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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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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF OCEAN WISE AT MINAMI

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On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Minami invites you to celebrate a decade of supporting sustainable seafood as Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program turns 10. The evening begins at 6 p.m. on our hidden patio and features an Ocean Wise-dedicated menu created by Executive Chef Alan Ferrer and Sushi Chef Hiroshi Hoshiko, complete with sake pairings. Proceeds benefit the Ocean Wise program.

With only twelve seats available, tickets are $150 each (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and can be purchased by visiting Minami in-person at 1118 Mainland Street, by phone at 604-685-8080, or emailing info@minamirestaurant.com.

Check out the menu below.

Minami 10th Anniversary Oceanwise Dinner 2015

Hakuna Matata – The Lion King is Coming to Vancouver!

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The Lion King poster

One of the most anticipated musicals is finally making its way to Vancouver – Broadway Across Canada (BAC) proudly presents The Lion King! From June 18 through July 12, this must-see nationally touring musical is welcoming all to experience the ‘Circle of Life’ along with many other unforgettable Elton John and Tim Rice favourites. This spectacular live and on-stage adaptation from one of Disney’s most treasured and Academy Award-winning films is one show that can’t be missed. Come and hear the pounding of tribal drumbeats, witness the magic of the African safari coming to life, and join Simba on his adventure of friendship, family, redemption, and love.

From the BAC website:

Experience the phenomenon. The most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the stage. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation thatNewsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”

Minami is pleased to partner, once again, with BAC to offer a giveaway of two pairs of tickets to Disney’s The Lion King as well as two $50 gift cards to Minami. Contest closes Monday, June 15 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 June 18 at 7:30pm. Three 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 #TheLionKing and dinner at @MinamiYaletown. #BACxMinami http://ow.ly/NPfYy 

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on The Lion King poster photo.

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly at 1118 Mainland Street.

4) For an extra entry, tweet @MinamiYaletown and @BACTouring your favourite The Lion King song with the #BACxMinami and #TheLionKing hashtag.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Good luck!

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Mother’s Day

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It’s time to celebrate mom this Sunday! We have two excellent menus for that perfect day – a $35 brunch with cocktail option and a $60 set menu for dinner. Take a look at the menus below. Call 604-685-8080 to book or visit Open Table for online reservations.

Minami Mother's Day Brunch Menu FINAL SV

Minami Mother's Day Menu 2015 FINAL SV

 

Varekai, from Cirque du Soleil arrives in Vancouver on May 20th

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The circus returns to Vancouver as Cirque du Soleil announces the tour of their newest mystical creation, Varekai. From May 20th to 24th, be a part of this extraordinary world, “where something else is possible”, as Varekai makes a stop in Vancouver at the Pacific Coliseum.

In celebration, Minami Restaurant is giving away two pairs of tickets to its upcoming Varekai performance, plus two $50 Minami gift cards. In addition, we are offering our subscribers to save $10 on selected seats available at this link.

Three ways to enter:

1) On Twitter, follow both accounts and tweet out the following – I want to win a pair of tickets to @Cirque’s performance of #Varekai and dinner to @MinamiYaletown. #CirqueXMinami: http://ow.ly/Mcl45

2) Facebook and Instagram

3) In-restaurant

Contest ends May 15th, 2015. Winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize and must be able to pick-up their tickets at Minami.

In addition, Minami has created a special cocktail named the Sasurai Bito (The Wanderer) for Varekai. Made with gin, melon liqueur, apricot brandy, lime,a nd lychee. Available now until the close of the show. Give it a try.

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Good luck, everyone!

More info on the show:
Since 1984, Canadian-born Cirque du Soleil has won over audiences’ hearts from around the world and they are back at it as they invite you to come and witness gravity-defying acts in this wondrously produced story line taking place in the land of Varekai, “a captivating forest inhabited by whimsical and enchanted creatures”. Come witness the magic of Cirque du Soleil as Varekai will be sure to stimulate your senses and evoke your imagination.

From the Cirque du Soleil website:
“Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world,…a world called Varekai. The word Varekai means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderes. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.”

 

 

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

New Year’s Eve at Minami!

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We are hosting our first-ever gala event in the masquerade tradition on New Year’s Eve! Featuring live music, photobooth and followed by DJ and dancing. Our New Year’s event promises to welcome 2015 with a bang!

The night includes a four-course prix fixe menu with a cocktail upon entry.

Dress to impress. First seating starts at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $85 plus tax and gratuity and can be purchased in advance only. Please visit Minami in-person for tickets or email info@minamirestaurant.com.

We hope to ring in 2015 with you!

 

Broadway’s Wicked comes to Vancouver!

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We are excited to partner with Broadway Across Canada (BAC) on a giveaway to one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals – Wicked. Coming to Vancouver Wednesday, May 28 until Sunday, June 29, 2014, this is the second time the award-winning Wicked has toured in our city, and it is back due to popular demand!

Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked musical is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which tells the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West born with emerald-green skin and is misunderstood and Glinda the Good Witch of the North who is beautiful and very popular. It is truly an action-packed show filled with memorable songs. Read more about the story on the official Wicked website.

Here is your chance to win one of two pairs of opening night tickets (May 28th) to Wicked and one $100 gift certificate to Minami. Contest closes Friday, May 23rd at noon. Winners must pick-up prize at the restaurant. Here are a few ways to enter:

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

I want to see @BACTouring’s @Wicked_Musical and dinner at @minamiyaletown! #BACxMinami #TeamElphaba #TeamGlinda http://ow.ly/wKVGV 

For an extra entry on Twitter, Elphaba a photo of yourself at elphabayourself.com  and tweet us the photo with #BACxMinami hashtag, tagging @BACTouring as well.

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on the Wicked poster photo. Receive an extra entry if you share the contest!

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Good luck, everyone!

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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

optional sake pairing 15

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

optional sake pairing 15

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

 

Introducing brunch service!

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We are so excited to introduce brunch service at Minami, starting this weekend! Every Saturday and Sunday, wake-up to delicious eggs benedicts, sushi, crepes, and more at 1118 Mainland Street, from 11:30am to 3 pm. You will find popular Minami items on the menu in addition to unique takes on the traditional eggs benedict with Japanese ingredients, such as the hatcho miso pork belly, saikyo dashi eggplant Florentine, and smoked salmon with chiffinaude shiso.

Will we see you there? Check out the menu below!

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Minami Brunch Menu