Cinnabar Brunch No. 4

Spring has arrived and with it the promise of brighter mornings to help get you out of bed!  I was up early Sunday morning to catch the 10am Brunch Session with Cinnabar and take some shots of fellow foodies and the always lovely and thoughtful menu.  As usual, hot coffee and refreshing cocktails were ready and waiting along with the pastry du jour, Apple-Ginger turnovers.

The food was as rich and warm as it was beautiful.  After a long week of Art Club, it was the perfect little cozy getaway for me!  Thanks to the awesome Chefs for their hard work putting all of this together for everyone!

Cinnabar Session No. 3

Cinnabar Sunday Brunch Sessions are back!  I had my heart set on the duck, but after having too much fun with a crazy group of Mamas down in Beach Grove the night before, my belly was aching' for some bacon, well some red meat anyway!  I enjoyed the 10AM slot with Emily + Khara, EM brought her brother and Khara invited a co-worker/friend.  I did not realize I was in for a treat, seeing one of my buddies show up with a pretty lady and a whole bunch of other Vancouver buddies at the Noon slot that I would be shooting.  As usual, it was a delicious feast!  

Sunday Brunch Sessions with Cinnabar No. 2

Brunch Session No. 2 with the Cinnabar Boys was Sold Out once again!

Fresh baked sourdough bread 

Cheers!

I'm still dreaming about the potato dauphinoise...

I also tried the Shakshouka and decided I could definitely manage to make this dish my daily breakfast.  I'm pretty sure I would not tire of it since I have eaten a poached egg on toast just about every single day for a year.  This is a thousand times more flavourful and satisfying.

Looking forward to Session No. 3!!!

xo

 


Sunday Brunch Sessions with Cinnabar

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Last weekend, Kevin and I were treated to a lovely Brunch hosted by the talented young chefs of Cinnabar: Zach Poole and Neil Hillbrandt.  The two have been composing true one-of-a-kind menus over the past few months including concoctions such as Venison Tartare with juniper and pickled shallots, bitter chocolate, and quail yolk with baguette and desserts like Oolong white cake, flan brûlé with hibiscus juelly, macerated blackberries and edible flowers.  Needless to say, their fan base has grown, so much so that they decided to expand beyond dinners and offer Brunch Sessions.

The current Cinnabar dining space is located in a smoke free East Vancouver loft with a lovely view, accommodating a dozen guests at a time.  Adults and their young ones alike are welcome to try the new and exciting creations. 

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Pastries are available a la carte including fresh croissants baked on-site.

Beverages
 

Caesar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt rim, spicy pickles

The Cinnabar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Crème de Cassis, Lavender Bitters, Lime, Soda

Kir Royal / Crème de Cassis, Prosecco

Mimosa / OJ, Prosecco

Michelada / Lager, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Salt Rim, Lime

Beer / Off the Rail Psyclepath Lager

Coffee / Matchstick Coffee Roasters

OJ / Fresh Squeezed

Nothing like having a day off from your kids to have a delicious brunch with your childless friends from the city.  It is simply THE BEST.

Red Miso, Apple and Ricotta Scones, Asian Pear and Ginger Muffins and the perfectly baked croissants from heaven.  I had a scone and a croissant with my coffee.  

Savory Wild Mushroom Waffles
Sunny Eggs, Root Veg Hash, Bechamel, Piperade

Seared Pork Belly
Potato Latkes, Beer-Braised Apple, Sunny Eggs, Pickled Red Onion

Lamb Merguez
Harissa Polenta, Asparagus Pesto, Eggs Sous Vide

I had been looking forward to this Brunch for weeks and the boys did not disappoint!  I am already salivating just thinking about what they have in store for this month's session!  A huge round of applause to you both for doing a stellar job!  Looking forward to the next Sunday Brunch Session and hoping to join in on one of the dinners.

 

xo