Written By Guest Writer Folks / Reporter May 18, 2011 A New Tableau and Spot Prawns Galore SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterestfrom left to right: Executive Chef Marc Andre Choquette, GM Michael Love, Sous Chef Tret Jorden. credit: Anya LevykhLike most people, I was surprised and saddened when Voya at the Loden Hotel closed down a few months ago, not least because of the loss of chef Marc-Andre Choquette from the local culinary scene. So it was welcome news to hear Choquette was back and spearheading a new menu in the same digs, except this time under the banner of Tableau Bar and Bistro.The restaurant is labelling itself as “French-influenced” and the menu seems to waffle between bistro classics like moules frites and lamb shank and pub food like hamburgers and pizza (flatbreads).The opening party gave some small samples of what’s to come, including a juicy burger with onions and bacon, a fresh, light niçoise, and some very popular lamb chops. I’ll have to reserve final judgement until a proper sit-down visit or two, but with Choquette at the helm, one can reasonably hope for good things.Spot Prawn High SeasonTwo weeks in, and restaurants are flogging these small, succulent fruits of the sea with happy abandon, and rightly so, as the season has a scant four weeks left. Le Gavroche is offering a three-course spot prawn menu for $39 until June 5. Options include smoked pork belly with garlic spot prawns, a half-pound of sautéed spot prawns sauced three different ways, prawns with mussels, spelt kernels and vegetable ragout, and dessert. Reservations required.– Anya LevykhChefsRestaurant NewsVancouver Food Scene SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like Victoria May 25, 2020 The New Now : Navigating Through the Challenges The New Now As we begin re-opening under COVID protocols, the coming months will be at least uncertain, and for most, a battle to survive. In my ... Read More EAT Magazine News / The Big Picture / Victoria May 17, 2020 The New Normal—Reflections and Stories from the EAT Family—Part 2 Support Local! A Look at Victoria’s New Pickup Windows by Jacqueline Downey As the world shifts and changes below our feet right now, EAT thought it might be a good time to check in with our family of contributors, ... Read More EAT Magazine News / The Big Picture / Victoria May 13, 2020 The New Normal—Reflections and Stories from the EAT Family—Tofino Time by Chef Carmen Ingham As the world shifts and changes below our feet right now, EAT thought it might be a good time to check in with our family of contributors, ... Read More EAT Magazine News / The Big Picture / Victoria May 5, 2020 The New Normal—Reflections and Stories from the EAT Family—Support Local! A Look at Victoria’s New Pickup Windows by Jacqueline Downey As the world shifts and changes below our feet right now, EAT thought it might be a good time to check in with our family of contributors, ... Read More EAT Magazine News / The Big Picture / Victoria April 30, 2020 The New Normal—Reflections and Stories from the EAT Family—UK to YVR : Cooking in the Time of Corona by Julie Pegg As the world shifts and changes below our feet right now, EAT thought it might be a good time to check in with our family of contributors, ... Read More EAT Magazine News / The Big Picture / Victoria April 29, 2020 The New Normal—Reflections and Stories from the EAT Family—Pastry Dough Made Simple by Denise Marchessault As the world shifts and changes below our feet right now, EAT thought it might be a good time to check in with our family of contributors, ... Read More Comments are closed.
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