Botanist Offers an Exquisite Dining Experience with 'Celebrating Seasonality'

If you are ready to indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey, Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim offers the “Celebrating Seasonality” four-course tasting menu with pairings, crafting a true exploration of plant-forward flavours. This limited-time experience is designed by Executive Chef Hector Laguna, who draws inspiration from the Northwest’s rich bounty of produce, elevating it through intricate techniques that showcase each ingredient’s essence.

The journey begins with the Beet and Squash Tartare, enhanced by finger lime caviar and paired with the refreshing bubbles of a Xarel-Lo Cava. Next, the Farm Course brings a beautifully prepared Roasted Cauliflower with sunchoke textures, pickled vegetables, and a smoky salsa macha, expertly paired with Sea Star’s Salish Sea Ortega blend from Pender Island, BC.

The Forage Course presents the rich, earthy allure of Périgord Truffles, served with celeriac, wild mushrooms, grilled tofu, and a bold onion jus. The accompanying Pinot Noir from Napa Valley’s Cuvaison highlights each earthy note, creating a harmonious balance of flavours.

The experience concludes with the Sweet Remedy Course, a bright Tropical Vacherin layered with mango and pineapple compote, passion fruit curd, and coconut meringue. The exquisite Moscato D’Osoyoos from LaStella Winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley complements the dessert with floral and citrusy notes, leaving a lingering impression.

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Botanist is setting the bar for elevated, plant-based dining in Vancouver. With its artful focus on seasonality and a deep respect for locally sourced ingredients, Botanist’s tasting menu is an unparalleled experience in both creativity and sophistication. For diners seeking a luxurious and innovative approach to plant-forward cuisine, Botanist is the top destination in the city.

Be sure to book your spot on OpenTable—Botanist’s celebration of seasonal flavours is a limited-time experience, perfect for anyone who loves fresh, inventive, plant-based cuisine.

Author Profile

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle Observer: Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.