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A prestigious Champagne and sparkling wine tasting will be held on Thursday May 27, 2010, from 6 to 9pm. The event will be led by Vancouver’s premier Champagne and sparkling wine specialist – house wine – at Gastown’s celebrated Boneta restaurant. Each wine will be paired with famous executive Chef Jérémie Bastien’s delectable hors d’oeuvre creations. A fundraising event for Théâtre la Seizième and a stylish evening guaranteed to delight the senses.
A prestigious champagne and sparkling wine tasting will be held in the modern-chic setting of Boneta Restaurant on May 27, from 6 to 9pm. Renowned wine professionals and house wine co-founders Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris will guide us during the event and share their passion for these wines with connoisseurs and amateurs alike. Michelle and Michaela will kick off the event by displaying the art of sabering, an elegant, yet spectacular tradition. A splendid selection of Champagnes and sparkling wines will then be served, while Bouffard and Morris lead you through the tastings and share with you the unique stories behind each of them. The Champagnes and sparkling wines will be paired with celebrated executive Chef Jérémie Bastien’s unique hors d’oeuvres. Called a « prodigy » by Vancouver Magazine, award-winning and critically-acclaimed Jérémie Bastien is recognized as one of the key players in the city’s haute-cuisine scene. For the occasion, he will create a menu of exquisite appetizers made from local and organic products. Indulge your senses and enjoy this unique and memorable high-profile tasting, while supporting B.C.’s only professional francophone theatre company, Vancouver-based Théâtre Tickets on sale as of today. Call 604 736 2616. Fore information about this event, please visit www.seizieme.ca or email info@seizieme.ca.
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BIOGRAPHIES
Originally from Quebec, Michelle Bouffard completed her International Sommelier Diploma with top marks in 2003 and today she teaches for the International Sommelier Guild. From 2003 to 2006, she was the resident sommelier at Marquis Wine Cellars. She then continued her wine education with the completion of the internationally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Programme in 2007. Today, Michelle plays an active role in the wine community, sitting on expert panels for Cornucopia, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and the Vancouver Magazine wine awards. She is also a regular guest on French CBC radio.
Michaela Morris completed the WSET diploma in 2005 and is currently a guest lecturer for the program, After a 5-year tenure at Marquis Wine Cellars, Michaela worked for 4 years as the Marketing/ Logistics Manager for Liquid Art Fine Wines, a premium-only wine importing company. A familiar face in the wine scene, Michaela has participated on tasting panels for Les Chevaliers des Vins de France, Cornucopia and the Playhouse International Wine Festival. One of the youngest executive chefs in Canada, Jérémie Bastien has previously worked with David Zuddas at the Michelin starred L’Auberge de la Charme (France), Nancy Oaks at Boulevard (San Francisco), Rob Feenie from Lumière Restaurant where he also worked alongside Marc-André Choquette and Jean-Christophe Poirier. Called a « prodigy » by Vancouver Magazine, award-winning and critically-acclaimed Jérémie Bastien is recognized today as one of the key players in Vancouver’s haute-cuisine scene.
Founded in 1974, Théâtre la Seizième is the only French language, professional theatre company in BC. Every year, Théâtre la Seizième presents a mainstage season, a young audiences season, a series of drama workshops and a training and dramaturgical development program for local artists. By continuing to produce, present and commission engaging Canadian works, Théâtre la Seizième is a dynamic leader in Western Canadians’ cultural and artistic life. Over the years, the company has positioned itself as a major creation and presentation centre on the national cultural landscape. www.seizieme.ca |
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