Local Flavour
West of the City

Appetizers
Crab Cakes – Lucy’s Seafood Kitchen, May/June 2002
Roasted Quail with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta – Olivers of Oakville, Sept/Oct 2002
Pan Seared Sea Scallops – Bistro 1603, Jan/Feb 2003
Crepe with Maple Cream and Smoked Salmon – Paradiso, March/April 2003
Almond Crusted Sea Scallops – Etcetera, Etc., May/June 2003
Stuffed Rack of Lamb Chop – Mississauga Convention Centre, July/Aug 2003
Saffron Seared Sea Scallops – Trendz Innovative Cuisine, Sept/Oct 2003
Carpaccio of Beef with Ginger Lime Sorbet – Julia, Nov/Dec 2003
Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon Rillettes – Easy Street, March/April 2004
Herb Crusted Goat Cheese – Stoneboats, March/April 2004
Sesame Ahi Tuna – Jam Martini and Appetizer Bar, May/June 2004
Crab Cakes – Snug Harbour, July/Aug 2004
Marinara Mussels – Emma’s Back Porch, July/Aug 2004
Phyllo Baked Brie – Terrace on the Green, Nov/Dec 2004
Arugula, Avocado and Ahi Tuna Ceviche – Terrace on the Green, Nov/Dec 2004
Coconut Beer Shrimp – New Orleans Bistro, Jan/Feb 2005
Steak Tartare – T-Bones, May/June 2005
Shrimp & Crab Cakes – Fish Bones, May/June 2005
Pan-Seared Scallops and Shrimp – Piatto Bistro, May/June 2005
Torre Di Nitomate – Bernardino’s Gourmet Foods, July/Aug 2005
Louisiana Shrimp – Mixed Grille, July/Aug 2005
Eggs Mixed Grill – Mixed Grille, July/Aug 2005
Escargot in Puff Pastry – Brasserie Royan, Sept/Oct 2005
Ten Big Shrimp Cocktail – Ten, Sept/Oct 2005
Foie Gras Terrine – Pearl Street Bistro, Nov/Dec 2005
Suttlefish Scallop Peppernata - Pearl Street Bistro, Nov/Dec 2005
Partridge in a Pear Tree – Thyme Restaurant, Nov/Dec 2005
Upcountry Pate – Thyme Restaurant, Nov/Dec 2005
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta -  La Costa Nuova, Jan/Feb 2006
Crispy Lamb Shank Spring Roll/Tuna Sashimi – Blacktree Restaurant, March/April 2006
Ricotta Cheese Crab Cakes – Solstice Restaurant, March/April 2006
Trio of Scallops – Elliott House, May/June 2006
Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Mango Salsa – Lord Nelson, May/June 2006
Black Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna – The Landmark Steakhouse, July/Aug 2006
Scallops St. Tropez – Girasole Mediterranean, July/Aug 2006
Crostini with Scallops, Mushrooms and Tomatoes – West Plains Bistro, Nov/Dec 2006
Crab Cakes – Ruth’s Chris, Jan/Feb 2007
Asparagus with Bacon & Eggs – Spencer’s at the Waterfront, May/June 2007
Hoisin Braised Pork Belly & Tiger Shrimp – Breakwater Restaurant, May/June 2007
Ouzo Calamari – Twisted Fork, July/Aug 2007
Shrimp Hariali – Nirvana, Sept/Oct 2007
Gosht Bum Biryani – Nirvana, Sept/Oct 2007
Braised Fresh Tomato with Grand Marnier – 50/50 Restaurant, Nov/Dec 2007

Salads
Poached Pear, Walnuts & Blue Cheese – Lord Nelson, July/Aug 2002
Warm Salad with Frisee – Mizuna’s, Nov/Dec 2002
Mango Salad – Bahn Thai, May/June 2004
Nuts & Crumble Salad – Emma’s Back Porch, July/Aug 2004Warm Goat Cheese Vegetable Tower – Anson’s of Oakville, Sept/Oct 2004
Pink Grapefruit & Pomegranate Salad – Lowville Bistro, Nov/Dec 2004
Endive Salad with Cured Duck Proscuitto – Jonathan’s of Oakville, Nov/Dec 2007
Danish Blue Cheese Dressing – La Castile, Jan/Feb 2008
Tabouli Salad – Montfort Mediterranean Cuisine, March/April 2008

