By The Food Tease on May 25, 2018
What do you get when you combine a loveΒ for Mother Nature’s creationsΒ andΒ theΒ culinary creativityΒ ofΒ a top executive chef in one of Ottawa’s most sought-after venue?Β Wellβ¦youΒ get treated to an intimate botanical-inspired gastronomicalΒ experience!
Lately, Ottawa has been buzzing with unique culinary and wine events that are drawing much interest from all demographicsΒ βΒ fromΒ millennialsΒ for their InstagramΒ selfieΒ momentsΒ toΒ those that simply enjoy the experience for what it is.Β Nonetheless,Β one thing is certain,Β Ottawa is in for a treat with this truly new concept of dining in elegance.
Dinner4Four Co.Β who brought usΒ SoirΓ©eΒ (the domed dinners by the famed canal) are now coming inside to give guests another tantalizing evening that we have yet to experience in Ottawa.
Photo courtesy of Modern Botanical
The perfect recipe for an elegant outing has toΒ meetΒ certain ‘musts’ andΒ the “Modern Botanical” evening has them all! Guests will be mesmerized by the 100% botanical-inspiredΒ themeΒ in the newly transformed National Arts Centre and feel ready to let loose as they are entertained by liveΒ music fromΒ The Commotions, a 12 piece Funk/Soul/Motown band from Ottawa featuring both Rebecca Noelle and Jeff Rogers.
This is always my favouriteΒ part of an event – seeing and tasting the gourmand creations that we will be spoiled with throughout the evening. Guests will be elated to hear that the four-course meal will be headed by the NACβs very own Executive Chef Kenton Leier.
Photo courtesy of Modern Botanical
What:Β Enjoy a unique and intimate botanics-inspired gastronomical experience featuring music by Ottawaβs top bands.
When:Β August 8th, 9th & 10thΒ PresaleΒ Tickets go on saleΒ JUNE 4th-7th
Where:Β The National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St)
Tickets:Β Each ticket allows access to the event for a guest, and include a 4-course dinner forΒ $148Β ($168 w/o discount code).Β You will be asked to select either a VΓ©gΓ©talien Sain (Vegan) or Plat de Viandes (Meat) for your option. Feature Wines will be sold separately. Purchase your tickets here.
Important to note:Β Β Cocktail reception begins at 6:30 pm and dinner served promptly at 7:15 pm.
Here’s to us enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature in a stunning venue as we enjoy great tasting food with amazing company!
See you there!
Chocolate lovers in the know can't seem to get enough of the decadence that @hummingbirdchocolate provides in ALL of their sweet treatsπππ«
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And if this is news to you, then you can read about my chocolatey sweet experience in the latest edition of @fiftyfivepluslifestylemagazine
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At their new Hummingbird Chocolate location (476 Ottawa St. Almonte), you can now reserve a private tour and see how all that chocolate yumminess comes together. During my visit, I had a real 'I Love Lucy' moment when I had the privilege of working on the chocolate covered caramel assembly line....And yes, I ate many caramel treats for 'quality control' measuresπππ¬π¬
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Hurry and get your Easter treats!!π°π«π¬
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Mar 24
Want a game changer for your pizza indulgence? Then you definitely NEED to try the PINSA dough at @joesitalkitchen π π
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Aside from the delicious and dinstinct flavour that the Pinsa crust hasππ, it also delivers on these health benefits when compared to the classic pizza dough?
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And the bonus....you can eat more without feeling sluggish, as it's easier to digest and you won't feel guilty for having eaten it all!! π
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It's time to treat yourself to a new pizza experienceπ
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Mar 8
Warm weather, cold weather... anytime to celebrate some Winterlude activities is an enjoyable time βοΈβοΈ
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What could be more fun than to be warmed up by a cute fire area, as you indulge on some tasty libations and nibbles, at the beautiful ice bar that @rabbitholeott has creatively set-up for their guests to enjoy?!
