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Once Housed in the Vancouver Art Gallery - Salt is Now Home to PennySmash

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Citizen Brand proudly presents PennySmash, a project that hijacks the
familiar souvenir penny press to produce truly affordable works of art. For just $2.01, fans can purchase new work by Ken Lum, Jerszy Seymour, Ian Grais and Natalie Purschwitz.

Marrying conceptual art with accessible design, PennySmash is a locally produced counterpoint to the generic mementos of our time. When you buy a PennySmash penny you not only receive a unique piece of artwork by a celebrated artist or designer, you also take part in the production process. Equal parts art piece, souvenir and experience, PennySmash is anindelible reminder of where you were and when.

The first PennySmash machine was launched in Toronto, and was recently added to the permanent collection of the Design Exchange. Full sets of pennies from all machines are available at pennysmash.ca. PennySmash Vancouver is a collaborative project created by Todd Falkowsky, with Scott Hawthorn, Bob Kronbauer, Tyler Quarles and Adrian McInnes.

Money generated from the project will go to local charity and an arts/culture grant. At the end of the year those involved in the project will have a dinner party and decide which Vancouver project will receive a cash gift so they can add to the cultural scene in our city.

Salt is proud to host PennySmash and encourages you to create your own work of art next time you visit us.

PannySmash Website

My First Taste of BItter's Beer & Food

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:52:00 +0000

Pub Favourites with a Masters Degree
by Alan O'Doherty of Vancouver Beer Blog

Nestled near the corner of West Hastings and Carrall at 16 West Hastings Street, the Bitter Tasting Room balances industrial chic with warm pub-style informality. Bare brick walls, exposed beer kegs and open kitchen sit well with the simple but comfy furniture and the whole place doesn’t make you feel like you’ll need to stand on ceremony.

A quick glance over the menu and I feel like I’m back in London; pickled eggs, pork scratchings, beer nuts, and a host of other pub favorites are on offer. But Bitter is offering something beyond standard pub-grub; these are handmade, organic, high quality versions of pub favorites. Scotch eggs are a staple back home but I have to admit the one’s from Bitter are better than anything I’ve had in the UK; crispy and golden brown on the outside and the sausage meat is packed with flavor. The biggest surprise though are the pork scratchings. I imagined a coronary-waiting-to-happen in a sealed foil bag hanging on a hook behind the bar. These are light, chewy, without a hint of grease and dusted with just enough Cayenne Pepper to give them a kick. The closest I can think to compare are shrimp crackers in terms of texture, but the flavor is completely different.

The sausages can also come highly recommended – the Weisswurst we tried was a new one for me. When it arrives at our table our server explains how we remove the skin ourselves; this is hands on food and as I look around the room most of the guests have abandoned cutlery a few mouthfuls in. The Weistwurst is delicious – lightly spiced, soft with an almost pate texture – and it goes brilliantly with Bitter’s home-made sweet honey mustard.

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THE SALT CELLAR SERIES: A TASTE OF SPAIN AND ITALY

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7pm
$40 (+ tax and gratuity)

The team at Salt welcomes you to the Cellar Series where we will pair Spanish cheeses to Spanish wine and Italian charcuterie to Italian wine, complete with matching condiments, as well as fresh bread and crackers from our own Penn Bakery...a truly unique experience for all!

The featured wines for this event are:

From Spain:

Jaume Serra Cava Brut Nature. A pale yellow with shades of green, crystal clear and integrated with fine bubbles. The nose is aromatic with good intensity, fresh and fruity but with notes of aging. Well structured, smooth and balanced. Made with Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel-lo grapes.

Jorge Ordonez Selections- Botani 2010; Muscat de Alexandria. Fragrant aromas of jasmine, honey, and tropical fruits inform the nose of this nicely proportioned, intense, savoury, dry wine.

Can Blau- Kia 2009. A blend of Syrah, Garnacha and Carinena that has been aged for three months in French oak. Deep ruby red, hints of red and black fruits and spices along with soft, vanilla flavours of new oak.

