Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the iconic Castle in the City, continues to commemorate 85 years of timeless elegance and exceptional hospitality with a series of celebrations. To mark this milestone, Notch8 Restaurant and Bar introduces ‘Dinner Through the Decades,’ a unique dining experience offering guests a nostalgic journey through the hotel’s rich culinary history.
The ‘Dinner Through the Decades’ experience is more than just a meal; it is a celebration of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s enduring legacy and a tribute to its role in shaping the city’s culinary landscape. Under the culinary direction of newly appointed Notch8 Executive Chef, Kay Noh, the specially curated three-course menu, priced at $85.00, showcases a selection of dishes that have graced the hotel’s menus over the years. Each course has been thoughtfully selected to represent a different era, offering a nostalgic nod on the contemporary dining experience.
For an additional $19.39 per person, guests may choose to enhance their dining experience with the addition of three-ounce wine pairings with each course.
To complement the experience, Bar Manager Steve Hagan has designed a menu of nostalgic sips that represent classic cocktails that defined the eras – from the Daiquiri, Singapore Sling, to the Cosmopolitan and Bees Knees.
I attended a media preview and here are the selections I went with:
1939 – PANORAMA ROOF: HEART OF LETTUCE
confit garlic caesar dressing | candied bacon bits | capers | croutons | parmesan | white balsamic reduction
1950 – SPANISH GRILL: PAN-SEARED BC HALIBUT
green garbanzo bean purée | saffron fingerling potato | sauce figaro foam | sundried tomato-dressed ratatouille | pine nut pesto
1990 – GRIFFIN’S: OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
macerated strawberry & rhubarb | marscarpone chantilly
Reservations are highly recommended as this exclusive offering is expected to be a highlight of the anniversary celebrations. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.notch8-dining.com.