Boreal Cuisine

hors d'ouevres

• pickled smoked arctic char on wild rice blini
• watermelon with balsamic reduction and minted feta
• grilled prawns with spiced aioli and garlic breadcrumbs

first course

• pumpkin gnocchi in wild mushroom consomme

second course

• pheasant medallion on fondant potato with wildberry onion marmalade

third course

• tomato sorbet with garlic tuile

fourth course

• roast filet of alberta beef and butter poached atlantic lobster on yukon gold puree, vegetable macedoine and shallot jus

fifth course

• apple galette with fennel ice cream and armangac caramel drizzle

appetizers

• korean bbq beef with kimchi pancakes
• thai coconut chicken soup

main course

• miso-marinated sablefish with crab and chinese sausage in a lemongrass broth over baby bok choy

dessert

• caramelized pineapple with coconut, lychee and mango

• artisan sandwich platter($10.95 p/p)
• soups($6.95 p/p)
• soup and sandwich combo($17.50 p/p)
• salads($6.95 p/p)
• sandwich and salad combo($17.50 p/p)
• power bowl($13.95 p/p)
• seasonal fresh fruit tray($7.25 p/p)
• seasonal vegetable platter($7.25 p/p)
• chefs' selection of assorted sweets($3.95 p/p)
• mesa cheese platter($9.25 p/p)
• homemade charcuterie($4.75 p/p)
• moroccan tagine($20.95 p/p)
• shepherd's pie($18.95 p/p)
• beef bourguignon($24.95 p/p)
• orange ginger beef($19.95 p/p)
• prosciutto and spinach wrapped pork tenderloin($22.95 p/p)
• sesame chicken($18.95 p/p)
• chicken enchiladas($24.95 p/p)
• chicken breast with wild mushrooms($24.95 p/p)
• chicken parmigiana($24.95 p/p)
• chicken pot pie($18.95 p/p)
• roasted vegetable manicotti($24.95 p/p)
• rigatoni bolognese($19.95 p/p)
• pulled pork mac and cheese($19.95 p/p)
• lasagna rustico($24.95 p/p)
• philly cheesesteak($15.95 p/p)
• beef dip($15.95 p/p)
• sausage and peppers($15.95 p/p)
• pulled pork($16.95 p/p)
• all boxes($14.95 p/p)
• pop, juice and water($3.25 p/p)

light fare

• artisan sandwich platter$10.95 p/p

  Chef's selection of unique fillings, house-prepared meats and spreads served on a variety of artisan breads and wraps. we always include vegetarian options. (1 ¼ sandwiches per person). includes a chef’s selection of cookies, squares and tarts. gluten-free and vegan options available on request.

• soups$6.95 p/p

  our soups are prepared from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. some examples are: - hot and sour chicken - prime rib and barley - mulligatawny - house-made andouille sausage and lentil - field mushroom with wild rice - coconut curry butternut squash - lemon chicken with orzo

• soup and sandwich combo$17.50 p/p

  Choose from our selection of soups (1) and our artisan sandwiches (1 sandwich per person).

• salads$6.95 p/p

  Choose from our selection of salads (1): - farro with roasted vegetables and arugula pesto dressing - Mediterranean potato salad - boreal cobb salad - tomato and cucumber salad with basil buttermilk dressing - avocado, sweet corn, tomato, spiced tortilla crisps, chipotle vinaigrette - roasted beets with honeyed chevre and baby spinach - grilled stone fruit and feta on baby greens - winter kale salad - Asian noodle salad - superfood slaw - black bean and quinoa salad - grilled pear with pickled fennel and hazelnuts.

• sandwich and salad combo$17.50 p/p

  Choose from our selection of salads (1) and our artisan sandwiches (1 sandwich per person).

• Power Bowl$13.95 p/p

  Choose a carb: - quinoa - brown rice - farro - barley Choose a protein: - grilled chicken - grilled sockeye salmon - turkey - hard cooked eggs - tofu Choose up to three (3) add-ons - avocado - chickpeas - edamame - lentils - nuts - beans - broccoli - corn - cauliflower - yam - beets - radish Choose a dressing: - sesame soy - green goddess - creamy lime - balsamic

• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray$7.25 p/p

  the best of the season sliced and artfully presented.

• seasonal vegetable platter$7.25 p/p

  served with our made in-house dips

• chefs’ selection of assorted sweets$3.95 p/p
• Mesa Cheese Platter$9.25 p/p

  chef’s selection of artisanal cheeses accompanied by pickles, nuts, dried fruit and breads.

