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West Coast - Maxine's Hideaway (formerly Balthazar Restaurant Hideaway/Lounge)(1371 total words in this text) (1120 Reads) 
Maxine’s Hideaway Seafood, Steak and Wood Oven Pizza (formerly Balthazar Restaurant Hideaway)
- 2008 Review by "Party Diva" of SMiLES+FLiRTS
1215 Bidwell Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 689-8822
Fax: (604) 689-8879
Hours of operation:
Wednesday – Sunday 5:30pm – late (closing at 2:00 am)
www.maxineshideaway.com
Balthazar - History of Sex, Booze, Secret Tunnels and a Ghost:
"Balthazar restaurant has been many things, including a 1920s beauty school and boarding house for girls known as Maxine’s, named for its enterprising Parisian proprietor. In the 1930’s, it was used as a hideout for two of America’s most wanted fugitives (one of whom was captured here by J. Edgar Hoover himself). When times got tough, Madame Maxine used the lower floor of the school as a brothel, hence Balthazar’s “Bordello” room. There is also a filled-in tunnel (once used for rum-running during U.S. prohibition) connecting the building to boathouses at English Bay. A second, lesser-known tunnel connected the brothel to what was then called Rogers Mansion, now Romano’s Macaroni Grill; the Rogers Sugar magnate liked having his own secret point of access and egress to the brothel. You can still see where the tunnels were filled on the basement floor. But be wary if you venture down, though, the restaurant manager says he has received internal pages from the basement phone late at night even though he’s the only one there."
- The Unknown City by John Mackie & Sarah Reeder
Just off of the vibrant Davie Street and minutes away from the gorgeous English Bay is this historic gem, Maxine’s Hideaway. Known in the West End as a restaurant / club for dining, lounging and dancing. This is a perfect spot if you want to get away from Vancouver's hustle and bustle of the Granville Street Entertainment District that tends to cater to a younger crowd.
With two rooms, each having their own ambience and uniqueness attracts people to come back again. This restaurant can hold up to 325 guests and you can find table and booth seating dimly lit creating an air of intimacy and a bit of mystery. Hang out in the Bordello Room where the Dj is playing cool hits while you and your date or a few close friends dine keeping hydrated with the poison of your choice. Lounge on the couches or dance by the booth. Or stay the main room, Hideaway Restaurant for dining (West Coast cuisine) and the live entertainment on the main stage. Shortly transformed into a dance floor.
Enjoy evenings filled with music, live performance and dance such as the burlesque cabaret style performed by Candy Girl Cabaret
, group of beautiful women who are more than just looks as they will dance and sing into your hearts adding a sexy spin to it. This performance company danced a couple of numbers on Valentine's Day 2008 offering dinner and lounge shows in one evening. Shows are not to be missed and an experience to share with your sweetie. Just these performances will stir up some conversations with your date if you happen to run out of things to say.
Plan a night out! Enjoy an evening where you can dine, drink, dance and be entertained all under one roof until 2am.
Take advantage of the weekly food and drink specials without breaking your budget. For more information, be sure to call Balthazar or check out their website for more info.
Things to be aware of:
- Downtown parking can be a challenge. Allow yourself enough time to arrive at the venue. Couple paid parking lots by the London Drugs and Safeway are available otherwise plenty of meter parking along Davie and Denman Streets (only in effect until 8pm). So remember to bring some change.
- On evenings where there are live entertainment, the music volume is low enough to have a good conversations. Some people find it is hard to talk when the music is very loud to a point where you may find the need to scream to communicate.
- If you are not familiar with Vancouver's West End, bring the address and map with you just in case.
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MAXINE’S HIDEAWAY MENU - West Coast cuisine
(please check with the restaurant for updated version as they may be subject to changes)
SOUPS
Beef Eater Gin & Tomato
Roasted garlic, shallots, & juniper berries finished with sweet tomato puree & cream.
