9th Annual PICA Kitchen Party

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, January 21, 9:30 a.m.

“All great parties end in the kitchen.” Take a wine and food journey through the kitchens of PICA, featuring international wines matched with a small bite prepared by top Vancouver chefs. Each kitchen highlights a wine and food pairing, with the chef and winery principal sharing insights on what makes this pairing perfect.

Sponsored by Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and the participating wineries

Featured pairings:

Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Reserve NV, Champagne
Chef Lian Cosby, Blue Hat Bistro at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Cuisses de Grenouille
sorrel, moutarde à l’ancienne 

Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly Fuissé 2024, Bourgogne
Chef Alex Chen, Wild Blue & Boulevard and Chef Jay Park, Boulevard

Shrimp Toast
brioche toast, local spot prawns, orange confit, bisque espuma 

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Bankhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough
Chef-Owner Bo Li, The Fishman

BC Geoduck
shredded spring onions, ginger, sprouts, supreme soy 

Moraine Estate Winery Pink Mountain Rosé 2025, Naramata Bench
Chef Daniel Kenny, Lavatine

Baba Layla
pita, smoky eggplant, pomegranate molasses, jalapeño essence, basil

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2024, Rhône
Chef Étienne Buddingh, Oddfish

Spanish Octopus
white bean, chermoula, red jalapeno

Gabriel Meffre Plan De Dieu Red 2024, Rhône
Chef-Owner Steve Kuan, Torafuku 

Smoked Duck Breast
duck confit leg croquette, Comte cheese

Europvin Château Briot Blanc 2024, Bordeaux
Chef Behshad Zolnasr, C Prime

Ravioli of Dungeness Crab & Lobster  
lemon beurre-blanc, caviar 

Dubos Bordeaux L'Orme de Rauzan Gassies - Haut-Medoc 2018, Bordeaux
Jasper Cruickshank, L’Abbatoir

Braised Beef Cheek Rotolo
porcini espuma, raisin tamarind agrodolce