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I had the yummy pleasure of tasting their Mexican hot chocolate with @patron tequilaπ₯π₯π And, if that wasn't enough, I thoroughly enjoyed their VERY addictive Mac and Cheese bites!!ππ
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Go out and enjoy some #winterlude activities and stop at the icebar for some fun!ππ₯π₯π
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Feb 9
I had the pleasure of spending time yesterday with John Diep, Chef and owner of @shinkasushibar
I was mesmerized as he assembled a truly beautiful and ever so flavourful Omakase sushi box (chefs choice). Sushi lovers, you need to check them out!!πππ£
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I was in food heaven indulging in some lobster tempura, wrapped in a soybean sheet...it doesn't get better than this! So creative!!
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Watching Chef Diep create and assemble my Omakase sushi was like watching an artist paint, except I had the pleasure of eating his outstanding creativity!!ππ
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The edible art that leaves you wanting for more. My Omakase sushi consisted of an assortment of fish and ingredients that I had never tried before, and I'm so glad that I have now. I'm am talking about; soybean sheet encasing the lobster tempura (think of a tasty crepe), Kama toro sashimi (neck part of tuna, melt in your mouth), blue fin tuna, Hamachi topped with jalapeΓ±o (yellowtail), golden thread fin sashimi, chutoro nigiri (fatty tuna) topped with sturgeon caviar from Poland...to name just a few. And those beautiful flowers that you see, they are all edible, shipped straight from Japanπ± πΊπ£π―π΅ππ
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β³οΈβ³οΈShinka's community delivery service now provides sushi lovers who live outside the city, a delicious opportunity to enjoy their offerings!! Now that's service!!β³οΈβ³οΈ
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Check them out. You won't be disappointedπ€©
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Jan 29
Happy Lunar New Year 2023, year of the π ππ
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What better way to ring in the new year than to gather with friends and like-minded food lovers. Here's to a new year of luck, prosperity, and good fortune!!π°π§§
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I absolutely love to eat at #yangtze on Somerset, and without fail, every time, their dishes are spot on! This was the perfect place to celebrate!!ππ
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Everything from their shrimp and pork shumais, stuffed eggplant, fried shrimp rolls, and pork dumplings and fried noodles with a side of garlic bok choy was absolutely tasty!!
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All the best to those that celebrateππ°π§§
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Jan 22
Being one with nature in @discoverdominica π΄π΄π§π₯
Who loves hot springs? I know I do, as they are incredibly relaxing and therapeuticπ₯π
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Relaxing in one of Wotten Waven's well-known natural hot sulfur springs, which are believed to have medicinal qualities, was incredible!! The hot sulphuric water is mixed with river water, so it's not only tolerable but that it doesn't burn the skin. Complete relaxation!!
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When traveling to new destinations, I try to immerse myself in cultural experiences, and this hot sulfur dip in Dominica was a mustππ€©
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Jan 12
A new year, a new start, so let's do it with some fun! πΆπ
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Toronto's @lulalounge
provided the energetic vibe that I was seeking!!ππ₯πΎ
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Live latin music and delicious dishes made for a fun evening out. Everything from their corn bisque, shrimp stuffed avocado, to their uber flavourful truffle butter steak and chocolate lava cake was deliciousπ And ofcourse, their mojitos were off the chart!! π π
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Looking forward to more evenings and getaways to relax and let loose!ππΊπΆ
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Here's to a new year with new adventures!π
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Jan 4
My first-hand experiences confirm that Dominica is truly the ULTIMATE nature island π π Special thanks to @discoverdominica @wanderlustcaribbean @junglebaydominica @coulibri_ridge for such an incredible adventure!!π
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Dec 31
'Tis the season to be merry and festiveπΎπ₯
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I just had to try @moetchandon Ice Champagne, and it's ABSOLUTELY delicious π π
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Who would have thought, a Champagne drink created to be served on ice would taste so divine!! Love it!!
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Merry Christmas to all my food loving friends!!ππ
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Dec 25
There's nothing better than impromptu dinner plans, especially when it involves @matiottawa
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How can you go wrong with lobster tacos, PEI oysters, tuna crudo, salmon tartar rolls, and garlic gnocchi to their ridiculously tasty grilled steak?!πππ₯©
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A much needed and long overdue visit at Mati. And without fail, they still managed to 'wow' me with their outstanding dishes and warm hospitality!π
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Two things that are key for a successful establishment: Delicious food β
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Go and treat yourself and thank me laterπ
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Dec 24
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