ALL MY RELATIONS: HONEY SALT PAYS HOMAGE TO FIRST NATIONS HERITAGE DURING SPECIAL OCTOBER
2nd INSTALLMENT OF ONGOING ART-DINNER SERIES
Celebration of First Nations Heritage
Features Four Hands Dinner Collab Between Chefs Johann Caner and
Stephanie Baryluk, Curated Art Exhibit, More
The team at Honey Salt will host a celebration of First Nations heritage, culture and cuisine during the fifth edition of its ongoing Art-Dinner Series on Thursday, October 2 at Parq Casino (39 Smithe Street).
The event begins at 6 p.m. with a Four Hands, four-course collaboration dinner between Honey Salt Chef and Art-Dinner Series founder Johann Caner and Chef Stephanie Baryluk for $95 per person plus tax and gratuity and also features a live art exhibit on the Honey Salt patio, entertainment provided by acclaimed First Nations musicians and artists and art activation and more, All proceeds from the live art auction going to local non-profit Girls Who LEAP
Girls who LEAP (Lead to Empower & Act with Purpose) is a volunteer-run charity that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities as well as wrap-around supports for female-identifying and non-binary youth in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities of Vancouver.
Chef Baryluk is a proud Teetl’it Gwich’in from Teetl’it Zheh (Fort McPherson) in Treaty 11 Territory who draws inspiration from her Arctic upbringing and the hunting, fishing and land stewardship practices that shaped her connection to food and culture. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2024, Baryluk is passionate about preserving and sharing Indigenous culinary traditions through her creations and educational initiatives and combines her culinary expertise with advocacy to inspire future generations and promote cultural heritage and sustainability on a global scale.
“This an important event that allows us to pay homage to First Nations heritage and culture and the contributions that Indigenous peoples have provided since time immemorial,” says Chef Johann Caner. “I’m extremely honoured to join with Chef Baryluk to create an event that will benefit a worthwhile and valuable cause in our community and hopefully inspire others to follow suit.”
HONEY SALT ART-DINNER SERIES VOL. V
An Evening Honouring First Nations Culture
Thursday, October 2nd / 6 p.m.
$95 plus tax and gratuity
CANAPES
Barkley Sound Cold Smoked Sockeye Tartare
juniper aioli
Spruce Tip Bannock
FIRST
Pâté en Croûte
Fraser Valley Duck Terrine, Cedar Jelly
SECOND
Organic Ocean Halibut
Cedar Plank Seared, Nk’mip Sweetgrass Beurre Blanc
THIRD
Braised Bison
Blueberry Demi-glace, Birch Glazed Wild Mushrooms, Chilliwack Corn Risotto
DESSERT
Sweetgrass Crème Brûlée
Pemberton Preserved Wild Berries
During the event, the Honey Salt patio will also play host to an exhibit curated by Fingerprint Art Gallery Owner Jack Topolewski that will showcase artworks by a trio of First Nations artists, actor and professional skateboarder, local cultural icon Joe Buffalo, renowned graffiti and mixed media artist and cultural activist Larissa Healy (also known as Gurl 23) and Eliot White-Hill (Kwulasultun), an artist and storyteller from the Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo.
The evening will also feature a special guest appearance by Miss Universe Canada 2024 representative Ashley Callingbull, a tireless advocate for Indigenous women and youth who champions Girls Who LEAP. To conclude the evening, Callingbull will contribute to a powerful live performance piece in collaboration Vancouver artist, actor, director and filmmaker David Hovan
Also joining the event and bringing soul, ceremony and storytelling to the fore will be Indigenous Sioux singer and artist YB Nakota, Leq’a:mel First Nation singer-songwriter Patrick Anthony and Edmonton-based artist Lovina Tootoosis, who was raised in Poundmaker Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.
RESERVATIONS
As demand for this dinner is expected to be high and past art dinner events have sold out, guests are recommended to book early to avoid disappointment by emailing hsbookings@
About Honey Salt
A true neighborhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with a relaxed sophistication, Honey Salt delivers a contemporary experience complemented by the warmth and style of its dedicated owners, celebrated restaurateur Elizabeth Blau and her husband, award-winning Chef Kim Canteenwalla. Serving chef-driven, farm-to-table cuisine that highlights the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting, Honey Salt is devoted to the memories we create when we break bread with family and friends. Honey Salt’s soulful cuisine invokes the comforts of home cooking with an exquisite take on classic dishes carefully crafted with the freshest seasonal ingredients thoughtfully sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and growers to create crave-worthy menus that represent the diverse flavours and hardworking purveyors of our beloved region.
39 Smithe St. (located on the ground floor of the Parq Casino), Vancouver BC V6B 0R3 | phone 778-370-8200 | email honeysalt@parqvancouver.
Hours: breakfast Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; lunch Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner Sunday to Thursday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; brunch Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bar & lounge open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, Happy Hour daily from 3 to 5 p.m.
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