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Broadway Across Canada’s ONCE comes to Vancouver

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Broadway Across Canada Once

Broadway Across Canada (BAC) brings musical Once to Vancouver next week, from November 17th, 2015 to Sunday, November 22nd, 2015. Once is the winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and definitely cannot be missed. It features an ensemble of actors/musicians who play their own instruments onstage and tells the tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs.

From the BAC website:

Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking,Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams…not living in fear…and the power of music to connect all of us.

Minami is pleased to partner, once again, with BAC to offer a giveaway of two pairs of tickets to Once as well as two $50 gift cards to Minami. Contest closes Sunday, November 15th at noon. Winners will be announced the same day and must claim their prize 24 hours after being selected. Prizes must be picked up at the restaurant. Tickets are for opening night on November 17th only at 8:00pm. Four ways to enter are:

1) Tweet the following on Twitter and make sure to follow @MinamiYaletown and @BACTouring:

I want to win tickets to @BACTouring’s #ONCE and dinner at @MinamiYaletown. #BACxMinami http://bit.ly/1NopqNc

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on Once poster photo.

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly at 1118 Mainland Street. Ballots are available at reception.

4) Regram the Once poster on Instagram, tag and like the @AburiRetaurants and @BacTouring accounts, and use hashtag #BACxMinami in the comments section.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Good luck!

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Sake + Oysters

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SIP, SHUCK, AND SLURP: AN EVENING OF SAKE AND OYSTERS
Minami hosts an exclusive combination of Japan’s renowned Hakkaisan sake and succulent fresh-shucked oysters

Prepare to slurp back some sweet and briny oysters on the half shell with glasses of Hakkaisan sake as Yaletown’s Minami Restaurant (1118 Mainland Street) hosts a special evening of tasting on Thursday, April 16, 2015. From 6 to 8 p.m., diners can expect to hear sake stories from Aburi Restaurants’ Sake specialist Miki Ellis and That’s Life Gourmet’s Mariko Tajiri, while mingling with Hakkaisan Brewery President Jiro Nagumo, Export Manager Suguru Nakajima, and Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan as they impart their experience with pairing sake with a variety of oysters.

Hakkaisan is a renowned sake brand from the Niigata Prefecture in Japan. Its sake is recognized for its smooth, clean, and crisp flavours, pairing well with many different kinds of food. The sake line-up for this special evening includes Hakkaisan’s most popular: Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, and Sparkling Nigori.

The delectable oyster pairings will include a diverse range including Kumamoto, Komo Gway, KwaK’wala, Beau Soleil, Royal Miyagi, and Kusshi.

Tickets are $45 (exclusive of taxes and gratuity). The event will take place in Minami’s Blue Ocean private room or patio, if weather permits. Limited tickets are available by visiting Minami Restaurant (1118 Mainland Street), calling 604-685-8080, or emailing RSVP@aburirestaurants.com.

Christmas Eve Menu 2014

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For those looking for a place to dine tomorrow, check out our Christmas Eve prix fixe menu!

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The New Year’s Eve Menu!

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This is the special four-course menu for the lucky guests who decide to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Minami! Tickets are on sale now for $85 (plus tax and gratuity). Contact Minami directly at 1118 Mainland Street to book or email info@minamirestaurant.com

2014 MINAMI NEW YEARS EVE SET MENU

AMUSE

KUMAMOTO OYSTER W/ UNI

Sake foam, umami dashi gelee, pickled fennel & plum salsa

ABURI SASHIMI

Maguro/foie gras sauce – Hotate/daikon oroshi, ikura, Himalayan truffles –

Atlantic Salmon/blood orange sauce – Hamachi/quinoa salad

SURF & TURF

AAA STERLING SILVER FILET MIGNON & ABURI ½ MARITIME LOBSTER TAIL

Peppercorn miso crusted, truffled duxelle veal sauce, ginger glazed carrot, white & green asparagus, parsnip celeriac puree, honey yuzu beurre blanc, herb oil, micro herb salad, cabernet vinegar, sun choke crisps

SUSHI APPY

Aburi tai nigiri/kalamata olive tapenade – aburi duck nigiri/ume gari compote – minami roll – ebi oshi – salmon oshi

DESSERT

VALORHNA MILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DACQUOISE

Miso caramel glaze, mandarin yuzu sorbet

Taste of Yaletown 2013

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We are once again participating in Taste of Yaletown this year! From October 16 to 27th, experience special set menus during lunch and/or dinner at a truly affordable price.

Check out our three menus here or below and make a reservation today at Open Table or by calling (604) 685-8080.

A portion of profits from each meal served during Taste of Yaletown is donated to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Since the event began nine years ago, Taste of Yaletown has raised over $100,000 in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

 

SUZUKI TEMPURA BAP $15

seasonal vegetables, kale gomae, tsukemono, steamed rice,
feature miso soup

MINAMI ZEN LUNCH $25

FIRST – sushi
5 piece chef’s selection sushi

SECOND – minami zen
aburi bincho
wasabi masatake sauce

chicken tofu salad
baby greens, sous-vide chicken breast, miso marinated tofu, umami soy vinaigrette

ebi fritter
asian slaw, sweet chili mayo, soy-balsamic reduction

sterling silver karubi pork rib
apple-ginger haccho miso sauce, spiced apple-raisin chutney

DESSERT
matcha crème brûlée
fresh berries

VEGAN DINNER MENU $35

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FIRST- temari sushi
5 piece vegetable temari sushi
sake pairing – aburi ginjo

SECOND – minami zen
slow roasted beet salad
roasted walnuts, miso-marinated tofu, spiced apple raisin chutney, cabernet cassis tarragon vinaigrette

kale gomae
lotus root chip

farmer’s market tsukemono
pickled vegetables

truffled multigrain sansai salad
Iari, micro greens
sake pairing – tengumai umajun

DESSERT
mirin poached pear
cassis-shiso-mint sorbet
sake pairing – indigo wind

DINNER MENU $45

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FIRST – minami sushi sampler
ebi oshi, salmon oshi, temari: maguro, hamachi, ika
sake pairing – aburi ginjo

SECOND – minami zen
slow roasted beet salad
roasted walnuts, blue cheese, spiced apple raisin chutney, cabernet cassis tarragon vinaigrette

jidori chicken foie gras gyoza
truffle dashi

saikyo miso sablefish
kale gomae, yuzu miso sauce, wasabi relish

sterling silver kurabi pork rib
yukon parsnip puree, watercress, apple-ginger haccho miso sauce
sake pairing – tengumai umajun

DESSERT
earl grey bavarois
berry sauce, cassis-shiso-mint sorbet
sake pairing – indigo wind