Taste of Yaletown 2018

October 18 – 28

We are proud to bring you the 14th year of the tastes, treats, sips and sights of Yaletown with the Taste of Yaletown festival. Every year, Taste of Yaletown showcases the very best of Vancouver’s chefs as they present a unique set of cuisine, tasting plates and pairings for a distinctive festival.

Taste of Yaletown embodies the connections that dining out creates, whether it be a connection with other people, dishes, cocktails, chefs or the ambience of a space. From October 18 – 28th, celebrate and savour Vancouver’s best dining district sure to tempt the most adventurous foodie.

 

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Restaurants

Banter Room

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Entrée

LEMON & HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
sweet potato russet mash, crispy Brussels sprouts, bacon, blistered tomatoes

or

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK
10oz AAA sirloin, loaded fingerling potatoes, grilled zucchini, chimichurri, mushroom demi glaze

or

THAI CURRY RICE BOWL
coconut curry, fall vegetables, jasmine rice, sprouts, peanuts, water chestnuts, garlic prawns

Dessert

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PUDDING
or
PUMPKIN SPICED CHEESECAKE

About Banter Room

Bistro Sakana

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Optional sake pairing $20 (50 ml per glass)
Optional wine pairing $20 (90 ml per glass)

First Course

PRIME SASHIMI SALAD
aka ebi, madai, hamachi, blue fin akami

Suggested Sake Pairing:
Dewazakura Oka Ginjo
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Blue Mountain Pinot Blanc BC VQA

Second Course

SIGNATURE ABURI PLATTER

  • wild sockeye jalapeno aburi “Hakozushi”
  • gindara (black cod) aburi
  • King Crab roll
  • engawa (flounder) aburi
  • premium Angus aburi

Suggested Sake Pairing:
Tengumai Go Rin Junmai Daiginjo
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Sumac Ridge Sauvignon BC VQA

Third course

SHOKADO BOX OF 4 PREMIUM DELICACIES
GRILLED IBERICO PORK
richest and most succulent pork on the planet with ultimate texture
STEAMED SEABASS
traditional flavours simmered with dashi broth
PAN SEARED HOKKAIDO SCALLOP
touch of miso flavour, oba, and our own citrus sauce
EBI MAYO
juicy battered shrimp with our special mayo sauce

Suggested Sake Pairing:
Dassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Burrowing Owl Pinot Grigio BC VQA

Dessert

CHEF FEATURED DESSERT
Chef creation of the day. Desserts may vary daily.

About Bistro Sanaka

Brix & Mortar

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

TOMATO & CHEESE SALAD
whipped ricotta, kalamata olives, shallot red wine vinaigrette, chili toasted focaccia

or

TIGER PRAWNS
pickled cauliflower, red pepper, celery, tomato pine nut sunflower shoot salad

Entrée

PAN SEARED TOFINO LING COD
vadouvan spiced cauliflower, green peas, cashews, local Dungeness crab, cherry tomatoes
Suggested BC Wine Pairing:
Culmina Estate ‘Unicus’ Gruner Veltliner2016 – Oliver 5oz $12 8oz $19

or

BROME LAKE DUCK BREAST
pretzel spaetzle, farmer’s sausage, grainy mustard crème fraiche, pickled cabbage
Suggested BC Wine Pairing:
Mission Hill Lone Pine Chardonnay 2013 – Oliver 5oz $13 8oz $20

or

RATATOUILLE
eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers in a tomato braise with heavy herbed polenta, sunflower shoots currant and pecorino salad.
Suggested BC Wine Pairing:
Blue Mountain Pinot Blanc 2015 – OK Falls 5oz $9 8oz $14

or

AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN – Add $9
corned beef succotash, king oyster mushroom, green peas, cherry tomato, watercress, chimmi churri
Suggested BC Wine Pairing:
Bench 1775 Syrah 2014 – Naramata 5oz $12 8oz $19

Dessert

VANILLA BEAN PANNA COTTA (GF)
vanilla scented cereal milk, raspberry compote, chocolate cookie crumble

or

OLIVE OIL ALMOND CAKE
stone fruit compote, almond brittle & vanilla Chantilly
Suggested BC Wine Pairing:
Quails’ Gate Late Harvest Optima 2015 – Okanagan 2oz $9

About Brix & Mortar

Cactus Club Cafe

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

FRESH GREENS
feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon-thyme vinaigrette

or

STARTER TUNA TATAKI
seared Oceanwise™ albacore, papaya slaw, yuzu vinaigrette, micro cilantro

or

CELERIAC SOUP
3-year aged white cheddar, grissini breadstick
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2016 (Lake Country, BC) $10.75 (6 oz) $16.25 (8 oz)

