Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The Gourmet Brigade

On Monday, March 2nd, the Olive Branch will be presenting "Beauty as Sacrifice," a special evening with our guest chef team, The Gourmet Brigade. The Gourmet Brigade has presented special dining events at many of the best restaurants and facilities in Atlantic Canada. This will be a six course journey in eight parts.

Tickets are available at Olive branch and at the Fine Arts Office in the Gardiner building on Mount Allison campus.

60$ per ticket - 60 person maximum. Wine pairings are available separately.
For more information, contact Jon Cleveland via email or at 506-939-2223.


The evening's menu:

Amuse-bouche

1. Oyster served in half shell w/ white wine braised brunoise shallots topped with a melon gel.

2. Tarragon scented Halibut with pureed beets and blood orange foam.

3. "Chicken pot pie" with apple and rosemary ricotta.

Palette cleanser - "shot of salad."

4. Chilled sweet pea soup with warm applewood smoked bacon and marscapone cheese.

5. Rootbeer glazed beef, roasted baby potatoes lighty splashed with rosemary infused duckfat.

6. Warm butter biscuits with peaches, spiced chocolate sauce, and creme fresh.


Pick up your tickets now, so you won't miss out on this evening to remember.