SUMMERDINE 2018 – Wednesday, August 15
Wednesday, August 15th – one night, so many delicious options
Where will you be dining on Wednesday, August 15th? It could be in a vineyard, aboard a yacht, at a picnic table or in an elegant dining room to name only a few of the many choices.
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter have some tasty suggestions for you as we present our annual Summerdine – a delicious province-wide dining celebration featuring fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one evening only at different restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC.
Regardless of the location, all diners are treated to a specially-designed multiple-course menu, wines selected to complement that menu, a special table or location and an opportunity to meet and chat with the chefs and restaurateurs. All the dinners are priced at $80 per person and include the multi-course meal with wine (gratuity not included). The one exception is the Victoria Summerdine Dinner – an intimate alfresco long table dinner at Sea Cider Farm & Cider House which is priced at $100 per person.
We invite you to peruse this year’s selection of outstanding dinners featuring award-winning chefs and restaurants as well as some spectacularly unique locations.
Space is limited. Don’t miss out on being part of what will surely be a most memorable evening.
This year, we have two Gift Certificates to give away to our Summerdine guests!
First prize: $200.00 Gift Certificate from SAVIO VOLPE, a favourite for its classic osteria-style rustic Italian fare
Second prize: $100 Voucher for Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures – for their “Foraging 101 Online course”
How to enter:
- Purchase your Summerdine tickets to the venue of your choice
- On August 15th, post a photo of your Summerdine meal on Instagram and Twitter, make sure to use #LDSummerdine, tag @Lesdamesbc, and the restaurant or winery where you’re dining!
And the winners are:
50/50 Draw
Thank you to everyone who bought our 50/50 tickets last night! Our delegations of Dames very much enjoyed having the opportunity to meet our guests while dining at participating restaurants. Your support for the 50/50 draw helps us fund our Green Tables initiatives.
Our total funds raised: $1,320
And the lucky winner of $660 is: Ticket #3321775
Please send us an email to: info@lesdames.ca
Social Media Contest
Thank you for all your fabulous posts! We thank you for capturing images of your Summerdine experience!
We use a special online tool to generate our winners from all posts, and the winners are:
1st prize – $200 GC from Savio Volpe: Karen Dar Woon
2nd prize – $100 voucher for Swallowtail Online Foraging Course: Maria Driver
Congratulations!!
Wines and Beverages graciously provided by:
AnnaLena
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Kitsilano’s most celebrated Canadian eatery. “A dedication to the imagination” The AnnaLena kitchen is led by Executive Chef Michael Robbins and Restaurant Chef Erin Searle
ARC Restaurant at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
ARC offers simply inspired, handcrafted fare in a relaxed setting. With its beautiful West Coast views, it’s the perfect place to partake of urban artisanal food.
Bufala
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Bufala is an independent restaurant born out of a passion for pizza and the belief that all communities need a great restaurant.
Burnaby – Hart House
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Lakeside dining in the heart of Burnaby. Locally Sustainable Pacific Northwest Cuisine, including seafood, game and produce from local farms.
Forage
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Tickets AddedUnder Chef Chris Whittaker’s guidance, Forage has become the pioneer restaurant for responsible management through zero waste efforts, reduction of energy consumption and support of our local communities, from farmers to fishers, and everything in between.
Di Beppe
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
A young Italian restaurant with an old Italian soul, inspired by the Italian immigrant’s desire to share a piece of home while living abroad
Provence Marinaside
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Award-winning Mediterranean French restaurants located in Vancouver, BC that transport you to the South of France without the jet lag.
Boulevard Kitchen
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Vancouver’s Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar provides a distinctive showcase for the celebrated culinary vision of Executive Chef Alex Chen and redefines the fine art of dining with subtle, unexpected and playful approaches to cuisine, service and style.
Burdock & Co.
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Andrea Carlson is chef and owner of Burdock & Co. Our philosophy is guided by principles of sourcing and recognizing that we are of a place…The place? …the Canadian Pacific Northwest…British Columbia…a tangle of islands, coastlines, and deltas. A convergence of valleys and urban gardens.
Chambar
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Belgian Restaurant in Vancouver. Fine dining quality without the pretension. “Come as you are.”
Fable Kitchen
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Our story begins with Trevor Bird, each day the food for our guests is prepared from scratch for the night’s dinner service by the talented Fable team from the local ingredients that arrive at our door.
Nightingale
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Our approach to dining introduces simple seasonal dishes — packed with natural flavour — that focus on quality, excellence and fun. Served up in a lively space, our fresh crudo and charcuterie, creative house-made pastas, pizzas, crisp salads and seasonal veggie dishes can be enjoyed with friends old and new; paired with local craft beers, complementing wines or on-tap gin & tonics from the buzzing bar.
Pacific Yacht Charters
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Full-service event planning and thoughtfully crafted Pacific Northwest cuisine set against breathtaking views of Vancouver, British Columbia, Guests will experience the elegance of a private yacht and enjoy fresh locally sourced West Coast cuisine and unparalleled service.
Torafuku
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Modern Asian eatery by Le Tigre Food Truck’s Clement Chan and Steve Kuan. Torafuku invites you to experience simple, yet adventurous interpretations of pan Asian flavours. Explore contemporary dishes crafted with local ingredients sourced from local farms.
VIJ’s 2018
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Opened in 1994, Vij’s would change the landscape of Indian cuisine in Canada. Using traditional Indian methods, spices and culinary influences, and pairing them with sustainable, local produce from British Columbia, Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala created one of the best-known and most beloved Indian restaurants in North America
West
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Recognized as the ‘jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown’, West’s outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has earned much critical acclaim. Pristine seasonal ingredients are sourced to deliver superbly conceived dishes offering modern interpretations of classics.
Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Recently AddedWith its breathtaking views of the blue waters of Lake Okanagan, Old Vines Restaurant offers guests a premium dining experience that is in a class all its own. Roger Sleiman and his team create spectacular dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, providing guests with a true taste of the Okanagan.
Bella Wines
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Alfresco dinner at a communal table, under the cherry trees at the private residence of Bella. 4 course meal and each course paired with sparkling wines from Jay Drysdale, owner, winemaker and Chef.
Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ
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August 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Meaning ‘from the earth‘ Terrafina is a gorgeous Tuscan style restaurant nestled amongst the vines of Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver. This unique vineyard dining experience provides the perfect partner to be enhanced by the culinary and service expertise of RauDZ Creative Concepts, the creative minds behind RauDZ Regional Table and micro bar • bites in Kelowna.
Victoria Summerdine
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August 15, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Savour a long table alfresco dinner at Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse in scenic Saanichton. Enjoy the camaraderie of friends, industry leaders and scholarship recipients ~ and participate in our spirited raffle!
Victoria Summerdine Sponsors:
Wines sponsored by: See Ya Later Ranch
Dinner presented by: Dame Chef Ali Ryan, Spinnakers
Venue and cider sponsored by: Dame Kristen Needham, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse
Founded with a pioneering spirit and forged on the road less traveled. The winery is owned by a team of eight individuals who share a common belief in the incredible winemaking potential of British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon and a shared vision to make Fort Berens into one of Canada’s leading producers of fine wine. Carrot Salad: Roasted, Pickled & Raw Chocolate Semifreddo menu subject to change 0 people are attending Fort Berens
Fort Berens
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Black Tuscan Kale Pesto,
Goats’Gouda and Almond Crumble
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Couscous Salad, Market Vegetables with a Fort Berens Merlot and
Currant Sauce
Fort Berens Cabernet Franc Jelly, Berries and Cocoa Crumble