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Cioppinos Mediterranean Grill, Vancouver |
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Review by Douglas Hadfield |
When I ask Posteraro about the drizzle of crème fraiche – because it is exquisite – he waxes scientific, and I am quickly lost. In a word, it takes three days to ferment and thicken the cream, buttermilk and lemon juice ingredients, without exactly souring them.
That is the problem with describing this food. If the devil’s in the details, we’ll surely be here for days describing how Posteraro has duped the devil. The tumid scallop was seared rare and tender as a scallop ought to be, and was right at home in the tatin, whose folie were crisp on the outside and layered with sliced caramelized artichoke hearts on the inside. A glass of Sandhill Pinot Blanc underscored the smooth creamy characters of the dish.
My main course consisted of torn basil and stewed tomato over baked Dover Sole served in a copper pan with crisp rapini, blanched new potatoes and zucchini ratatouille. This is a classic dish served at the zenith of its potential. My companion relished a dry-aged rib eye steak served with peppercorn sauce with peas, carrots and rapini.
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1133 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
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2 Reader Reviews
Consistantly serves the best food, provides the best service and definately is at the very highest level of dining in any city, let alone Vancouver. Great atmosphere, and an excellent location to spot visiting celebrities!!!
Michael Rogers's Rating: 4 Stars |
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Very biased reviewer, as I am an insider!
Mainly wanted to point out that Cioppino's is always open Mondays for dinner and for lunch during the busier seasons. Call ahead to double check.
Cheers!!
Chuck Vidalin's Rating: 4 Stars |
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Cioppinos Mediterranean Grill |
1133 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
604-688-7466
Yaletown
Italian
Restaurant
Tue. to Sat.: 5:30pm - 12:00am
$$$$ (expensive)
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