The event was catered by some of Vancouver's finest restaurants, such Vij's, C, NU, Odoul's, Joey's, Joe Fortes, Elixir, Player's Chop House as well Market By Jean George just to name a few. It was great to see Vikram Vij and Robert Clark both on site fully immersed in their craft and being their usual self's entertaining and mingling with the guests. Each restaurant and or Chef had an offering of Hors D'oeuvres, canapes or Amuse- gueule ( which literally means means 'gob amuser' but is translated more delicately as 'palate pleaser').
Players Chop house had a large variety of fresh oysters and the standard accompaniments which were fresh and delicious. Vikram offered a Lamb curry over rice as well as a Vegetarian curry which was a little on the salty side but delicious as usual. Robert Clark offered a Vegetrain Salad and Pork Rillette on crostini. The Rillette was a little on the dense side but the flavor was superb. Joey's offered a piece of Albacore tuna on crostini that was ultra fresh with clean flavors, it was superb for a Hors D'oeurve.
Finally, Jay Leno was the entertainment for the evening and went on stage around 10 pm. At this point, my wife and I had been there since approximately 7:30 pm (let me remind you that the event had an open bar) and we were both a bit on the tipsy side by the time he hit the stage. Once Jay Leno made his way to the stage, I was unusually surprised by how short he was. Jay Leno has to be no more than 5"5 or 5"6. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera at home and I was only able to snap the photo of Jay with my Blackberry.
I must say the event as an absolute great experience for our first time. The food and entertainment were spectacular and there was an open bar, what more do you need. Great food, Great entertainment and Free Booze.
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