Further to Friday's tasting, more ideas Note only the younger Cognac is used in a cocktail. Cognac straight At the end of a meal, at times you may feel the need of prolonging a privileged moment. Appreciate then the great value of a Cognac served in a "tulip" or a "balloon" shaped glass and take your time to discover the richness of its aroma and the subtleties of its flavor. Iced Cognac Before your meal, discover a matchless oenological experience. 2 cl (0.67 oz.) of VSOP Cognac A few ice cubes Coffee and Cognac In a "tulip" or "balloon" shaped glass, as an accompaniment to a dessert or as a digestif, all the senses are aroused. 2 cl (0.67 oz.) of XO Cognac to enjoy together with an excellent coffee. Dessert and Cognac 2 cl (0.67 oz.) of an XO or VSOP Cognac together with a chocolate or almond dessert, an apricot or orange pie, crème brûlée, a floating island, or any other sweet o...

opened to Current & Graduated students Theme: see if you can tell the difference in a blind tasting of the following: • VS Very Special, or ✯✯✯ (three stars) where the youngest brandy is stored at least two years in cask. • VSOP Very Superior Old Pale, where the youngest brandy is stored at least four years in cask, but the average wood age is much older. • XO Extra Old, where the youngest brandy is stored at least six, but average upwards of 20 years. Cognac (pronounced /ˈkɒnjæk/ ), named after the town of Cognac in France , is the most famous variety of brandy , produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime . The town of Cognac is one of only three officially demarcated brandy regions in Europe; the others are the French town of Armagnac and the Spanish town of Jerez . According to French Law, in order to bear the name, Cognac must meet strenuous legal requirements, ens...

a tasting event as well as an opportunity to meet their global trade representative Further to the cognac tasting last month , and the subsequent study of the different forms of cognac consumption , please find below a rare public tasting opportunity scheduled next Thursday. Meet Cyrille Gautier Auriol, the global trade representative for the Hennessy house of Cognac, and taste a flight of the ultra-premium spirit as you learn more about this refined brand. Thursday, April 16th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store (5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver) Please RSVP to student services ASAP ** Seating is extremely limited ** One way transportation will be provided from Pacific Centre to 5555 Cambie upon request. Tasting will feature Hennessy VS, Hennessy VSOP, Hennessy XO BIO Mr. Gautier Auriol was born and raised in Cognac, France, and has represented Hennessy for nine years. He has a passion for sharing the history and pleasure of tasting Cognac with people around the w...

to celebrate the holidays and the end of a module Eggnog , also egg nog , is a sweetened dairy -based beverage made with milk , cream , sugar , beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture) and flavoured with ground cinnamon and nutmeg ; alcoholic versions also exist with the addition of various liquors , such as brandy , rum , and whiskey . Eggnog is a popular drink throughout The Americas , and is usually associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year . Eggnog has long been believed to be an excellent source of magnesium . Eggnog is also very popular in Central Europe , but only its cognac version, which can be bought almost everywhere, mostly in Christmas-markets, during November and December. Commercially, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and during the winter. History The origins, etymology, and even the ingredients used to make the original eggnog drink are debated. Eggnog, or a very similar drink, may have originated in East Anglia...

photo gallery of dishes prepared by the restaurant note the attention to fine detail North Arm Farm Beets. Hazelnuts and parsley pistou. Gluten free. Fraser Valley pork belly, Agassiz quince compot. Gluten free. Honey mussels. Crispy stuffed mussels with spinach lemon puree. Gnocchi. Sage brown butter, parmesan. Albacore tuna. Ponzu gel, shiso. Oyama Prosciutto. Verjus Gastrique, EVOO. Gluten free. Dungeness crab salad. Lightly pickled cucumbers and red onions, fine herb salad, lemon puree. Gluten free. Baynes Sound Scallops. Maple glazed, Pemberton carrots 'vichy', marcona almond vinaigrette. Gluten free. Albacore Tuna. Ponzu marinated loin, confit belly, lightly pickled daikon, sea weed sake kasu emulsion. Haida Gwaii Halibut. Wrapped in scallop mousse and yuba, braised daikon, poached mousseline, squid tempura, dashi consomme. Vancouver Island Octopus. Cracked olives, barigoule vinaigrette. Gluten free.   ...

Friday, January 28, 2011 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Special Event at 39th & Cambie Meet special guests Robert Wang, winner of Hong Kong tourism Board’s Best of Best Culinary Awards and the two winning chefs of the Chinese Restaurant Awards for a night of Cognac and wine tasting as they prepare their award winning signature dishes.

many of which are in hotels read up on them to learn why they are special Chic and Classic The lobby bar at the Bowery Hotel 1. The Doheny , Los Angeles, CA A members-only joint for top power brokers, art stars and the occasional hip celebrity, The Doheny offers a break from the standard Hollywood scene. Lauded for its world-class cocktails, smoker’s greenhouse and irreverent house rules (“no brown-nosing,” “no starlets” and “no cellphones”), this is widely considered to be the hippest joint in town. 2. The Lobby Bar at the Chateau Marmont , Los Angeles, CA Built in 1927, this legendary hotel has hosted almost every celebrity ever made . The Spanish-style estate with cathedral ceilings and threadbare couches seems frozen in time, which is why it’s so charming. Visit the Chateau for a heavy dose of old-Hollywood glamour or spot today’s biggest stars kickin‘ it on the down low. 3. The Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel , New York, NY Artist Julian Schnabel and owner Ian Schrager’s...

a Beijing native working at the China World Hotel a property managed by the Shangri-La Hotel Group Jason Shi has worked as the beverage manager and sommelier for the Aria Restaurant at the China World Hotel for the past five years. The 32-year-old Beijing native is considered one of the city's top wine experts and has been a featured judge for publications such as China Wine Report magazine and Food and Wine magazine. Q: What exactly is a sommelier? What are your duties? A: I do things such as keep the daily inventory of the wine, check the fridge and make sure each wine is kept at an appropriate temperature. Twice a week I update the prices and points for each wine in accordance to Wine Spectator guidebook , a highly reputable guide. I also prepare the wine list. During business hours I will go to each table, talk to customers and offer suggestions on which wine they should order. Q: How many wines are there in your collection? A: There are 650 different labels and...

Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Traditional Lion Dance at 2:00 PM) Special Event at 39th & Cambie Gung hay fat choy! Join BC Liquor Stores as we wish you a happy and lucky Year of the Tiger. Enjoy complimentary samples of luxury Cognac, single malt Scotch and wine accompanied by delicious Asian tapas. Don’t miss our spectacular traditional lion dance performance at 2:00 pm!

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