From Italy:

Monte Antico IGT 2007. Bright plum, dried cherry and flowers on the nose. Full bodied, with fine tannins and refined berry and cherry flavours.

Tellus Marche IGT 2007. Ruby with purple reflections, the bouquet is elegant, reminiscent of violets, roses, raspberries and cherries; silky on the palate, distinct finesse and balance, crystal clear red fruit, the individual varietal traits gracefully compliment each other. Youthfully easy to enjoy and at the same time, shows breed and harmony.

Toscolo Chianti DOCG 2009. Brilliant ruby in colour, this forward, predominantly Sangiovese red is supple, fruity and flavourful on the palate, with appealing balance and near unlimited matchability with food.

So join us on November the 15th for an evening highlighting the joys of these two beautiful countries.

Click on the link below to book your seat.

http://bit.ly/pLt0Zv

The Glenrothes Whisky Tasting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:36:00 +0000

DATE: Wednesday November 16, 2011
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
VENUE: Irish Heather & Shebeen Whisk(e)y House - 212 Carrall Street, Vancouver
PRICE: $40 each plus tax and 15% service.

Your evening will begin with a cocktail reception in the Irish Heather’s private Whisk(e)y House, the Shebeen, home to the largest whiskey collection in British Columbia with over 200 labels. Following the reception guests will be seated at the Long Table, the Irish Heather’s 40’ communal long table and home to Sean Heather’s Long Table Series. Here guests will be led through a tasting of the world of Glenrothes by Ross Hendry, Brand Development Manager for North America. After the tasting, the Irish Heather kitchen team will serve a hearty dinner followed by dessert made fresh from their bakery.

The Glenrothes is an award winning Speyside Single Malt Whisky from the town of Rothes in Speyside. Est. 1879, until the 1990s it was known almost exclusively to Master Blenders, and revered as a Class-A quality enhancer for blends. Since its launch as a Vintage Single Malt in 1994, The Glenrothes has become the world’s fastest growing single malt and regarded as the “The Rolls Royce of Single Malts” by Whisky Magazine. Join us at this intimate tasting led by Ross Hendry, Brand Development Manager, North America and discover the secrets behind this world class whisky. A rare opportunity, not to be missed!

FEATURED: Glenrothes Select Reserve, Glenrothes Vintage 1998, Glenrothes Vintage 1995, Glenrothes Vintage 1988

KEY SPEAKER: Ross Hendry, Brand Development Manager, North America

7:00 PM - Reception at Irish Heather & Shebeen Whisk(e)y House
7:30 PM - Glenrothes Tastings with Ross Hendry
8:00 PM - Supper & Dessert are served on Long Table

To reserve email: sean@irishheather.com

We Are Vegetarian and Vegan Everyday

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:05:00 +0000

When Sean Heather first came to Canada, vegetarian was a dirty word in his vocabulary. Coming from the farming culture of Ireland, he couldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t eat meat. While working at Benny’s Bagels, Sean encountered a massive football player who regularly ate vegetarian sandwiches two at a time. Amazed, Sean said to him, “Wow, you’re a professional athlete and you eat vegetarian? How does that work for you?” The football player replied, “I’m not a vegetarian. These just taste good, brother, you should try one.” Sean did and thought they were fantastic. That’s when he realized you don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat vegetarian food.

The thing about most restaurants is, they treat vegetarians as an after thought, not bothering to go out of their way to provide quality vegetarian and vegan options. Choices are either limited, or non-existent. In order to find GOOD vegetarian or vegan fare, you usually have to go to a restaurant that specializes in that type of cuisine. For a group of friends going out to dinner, it can be difficult to find a place that caters to one group without alienating the other.

Sean explains, “The Irish Heather’s menu has always had a good vegetarian component to it because a. it’s important to represent everybody, and b. because vegetarian food can taste just as good as everything else. I‘ve never met a vegan or a vegetarian who didn‘t like beer, and so, pubs are great venues for these folks, but if the food is not there to meet their needs, they won’t come back. More than anything else, it’s important to not just put a plate of veggies in front of someone, but to make an effort and create something special. In doing this, we’re taking their beliefs or choices seriously.”

