BY Tim PawseY
Man on a Mission
Chef Curtis Luk doggedly abides by
his sustainable mantra. At Mission
(page 74), in the heart of Kitsilano,
Luk’s forte is four- and six-course
tasting menus, offered with a vegetarian option, as well as well-matched
wine pairings. The à la carte menu
shifts weekly but typical highlights
are duck croquettes, roasted cauliflower with pumpkin-seed dressing,
Humboldt squid risotto, and braised
beef cheek.
At Mission, Curtis
Luk (below L) creates
dishes such as elk
tartare with beetroot
and roasting juices
(below)
Photos (both Pages) by KK Law
Enjoy Italian dishes
such as ravioli aperti
(R) and roast chicken
(L) at Cibo Trattoria
Downtown Delight
Tucked away in the Moda Hotel, Cibo Trattoria (page 72) is a gem of a bistro in a sensitively
restored heritage setting. The classic Italian dishes have a bit of a modern twist and use
organic ingredients. House favourites include chitarra con vongole of saffron pasta with Salt
Spring Island clams, an excellent charcuterie and salumi platter, short ribs braised with
tomatoes and red wine, and pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass. The cellar yields a wealth
of serious Italian drops, as well as regional and global offerings.
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