Celebrated French Champagne House
When: Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m.
Where: Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard St., Vancouver B.C.
Price: $169 per guest, plus tax and gratuity
Special guest: Champagne Taittinger Brand Ambassador Mikael Falkman
Reservations: Call 604-642-2900 or email info@nullboulevardvancouver.ca
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will bring the bubbles when it hosts an exclusive five-course Taittinger dinner paired with a number of varietals hailing from the celebrated French Champagne house.
Boulevard Executive Chef Alex Chen and Chef de Cuisine Roger Ma’s custom menu will share the stage with special guest and Champagne Taittinger Brand Ambassador Mikael Falkman, who has worked with Taittinger for more than 15 years. Falkman, a former restaurateur in both his native Sweden and New York, is a WSET-certified sommelier who revels in sharing the stories behind Taittinger with Champagne lovers around the world.
“Champagne aficionados are no doubt well acquainted with the Taittinger name and the estate’s long-standing tradition of producing high-quality Champagnes, so we’re thrilled to host a one-of-a-kind event that will provide a unique spotlight for the brand through Alex and Roger’s creative culinary vision,” says Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Director of Operations and Sommelier Steve Edwards.
– TAITTINGER DINNER MENU –
– Reception –
Taittinger Brut Resérve
Dungeness Crab Salad
Granny Smith Apple, Celery, Mustard
Wild Mushroom Tartlet
Parsley and Sweet Garlic
– First Course –
Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus Cuvée
Local Sea Urchin
Meyer Lemon, Sawmill Bay Oysters, Radish, Dill, Champagne and Cucumber Gelée
Northern Divine Caviar
– Second Course –
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie
New Zealand Tai Snapper
Crispy Scales, Charred Cipollini, Butternut Squash, Caramelized Endive
Pumpkin Seed, Taittinger Butter
– Third Course –
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2005
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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006
Aged Maple Hill Farms Duck
Roasted Breast, Celeriac, Confit Leg ‘Cigar’, Quince Jam, Foie Gras
– Cheese Course –
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2006
Le Maréchal
Sesame Lavash, Buckwheat Honey
– Dessert Course –
Taittinger Nocturne Rosé
Chocolate Mousse
Pure Madagascar Chocolate, Blanc Manger, Cacao Tuille
TICKETS
Tickets to the Taittinger dinner, which takes place in Boulevard’s elegant private dining room, are $169 per person plus tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets, please contact Boulevard by phone at 604-642-2900 or by email at info@nullboulevardvancouver.ca. Seating is limited.
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ABOUT BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR | Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar provides a unique showcase for the culinary vision of Executive Chef Alex Chen. With an innovative approach that blends a respect for the past with a celebration of the present, Chen’s seafood-focused menu is grounded in classical technique and training, while artfully infusing casual West Coast flair and creative hints of his international influences. Paired with exceptional service, a wide-ranging selection of wine and cocktails and true European ambiance in a traditional-yet-modern setting, Boulevard offers breakfast (6:30 to 11 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), dinner (5 to 11 p.m.) and late night service until 1 a.m. seven days a week, as well as weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2K6 | 604-642-2900 | www.boulevardvancouver.ca
ABOUT CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER | Taittinger is one of the last great independent Champagne Houses owned and actively managed by the family named on the label. The family are guardians of Taittinger’s style, quality and integrity. The hallmark of their fine Champagnes is the high proportion of Chardonnay used in their winemaking which is key for producing wines of great elegance and finesse. Additionally, with its vineyard ownership of 288 ha (one of the largest in Champagne), Taittinger can guarantee a flawless signature, and wines heralded worldwide for their consistent quality. www.taittinger.fr
