Mixoart, Avril 2010

IN THE MOOD FOR A LITTLE MIXOLOGY?
Mixoart Bar Entertainment has an online boutique
that’s open 24 hours a day…
Are you looking for specialized equipment for your bar? Searching for flair videos or supplies? You’ll find everything you need at our online boutique: www.mixoart.barstore.com

After a few delicious cocktails at the Lab, you’re probably in the mood for some fine food – luckily La Salle à Manger is just a few blocks away.

La Salle à Manger restaurant perfectly encapsulates the very best of what Montreal has to offer: rustic yet beautifully prepared food that is both comforting and creative. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy a delightful meal while nibbling on your neighbour’s plate!

The menu has something for everyone: there are freshly marinated entrees of both the hot and cold variety as well as main dishes featuring the latest trends in meat and fish. There’s even a small vegetarian section for those that are interested. Keep in mind that the desserts are generous in portion size and absolutely delicious, so it’s best to leave a little bit of room for a sweet ending!

Eating at the bar is highly recommended, the service is both friendly and efficient, and the menu is refreshingly original. The wine menu has been divided according to the characteristics of each bottle and the selections of alcohol are both studied and of a very high quality. Enjoy an aged calvados as a digestif or opt for a Michel Couvreur whisky …

La Salle à Manger
1302, Mont-Royal Ave. east
Montreal, QC H2J 1Y5
T 514 522 0777
lasalleamanger.ca

This month, we are turning our attentions upon Bulldog Gin. Created in London and launched in New York in 2007, Bulldog Gin has completely revolutionized the gin market thanks to the original design of its bottle and its unique taste.

The brand’s name is based upon the year it was created (2006), which according to the Chinese calendar, is the year of the dog. The bottle is in the shape of a Chinese urn – small, stout, black and sombre, with an enlarged neck featuring a studded collar. It’s an eye-catching detail that perfectly represents what is hidden in the bottle.

Bulldog Gin is not necessarily a gin that will change the mind of a vodka drinker. It has been made for gin-lovers, who will then be able to seduce those who aren’t fans of the alcohol thanks to their rave reviews. This is a genuine gin, replete with a variety of flavours that cannot be found in any other alcohol. It is a gin that can single-handedly redefine the martini.

This complex gin is infused with 12 distinct botanicals including lavender, cassia bark, poppy seed, lotus flower and a hint of dragon eye – an exotic fruit similar to the litchi.

Bulldog Gin has been distilled four times in order to obtain an unequalled purity and complexity. Rich and fruity, Bulldog is a gin that seduces thanks to its gentle character and enticing aromas. Enjoy it in a cocktail, on the rocks or straight up.

This month we are featuring “LES BLEUETS”, a recipe that could have come straight from the lac St-Jean region. This unusual cocktail is perfect for sipping on hot days by the pool. It can be served as a martini or as a frozen drink. Make sure to consumer with moderation!

- 2 oz of St-Raphaël red
- 2 oz of Boiron pear purée
- ½ oz of lavender syrup
- 1 quarter of a lime

To make this as a frozen drink, place all the ingredients in a blender. Add the juice from a quarter of a lime and some ice cubes. Blend on maximum speed for five seconds and then pour the mixture into a long tumbler style glass or a chilled Hurricane glass. Decorate with a skewer of blueberries and enjoy!

BOTTLES & SHAKERS
- Fresh updates on international flair bartending and its participants.

Mixoart Bar Entertainment is offering Flair Bartending training courses that are unique in Quebec

Working Flair : This training session is for beginners and for bartenders who are looking to add a little WOW to their service.

Exhibition Flair : This training session is perfect for flair bartenders who are hoping to increase their flair skills behind the bar.

The sessions are taught by professional flair bartenders who have over 10 years of experience in the field. The sessions take place in a flair gym – a secure space that has been specifically designed for flipping bottles. All teaching materials are provided for the training sessions. Maximum of 6 students per session.
Access to the school: 160 St-Viateur East, Montreal. (map)
Call (514) 274 4848 or email ou via info@mixoart.com.

Every other Monday, Mixoart Bar Entertainment, in partnership with the Lab, Comptoir a cocktails, organises the Bar Wars competition.

“This twice-monthly competition is the first of its kind in Quebec. Bar Wars was conceived as a means of bringing together all those who love flair bartending by offering the chance to let experienced and not-so-exerienced bartenders the chance to get on a stage and share their knowledge while delivering a spectacular show!”

Each moth, the best contestants receive prizes while cumulating points towards the grand finale which will take place in December. At this event, the public will choose their favourite bartender for the title of best bartender in Quebec..

For more details, dates, rules and even information on each participant, visit www.montrealflairopen.com

The Graffiti Bar in Earlsfield, London will be hosting the Graffiti Bar Flair Comp, which occurs every three months.

This high-quality competition unites entertainment and flair. Need proof? Just checkout the scores that are almost equal in the entertainment and flair categories.

“It was interesting during the first competition to see the guys that were pushing their technique while competing against guys that were more into the entertainment aspect. It really makes a memorable evening for everyone!”

Prizes aren’t just awarded in cash, contestants also come away with original prizes that they won’t easily forget – for example, Eddie Weights who won a trial and walked away with an X-Box .

The next competition will be taking place on Wednesday, May 12th.
For more details, rules and information, write to contactez info@graffitibar.co.uk

The biggest flair bartending competition in Canada is back again in 2010 with over $10,000 in prizes. Superflair will be held once again at the Beach Nightclub in Windsor, Ontario from May 23rd to May 25th.

This competition is a level 2 event on the FBA Pro Tour 2010, it is also part of the FBA Advanced 2010 tournament.

Featuring some of the best bartenders on the planet as well as three nights of wild partying, this is one contest that you won’t want to miss!

All contestants must sign up via the tournament website. Each contestant will be given a preferential rate for the Days Inn hotel located directly behind the Beach Nightclub. You have until April 25th to register and receive the preferential rate. The sponsors for the Super Flair event are Red Bull, Coors Light, Stoli Vodka, Sour Puss, the Beach Nightclub and Flairco.

Rules and regulations, the cocktails and the available prizes are listed at www.superflair.ca. Questions concerning the competition can be posted on the FBA message board. If you have problems registering, write to info@superflair.ca.

Thanks to Mixoart and Cut chef à domicile, gastronomy and adventure will fill the comfort of your home.

With Mixoart and Cut Chef, you can host a gathering without the slightest worry, which means that you can fully enjoy your own party within the comfort of your own home.

Your chef à domicile offers dishes that are a mixture of fusion and traditional styles. Creative and original, the dishes are based on local products of the highest quality.
www.cut-chef.com
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