{"id":13147,"date":"2013-07-15T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/discovering-canadian-wines-and-cuisine\/"},"modified":"2013-07-15T10:41:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T10:41:00","slug":"discovering-canadian-wines-and-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/07\/discovering-canadian-wines-and-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Canadian Wines and Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"CanadianIn its passionate quest to discover different dimensions of the fine dining experience, The Reflexions modern French cuisine restaurant, acting in close collaboration with the Embassy of Canada in Bangkok, has embarked on a special mission to regale Thai fine dining devotees with the delights of Canadian food and drink by virtue of a five-day sequence of Canadian-themed Wine Dinners from 06<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0to 10<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0August 2013\u2013 all in good time for Canadian National Day on July 1st.<\/span><\/span>

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One of the world\u2019s less well-known cuisines is in fact packed with delightful surprises. With its extensive Atlantic and Pacific coast lines, its diversity of landscapes and its multi-ethnic culinary culture, Canadian chefs can conjure up practically anything while many of its wines rival the best of the New World.<\/span><\/div>\n
In particular, the French-Canadian gourmet tradition is complemented by British Canadian classics while the Aboriginal, or North American Indian, extends the list of enriching possibilities with wild game, vegetables and herbs. Meanwhile, prime surf, turf and farm produce inspire gourmet dining on the epic scale that Canada\u2019s vastness naturally inspires.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\nSelecting Canadian ingredients and culinary concepts with the most outstanding appeal, inspired Chef Daniel Bucher and his award-winning team have created a special Canadian menu of abundant charm. Begin with an\u00a0Amuse Bouche of\u00a0Canadian oyster\u00a0from Nootkasound and proceed to an hors d\u2019ouevre of fresh\u00a0Canadian goat cheese\u00a0espuma, compressed strawberries\u00a0 and salted lemon. This\u00a0<\/span>\"Theshould put diners in the mood for the next course of\u00a0Arctic char, Trans Canada Trail, arctic char raw and smoked, native Red Indian roots and greens, followed by succulent\u00a0Snow crab, fresh, hot, steamed, with a light herb and avocado soup. The experience gets more intense with the arrival of\u00a0White halibut, black wild rice, green peas, cranberries and pecans. Meat eaters meanwhile will savour\u00a0On the Wild Side\u00a0featuring bison tenderloin, spiced sour plums, and porcini mushroom. And chef certainly hasn\u2019t forgotten about dessert either with a pre-dessert of\u00a0Picking berries, Canadian berries and cream, and a pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of\u00a0Sweet Canada, capped with coffee or tea.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Some of Canada\u2019s wines winning international acclaim will provide the perfect complements to the cuisine, notably,\u00a02007\u00a0STELLER’S JAY BRUT, VQA OKANAGAN VALLEY;\u00a02011\u00a0RIESLING,\u00a0MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE;\u00a0 2010\u00a0MERLOT, BC VQA OKANAGAN VALLEY; 2011\u00a0CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE<\/span><\/div>\n
Canadian Food + Wine Promotion Week lasts from\u00a0August 6-10, priced THB 5,500 net per person (THB 3,850 net per person Wine Ambassador Club Members).<\/span><\/div>\n

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Canada here we come!<\/span><\/div>\n
For reservations please call\u00a0+ 66 2650 8800\u00a0or e-mail\u00a0fb.bangkok@lemeridien.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
or visit\u00a0plazaatheneebangkok.com<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0lemeridien.com\/plazaatheneebangkok<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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