So, if you are vegetarian or vegan, or even if you just want to try something new, come to The Irish Heather. We have a Vegan Pot Pie made in our own bakery that not only tastes and looks great, but works perfect with a pint of almost anything we have on tap.

We ARE vegan and vegetarian everyday, not just when it suits us… but because that’s what our clients want. There are NO dietary restrictions we won’t accommodate, if we can. Just send us an email ahead of time (24 hours notice please), and we’ll make it happen!

Who Wants Core For Your Supper?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:37:00 +0000

Date: Thursday October 6th, 7pm

Date: Thursday, October 6th, 7pm

We need 50 people to core local pears at The Irish Heather's Long Table for 2 hours and in return you will be served supper with 2 beers.

Supper:
Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Colcannon,
Pickled Vegetable Salad & Roasted Naramata Pear Jus

or

Vegetarian Option
Heirloom Tomato & Eggplant Tart w/ Basil, Ricotta Salata, Polenta

Beer:

Philips Blue Buck Ale

To volunteer please email sean@irishheather.com

Who Wants to "Pit for Your Supper" ?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:30:00 +0000

We are looking for volunteers to pit fresh organic apricots from 7pm to 9pm, this Thursday August 4th at the Irish Heather's Long Table.

You and as many as 40 other guests will pit apricots for 2 hours...in return you'll receive 2 pints of Phillips Blue Buck Ale and at 9pm we'll feed you a delicious meal (see menu below).

If you'd like to help us process this 800lb harvest from the Similkameen Valley, please email sean@irishheather.com

You'll also get a 1lb bag of Okanagan Cherries to take home.

Pulled Pork, Buttermilk Biscuit, Tomato & Corn Relish, Fried Okra, Slow Cooked Kale

Roasted Artichoke, Spinach & Turnip Tart, Sautéed Rapini, Crispy Onions (vegetarian)

See you at the Long Table!

The Salt Cellar Series: Phillips Brewery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:07:00 +0000

Who: Phillips Brewery
Where: The Cellar at Salt Tasting Room

When: Monday May 30th, 2011 at 7pm

Cost: $40 (+ tax & gratuity)

This is a 2nd in a series as we explore the beauty of pairing beer to cheese and charcuterie. We will now feature a brewery each month to show how much fun this can be!

Phillips Brewery was started in 2001 by Matt Phillips, formerly a brewer at Spinnakers Brewpub and Whistler Brewing, Matt added to the already burgeoning Victoria beer scene. Initial products, available in 650ml bottles, set a high standard of finely-crafted, innovative beers that continues to this day. With a line up of a dozen beers now being produced there is sure to be something for every taste.

Join us in the Cellar as we pair six of Phillips beers to artisan cheese and local charcuterie. The Cellar Series sells out fast so we suggest you book your seats early.

Buy tickets

Salt Cellar Series: Fairview Cellars Tasting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Fairview Cellars' Bill Eggert

Who: Bill Eggert & Fairview Cellars
Where: The Cellar at Salt Tasting Room
When: Monday May 23rd, 2011 at 7pm
Cost: $40 (+ tax & gratuity)

Join us as we welcome Fairview Cellars to the Salt Cellar Series! Enjoy housemade condiments, artisanal cheeses and local charcuterie, all that you have come to expect from Salt, paired to these special boutique wines. Attendees will have the chance to try some of Fairview’s library wines while they mix and mingle with the winemaker, Bill Eggert, who Anthony Gismondi has nicknamed the “Madcap Winemaker”.

On the table:

2009 Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Cabernet Franc
2008 Madcap
2008 Bear
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon.

The reds are seriously big, so bring your big boy palate for this one.

Book your ticket here

Join us for a Sherry Seminar at Salt

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Where: The Cellar at Salt Tasting Room

What: Sherry Seminar

When: Monday June 6th, 2011 @ 7pm

Cost: $30 plus 12% tax

You are cordially invited to join the staff of Salt as we continue to explore the world of sherry.

