Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts hosting “The Bear” pop-up dinner experience this month

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The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) has announced their latest lineup of upcoming events being held this winter.

First off, PICA is hosting a Julia Child tribute dinner on Wednesday, February 28th, where foodies will create a sumptuous, five-course meal. PICA chefs and students prepare iconic dishes from the culinary grande dame and celebrity chef who popularized French cooking in North America.



The menu includes time-honoured classics like Pissaladière (anchovies, onion, niçoise olives), Potage Parmentier (potatoes, leeks, cream), Salmon with Lemon-Caper Sauce (green beans almandine), Boeuf Bourguignon (pomme purée, vichy carrots), Julia’s favourite dessert of Chocolate Mousse and Petit Fours.

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The next night, February 29th, fans of the Emmy award-winning TV show “The Bear” can take part in a pop-up dinner that showcases some of the most iconic and mouth-watering dishes prepared by the restaurant’s beloved back-of-house characters on the show.



The menu includes House-Made Gnocchi with Mikey’s tomato-onion butter sauce, Braciole (flank steak, prosciutto, pine nuts, raisins), Lemon Granita, Carmy’s Mom’s Chicken Piccata (butter, lemon, capers, parsley), Sydney’s Cola-Braised Short Ribs with creamy Parmesan risotto, Marcus’ Chocolate Layer Cake (chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate), Carmy’s Plum Gelée (a classy take on Haribo gummy bears) and sweet surprises from PICA students.

 

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A few days later, renowned Chef Angus An of Michelin-starred Kitsilano restaurant Maenam, hosts a Thai cooking class. An will unveil the secrets behind the bold and vibrant flavours of Thai cuisine. Attendees will learn how to master the dynamic interplay of sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy that defines Thai cuisine, while discovering what it takes to create some of An’s most iconic dishes.

Participants will work in pairs and prepare a menu of dishes including Green Curry with Wild Pacific Halibut, Stir-Fried Chanterelles and Baby Corn, Grilled Wagyu Beef Salad and Thai Mango with Sticky Rice.



To register for one of these events, click here.

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