ARE TOMATOES A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE - DECIDE AT RAINCITY GRILL
(Directly from the Press Release.)

Since 2000, the seasonal Tomato Tasting Menu has been a summer staple at Raincity Grill – and this year is no different. For the eighth year running, local tomatoes in all shapes, sizes and colours will play the lead role in a 5-course tasting menu dedicated to their diverse flavours ($70 or $98 with wine pairings). Created by Chef de Cuisine Peter Robertson, this year’s version features the local gems prepared in more ways than you can count: from tea to cous cous, terrine, fondue and even jam. (see menu below).


TOMATO TASTING MENU

ORIGIN ORGANICS TOMATO TEA
summer vegetables, ‘glorious organics’ basil Agassiz hazelnut puree
Wine accompaniment:
Blue Mountain, Pinot Blanc

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SEARED BAYNE SOUND SCALLOP
farmers market tomato cous cous, peas, glazed pearl onions
Wine accompaniment:
Stag’s Hollow, Sauvignon Blanc

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SLOPING HILLS PORK
“sapo bravo” tomato terrine, grilled green onions, cherry tomato sauce
Wine accompaniment:
Mount Boucherie, Pinot Gris

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ROASTED MT. LEHMAN CHICKEN
“michaels” tomato fondue, “hellmers” potato & corn hash, “north arm farm” carrots
“country farms” corn sauce
Wine accompaniment:
Golden Mile, Pinot Noir

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A selection of local cheese, “gabriel’s” green plum & tomato chutney (add $8.50 per cheese)

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CARAMELIZED BRIOCHE
Fraser valley tomato jam, Okanagan cherry, cherry sorbet
Wine accompaniment:
Paradise Ranch, Late Harvest Merlot

$70.00
With wine accompaniment $98.00

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Raincity Grill
1193 Denman Street, Vancouver, B.C.
604-685-7337.