(1118 Mainland Street), Yaletown’s destination for contemporary Japanese cuisine, together with sixth general, family-owned champagne house Forget-Brimont, are hosting an exclusive one-night-only multicourse dining experience on November 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.. Guests will have the chance to enjoy a variety of creative dishes, paired exquisitely with champagne from Forget-Brimont. Limited tickets are available now, online.
“Champagne is an incredible pairing for Japanese food, and we are thrilled to host Forget-Brimont at Minami,” says Seigo Nakamura, Founder and CEO of ABURI Restaurants Canada. “Forget-Brimont and Aburi Restaurants Canada are family-owned, and we care deeply about the connection we forge with our guests. We look forward to hosting Forget-Brimont at Minami and having guests try the unique food and champagne pairings.”
Created by Minami’s team of talented chefs, led by Lupe Villanueva, the Minami x Forget-Brimont dinner is $250++, and features five includes plus an amuse bouche:
Amuse Bouche
Oysters on Half Shell with Forget-Brimont Rose Mignonette
1st Course, Sashimi
chef’s seasonal selection
Forget-Brimont Extra Brut
2nd Course, Zensai
escargot, miso yuzu garlic butter, panko, Wa-Bagel
Forget-Brimont Premier Cru
3rd Course,Sushi
chef’s premium selection of nigiri, roll, oshi
Forget-Brimont Blanc de Blanc
4th Course, Entreé
Saikyo miso-marinated sablefish en papillote, seasonal vegetables
Forget-Brimont Vintage 2012
5th Course, Dessert
yuzu sakekasu semifreddo, cranberry compote, salted nut crumble
cranberry coulis, ginger cookie, yuzu sakekasu sauce
Forget-Brimont Rosé Cocktail
Forget-Brimont’s export director, Valentin Vogel, will be on-site to help guide guests through the champagne pairings.
Based in Ludes since the early 19th century, when the Forget family began producing champagne, Maison Forget-Brimont’s vineyard mainly covers an area with Premier and Grand Crus villages in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. It spans 19 hectares, including Grand Cru vineyards in Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay and Verzy, and Premier Cru vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes, Montbré, Sermiers, Taissy, and Villers-Allerand.
“Our team thoroughly enjoyed working with Team Forget-Brimont on creating this amazing champagne-paired dinner,” adds Barnaby Malong, general manager, Minami. “Forget-Brimont is the epitome of balance, finesse, and freshness.”
Tickets to Minami x Forget-Brimont are available now online.
Minami is open seven days a week for lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner service. Guests can make reservations on OpenTable or by calling 604-685-8080. For more information about Minami, please visit www.minamirestaurant.com.