Entrée

STEAK FRITES
8 oz certified angus beef® sirloin, kale salad, horseradish cream, sea salted fries

or

HUNTER CHICKEN
shiitake, portobello, button and crimini mushroom demi-glace, buttered mashed potatoes, green beans

or

RED THAI CURRY PRAWNS
sustainably harvested prawns, red Thai curry sauce, buttered green beans, jasmine rice, crispy wontons
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2016 (Lake Country, BC) $10.75 (6 oz) $16.25 (8 oz)

Dessert

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DUO
warm caramel foam, crunchy sponge toffee, velvety chocolate mousse

or

PUMPKIN CHEESCAKE
warm spices, toasted walnuts, caramel sauce, hand whipped cream

About Cactus Club

Earls Kitchen + Bar & The Loft

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

$30 Vegetarian option

Appetizer

CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine, croutons, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
or

FIELD GREENS SALAD (V)
grape tomatoes, cucumber, feta, toasted pumpkin seeds, champagne shallot vinaigrette

or

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP (V)
button mushrooms, cream and a hint of sherry

Entrée

CAJUN CHICKEN
blackened full breast of chicken, garlic butter, warm potato salad, smoky bacon, coleslaw

or

OVEN ROASTED SALMON
feta, caper and dill aioli, jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables

or

CRISPY TOFU ZEN BOWL (V)
jasmine rice, daikon, red cabbage, avocado, mushrooms, cucumber, snap peas, sesame salt

Dessert

STICKY TOFFEE CHOCOLATE PUDDING
warm pudding cake, chocolate and toffee sauces, with vanilla ice cream, candy snap

or

PUMPKIN PIE
cinnamon and sugar, chantilly cream

About Earls

Fayuca

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Wine Pairing is an additional $28

Appetizer

GUACAMOLE WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS, CRISPY SUNCHOKES, MACEDONIAN FETA TO SHARE
and
ROASTED BEET CEVICHE, CARROT AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER

or

GRILLED CACTUS, HALLOUMI CHEESE, CHARRED SALSA VERDE

Suggested Wine Pairing:
Collestefano Verdicchio Di Matelica Marche, Italy – Verdicchio 3 oz.

Entrée

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER
with green adobo over red pipian, toasted almonds

or

OXTAIL FIDEO PASTA
with pine nut picada, aioli

Suggested Wine Pairing:
Christophe Pacalet Chenas, France – Gamay 3 oz.

Dessert

BUÑUELO
Granny Smith apple, sugar cane syrup, vanilla ice cream

Suggested Wine Pairing:
Pedro Ximénez Spain – Sherry 2 oz.


$25 Taste of Yaletown Brunch Menu

Available Saturdays and Sundays, 9am – 3pm

Entrée

CHILAQUILES
or
HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Drinks

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE
and
COCKTAIL OR BEER

About Fayuca

Flying Pig

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

First Course

THREE PEA SOUP
smoked ham hock, chic, split and sweet peas

or

ROCKET, WATERCRESS & BEETROOT SALAD
local chevre crème, pears, and walnuts

or

SALT & PEPPER HUMBOLDT SQUID
lemon + dill yogurt

Second Course

PLATTER FOR 2
including the following

“AAA” Striploin Steak
aged white cheddar mashed potato, bone marrow jus

or

LOIS LAKE STEELHEAD
rock prawn buerre blanc signature brussels sprouts, buttered beans

Dessert

CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD PUDDING
rustic pecan crumble, crème anglaise

About The Flying Pig Yaletown

Hapa Izakaya

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

First Course

ALBACORE TATAKI
lightly seared Albacore tuna sashimi with a citrus dressing. Served with raw onions, fried onions and mint leaves

or

BEEF YUKKE
thinly sliced AAA Angus beef, quail egg yolk, sweet soy sauce, garlic chips, green onions. Served with sliced cucumber and seaweed.

or

VEGETABLE TARTARE
layered trio of beets, butternut squash, avocado with apple jam and teriyaki-yuzu sauce. Served with wonton chips.

Second Course

KAARAGE WRAP
deep fried boneless chicken, shoestring potatoes, avocado, pickled purple cabbage, lettuce, nori with wasabi mayo wrapped in a flour tortilla.

or

PRAWN SHINJO AGEDASHI
deep fried minced prawn and cod balls in a sweet soy broth. Topped with grated daikon, nori and green onions.

or

KABOCHA KOROKKE
panko breaded pumpkin and mozzarella. Served with lotus root chips, sour cream and teriyaki-balsamic sauce.

