Yaletown Goes Bollywood For Opus’ 7th Annual Street Party

ext — Following the outdoor OPUS BAR 7th Annual Street Party in Yaletown (Friday, July 31st 6pm – 9pm), the night continues indoors with a special dinner menu in Elixir and DJs throughout the night in Opus Bar

News from Scout supporter Elixir Bistro

2009 marks the seventh year of the annual summer street party for world-renowned Opus Hotel, voted one of the world’s top 100 hotels by Conde Nast Traveler. This eagerly anticipated event [Friday, July 31st 6pm – 9pm] is one of Vancouver’s largest private outdoor parties, and draws over 500 invite-only VIPs into the streets. Invitees include media, local politicians, actors, key corporate clients, and VIP guests.

The OPUS Foundation is proud to announce its ongoing support of UNICEF’s Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS campaign. As a gesture of its commitment, The OPUS Foundation will present UNICEF Canada with a $10,000 donation as part of a commitment of $50,000 over 5 years.

The theme of this year’s event is Bollywood Dreams, and will feature beautiful sights, sounds, and dynamic entertainment presented by the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society. Indian themed food and refreshments will be served in collaboration with celebrity Chef Vikram Vij. Following the outdoor celebration, guests will continue this exclusive evening indoors, with a special dinner menu in Elixir and renowned DJs throughout the night in Opus Bar.

Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij and Elixir’s Executive Chef Don Letendre have created a sumptuous four-course menu of Indian delicacies and regional ingredients. Seating from 8:30pm, for reservations call 604.642.0557.

After Party Chef Culinary Showcase

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$50.00 per person, add $25 for wine pairings

Portobello mushrooms in porcini cream curry on celeriac puree

Coconut curried vegetables with cholia rice

Wine marinated lamb popsicles with cumin potatoes

Rice Pudding with rose water

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