Who said that you have to go out to have a romantic Valentines dinner? But what if you arent seduced by the thought of spending so much time in the kitchen? catering is inviting you to stay in with your sweetheart on Feb. 14. Its offering a four-course meal, brought to your home for $65 a person. To order call 604-875-0123 or email [email protected].
But if its only dessert you crave, Ganache Patisserie introduces its $24.95 Saint Valentin Noisette Mango Chocolat 2012: dark chocolate mango mousse layered with a chunky mango compote, moist chocolate cake and a foundation of caramelized banana cremeux, caramel crunch and a hazelnut shortbread, glazed in a raspberry chocolate. Pre-orders are strongly recommended; .
Jellyfish, periwinkles, herring and seaweed. Or theres anchovies, sea cucumbers, octopi and red sea urchins. All will be on the menu at Blue Water Café during its 8th annual Unsung Heroes Festival. The special menu has been devised by chef Frank Pabst, a champion of the sustainable fisheries movement. Ten per cent of proceeds will go to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Aquariums sustainable seafood program. The festival runs to Feb. 29. (1095 Hamilton, 604-688-8078, )
On Feb. 9 at , Dale MacKay is hosting a fundraiser for the and aspiring young chefs. For $125 you get a cocktail reception, including the Love2Give cocktail, a dinner of McKays favourite modern comfort foods, live entertainment featuring Alex Maher on sax and the Burlesque Beauties. Space is limited; call 604-566-9770 or email [email protected].
Yaletowns Goldfish Seafood & Chops (1118 Mainland) will close on Feb. 5 to make room for a new Japanese concept from the same folks that brought us the high-end sushi restaurant Miku.