Main Courses
Swiss Veal Paupiettes – Pepperwood Bistro, May/June 2002
Roasted Anjou Pear Victoria – Jonathans of Oakville, July/Aug 2002
Sundried Tomato Stuffed Pork Tenderloin – Breakwater Fine Dining, Sept/Oct 2002
Savoury Rack of Lamb, Sept/Oct 2002
Two Birds with One Stone – 1505 North Restaurant, Jan/Feb 2003
Maple Ancho Chili Basted Pork Chops – On the Curve, March/April 2003
Almond Crusted Cod – Sonzi, May/June 2003
Brome Lake Duck and Quebec Foie Gras – Oakville Conference Centre, July/Aug 2003
Grilled Rosewood Bouillabaisee – Rosewood Bistro, Sept/Oct 2003
Ginger and Lemon Grass crusted Lamb – Edgewater Manor, Nov/Dec 2003
Veal Tenderloin Medallions in Bourbon Cream Sauce – Café Galleria, Jan/Feb 2004
BBQ Baby Back Ribs – Jakes Grill and Oyster House, Jan/Feb 2004
Pork Rack with Goat Cheese – Michael’s Back Door, March/April 2004
Spicy Pomfret – Salad Thai, May/June 2004
Keoni Island Salmon – Snug Harbour, July/Aug 2004
Roast Rack of Lamb – Anson’s of Oakville, Sept/Oct 2004
Studded Lemon Halibut – Carriage House, Sept/Oct 2004
Beef Tenderloin with Barolo Sauce – Carriage House, Sept/Oct 2004
Oven Roasted Chicken Tikka – Lowville Bistro, Nov/Dec 2004
Oven-Braised Salmon – Bianca’s Bistro, March/April 2005
Brie-Filled Pork Rouladin – Bianca’s Bistro, March/April 2005
Medallions of Provimi Veal Tenderloin – Piatto Bistro, May/June 2005
Veal Shank Chamoro – Bernardino’s Gourmet Foods, July/Aug 2005
Beef Short Ribs – Brasserie Royan, Sept/Oct 2005
Grilled Chicken Supreme – Ten, Sept/Oct 2005
Roasted Veal Chop with Mission Figs and Mascarpone – La Costa Nuova, Jan/Feb 2006
Scallop and Shrimp Plural with Lobster Foam – Blacktree Restaurant, March/April 2006
Roasted Veal Steak with Pine Nut Mustard – Solstice Restaurant, March/April 2006
Grilled Swordfish Steak with Strawberry Salsa – Elliott House, May/June 2006
Tenderloin Beef with Port Reduction – Lord Nelson, May/June 2006
Veal Chops with Parsnip Risotto – The Landmark Steakhouse, July/Aug 2006
Northern Moroccan Chicken – Girasole Mediterranean, July/Aug 2006
Red Snapper with Fennel – Labrys, Sept/Oct 2006
Baked Lamb with Greek Sheep-Milk Feta – Labrys, Sept/Oct 2006
Turbot Fillet with Berry Coulis – Season’s, Sept/Oct 2006
Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce and Fois Gras – Oliver’s, Nov/Dec 2006
Classic Dover Sole Buerre Blanc – Oliver’s, Nov/Dec 2006
Rack of Venison in Burgundy Carrot Sauce – West Plains Bistro, Nov/Dec 2006
NY Strip Steak & Lobster Tail – Ruth’s Chris, Jan/Feb 2007
Halibut with Kiwi & Mango – Rocco’s Plum Tomato, Jan/Feb 2007
Ossobucco – Via Mia, March/April 2007
Wild Sockeye Salmon with Risotto – Spencer’s at the Waterfront, May/June 2007
Sesame Crusted Salmon – Breakwater Restaurant, May/June 2007
Summer Mint Rubbed Leg of Lamb – Twisted Fork, July/Aug 2007
Rainbow Trout with Mango Salsa – La Toscana Ristorante, July/Aug 2007
Roasted Duck Breasts with Grilled Peaches – La Toscana Ristorante, July/Aug 2007
Stir-fried Basil Beef – Salad Thai, Sept/Oct 2007
Lemongrass Chicken – Salad Thai, Sept/Oct 2007
Butter Poached Lobster Tail – Jonathan’s of Oakville, Nov/Dec 2007
Mustard Seed & Cilantro-Crusted Swordfish – 50/50 Restaurant, Nov/Dec 2007Estofado Pescado – Ristorante Julia, Jan/Feb 2008Shrimp & Scallops in White Wine Garlic Sauce – La Castile, Jan/Feb 2008
Lamb Osso Buco – Pepperwood Bistro, March/April 2008
Bistro Style Tuscan Chicken – Pepperwood Bistro, March/April 2008
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Curry – Montfort Bistro Cuisine, March/April 2008
Olaf’s Wiener Schnitzel – On the Curve, May/June 2008
Crab Crusted Cedar Planked Halibut – On the Curve, May/June 2008
Pan Roasted Halibut & Beet Risotto – Cucci Ristorante, May/June 2008

Pasta/ Risotto
Ravioli stuffed Lobster and Scallop Mousse – Lago & Shore 71, Jan/Feb 2006
Pappardelle – Season’s, Sept/Oct 2006
Fettuccine Aragasta in Rose Sauce – The Open Cork, March/April 2007
Three Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto – The Open Cork, March/April 2007
Loose Lasagna – Ristorante Julia, Jan/Feb 2008
Tagliatelle with Maine Lobster – Cucci Ristorante, May/June 2008

Desserts
Bananas In Phyllo – Rude Native, May/June 2002
White Chocolate Pear William Cake – Rogues, July/Aug 2002
Candied Orange Roulade with Mint – Asti’s Ristorante Sept/Oct 2002
White Chocolate Cheesecake – Alioli Ristorante,  Nov/Dec 2002
Tequila Lime Ice – The Twisted Fork,  Jan/Feb 2003
Pearl Street Café Maple Dacquoise – Pearl Street Café, March/April 2003
Burnt Almond Goat Cheese Bavarian – Mustard Grille, May/June 2003
Bing Cherry Cheese Flan – Burlington Convention Centre, July/Aug 2003
Stuffed Crepes – Joseph’s Mediterranean Cuisine, Sept/Oct 2003
New Orleans Bread Pudding – New Orleans Bistro, Jan/Feb 2005
Chocolate Ice Cream – Lago & Shore 71, Jan/Feb 2006
Tiramisu – Rocco’s Plum Tomato, Jan/Feb 2007
Deconstructed Tiramisu – Via Mia, March/April 2007

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