Maître Grillardin Matti (Piccolo) Lyytikainen treated the members of the Chaîne des Rotisseurs to a gastronomic delight Saturday with an outstanding food and wine selections typical of Restaurant House Piccolo. Located on spectacular Salt spring Island BC, Piccolo and his capable staff presented one of the most memorable events attended by members of the Chaîne lucky enough to reserve space in his small restaurant in Ganges Harbour for this October 23, 2004 event. For those of you unable to attend this great event and for the fortunate ones present, here are a few photographs, courtesy of Bill and Jane MacDonald, to remind you of the evening and the selections presented by Chef Piccolo.
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Amuse-Bouche (Smoked Salmon Canapé, Prosciutto-Melon And Foie Gras) |
Sourdough Buckwheat Blini With Sevruga Caviar , Crème Fraiche And Chives |
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Scallop Ceviche Timbale With Gravlax, Marinated Cucumber, Sweet Dill-Mustard And Chili Oil |
Roasted, Herb Marinated B.C. Venison With Celeriac Purée, Turnip Cake And Juniper-Mountain Ash Demi-Glace |
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Chocolate Terrine Finlandia With Crème Anglaise |
Piccolo enduring the wrath of our conseil. Lee: I told you this was a white wine course. Lyle: This looks like red wine to me. Frank: I am not sure about that. I will have to have |
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Everyone agrees - It is white wine, it just looks
red. Probably the lighting! |
We thank everyone at Restaurant House Piccolo for a delightful evening and a wonderful dining experience. We will be back again. |
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Yole and grandson Sio, Armando, David and Cameron
Lindsay wish all of you a Merry Christmas and we invite everyone to the Hotel Grand Pacific Christmas event. |