• Homemade Charcuterie board$4.75 p/p

hot lunches

all hot lunches include choice of one salad with rolls and butter, chef’s selection of seasonal fresh vegetables, an appropriate starch, and a selection of cookies, squares and tarts. also included are disposable plates, cutlery and napkins. china and linen are available for an additional charge. minimum order 12. below are just a few examples of our hot lunch offerings. Boreal Cuisine prides ourselves on our creative menu selections and we have many more delicious options that we can provide based on your tastes.

• Moroccan tagine$20.95 p/p

  chicken, beef or vegetarian slow cooked in an exotic blend of spices mixed with a salty and sweet combination of olives, dried fruit, nuts and vegetables and served with couscous. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

beef

• shepherd's pie$18.95 p/p

  seasoned lean beef ground fresh in-house using our proprietary mix of 50% brisket and 50% round, cooked with garden vegetables and herbs and topped with creamy yukon gold whipped potato. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

• beef bourguignon$24.95 p/p

  tender aaa Alberta beef, double smoked bacon, field mushrooms and onions in a rich red wine broth (can be made gluten-free as well.)

• orange ginger beef$19.95 p/p

  our version of the classic, served with stir-fried fresh vegetables and fried rice. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

pork

• prosciutto and spinach-wrapped pork tenderloin$22.95 p/p

  the most tender cut wrapped in fresh spinach and prosciutto, slow cooked to juicy perfection and served with a fresh sage and tomato jus. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

chicken

• sesame chicken$18.95 p/p

  marinated strips of chicken stir-fried with fresh vegetables, served with fried rice. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

• chicken enchiladas$24.95 p/p

  our specialty! seasoned moist chicken wrapped in flour tortillas (2 p/p) smothered in a smoked pepper sauce and baked with aged cheddar.

• chicken breast with wild mushrooms$24.95 p/p

  grilled chicken breast in a herbed broth with earthy flavours from a blend of wild mushrooms. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

• chicken parmigiana$24.95 p/p

  moist chicken breast paillard coated in seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, topped with mozzarella and baked in our house marinara sauce.

• chicken pot pie$18.95 p/p

  rich and hearty. big chunks of tender chicken, seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs baked in flaky pastry.

pasta

• roasted vegetable manicotti$24.95 p/p

  house-made fresh pasta wrapped around roasted seasonal vegetables and ricotta cheese, bathed in a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked until golden brown.

• rigatoni bolognese$19.95 p/p

  fresh Alberta beef ground in-house and simmered for hours in a rich tomato sauce, tossed with large pasta tubes and sprinkled with freshly grated parmigiano and fresh herbs. (can be made gluten-free as well.)

• Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese$19.95 p/p

  our house-smoked pork shoulder and bbq sauce swirled into our classic creamy mac and cheese made with aged Canadian cheddar.

• lasagna rustico$24.95 p/p

  the classic! layers of fresh house-made pasta, spinach, ricotta, meat sauce and mozzarella.

hot sandwiches

• philly cheesesteak$15.95 p/p

  thinly sliced Alberta beef, sautéed with peppers and onions, topped with provolone cheese and our secret house sauce.

• beef dip$15.95 p/p

  slow roasted Alberta beef, served with our smoky jus, and a fresh crusty baguette perfect for dipping.

• sausage and peppers$12.95 p/p

  choose from our selection of made in-house sausages: - andouille (smoked in-house and medium spicy) - chorizo (spicy) - Italian (sweet and mild) - chicken, pear, roasted pepper (mild) - seafood (mild) served with a fresh baguette and sautéed sweet bell peppers and onions.

• pulled pork$16.95 p/p

  rubbed with our own blend of seasonings, smoked in-house for many hours until fall-apart tender. served with a north Carolina-style bbq sauce on a buttery brioche bun and topped with our crisp, fresh jalapeno apple slaw.

