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Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Aug 27, 2018
1 min

“Conversation - Food & Art”

About the food & pairing:Braised Radish, Candied Ginger, & Cress, Served on Leo Krukowski bronze art This rosé adds a vibrant colour and...

Tomato Gelée, Pan-seared Scallop, Tomato and Olive Salad, Finished with Tomato Foam. Paired with Dom

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Jun 26, 2018
1 min

Tomato Gelée, Pan-seared Scallop, Tomato and Olive Salad, Finished with Tomato Foam. Paired with Dom

About the food & Pairing: Tomato Gelée, Pan-seared Scallop, Tomato and Olive Salad, Finished with Tomato Foam Flavours notes of tomato...

Eyal Liebman | Private Chef

Jun 19, 2018
1 min

Fruit and Sea

About the food & Pairing: Tomato Consommé, Pan-Seared Scallop, with a Squid Ink Tuille, Fennel Fronds The acidity and fluid texture of...

Spectrum- Roasted Cornish Hen & Liver Pâté paired with Ambroise Saint Romaine 2013

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 29, 2018
1 min

Spectrum- Roasted Cornish Hen & Liver Pâté paired with Ambroise Saint Romaine 2013

About the Food & Pairing:Roasted Cornish Hen on Calf’s Liver Pâté, with Black Rice, Cherries and Mint. The calf’s liver pâté has an...

Salmon Tataki & Billcart Salmon Champagne

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 15, 2018
1 min

Salmon Tataki & Billcart Salmon Champagne

About the food & Pairing:Salmon Tataki with Cucumber, Kiwi and Apple Chef Liebman’s vibrant appetizer paired with this refreshing...

Shrimp and Milk Chocolate Bonbons & Moët & Chandon Champagne

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 15, 2018
1 min

Shrimp and Milk Chocolate Bonbons & Moët & Chandon Champagne

The Hunt – Roasted Leg of Wild Boar with Peppers, Fingerling Potato and Pink Grapefruit.

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 15, 2018
1 min

The Hunt – Roasted Leg of Wild Boar with Peppers, Fingerling Potato and Pink Grapefruit.

About the Wine: Exactly what you’d expect from a quality Châteaneuf-du-Pape, this finely-crafted blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and...

Overture – Foie Gras & Banana Cordon Bleu, paired with Cassis Monna & Filles

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 15, 2018
1 min

Overture – Foie Gras & Banana Cordon Bleu, paired with Cassis Monna & Filles

The dish & Pairing: Foie Gras, Apple in Maple Syrup & Banana Cordon Bleu There is something very Canadian about this dish with maple and...

Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Cumin-Scented Pear Sorbet and Frisée, paired with Labouré-Gontard Brut

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Mar 15, 2018
1 min

Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Cumin-Scented Pear Sorbet and Frisée, paired with Labouré-Gontard Brut

About the Wine: When a Crémant de Bourgogne is made in the Méthode Traditionnelle, it’s a great alternative to pricy Champagne. This dry...

Contrary in February; Why I’m not a fan of Dry February

Rebecca Meir | Sommelier

Feb 1, 2018
5 min

Contrary in February; Why I’m not a fan of Dry February

Dry February is a campaign by CHIL Fundraising which benefits The Canadian Cancer Society. The idea is to completely abstain from alcohol...

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