Yesterday, out in the pouring rain, we came upon an otherworldly sight. Glowing orange yellow in the forest was a huge cluster of Chicken of the Woods. Moments like these give me a reason to be excited about fall when it gets dark and rainy in Vancouver. Chicken of
the woods are a mushroom that tastes like chicken, tell all your vegan friends! To learn how to find these forest treasures, here's my latest post...
ONLY 12 TICKETS left
A WINTER FEAST
Friday, Nov 29th, 6:30pm
A longtable secret supper at Swallow Tail created by our chef team where you are invited to dine in Chef Robin's home kitchen. Our chefs will take advantage of all the best of the fall harvest to create this fabulous secret one time only five course menu for you. Winter foods like
the freshest BC seafood, rich root vegetables tossed in white truffle oil and charcoal grilled beef to warm you up.
THE WINTER MENU
BC Salmon tartare, sea urchin mayo, nori
Celeriac soup, shaved white truffles
Seared scallops, squash, leeks
Charcoal steak, charred radicchio, chimichurri
Persimmon custard, poached persimmons
Vegetarian and vegan options!
Details: You are invited to the Swallow Tail supper club, byob. Tickets 79 for 5 courses
7 tickets left!
CHEESE LOVER DINNER
Sunday, Nov 3th, 6:30pm
Chef Heather Dosman (Existential Eating) creates a six course celebration dinner of all things melty and cheesy! She'll handmake some lovely pasta and pair her selection of 6 fabulous cheeses with their natural partners the best of the fall harvest.
THE MENU
Handmade ricotta, chèvre Fall vegetable
Stratichelli Burrata Raddichio, shaved pear, hazelnut pesto, sorrel
Alpine 12 month Pecorino Squash, celeriac, sage, sourdough crisp
Wash rind Taleggio Agnolotti, brown butter, rosemary
Blue Rosso Imperiale Verjus, wild mushrooms, polenta greens
Creamy Gorgonzola Dolce Quince, EVOO, honey, black pepper, pastry
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Vegetarian friendly. Not vegan or gluten free sorry.
ONLY 7 TICKETS LEFT!
WAGYU SECRET SUPPER
Sat, Nov 16th, 6:30pm
James Beard award winning chef, Bruno Feldeisen from France is our guest chef at the Swallow Tail secret supper club. You also may know Bruno as a pastry judge on TV’s, “The Great Canadian Bake Off” and formerly from his work at Lumiere, Yew and the Four Seasons New York. Enjoy a five course dinner
featuring fabulous Brant Lake, Wagyu Beef from Alberta.
THE BRANT LAKE WAGYU BEEF MENU
Wagyu Crudo/Mustard Honey Drizzle/Enoki Mushrooms
Asian Marinated Beef Salad/Asian Pear/Soba Noodles/Peanut Dressing
Braised Short Rib Risotto/Arugula/Roaster Pear Jus
Wagyu Beef "Goulash"
Espresso Cremeux/Toasted Hazelnuts/Cake Crumble
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Details:
You are invited to the Swallow Tail secret supper club for this dinner (secret address in Mount Pleasant to be given upon booking), long table seating, byob.
Canard is, of course, French for duck and it plays a central role in the traditional French Xmas dinner, le reveillon!
A FRENCH XMAS DINNER
with Chef Bruno Feldeisen
Sat, Dec 14th, 6:30pm
James Beard award winning chef, Bruno Feldeisen from France is our guest chef at the Swallow Tail secret supper club. You also may know Bruno as a pastry judge on TV’s, “The Great Canadian Bake Off” and formerly from his work at Lumiere, Yew and the Four Seasons New York. Chef Bruno has his own cook book
coming out, so come and get one signed at the dinner. Chef will be creating a five course traditional French Christmas dinner 'Reveillon' for you with some lovely pastry to boot! Think
crispy duck breast with honey vinegar glaze, foie gras, chesnut & chocolate buche de Noel and love from France!
THE MENU
Duck Foie Gras Mousse, Caramelized Pear, Sourdough Toast
Braised Leeks, “Egg Salad”, Black Truffle Vinaigrette
Beef Bourguignon, Buttered Celery, Heirloom Carrots, Pearl Onions
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Yam Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Honey Cider Vinegar Glaze
Chestnut & Chocolate Buche de Noel
DETAILS:
Dinner & Cookbook release party. Long table seating at the Swallow Tail supper club, address to be given upon booking.
TICKETS: 69+tax per person for 5 courses, signed books available for purchase
MUSHROOM FORAGING EXPERIENCE
Sept-Novemeber - 80% sold out!
It's that time of year, we start our 2 hour mushroom ID trips in September and they book up super fast. So if you want to come out with us this year and learn about what mushrooms you can safely pick in our forests, grab your tickets now. And yes, we cover poisonous
mushrooms too.
Details: 47+tax/tip per ticket includes a light lunch of wild edibles starting Sept 29-Nov 17 (weekends)
Location: Lower Seymour conservation reserve
VANCOUVER WINE EXPERIENCE
Want a wine expert to take you to the best of the BC wineries? Taste and learn about how to assess fine wine and enjoy lunch in wine country. Our tours are intimate and guided by wine professionals. Private tours available upon request (Wed-Sun). Fraser Valley tours from Vancouver or our Private Okanagan tour.
Plan your next dinner party at the Swallow Tail secret supper club.
Going to a regular restaurant is just not as interesting:)
We ask for a minimum of 12-24 guests to book a private room and our chef team can create aone time only menu for you at the underground supper club. Byob and our sommelier can offer wine pairing suggestions upon request. And, yes, we also cater. Our dates are booking up, so Email us soon if you want to hold a date.
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