Product knowledge is and always has been important to us here at Salt. The more informed our staff are, the better equipped they are to serve you. To ensure this, we hold product seminars for our staff on a regular basis and we felt we shouldn't be the only one's to partake in this particular event.

This seminar, hosted by wine instructor Mark Shipway, is all about sherry! Mark, Department Head of Wine and instructor at The International Culinary School will take you on journey of history, flavour profiles and food pairings.

Sherry is special in it's own right and is regaining momentum as an often overlooked wine. So please join us as we taste our way through the beauty of the different styles of sherry. We will explore the subtle nuances of sherry on it's own and how the flavours evolve and change when something as subtle as an olive or almond is added. This is sure to be a fun and informative evening for the new or old student of wine.

There are only 30 spaces available so we suggest you reserve as soon as possible.

For reservations please email sean@irishheather.com

Neal's Yard Dairy Cheese Tasting at the Salt

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Where: The Cellar at Salt Tasting Room
Who: Chris George from Neal's Yard Dairy
When: Monday May 16th & Tuesday May 17th, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Cost: $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

World renowned Neal's Yard Dairy is welcomed to the Salt Cellar Series!

Usually the focus of the Cellar Series leans towards the grape as we invite winemakers from near and far to share an evening with us. This May 16th and 17th however, the focus shifts slightly as we explore the world of cheese!
The team at Salt takes it's cheese very seriously. In fact Sean Heather, co-owner of Salt visits cheese mongers both locally and around the world for the best product he can find. So when you're talking about the best, the conversation has to involve the United Kingdom's Neal's Yard Dairy. They are quite particular about what cheese they represent and who represent's them and this coming May you'll get the chance to see why.

We are privileged to have Chris George from Neal's Yard Dairy join the team at Salt in hosting this event as we pair their cheeses to fine wines, and condiments.

Unless you're planning a trip to London sometime soon, this will truly be the chance of a lifetime.

Seating is limited so book now.

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Mill St. Brewery Cellar Series April 26th

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:43:00 +0000

Join us this coming Tuesday the 26th as we welcome the beers of Mill St. Brewery to the Salt Cellar Series.

Mill St. Brewery is one of the first commercial breweries to open in East Toronto in over 100 years. They lovingly brew their signature beers in small batches and carefully guard their reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency.

Come and see how much fun and flavourful the pairings of cheese and charcuterie can be to these special beers.

For more information and to purchase tickets please click HERE

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Salt Tasting Room Celebrates Spain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:22:00 +0000

The Playhouse International Wine Festival is just around the corner, the theme this year is Spain and Salt Tasting Room manager Chad Gaskell honors this event with his ultimate "Spanish Sherry and Cheese Pairing".

Our fearless leader, Sean Heather, has sourced out 3 types of Manchego cheese: a 3 month old, a 6 month old and yes a 12 month old! All accompanied with our in-house prepared condiments and house made breads. $15

Chad has paired these cheeses with 3 Spanish sherries from our extensive list: the Alvear Amontillado, the Alvear Cream Oloroso/PX and the Gonzales Byass Nutty Solera. $15

So make your way down to Gastown and join us at Salt Tasting Room for a little taste of Spanish heaven. When you get there ask for Chad, he'll take amazing care of you!

The Heather Hospitality Group 10 Day Big Bad Giveaway Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:36:00 +0000

Sean Heather and The Heather Hospitality Group operate some of Vancouver’s most unique restaurants and Cafés: The Irish Heather, Salt Tasting Room, Judas Goat, The Salty Tongue Café and Everything Café… and all in Gastown. We would like to give you the chance to win a whole bunch of prizes and we mean a whole bunch. That’s why this is called The Heather Hospitality Group 10 Day Big Bad Giveaway.

What Prizes can you win?

The Grand Prize: An Irish Heather Monday Long Table Series dinner for you and 11 of your friends.

