On October 29th, Prince Edward County’s The Royal Hotel will be the setting for a collab dinner with Montréal Plaza’s Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson and The Royal Hotel’s Albert Ponzo. Featuring an eclectic menu that beautifully captures the best of the season from both provinces, plus exclusive wines and champagne from Gibson Family Wines and of-the-season cocktails from Kate Boushel of Atwater Cocktail Club it’s a guaranteed great meal and a great time.
The inimitable Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson are coming to the county with a car full of the best Québec bounty and their unique blend of whimsy, wit, improvisation and finesse:
MONTRÉAL PLAZA X THE ROYAL MENU
CANAPÉS
Fake Salmon Sandwich (MP)
Chicken Liver Mousse Tartelette (MP)
Edwin Farms Vegetables with Bagna Cauda (TR)
Gougere (TR)
1ST COURSE
Québec Corn Mousse (MP)
Domaine Daubanton Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV
2ND COURSE
Magdalen Islands Scallops + Pumpkin (MP)
Rimouski Sea Urchin Cream (MP)
Smoked Whitefish Mousse , grainola(TR)
Paired with Domaine Garnier Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Jouan 2019
3RD COURSE
Gaspésie Tuna + Smoked Tomato Water (MP)
Paired with Cuvée: Sotembo Gaiden Karakuchi sake
4TH COURSE
Québec Arctic Char À La Plancha (MP)
Bay Williams Pike al Fiore, bronze fennel flower, herbs (TR)
Boudin Noir, Squash, Apple, Chestnuts (TR)
Paired with Domaine Lucien Jacob Savigny les Beaune, Les Peuillets 1er Cru 2018Domaine Lucien Jacob Savigny les Beaune, Les Peuillets 1er Cru 2018
5TH COURSE
Edwin Farms’ Kasekrainer, acorn polenta, matsutake mushrooms, and Fried Brussels Sprouts (MP + TR)
Paired with Domaine Rougeot Pommard ‘Clos de Roses’ 2017
DESSERT
Crispy Fruit (MP)
Roasted Crab Apple
Chanterelle Shortbread & Gingerbeer (TR)
Paired with Bumbu Rum.
Expect the unexpected and join us in the county.
SCHEDULE:
Arrive Sunday October 29th – check-in time is 3 pm
The Royal will be happy to welcome early arrivals who want to:
Swim in the heated pool
Book a spa appointment
Eat lunch
Have a drink at the bar
Whenever you arrive, you’ll be greeted with a glass of bubbly!
After check-in, relax in your room until 6 p.m. when it’s time to join us in the Royal dining room for hors d’oeuvres, Kate Boushel’s cocktails, champagne and wine pairings from Gibson Family group. The multi-course dinner will run from 7 pm – 10 pm.
In-room fresh croissants will be delivered to your room the next morning from 8-10:30 am
Check out at 11 am
Free parking
Interested guests can book a tour of the Royal Farm post-breakfast on Monday.
PRICE:
The Royal Hotel (CN Traveller Hot List 2023) has put together a specially priced overnight stay, including dinner for two + double occupancy room starting at $1,125.00 inclusive of tax/gratuities.
Dinner alone: $375 inclusive of tax/gratuities.
To book, or to find out more, contact The Royal’s Niall McCotter here.