Third Course

OYSTER MOTOYAKI
oyster with enoki, shiitake and kale. Baked in a Japanese-style gratin, topped with mozzarella. Served with thinly sliced baguettes.

or

TOFU TSUKUNE BALLS
vegetarian friendly. Tofu, shiitake, lotus root and onions. Served with Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, cauliflower and dengaku miso sauce.

or

KAKUNI
seared pork belly, simmered in sweet-ginger soy. Served with agitama and karashi.

About Hapa Izakaya

House Special

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

min. 2 people

Appetizer

JALAPEÑO BISCUIT SLIDERS
traditional xiu mai pork meatball, soy dressed greens, pickled vegetables, cucumber, sriracha aioli

Entrée

BANH HOI PLATTER
angel hair vermicelli, lettuce, fresh greens, herbs and vegetables, rice paper and nuoc cham for dipping

served with: lemongrass-marinated beef tenderloin brochette, sugarcane minced pork, betel beef, crispy wonton-wrapped shrimp, Vietnamese seafood coral, marinated pork jowl

Dessert

DESSERT THREE WAYS
assortment of traditional Vietnamese chè deserts
*Vegetarian option available

About House Special

La Pentola

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHEATBERRIES
mustard greens, whipped goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, crispy leeks, golden raisins

or

TUSCAN KALE AND AMBROSIA APPLE
toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, pecorino romano

Entrée

TAGLIERINI DE MARE
side stripe shrimp, mussels, arrabbiata, herb bread crumbs

or

FRASER VALLEY DUCK BREAST
duck confit, white bean, squash purée, cassis and sour cherry

or

PORCINI MUSHROOM RISOTTO
porcini mushrooms, vegetable stock, parmesan

Dessert

LEMON CREAM
cherry puree, blueberries, biscotti

or

CHOCOLATE S’MORE
toasted marshmallow, graham crumble, rosemary gelato

About La Pentola

Milssam Tacorea

$15 Taste of Yaletown Lunch Menu

Entrée

TRIO OF MILSSAM, SPICY PORK AND CAULIFLOWER TACOS

Dessert

SLICE OF SOUFFLE CHEESCAKE


$25 Taste of Yaletown Dinner Menu

First Course

DUO OF MILSSAM AND SPICY PORK TACOS

Second Course

BLACKBEAN MOLE WITH RICE

Dessert

SLICE OF SOUFFLE CHEESCAKE

About Milssam Tacorea

Provence Marinaside

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

2 course wine pairing $22/person

Appetizer

SMOKED FISH CAKE
gem lettuce with mustard oil, chive yogurt
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Gustave Lorentz Cremant d’Alsace NV Alsace, France

or

FROG LEGS PROCENÇAL
garlic, parsley, brandy, butter sauce, zucchini ribbons, fresh tomato
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Tissot Cremant du Jura Rosé NV Jura, France

Entrée

BOUILLABAISSE
west coast style, prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, fingerling potatoes, gruyère et la rouille
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Mirabeau Pure Rosé 2017 Cotes de Provence, France

or

DAUBE D’AGNEAU
lamb stewed in wine, tagliatelle, pearl onions, crimini mushrooms, micro greens
Suggested Wine Pairing:
J.L. Chave ‘Offerus’ Saint-Joseph 2013 Rhone, France

or

SEARED LOIS LAKE STEELHEAD
roasted acorn squash, grilled red kuri squash, saffron butternut squash purée, celery farro
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Domaine Chevrot ‘Cuvee des Quatre Terroirs’ Aligote 2014 Burgundy, France

Dessert

Choose from our selection

About Provence Marinaside

Robba da Matti

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

BEEF TENDERLOIN CARPACCIO
AAA Alberta beef tenderloin, Alba truffle, grainy dijon aioli

or

BURRATA CAPRESE
queen of mozzarella flown in from Puglia, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil infused extra virgin olive oil

or

INSALATA CELESTE
organic greens, Okanagan chèvre, dried cranberries, balsamic reduction

Entrée

PAPPARDELLE ROSCHE
fresh homemade pasta with a hearty ragù of Italian San Marzano tomato pelati, braised beef short ribs, fennel sausage, free range chicken

or

PASTA SAPORITA
fresh homemade pasta, mascarpone cheese sauce with prosciutto, porcini mushrooms and sundried tomatoes

or

RISOTTO GAMBERI E ZUCCHINE
carnaroli saffron infused risotto with tiger prawns and zucchini

