Urban Mixer Blog

Every year, Urban Mixer hosts a small gathering where I get to play Santa. The group goes to one of the best restaurants in the city for a delightful meal including great conversation and inventive cuisine.

This year we went to Figmint which is located in the Plaza 500 Hotel on Cambie and 12th.

The menu:

Festive Turkey Menu

Starter

Leaves
Mixed Greens with Figs, Goats Cheese, Reduced Balsamic and Lemon Dressing
Or
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash and Riesling Soup with Soft Poached Hens Egg, Manchego and
Truffle Oil.

Main Course

Turkey
Roasted Turkey with Cauliflower Puree, Brussel Sprout leaves and Pomme Cocottes.
Or
Artichoke
Artichoke, Wild Mushroom, Mascarpone Risotto with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Or
Trout
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with Crushed Potatoes and Green Beans Almandine.

Dessert

Pumpkin
Brulée with Pumpkin Seed Biscotti.
Or
Figmint
Fig Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and Crystallized Mint.

$40.00 per Person.

Needless to say, everyone really enjoyed their dinners and the post-dinner nightcap in the lounge. Chef Lee Humphries even showed up to pass some cheer.