Getting Busy

It's getting pretty busy now with the holiday season quickly approaching. Stock is starting to arrive, the port Stiltons are soaking, Hastings construction is rocking...lots of stuff going on.

The walk-in coolers arrived yesterday. They were assembled by the end of the day. We'll have twice as many freezer display doors at Hastings for soups and entrees than we have at 2nd avenue. That means we can expand the menu over time. The refrigeration will be done just in time, as 2nd avenue is bursting at the seams.

Allison told me about the new mini truffle pecorinos that came today. I didn't get to see them but they sound like a great gift for truffle lovers this season.

We're pleased to announce that Annette Rawlinson has joined Au Petit Chavignol as General Manager. Annette brings with her extensive years of experience in managing service-oriented restaurants in Vancouver, such as C, Diva, 900 West and Bacchus. Annette has been awarded Vancouver Magazine's "Premier Crew Award" for outstanding service. She was also part of the team at C when it was awarded Where Magazine's "Birk's Silver Spoon Award" for cuisine, service and ambiance. Annette brings her hands on approach, honesty and genuine passion to Au Petit Chavignol.

Port Soaked Stilton

We've been soaking quite a few wheels of Stilton in Taylor's Port over the last few weeks. Soon you will be able to choose from Long Clawson, Thomas Hoe and Colston Bassett. They still aren't ready to go, but they should be ready for sale somewhere around December 15-20th.

Vacherin Mont d'Or

We are pleased to announce that our first Vacherin Mont d'Or shipment of the season is now in stock. This seasonal cheese is made from the same spotted cows that give us Comte de Montagne, and is only available for a short time during the winter months. Do like we do and make an event out of serving it. You can choose to serve it as part of a cold dinner, at the end your meal with the cheese course, or possibly the best of all...bake it like a fondue. Which ever way you choose to serve it, make Vacherin Mont d'Or part of your Holiday entertaining this year.

$39.99 ea / 500 gr

Hastings construction is still moving along. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical is mostly roughed in now. The columns, ceiling and duct work is getting painted out dark and should be finished by tomorrow. Up next is drywall and then refrigeration installation.