Dessert

VANILLA AND FOREST FRUIT PANNA COTTA

or

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

or

TIRAMISU

About Robba Da Matti

Rodney's Oyster House

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Entrée

SEAFOOD BOIL (FOR 2)
potatoes, andouille sausage, white fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, mini corn on cob

About Rodney’s Oyster House

Simply Thai

$35 Taste of Yaletown Traditional Thai Menu

min. 2 people

First Course

SIMPLY THAI TASTER PLATE STARTER
chicken satay – sliced chicken breast marinated in exotic herbs with coconut milk and spices, served with homemade peanut sauce

and

cho muang – beautiful steamed violet colored flower dumplings stuffed with minced chicken, onion and special Thai spices

Second Course

TOM YUM GOONG SOUP
prawns in hot & sour soup with fresh mushroom, lemon grass, kaffir, green onion, cilantro and lovely Thai chili paste

Third Course

MASSAMAN CURRY
your choice of chicken, beef or pork sautéed with red curry, potato, tomato, onions in tamarind sauce

and

PAD THAI
pan-fried Thai rice-noodles in tamarind sauce with shrimps or chicken, eggs, tofu, green onions, bean sprouts and ground peanuts

and

GRA PAOW
your choice of chicken, pork or beef sauteed in light chili sauce with onion, green beans, mushrooms, bell peppers and fresh basil leaves
*includes jasmine rice

Dessert

BANANA FRITTERS
with choice of mango, coconut or vanilla ice cream


$45 Taste of Yaletown West Coast Thai Menu

min. 2 people

First Course

SIMPLY THAI TASTER PLATE STARTER
tiger prawns – sauteed tiger prawns on coconut mango chutney

and

Thai chili steak – sauteed with Thai chili sauce in lettuce leaf topped with lime leaves and fresh basil

and

lime salmon mun – seasonal salmon cake blended with lime and fresh Thai spices

Second Course

TOM KHA GAI SOUP
sliced chicken in creamy coconut milk with mushrooms, green onion, cilantro, lemon grass, galanga root and kaffir lime leaves

Third Course

THAI PASTA (CHEF GRACE’S TAKE ON PASTA)
noodles with prawns, snapper, bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, in a tamarind and yellow curry sauce topped with fresh basil and packed with flavour

and

PRIG KHING BPED
stir-fried fresh barbequed sliced duck in red curry sauce with diced fresh green beans

and

SALMON PENANG
fresh wild salmon in a thick red curry with coconut milk, bell peppers, topped with fresh Thai basil and lime leaves
*served with coconut rice

Dessert

BANANA FRITTERS
with choice of mango, coconut or vanilla ice cream

About Simply Thai

The Greek by Anatoli

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

HOMOUS

or

TARAMASOLATA

or

CALAMARI

Entrée

VEGAN MOUSSAKA

or

SOUVLAKI PLATTER
your choice of chicken or pork

or

PASTITIO

or

KREOTOPITA

Dessert

EKMEK

or

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE


$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

DIP TRIO

or

1 PIECE SPANAKOPITA

or

KEFTEDES

or

CALAMARI

or

SMALL GREEK SALAD

Entrée

VEGAN OR MEAT MOUSSAKA

or

1/2 ROAST CHICKEN PLATTER

or

COUNTRY LAMB PLATTER

Dessert

EKMEK

or

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

About The Greek

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

KEG CAESAR
romaine, aged parmesan cheese, Keg creamy dressing

or

BAKED GARLIC SHRIMP
garlic, herbs, cheese

or

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
cream based

Entrée

SIRLOIN OSCAR ‘GF’ (8 oz)
shrimp, scallops, asparagus, Béarnaise sauce, garlic mashed potato

or

PRIME RIB (14 oz)
horseradish, red wine herb jus, garlic mashed potato

or

PEPPERCORN NEW YORK (12 oz)
crusted striploin, whiskey sauce, baked potato

or

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON ‘GF’
garlic mashed potato, bacon sautéed Brussels sprouts, maple butter

Dessert

BILLY MINER PIE
mocha ice cream, chocolate crust, hot fudge, caramel, almonds

or

CHEESECAKE
thick and creamy with a cherry sauce

or

KEG SPANISH COFFEE
brandy, dark cacao

About The Keg

The New Oxford

$25 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

SMALL SUMMER SALAD
romaine, rosa lettuce, berries, feta, candied almonds, lime-yogurt vinaigrette.

or

CAULIFLOWER & POTATO SOUP
dill cream

Entrée

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
potato bun, lettuce, black pepper mayo, hot sauce.

or

BACON CAVATAPPI PASTA
basil pesto, roasted garlic, smoked bacon, grana padano cheese.

or

AVOCADO SLAW WITH PRAWNS
sliced jalapeno, red pepper, cilantro, wakame, cabbage, romaine, sticky sambal, taro, crispy onion, black sesame seeds.