beverages

• Pop, Juice and Water$3.25 p/p

• build your own continental - 2 items($7.25 p/p)
• build your own continental - 4 items($10.25 p/p)
• build your own continental - 6 items($12.25 p/p)
• breakfast cookies($4.95 p/p)
• assorted fruit breads($5.50 p/p)
• yogurt parfaits($7.25 p/p)
• seasonal fresh fruit($7.25 p/p)
• breakfast biscuits($8.95 p/p)
• breakfast wraps($9.95 p/p)
• quiche($10.95 p/p)
• boreal big breakfast($21.95 p/p)
• bottled juice and water($3.25 p/p)
• fair trade coffee and selection of teas($3.25 p/p)

cold breakfast

• build your own continental

  choose from: - breakfast cookies - fresh baked pastries - seasonal fresh fruit - quiche - fruit forward muffins - seasonal fruit loaves choose: 2 items $7.25 p/p 4 items $10.25 p/p 6 items $12.25 p/p

• breakfast cookies$4.95 p/p

  $4.95 p/p savoury or sweet, a change from the usual. (2 p/p) make it an assortment or order individually. choose from: - sausage, onion, cheese - bacon, peppers, cheese - jalapeno, onion, cheese - chocolate, cranberry, oatmeal - blueberry, oats - apple pie - oatmeal, banana, coconut - flourless banana

• assorted fruit breads$5.50 p/p

  $5.50 p/p made fresh in-house and always changing with the seasons.

• yogurt parfaits$7.25 p/p

  $7.25 p/p individually made and served in mason jars.

• seasonal fresh fruit$7.25 p/p

  $7.25 p/p the best of the season sliced and artfully presented. minimum order 10.

hot breakfast

• breakfast biscuits$8.95 p/p

  $8.95 p/p homemade cheddar and chive biscuits, farm fresh eggs, aged canadian cheddar and your choice of country ham, double-smoked bacon or sausage patty, individually wrapped and served piping hot.

• breakfast wraps$9.95 p/p

  $9.95 p/p fresh flour tortillas filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, cheddar and your choice of spicy chorizo, ham, bacon or roasted vegetables. Accompanied by spiced hashbrowns. served with house-made salsas.

• quiche$10.95 p/p

  $10.95 p/p farm fresh eggs, cream and your choice of fillings baked in flaky pastry. choose from: - double smoked bacon, leek, cave-aged gruyere - italian sausage, rapini, parmesan - denver (ham, sweet peppers, onion, and cheddar) - spinach, sundried tomato, feta

• boreal big breakfast$21.95 p/p

  $21.95 p/p light and fluffy scrambled farm fresh eggs, Yukon gold home fries, country ham, double-smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, fresh fruit, biscuits, muffins, butter and preserves.

• bottled juice and water$3.25 p/p

  $3.25 p/p

• fair trade coffee and selection of teas$3.25 p/p

  $3.25 p/p

strut tiki party

• mesquite smoked spam crostini with caramelized pineapple and starfruit relish
• black sesame crusted ahi tuna w/ ponzu-lychee sauce
• seared scallops with candied macadamia crust
• crisp coconut and mango spring roll with banana ketchup
• volcano rolls
• lobster potstickers with wasabi-miso butter sauce
• tropical fresh fruit
• braised pork belly with kona bbq glaze
• chilled hibiscus infused pineapple-yuzu soup in shooter glasses

preston engagement party

• hot
• alberta beef sliders with double-smoked bacon and aged canadian cheddar
• pulled pork sliders with napa cabbage slaw and carolina-style bbq sauce
• bbq duck in 5 spice crepes
• korean-style beef with spicy kimchi pancakes
• cold
• watermelon, mint and feta on chinese spoons
• pesto rigatoni stuffed with goats cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
• crispy soba noodle wrapped prawns with banana ketchup
• wild rice blinis with smoked arctic char, meyer lemon crue fraiche and fried capers

distinctive 5 launch

Condominium launch party featuring a 5-stop trip around the world via food and wine representing the 5 main countries of origin for Distinctive 5's high-end finishings and appliances.

• france
• salade nicoise with seared ahi tuna on grilled potato crisps
• roquefort gougeres
• italy
• lobster "cannoli's" with lemon gastrique
• peperonata on garlic baguettes
• germany
• dark rye crostini with cucumber and watercress dressed with sour cream
• wurst-salat on pumpernickel
• usa
• spicy prawn and grapefruit salad on congee spoons
• california rolls
• canada
• maple-cured salmon on cranberry bannock
• carpaccio of alberta beef with horseradish aioli

• fish and chips with mushy pea aioli
• yorkshire pudding stuffed with roast beef
• tandoori chicken with roti
• smoked trout on "bubbles and squeak"
• "bangers and mash" (sausage and potato confit on skewers)
• steak and guinness tarts
• cornish pasty
• english trifle