Inspired Soup De la loop
SALADS
Caesar Salad
Shaved Manchago cheese, oven roasted tomato, with herbed goat roll & green lentils.
Wilted Spinach Salad
Organic Chorizo, field mushrooms & tomato concasse with red wine Dijon pan jus.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Shaved Manchago, fresh basil, garlic olive oil & balsamic reduction.
Organic Greens
Mixed mescaline greens, candy cane radishes, organic cherry tomato & sherry vinaigrette.
STARTERS
Antipasto Platter
Eggplant, zucchini, roasted red peppers & marinated mushrooms with prosciutto ham, world olives & baby jerkins.
Marinated Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms marinated with ginger soy vinaigrette & green garlic aioli.
Calamari Romesco
Almond breaded calamari with fried leeks, cracked capers & jalapeño peppers.
Chilled Curry Prawns
Red Thai curry, cilantro & lemon juice with slow roast tomato salsa fresca.
Crab & Artichoke Pate
Goat chevre, brandy, & smoked tomato tapanade served with artisan bagette
Seared Baha Scallops
Sweet corn, double smoked bacon, & ginger orange glaze.
West Coast Mussels
With roasted garlic & saffron lemon grass cream.
Baked Beach Oysters
Double smoked bacon, spinach & brie.
Hoisen Duck Taco’s
Seared duck breast, red cabbage, chili crema & jalapeños with pineapple relish & edamame guacamole.
Lamb Jerk Samosas
Hand rolled samosas with fresh mango chutney & raita.
ENTREES
Marinated Salmon
Pan seared Sockeye Salmon with saffron risotto & red onion marmalade.
Ahi Tuna
Pan seared tuna with smoked paprika, wasabi aioli, fennel watercress slaw & baby organic potatoes.
Inspired fish Du Jour
Free Range Chicken,
Prosciutto ham, oven roasted tomato, tri color potatoes & white wine pan jus.
Grilled Alberta Beef Tenderloin
Scallop potato & Dijon horseradish cream.
Apple Wood Smoked Prime Rib
Scallop potato, fruit mustardo & port pan jus.
Grilled Alberta Rib eye
Scallop potato, wild mushroom ragout, wilted watercress & red wine glaze.
Rack of Lamb
Mushroom barley ragout, apple cider chutney & arugula pesto.
Trio of Game
Grilled Bison, Ostrich & Venison with scallop potato, Cranberry, rhubarb compote & peppercorn pan jus.
PASTA
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Saffron, tomato fennel broth & crispy fried leeks.
Spaghettini Puttanesca
White spot prawns, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, & cured tomatoes.
Curry Parpadella
Artichokes, basil marinated tomatoes, & free range chicken breast with curry cream sauce.
FIRE BAKED PIZZAS
Tomato Boconcini
Slow roast tomato, fresh basil, roasted garlic & balsamic reduction.
Diavola Carni,
Sausages, hams, hot chili’s, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese.
Pollo
Roasted chicken, braised garlic, sweet peppers, mixed wild mushroom & mozzarella.
Fungi Misti
Roasted local mushrooms, arugula pesto, truffle oil & sheep milk pecorino cheese.
Smoked Salmon
Mascarpone cheese, caper berries & wilted watercress finished with Dill crème friache.
DESSERTS
Crème Brulee
With fresh seasonal fruit & spun sugar
Chocolate Pate
With baileys anglaise & fruit coulis
Cranberry Cheese Cake
With fruit coulis & seasonal berries
White Chocolate Soup
Gelato Trio
Panacotta, Strawberry & Mango
International Cheese Board
Stilton, Danish blue, Oka, Smoked Gouda, & Pepper brie, with fresh seasonal fruit and herb crustini’s
“Our menu is geared towards providing local, organic, seasonal produce, offering you the best quality cuisine with a rustic appeal. In this we provide simple flavors with our dishes each keeping there own identity without compromising or complicating the flavors. Classical recipes with a modern twist”
~Chef Collin Robertson~
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