Dessert

CHOCOLATE PRALINE
roasted hazelnuts, sweet cream

About The New Oxford

The Parlour

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

APPETIZER OF YOUR CHOICE
with the exception of our Burrata and The Board

Entrée

PIZZA
all pizzas are available, for gluten-free dough add $4

Dessert

CHOCOLATE TART
smoked sea salt, raw, flourless, vegan

or

SALTED CARAMEL SUNDAE
chocolate fudge, caramel popcorn & whipped cream

or

CHEESECAKE
fresh locally made cheesecake

About The Parlour

Urban Thai Bistro

$25 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

CHILI BASIL WINGS
served with house chili garlic sauce

or

CHICKEN OR TOFU LETTUCE WRAP
stir-fried with diced bell peppers, onions, carrots & fresh basil

or

CALAMARI
lightly battered deep-fried squid tossed with salt, black pepper, red onions, served with homemade sweet chili garlic sauce

Entrée

GARLIC & PEPPER TIGER PRAWNS
stir-fired tiger prawns with garlic, black pepper sauce with broccoli

or

GREEN CURRY CHICKEN OR TOFU
green curry with coconut milk, eggplant, peas, bell peppers and fresh basil

or

CHICKEN OR TOFU WITH CASHEW NUTS
sautéed with cashew nuts, onions, carrots, bell peper and roasted chilies

and

STEAMED JASMINE RICE

Dessert

DEEP FRIED BANANA WITH ICE CREAM

About Urban Thai Bistro

West Oak

$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO
fig jam, dijon, Castelvetrano olives, balsamic reduction, grilled bread

or

TRUFFLE CAULIFLOWER SOUP

or

WEST OAK GREEN SALAD
organic greens, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, radish, cucumber, feta, lemon thyme vinaigrette

Entrée

ROASTED B.C. SALMON
scallion mashed potato, green beans, citrus wild mushroom sauce with corn and prosciutto

or

BRAISED LAMB SHANK
house-made gnocchi, parsnip purée, minted peas, swiss chard, shallots

or

ROASTED CHICKEN
grain-fed free range chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccolini, granny mustard, white wine sauce

or

TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO
oyster and crimini mushroom, Grana Padano, truffle oil

Dessert

VANILLA BEAN PANNA COTTA
with berry compote

About West Oak

White Lounge

$25 Taste of Yaletown Menu

great for sharing or for one

Entrée

CHARCUTERIE PLATE
with assorted meats and cheese, bread and crackers

and

HOUSE WHITE OR RED WINE
2-6 oz. glass


$35 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

TEQUILA PRAWN SALAD

or

CHEF’S SOUP

Entrée

SEARED LAMB CHOP
served with rosemary cognac sauce on a potato cake

Dessert

DEEP FRIED COOKIE DOUGH
drizzled with chocolate sauce


$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

SIGNATURE HOUSE SALAD
served with poppyseed vinaigrette and goat cheese

or

CHEF’S SOUP

Entrée

8OZ HOPCOTT SIRLOIN STEAK
fire grilled thick cut steak, King prawns topped with Goodridge & Williams whiskey creole butter, whipped mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables

Dessert

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PATÉ
with vanilla vodka and raspberry sauce

About White Lounge

WildTale

$45 Taste of Yaletown Menu

APPETIZER

WEST COAST SEAFOOD CHOWDER
market fresh seafood

or

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE
crisp radish + frisee salad, lemon dill aioli

or

ALBERTA BEEF TARTARE
roasted bone marrow, charred sourdough

ENTRÉE

LOBSTER & PRAWN LINGUINI
roasted tomato provençal

or

WILD BC SALMON
pearl barley risotto, french beans, bay scallop, brown butter sauce

or

DUO OF LAMB
grilled lamb sirloin and merguez sausage ragout of housemade gnocchi, pinot noir reduction

DESSERT

PEANUT BUTTER MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
crushed brittle, bourbon caramel sauce

About WildTale

Yaletown Brewing Company

$25 Taste of Yaletown Menu

Appetizer

KAYLIN & HOBBS FRIED PICKELS
lightly ale-tempura battered crispy jalapeño brined pickles from our pals at Kaylin & Hobbs Pickles on Granville Island. Served with homemade ranch.

Entrée

BACON CHEDDAR BURGER
homemade all ground chuck beef burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, with fresh iceberg, tomato, and YBC burger sauce

About Yaletown Brewing Co.

Yaletown Distillery Bar + Kitchen