The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Steps Back In Time To Celebrate Food And Wine. Griffins Restaurant and 900 West Lounge Celebrate the Year 1888.
Publish Date:
23-Feb-2011
February 23, 2011
Vancouver, BC, February 23, 2011 — Now, here’s a tasty note for lunch or dinner that can take you back to years long past with delectable offerings from both 900 West Lounge and Griffins Restaurant. In celebration of the opening of the original Hotel Vancouver in 1888, savour the savings from now until well into the year.
Gather business associates and friends at the grand 900 West Lounge for daily features at just $18.88. Meet over lunch from Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. For the lunch crowd, it’s easy to pick a favourite or two from Executive Chef, Robert LeCrom’s kitchen five days of the week.
MONDAY
THE CARVERY
Slow Roasted AAA Alberta Prime Rib Sandwich
served with Caesar salad and Soup of the Day
TUESDAY
900 WEST SALAD
Choice of Grilled Salmon or Chicken Breast,
BC Crumbled Goat Cheese, Aldergrove Sun Dried Cranberries,
Hand Picked Baby Greens, Pecans and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
WEDNESDAY
BENGAL CHICKEN CURRY
Raita, Mango Chutney, Crisp Pappadum, Basmati Rice
THURSDAY
AHI TUNA NOODLE SALAD
Cilantro, Lime, Papaya Salsa, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette
FRIDAY
WILD BRITISH COLUMBIA SALMON
Yukon Gold Potato and Shrimp Hash
Grilled Asparagus, Ginger Tarragon, Butter Sauce
Dinner crowd diners will love Griffins’ three-course authentically local menu for $23 in honour of the Hotel Vancouver’s 123rd birthday since opening in 1888. Available daily from 4:30 pm onwards, Executive Chef, Robert LeCrom’s menu offers choice after choice from beginning to end.
Choice of:
CHEF’S SOUP CREATION OF THE DAY
A unique creation highlighting the best of local ingredients
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GRIFFINS CAESAR SALAD
Roasted Garlic, Olives and Rosemary Lavash
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Choice of:
GARLIC-LEMON PRAWNS
featured from our Lifestyle Cuisine Plus menu
7-Grain Rice, Japanese Pickle, Wakame Seaweed Salad
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GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Thai Quinoa, Vegetable Skewer, Lemongrass Nage
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DESSERT
GRIFFINS DESSERT BUFFET
A tantalizing selection of cakes and pastries created daily in our pastry shop
$23.00 per person
*Menu items will change based on seasonally available ingredients
Griffins’ famed Appetizer Bar of market fresh seafood, signature salads, seasonal antipasti, soups and chowders and its Signature Alberta Prime Rib with natural jus, Yorkshire pudding, market vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes are also available for an additional $10 each.
Reservations are highly recommended by calling Griffins at 604-662-1900 or online at www.opentable.com. Both offers are not available on special holidays and cannot be combined with other promotions.
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.
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