New Year’s Eve at Provence Marinaside a Budget-Friendly Affair

Ring In the New Year with Budget-Friendly Celebration
at Provence Marinaside

The classic song asks “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” There are so many options out there it’s hard to choose, however one that is worthy of consideration is the three-course Prix Fixe New Year’s Menu at Provence Marinaside priced at a very budget-friendly $80/person with an optional three course wine pairing for $70. This is one of the best deals in Vancouver with a menu that doesn’t scrimp on quality – feast on dishes such as Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Beef Tenderloin, Rack of Lamb or Sablefish with Black Truffle accompanied by thoughtfully selected French wines. If three courses seems too much, then there is also a special à la carte menu which can be viewed here.

“It’s been a difficult year for a lot of people and money is tight,” says Provence Owner/Executive Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia. “We wanted to create something elegant where people could indulge but at an affordable price.”

New Year’s Eve Three-Course Menu

FIRST COURSE
Choose one

CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES
belgian endive and mixed green salad, yuzu tobiko, house-made lemon mayonnaise
Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut
pinot noir/chardonnay/gamay/aligote
nv Burgundy, France

SEARED HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
crispy leek and blue crab salad, romesco sauce, beurre blanc
Autour de L’Anne Wonder Womanne Pet Nat Rosé
cinsault/syrah/grenache
nv Languedoc, France

HERBES DE PROVENCE CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE WITH SHAVED BLACK TRUFFLE
beurre blanc, frisee salad, rosemary foccacia crouton
Domaine du Closel Demoiselle sous La Pluie,
chenin blanc/verdelho
2020 Loire, France

SECOND COURSE
Choose one

ROASTED FRENCHED RACK OF LAMB

crusted with dijon and fresh herbs, brussels sprouts, potato fondant, lamb jus
Jean-Luc Colombo La Louvée Cornas,

syrah,
2017 Cornas, Northern Rhône, France

GRASS FED BEEF TENDERLOIN

foie gras butter, house made gnocchi, asparagus and spinach, red wine peppercorn jus

Domaine Philippe Gavignet Clos de L’Hermitage Hautes-Côtes de Nuits,

pinot noir
2020 Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

SEARED SABLEFISH WITH SHAVED BLACK TRUFFLE

leeks, yukon gold potatoes, parmentier broth
Eve & Michel Rey Sur La Roche Pouilly-Fuissé,
chardonnay
2019 Mâcon, Burgundy, France

THIRD COURSE

choose one

CLAFOUTIS AUX FRUITS ROUGES
Provence’s version of the classic French cake, vanilla ice cream
Domaine Geoffroy Ratafia,
pinot noir/pinot meunier
nv Cumières, Champagne, France

FONDANT AU CHOCOLAT

rich chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, palmier cookie

Domaine Pietri-Geraud Banyuls,
grenache
2015 Banyuls, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

LES TROIS SORBETS AUX FRUITS
trio of delicious sorbet flavours, palmier cookie
Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant
cabernet sauvignon/mourvèdre/pinot noir/petit manseng/muscat
2022 Languedoc, France

TARTE AU CITRON
lemon tart, hazelnut brittle, raspberry coulis, chantilly cream
M. Chapoutier Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise,
muscat à petit grains
2018 Beaumes-de-Venise, Southern Rhône, France
or

CRÈME CARAMEL
palmier cookie, fresh whipped cream
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon
chenin blanc
1985 Coteaux du Layon, Loire, France

To add to the celebratory atmosphere, Gary Comeau and his Trio will be entertaining guests with their lively New Orleans-style music.

Reservations are being taken beginning at 4 pm with the last reservation at 10:45 pm. Reservations booked at 9:30 or later will be able to stay through to the New Year countdown at midnight. Tables seated prior to 9:30 pm may be rebooked for a later seating, guests are asked to respect seating time limits. More information on New Year’s Eve can be found here.

As usual, Provence will be serving brunch on New Year’s Day beginning at 10 am on a walk-in basis.

inging in the New Year in style doesn’t have to break the bank. Join Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia and the welcoming team at Provence Marinaside for a very celebratory, and affordable, New Year’s Eve.

Christmas Dinner Reminder: For those of you who do not wish to cook Christmas Dinner, Provence will be offering its popular Turkey-to-Go Christmas Dinner for pick up on December 24. Each meal is fully cooked, just heat and serve.

Each meal includes carved turkey, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, and chocolate fondant. Everything you need to enjoy a Christmas dinner without the cooking for just $49/person. To order yours now click here

Provence notes:
Established in February 2002, Provence Marinaside is the ‘bebe’ of Owner/Executive Chef (and Chevalier of France) Jean-Francis Quaglia. Reminiscent of Chef Qualia’s native Marseille, Provence is located at the south end of Yaletown, adjacent to the False Creek Seawall and with patios overlooking the Quayside Marina. Open every day for Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. Hours are:
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.In addition to Dine-In service, Provence Marinaside continues to offer its regular menus for brunch, lunch and dinner as Takeout for personal pick-up or through delivery services Door Dash and Uber Eats.

Wine and Cocktails List , Brunch Menu, Lunch Menu, Happy Hour Menu, Dinner Menu, Dessert Menu

Provence Marinaside is also supporting The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre with the donation of meals and funds along with a donation option on their should the public also wish to support the organization. Details can be found on Provence Marinaside’s Home Page.

About Chef Jean Francis Quaglia
A native of Marseille, France, Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia comes naturally to the culinary world as his mother was acclaimed Chef Suzanne Quaglia of Marseille’s famed Le Patalain and one of the very first female chefs in France. At age eight, he made his first Tarte au Citron from his mother’s recipe. This same tarte is now featured on Provence’s menu. Following graduation, Chef Quaglia apprenticed at Hôtel Sofitel in Marseille, worked Chef Elie Mazot at Relais et Chateau’s Le Chateau de la Chevre D’Or in Eze and was Chef de Partie Tournant under the direction of his mentor, Chef Dominique LeStanc, at Hôtel Negresco in Nice (2 Michelin stars). Upon arrival in Vancouver he was Sous Chef under Chef Bruno Born at Le Coq D’Or and followed him to the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel where he became Executive Chef of the hotel’s Indigo Bistro Moderne. He opened his first restaurant, Provence Mediterranean Grill in 1997 in Point Grey and went on to open Provence Marinaside in 2002 and TWB-The Wine Bar next door in 2012 (it is now amalgamated into Provence Marinaside). In August 2021, the government of France honoured Chef Jean-Francis by naming him a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Merite Agricole – one of France’s highest honours, second only to the Legion of Honour.

Media release provided by Nancy Wong, Culinary Communications. Photo credit: Emrys Horton