"Relax and be guest at your own party"
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"Relax and be guest at your own party" |
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A Memorable Seasonal Experience
For a truly unique and memorable dining experience in the valley (after a day of touring wineries and farms) we would suggest a visit to the Seasonal Experience. Chef Adrian Beaty and his wife, Shannon, own and operate a tiny restaurant and catering company in the heart of Langley. Chef Beaty prides himself on sourcing the best local ingredients from around the valley and province, and providing his guests with a dining experience that will allow them to experience the bounty of the region. We met Adrian during a Bishop & King’s dinner in the Similkameen Valley a number of weeks ago where we sampled his regional style of cooking right on a farm. This enticed us to return to his restaurant on a recent weekend when we sampled dishes such as pan-seared McClenan Creek Chevre wrapped in proscuitto, on top of a bed of caramelized Granny Smith apples and wilted rapini, topped with an organic prune-plum chutney. Other dishes included a rack of lamb with a lavender and port reduction, seared scallops on maple barley with local organic fall vegetables, roasted Similkameen Asian pears and a sugar pumpkin crème brulee, plus many more! In all Chef Beaty served us 14 different dishes over the course of the evening! The dining room only has five tables and is located in a strip mall, but Shannon has put her touch on the cozy room to make it feel very welcoming. In the kitchen, the couple also has a chef’s table for two where you can keep an eye on everything being prepared and ask Chef Beaty as many questions as you please. The best way to describe eating at the Seasonal Experience is to liken it to eating in your best friend’s kitchen (who also happens to be a great chef). Expect a dining experience that will introduce you to some amazing regional cooking and two people who love what they do in a little hidden restaurant in Langley!
Eric Pateman Edible B.C. Fall 2005 |
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