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Eat, Drink & Be Merry

April 17, 2014

Last week I attended a special public event that taught me you can indeed have it all!

Creative dishes paired with inspired cocktails held in a breathtaking venue all for an unbeatable price.

The “Signature Tasting Series”in the Opal at Auzuridge.

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The evening’s festivities began after a quick (included) shuttle out to Priddis, the home of Azuridge, where guests were welcomed with a glass of bubbles and encouraged to circulate and mingle through the Estate.

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The main event that night included 6 of Alberta finest chefs and mixologists (3 of each), who were invite to compete in teams to create the best tasting pairings.

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Armed with a voting sheet, the crowd mingled and snacked at their leisure as they contemplated which perfect duo to vote for.

And after a 2 hour tasty deliberation the winners were announced.

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Azuridge’s own proud chef, Chef Yoshi, with Alberta Waygu Beef two ways: beef on a bun, with a side of tender short-rib. And for the compliments, the Ladybear Garnet with a spritz of Absynthe by the famed Stephen Phipps of National’s Bourbon Room. A simplistic look with complex ingredients.

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Deserving winners indeed.

The night concluded and everyone was in agreeance:

3 superb plates paired with 3 unique cocktails, transportation, stationary food tables and a view like no other. It was the best $39 any of us had ever spent!

It’s no wonder that the event quickly sold out.

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Azuridge has figured out the science behind a perfect party, and you can bet everyone in attendance will be impatiently awaiting their next!

I hear it will involve desserts!

Mr. Fab tasting

Looking forward to reading your comments!