Vancouver diners are invited to indulge in a supernatural south-of-the-border feast on Thursday, October 27th as Ophelia sets the stage for a one-night-only Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) dinner service.
A storied holiday observed throughout Latin America, Día de los Muertos is a traditional and much revered holiday celebrated in Mexico. The multi- day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is commonly portrayed as a day of celebration rather than one of mourning. The festivity has become a national symbol and as such is taught in the nation’s school system, typically asserting an indigenous origin. In 2008, the tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Ophelia will be transformed into a mystical space with flickering candles and vibrant decorations. Staff will create an enchanting ambiance for diners by painting their faces with traditional calavera (skull) makeup and curating a soundtrack of Mexican folk music.
This special dinner will start at 6:30PM with first course served at 7PM, guests will be invited to take a seat in the dimly lit dining room and indulge in a decadent multi-menu (see below) prepared by Ophelia’s Executive Chef Francisco Higareda and his team.
Reservations are available for Ophelia’s Día de los Muertos dinner must be made via email at david.s@opheliakitchen.ca and secured with a credit card, with full payment taken at the table.
Diners are encouraged to dress up!
For more information about Ophelia, visit opheliakitchen.ca