1.The Kinda Grand Prize: A much sought after seating for 2 at The Irish Heather on St. Patrick’s Day. You will be sitting with AM Ventures Alisha Mann and her man. Table includes a St Patrick's Day LTS Dinner for 2.

2.The Fantabulous Prize: 4 winners will be taken on a tour of all 5 of our locations (A set menu of food and booze included) with four of Vancouver’s top bloggers.

3.Daily Prizes: Everyday starting Monday March 7th, 2011 until March 13th, 2011 Mr. Sean Heather will choose something from his priceless tickleSave as Draft

trunk to give away.

Prize for Monday March 7th, 2011 - A fabulous Guinness Jacket!

You're probably asking how can I win said prizes. Super easy! Here’s how…

The Heather Hospitality Group 10 Day Big Bad Giveaway Contest Rules

To be eligible to win you MUST do either of following:

1. Like and comment on any of the following Facebook pages

The Irish Heather - http://www.facebook.com/theirishheather

Salt Tasting Room - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2327136323

Salty Tongue - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salty-Tongue-Cafe/141356235926953

Judas Goat - http://www.facebook.com/judasgoat

Everything Café - http://www.facebook.com/pages/everythingcafe/107796372595381

2. Tweet* and follow any of the following Twitter sites/handles

@TheIrishHeather

@SaltTastingRoom

@SaltyTongueCafe

@Judas_Goat

@everythingcafe

*You must tweet one of the following tweets be to be eligible to win any of the prizes in the Heather Hospitality Group 10 Day Big Bad Giveaway:

a) Like & comment this FB page http://ow.ly/48f35 & in a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

b) Like & comment this FB page http://ow.ly/48fdv & in a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

c) Like & comment this FB page http://ow.ly/48fqF & in a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

d) Like & comment this FB page http://ow.ly/48fvA & in a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

e) Like & comment this FB page http://ow.ly/48fyH & in a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

f) RT & follow @TheIrishHeather & win a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

g) RT & follow @SaltTastingRoom & win a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

h) RT & follow @Judas_Goat & win a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

i) RT & follow @SaltyTongueCafe & win a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

k) RT & follow @everythingcafe & win a Long Table Series table for 12 & much more #HHGBigBadGiveaway

IMPORTANT You MUST include the hash tag #HHGBigBadGiveAway to be eligible to win.

The Heather Hospitality Group 10 Day Big Bad Giveaway Contest runs from Friday March 4th, 2011 until Sunday March 13th, 2001 at 8pm.

The Grand Prize winner will be chosen by a random number generator and announced on Monday March 14th, at 6pm.

The Kinda Grand Prize winner will be chosen by a random number generator and announced on Monday March 14th, at 4pm.

The Fantabulous Prize winners will be chosen by a random number generator and announced on Monday March 14th, at 9am, 10am, 11am and 2pm.

Now that we’re finished with our “War & Peace” Contest outline let’s get to winning. Good luck everyone!!!!!!!

This contest is being monitored by AM Ventures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Join us this coming Tuesday, March the 8th for another special Cellar Series evening as we welcome our friends from Meyer Family Vineyards. Tickets are available by clicking on 'Cellar Events' to the right of the page:

The Salt Cellar Series: Meyer Family Vineyards

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 7:00 p.m - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

Established as a premier producer of Chardonnay for the 2006 vintage, Meyer Family Vineyards arrived on the B.C. wine scene with huge expectations of themselves.

Owner Jak Meyer spent 3 years looking for the right vineyard location and in 2006 purchased the Naramata property. There are only two wines produced from the Naramata vineyard, both made from Chardonnay: The ‘Tribute Series’ is dedicated to a Western Canadian individual of significance and the Micro Cuvee, which is just that, a wine of the very finest barrels from the vintage and extremely small production. The dedication to producing the Okanagan’s best quality chardonnay is realized with the impeccably manicured vineyard and rigorous selection of perfect fruit.

