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Posted by Brenda Meikle on Feb 20, 2008

This drink was created in the early 80's (so it has been served for nearly 25 years). It is a perennial guest favourite and gets it name from the 'striped' appearance (in honour of the Bengal lounge namesake which hangs above the fireplace - our Bengal Tiger) of the cocktail when layered properly. All the Bengal lounge bartenders are   more...

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Posted by Faye Getaway on Feb 9, 2008

September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) five and a half month old Wyandotte rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as he did that, now famous, day. Clara Olsen was planning on featuring the plump chicken in the evening meal. Husband Lloyd Olsen was sent out, on a very routine mission, to prepare the designated fryer for the pan.

Nothing about this task turned out to be routine. Lloyd knew his Mother in Law would be dining with them and would savor the neck. He positioned his ax precisely, estimating just the right tolerances, to leave a generous neck bone.  more...

Signanture Drink at the Fairmont Empress

Posted by Jennifer McKimmie on Jan 23, 2008

Drawing inspiration from Queen Victoria's role as the Empress of India, the Bengal Lounge is known throughout Victoria for its authentic curry buffet and signature martini menu.

Bengal Tiger
1 oz Havana Club Dark Rum
1/2 oz Apricot Brandy
2 oz fresh lemonade
2 oz pineapple juice
splash of   more...


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