As part of our Tidal Surge dining series, enjoy a one-night-only collaboration dinner featuring unforgettable East Coast cuisine and outstanding Nova Scotian wines. Together with Chef Renée Lavallée of Dartmouth’s award-winning restaurant The Canteen , Chef Lawrence Deneau invites you to enjoy a memorable five-course dinner and Benjamin Bridge wine pairings celebrating the best of Atlantic Canada.
We’ll start the evening at Muir hotel’s BKS for bubbles and canapés before we sit down to a remarkable meal in Drift’s cozy waterfront dining room. As each course is delivered, Benjamin Bridge winemaker Erin Carroll will speak to the selection of hand-picked small lot wines chosen to accompany each dish.
Don’t miss this exclusive evening of unparalleled food, wine and hospitality in the heart of Queen’s Marque. Space is limited, purchase your tickets today!
Who: Chefs Renée Lavallée and Lawrence Deneau as well as Winemaker Erin Carroll
When: Thursday, April 4 at 6pm
Price: $165 per person. Includes welcome bubbles and canapés as well as a five-course menu with wine pairings.
Excludes tax and gratuity. Additional alcohol can be purchased on-site.
Menu
Canapés
Benjamin Bridge, Rosé
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LOBSTER HUSHPUPPIES
piccalilli aïoli, sour cream & chive dust
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WILD MUSHROOM TARTARE
waffle cone, balsamic pearls, whipped chèvre, dill
Amuse Bouche
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DIGBY SCALLOP
smoked scallop & citrus rémoulade, dulse powder
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PICTOU ISLAND SANDBAR
land & sea asparagus foam, buttered fregola, edible oyster shells, horseradish pearls, marinated mussels & fried oysters
Benjamin Bridge, Wild Rock, Rosé
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SNOW CRAB RISOTTO
preserved lemon, valley apple & pancetta salad, pink peppercorn
Benjamin Bridge, Basket White Blend, 2021
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BUTTER-POACHED HALIBUT
sunchoke purée & chips, pickled cinnamon cap mushrooms, sea truffle oil
Benjamin Bridge, Tidal Bay, White Blend, 2023 -
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A BRACE OF DUCKS
duck thigh confit, french duck farm smoked egg, maple-glazed foie sponge toffee, maple blossoms, swede mash, béarnaise
Benjamin Bridge, Caveman Jones, Grenache Magnum, 2007
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YOGHURT SEMIFREDDO
lavender shortbread, crispy caribou moss, sea buckthorn gel, brown sugar nougatine
Benjamin Bridge, Estate Ice Wine