In 2008, Jak purchased a second vineyard of just 6.9 hectares, located in the Okanagan Falls area. This vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Furthermore in 2008, Jak acquired another key asset to ensure outstanding quality: Winemaker and Viticulturalist Chris Carson.
Join us as we pair Meyer’s critically acclaimed wines to the local artisanal cheeses and charcuterie you have come to expect from the team at Salt.

An Amazing Night at the Errazuriz Salt Cellar Series

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to The Errazuriz Salt Cellar Series by Mr Sean Heather. I have to be honest, I have been to many wine and food pairing dinners and have found them mostly boring and drawn out. Usually I can't wait for the talk to be over so I can get down to the eating and the drinking.

Well my internet friends, this was not one of those experiences. The chat was light and concise and our hosts, Restaurant Managers Chad Gaskell & Mike Mitchell and Errazuriz North American Regional Director Rodrigo Rodero got to the point quickly. Only taste profiles and a brief discussion about Chilean growing climates were shared. I really got the feeling that our hosts really wanted us to ENJOY our experience the best way possible... with our taste buds.

Now I have to say the organic wines, the carefully chosen cheeses & meats and the hand made preserves spoke for themselves, what really got me was the truly social nature of sharing this experience with friends and strangers alike at Salt's cellar long table. By the end of the evening I had made 4 new friends.

Peter, Karen, Llyod and Catherine, I look forward to breaking bread with you again at the next Salt Cellar Series hosted by Meyer Family Vineyards.

by Charles Zuckermann (@CZuckermann)

Dine Out

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:37:00 +0000

Dine Out Vancouver!

January 24 – February 6, 2011

SALT TASTING ROOM is proud to once again be a part of Dine Out Vancouver.

To make a reservation please contact the restaurant at 604.633.1912 or book online at www.opentable.com

$28 Menu

(wine pairing is an additional cost)

Iceberg Salad

Bacon Lardon, Croutons, Blue Cheese

Wine Pairing: 2009 Fort Berens Petit Verdot Rose

Fennel & Arugula Salad

Citrus, Crystallized Almond

Wine Pairing: 2009 Fort Berens Chardonnay

Best of BC Plate

A mixture of 3 locally produced items (charcuterie and artisan cheeses) and 3 condiments. The best of what BC has to offer.

Wine Pairing: Flight of Fort Berens Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Rose

Cheese Monger Plate

A selection of 3 artisan cheeses and 3 condiments. For cheese lovers everywhere.

Wine Pairing: Flight of Fort Berens Meritage, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Butcher Plate

A selection of 3 meats and 3 condiments ranging from the approachable to the spicy. A meat lovers adventure.

Wine Pairing: Flight of Fort Berens Pinot Noir, Rose and Chardonnay

Lustau Sherry Trifle

House made from our bakery

Wine Pairing: Fort Berens Late Harvest Riesling

Eclairs

House made from our bakery

Wine Pairing: Fort Berens Late Harvest Riesling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:39:00 +0000

The Salt Cellar Series: Fort Berens

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 7:00 p.m - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

“We believe the wine industry has a bright and prosperous future in the heart of BC’s gold rush country. We are seeking our own kind of gold in Lillooet.” Say the proprietors, Rolf de Bruin and Heleen Pannekoek.

Winning 6 awards during the first year of operation, Fort Berens proves that, while being ‘off the beaten track’, they make no concessions on the quality of wine making. With a team that has strong roots in the BC wine-industry, including Tom DiBello as their consulting wine maker, Fort Berens is forging a new viticulture region.

Come explore the wines from Fort Berens. Make friends at our Cellar long table and discover what Lillooet has to offer!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:34:00 +0000

The Salt Cellar Series: Meyer Family Vineyards

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 7:00 p.m - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

Established as a premier producer of Chardonnay for the 2006 vintage, Meyer Family Vineyards arrived on the B.C. wine scene with huge expectations of themselves.

Owner Jak Meyer spent 3 years looking for the right vineyard location and in 2006 purchased the Naramata property. There are only two wines produced from the Naramata vineyard, both made from Chardonnay: The ‘Tribute Series’ is dedicated to a Western Canadian individual of significance and the Micro Cuvee, which is just that, a wine of the very finest barrels from the vintage and extremely small production. The dedication to producing the Okanagan’s best quality chardonnay is realized with the impeccably manicured vineyard and rigorous selection of perfect fruit.

