809 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver. Reservations are accepted: 604.569.2741, or visit www.monbella.com and reserve online through Open Table. Mon Bella is open for dinner from 4:00pm Tuesday to Sunday.

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