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Held on Friday November 1, 2019 at the CLB Armoury
Our annual Pink Tie Galas have sold out each year to a room full of passionate, powerful feminists who have enjoyed an incredible time. The evening brings together an exciting mix of women and men supporting both the arts and our feminist philosophy. Hosted by Toni-Marie Wiseman Entertainment by Julia Halfyard & Shelley Neville as Two Divas, One Spotlight accompanied by Bill Brennan Also featured performances by Halifax poet laureate and fierce feminist icon El Jones A four-course gourmet meal, paired with Argentinian-grown, Newfoundland-owned Chayee Bourras wines, was prepared by four of St. John’s finest chefs: Andie Bulman (Artist Cafe & Catering) Ashley Kelly (Vu) Brittany Oram (Blue on Water) Carolyn Power (Hungry Heart) Live Auction hosted by Wayne Bartlett Plus silent auction, raffles and more! |
2019 Menus
Regular menu
1st course A sweet potato and tahani custard, surrounded by shaved turnip, micro greens, edible flowers, bacon and hazelnut crumble, charred onions, in an apple lemony dressing Created by Andie Bulman 2nd course Spicy Thai chicken coconut soup Created by Ashley Kelly Main course Smoked beef brisket with bbq sauce, served with a ragout of black eyed peas, squash, mushrooms and greens Created by Carolyn Power |
Vegan menu
Created by Brittany Oram 1st course Mini toasted quinoa tacos with grilled corn salsa, red cabbage slaw, spicy sour cream 2nd course Roasted cauliflower with smoked date puree, garam masala, pistachios, cilantro, lime Main course Sweet potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms, roasted cashew cream, sage, pumpkin seeds and vegan parmesan |
The dessert course was by table auction with dozens of gourmet goodies to choose from St. John's finest bakers.
d"Pink Tie" is our cheeky take on the masculine "Black Tie" - most folks are take that to dress for formal, but some definitely take it literally to honour the spirit of the event. We encouraged everyone to use their own creative expression as they may have desired for their own level of comfort.
The 3rd annual Pink Tie Gala was proudly sponsored by