BY Tim PawseY + PhoTos BY KK Law
So Much in SOMA
The mount Pleasant neighbourhood sometimes
called South of main (SomA) is home to myriad
flavours. At Peruvian-inspired Chicha (page 101),
chef Shelome Bouvette delights with chulpe de
mariscos (a riff on bouillabaisse), empanadas
stuffed with butternut squash or smoked chicken
with chilli, and lomo saltado (beef steak). Pisco
sours and other cocktails are de rigueur. nearby,
The Cascade Room (page 101) proffers cut-above
pub fare—think Southern-style ribs, roasted
Arctic char, pot pies and burgers, with local main
Street pints. Looking for sustainable fare and lots
of vegetarian options? Head to organically driven
Burdock & Co. (page 101), where past favourites
include charred savoy cabbage, braised leeks
with aged pecorino, or lamb ribs. Sea-foodies
favour The Fish Counter (page 102) for superior
ocean wise fish ’n’ chips and po’boys, while
locals seek out the changing plates at dock Lunch
(page 101), a diminutive 22-seater tucked away in
a charming victorian-era home.
Seawall Bites
at Chicha,
shelome Bouvette
crafts dishes such
as verduras causa with
chilli-dusted yam chips
in Provence marinaside’s elegant dining room, sample
specialties such as albacore tuna with dried cherry tomatoes
Combine a shoreside stroll with tasty rewards all around town. Provence marinaside (page 106)
on False Creek north recalls the Côte d’Azur, with French and mediterranean plates served
against a backdrop of bobbing yachts. Specialties include seafood linguine, west Coast bouil-
labaisse, crab and shrimp cakes, wild mushroom ravioli, chicken provençale, and dijon-crusted
rack of lamb. wines run the gamut, thanks to the city’s largest selection on tap and by the glass,
with small plates and sips at TwB — The wine Bar (page 106) next door. For more aquatic
spots, check out Lift Bar-Grill-view (page 92) and Cardero’s (page 90), both in Coal Harbour, or
Cactus Club (page 95) at English Bay.
June 2018
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