In 2008, Jak purchased a second vineyard of just 6.9 hectares, located in the Okanagan Falls area. This vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Furthermore in 2008, Jak acquired another key asset to ensure outstanding quality: Winemaker and Viticulturalist Chris Carson.
Join us as we pair Meyer’s critically acclaimed wines to the local artisanal cheeses and charcuterie you have come to expect from the team at Salt.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:28:00 +0000

The Salt Cellar Series: Errazuriz

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 7:00 p.m - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

Viña Errázuriz was founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley, and since then has been committed to the concept of terroir. From the Andes Mountains to the coast of the Pacific Ocean, individual estates, carefully searched and selected, produce world class wines. For more than 130 years, a philosophy of quality has led Viña Errázuriz to craft unique icon wines which have built on its reputation as the quality benchmark of Chile.

Join us as we step away from our land and explore the terroir of Chile.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:27:00 +0000

The Salt Cellar Series: Clos du Soleil

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 7:00 p.m. - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

2011's First Cellar Event

Clos du Soleil is a small artisan winery and estate vineyard situated on the South Similkameen Valley Upper Bench, one of the newest, most exciting emerging appellations in the World (Enroute, MacLean’smagazine). It is focused on super-premium quality wines in a Bordeaux style - where Old World elegance meets a little New World/Canadian oomph.

This is our first cellar event of the new year and it surely is not one to be missed!

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 7:00 p.m. - $40 (+ tax and gratuity)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:34:00 +0000

Check out these fantastic photos by Sakura Photography of a recent wedding in the Salt Cellar!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:56:00 +0000

The Salt Cellar Series:

Oyama Sausage Co.
& Vista D'Oro
Monday, January 18th, 7:00 p.m. - $40

Dedicated to providing an ultimate agritourism experience, Vista D'oro Farms & Winery grow heritage orchard fruits and culinary herbs - whether it be their flagship D'oro - fortified walnut Wine, a Green Tomato Garam Masala Preserve or a simple pot of fresh Lemon Verbena. They produce various hand-crafted wines using Okanagan grapes, traditional methods and old world values made in small lots on their farm.

Granville Island's Oyama Sausage Company needs no introduction to BC culinary fans. From terrines and pâtés to charcuterie and sausage, Oyama is widely respected for their use of pasture raised, heritage breeds, their passion and their artistry.

Vista D'oro and Oyama have worked with one another many times in the past, and we look forward to them sharing their fare and their stories with us.

Click "Cellar Events" above for more info & tickets!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:34:00 +0000

New Year's Eve at Salt!

Salt Tasting Room has various fun, casual ways for you to ring in the New Year!

The main Tasting Room will open throughout the evening for our usual service for you to come by any time and do the things you love to do at Salt, whether a quick glass and a bite before heading out to a party, or lingering for hours over a couple plates and flights. No cover, no dress code, no set times. Simply the Salt Tasting Room that you've enjoyed all along.

For those wanting to make a night of it, we will be offering a Three-Course Menu downstairs in the Salt Cellar for $28 per head. We'll have plenty of Bubble open, and guests can try a variety of sparkling styles, whether by the glass, flight or bottle! Of course, our entire wine program will be on offer as well.

Call us at 604-633-1912 or click the Reservations tab above to secure your spot, and say you're coming for the 2010 Cellar Menu!

Either way, we hope to see you on the last night of the decade!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:17:00 +0000

We still have some space available for any last-minute holiday get-togethers you may be planning, either in the main Salt Tasting Room or downstairs in the Salt Cellar. Whether a stand-up canapé-style function, a sit-down celebration of cheese, charcuterie and flights of wine, or more of a traditional three-course dinner, Salt can suit your needs with a variety of style and budget options!

Drop us a line at info@salttastingroom.com for more info!