{"id":17507,"date":"2019-05-17T16:56:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T23:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=17507"},"modified":"2019-05-17T16:56:50","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T23:56:50","slug":"judging-vancouver-mojito-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/judging-vancouver-mojito-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Judging Vancouver Mojito Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been given the honour to judge Vancouver Foodster’s very first Vancouver Mojito Challenge. There are 3 restaurant contestants in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for this fun competition.<\/p>\n

Each restaurant will be featuring their mojito creation from May 9 to June 2, 2019.\u00a0 \u00a0The public is invited to visit any of the participating restaurants and try any or all of the mojito creations, then their opinions will matter for choosing the People\u2019s Choice award winners. However, 3 media judges will also give each creation a score and choose the Media award winners.<\/p>\n

I have visited all three restaurants. Although I won’t be able to share my judging score,\u00a0 \u00a0I will like to share some of the photos and opinion on what food to order to pair with these tasty Mojitos.<\/p>\n

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Moltaqa Restaurant<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Mojito Marrakech”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Price: $9<\/p>\n

Ingredients: Flor de Cana rum, Moroccan Ice mint tea, Mint, Lime, Orange blossom, Pomegranate, Cinnamon<\/p>\n

The mojito is inspired by the traditional Moroccan tea – the special spices and aromatics will make feel like going on a vacation in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

Recommended pairing:<\/p>\n

The Zaalouk,<\/strong> a Moroccan stew made with roasted eggplants, tomato, & red pepper.<\/p>\n

\"Zaalouk\"<\/a>
Zaalouk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Moltaqa Restaurant<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

51 W Hastings Street, Vancouver<\/em>
\n(604) 696-4055 or\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.moltaqarestaurant.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0@moltaqa.vancouver<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Davie Dosa Company<\/strong>\"\"<\/h3>\n

“Blueberry Mojito”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Blueberry<\/a>
Blueberry Mojito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Blueberry<\/a>
Blueberry Mojito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Price: $10<\/p>\n

Created by: Sharv Ramachandran
\nIngredients: Bacardi Light, Blueberry Mint Sweet Citrus Mix, Club Soda<\/p>\n

Recommended pairing:<\/p>\n

The Lamb Dasa<\/strong>, the spices in the lamb go well with the flavor combination of blueberry, citrus, and mint.<\/p>\n

\"Lamb<\/a>
Lamb Dasa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It also goes well with their signature dessert, the Pistachio Kulfi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Pistachio<\/a>
Pistachio Kulfi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Davie Dosa Company<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1235 Davie Street, Vancouver<\/em>
\n(604) 669-5899 or\u00a0http:\/\/daviedosacompany.com\/<\/a><\/em>
\nTwitter\u00a0@daviedosa<\/em>
\nInstagram @daviedosacompany<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ban Chok Dee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Passionate Mojito”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Price: $10<\/p>\n

Created by: Chef Parinya Loptson<\/p>\n

Ingredients:\u00a0Sailer Jerry Spiced Rum, Bacardi Lemon, Passion Fruit Ice Balls, Peach juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Mint, Mint Syrup, Peach Sparkling Water, Grilled Marshmallow to garnish<\/p>\n

It is a refreshing summer drink harmonizing the exotic flavors of passionfruit and peach with the freshness of mint and lime.<\/p>\n

Recommended pairing:<\/p>\n

The Thai Stuffed Chicken Wing<\/strong>, marinated with Thai spices & stuffed with saut\u00e9ed shredded vegetables, vermicelli noodles, egg, ginger & garlic, and served with plum sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Thai<\/a>
Thai Stuffed Chicken Wing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Thai<\/a>
Thai Stuffed Chicken Wing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ban Chok Dee<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Langley Location<\/strong><\/em>
\n20563 Douglas Crescent, Langley<\/em>
\n778-278-3088<\/em>
\nInstagram\u00a0@banchokdeethai<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Maple Ridge Location<\/strong><\/em>
\n20395 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge<\/em>
\nTel:\u00a0(604) 459-8000<\/a><\/em>
\nInstagram\u00a0\u00a0@banchokdeemr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0http:\/\/www.banchokdee.com<\/a><\/em>
\nTwitter @BanChokDeeThai<\/em><\/p>\n

Vancouver Mojito Challenge runs from May 9 to June 2, for more information check out:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/2019\/05\/09\/vancouver-mojito-challenge\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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