By The Food Tease on January 5, 2018
Picture this…Veuve Cliquot Champagne, soft petal roses, lush green gardens, an elegant four-course dinner and the piece de resistance…a private dome under the night sky. Talk about a romantic setting! This is SoireΓ© in a nutshell!
Ottawa is really stepping up itsΒ ‘gourmand’ experience as it will be introducing something that has only been offered in Europe thus far. A few years back, the English restaurantΒ Coppa Club hosted a beautiful dinner affair in an igloo-style venue. Imagine how luxurious it must have been for guests to have had dinner in their elegantly decorated personal dome, eating and drinking some bubbles as they gazed out unto the Thames River.
Photo courtesy of SoirΓ©e.
Now it’s time for Ottawa to be part of that exclusive and distinguished group and take the lead on the North American edition.Β This is the magical recipe that Dinner4Four Co.Β intends to create.Β SoirΓ©eΒ will be a luxurious sensory experience that OttawaΒ foodies will mark in their calendars as a ‘must do’ event.
Ottawa, Welcome to SoirΓ©e – Spring 2018
π«PUBLIC ON SALEopens Feb 17 @ 11amTickets available ONLY via our website www.dinner4four.caAvailable seatings:5PM, 7PM or 9PMMonday, Tuesday & Wednesdays- AVAILABLEThursday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays- MOSTLY SOLD OUTReserve your Garden Dome (Only $110) and indulge in the elegant culinary of Chef Michael Blackie (NEXT Restaurant).THREE choices for your four-course dinner ($88.35 each):1. Plat de Viandes (Meat)2. Fruits de mar Inspire (Seafood)3. VΓ©gΓ©talien Sain (Vegan)Welcome to SoirΓ©e is a 30-DAY outdoor dining experience, situated along the Rideau Canal.Location:TERRACE ON THE CANAL191 Colonel By Drive.β’ VERY VERY limited seating!β’ Absolutely No Refunds after Feb 24, 2018β’ Customer Care line: 1 (613) 706-4473Spring πΊπΈ is around the corner!π² PS: Join our email list to receive discounts, event info & updates @ www.dinner4four.ca#WelcomeToSoirΓ©e, Spring 2018
Posted by Hosted by Dinner4Four Co. on Thursday, December 21, 2017
Dinner4Four Co. business manager,Β Marcel Williams,Β was enthusiastic to inform me that Ottawa’s weather protected garden domes will be transformed into exquisite lush garden utopias while showcasing elegance and chic. The concept is to enjoy the view of the infamous Rideau Canal with the Parliament Hill as the backdrop even if the weather is less than favourable.
I am pleased to say that this chic dinner will be created by one of Ottawa’s top chefs, Michael Blackie from NeXt. I have had the pleasure of enjoying Chef Blackie’s creativity on many occasions. And, Chef Blackie defines the term ‘thinking outside the box’ in regards to staying relevant and imaginative all the while keeping his guests satisfied and yearning for more with delicious and ever-so-elegant plates.
Photo courtesy of SoirΓ©e.
What:Β An elegant 4-course meal paired with wine & champagne (additional) served under the shelter of 10 weather protective Garden Domes.
When:Β April 29th to May 28th, 2018. The event offers 3 seatings daily – 5 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm.Β A dome will hold up to 5 guests. Subscribers will be given the first opportunity to pick a timeslot for their dinner when PresaleΒ Tickets go on sale January 7th.
Where:Β Terrace on the Canal / 191 Colonel By Drive
Tickets:Β Tickets for the public go on sale February 17th at 11 am.Β There is a $55* fee ($110 w/o discount code) to reserve a Garden Dome. A discount code can be obtained by subscribing to the eventβsΒ email list.
Important to note:Β Once your reservation is complete, you will be sent a menu linkΒ so that you and your guests can pre-purchase dinner (vegan and gluten-free options are available on the menu; it will also be nut free) along with yourΒ drink of choice (Champagne, wine and/or beer). Dinner is sold separately costing $88.35 each.Β You will need a minimum of 4 guests to complete your reservation, but you can invite up to 5 people total.
See you at the chic domes sipping on some Champagne!
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
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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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