Cand ajungeti in Vancouver si vreti sa beti un vin sau un scotch bune, sa mergeti neaparat in Port. E acolo un restaurant destul de modest, daca ar fi sa-l comparam cu standardele bucurestene, dar care are mancare “bunicica”, daca ar fi sa-l parafrazez pe prietenul meu Mike (fost brasovean), care mananca acolo cu prietenii si cu partenerii lui de afaceri. Clienti sunt destui: marinari din toate colturile pamantului, turisti, studenti, functionari de la numeroasele companii din apropiere etc.
Au mult peste si fructe de mare, evident, iar cel mai scump fel de mancare e 39$ – nu conteaza ca sunt dolari Canadieni, pentru ca acum e fix acelasi lucru ($1Can = $1,003US). Daca mai pui inca pe atat, poti lua si o sticla de vin bun, frantuzesc, spaniol sau chiar canadian. Insa ce vezi mai rar in alte restaurante, e ca printre marinari si studenti saraci sunt si niste oameni cu portia de peste de 20$ in farfurie care beau niste vinuri pe care platesc 1,000$ paharul (o mie, ca sa nu aveti dubii!). Sigur, vinul si celelalte bauturi se pot cumpara si la sticla: 8,000$ un vin frantuzesc ca acela din poza sau 33,500$ o sticla de scotch The Balvenie Fifty din 1962…
Mai jos e meniul, cu preturile.
Starters
Fresh Local Oysters
Mint Vodka Jelly, Salmon Caviar & Chives 3.00 Each
Chilled Prawns
Asian Pear Slaw And Green Tomato Jam 4.00 / 3pc
Smoked Wild Bc Salmon, Served On Flat Bread
Baby Greens, Capers And Pink Peppercorn Crème Fraiche 11.50
Alder-Grilled Tostadas & Dungeness Crab
Cilantro, Chili Mango Salsa & Roasted Garlic Oil 13.50
White Asparagus Risotto
Arugula, Grape Tomato Salsa, Balsamic Syrup 12.50
Haricot Vert & Cashews
Saute With Thai Chilies, Shallot And Garlic 9.00
Appetizers
Salmon House Seafood Chowder
Manhattan Style 8.00
Baby Green Salad
Fennel, Pear, Sweet Peppers, Goat Cheese,
Honey Roasted Almonds & Lemon Basil Vinaigrette 8.75
House Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmigiano & Bannock Herb Garlic Croutons 9.50
Pan-Seared Scallops
Candied Salmon Salad And Cranberry Vinaigrette
And Wasabi Tobiko Roe 15.50
Alder-Smoked Fanny Bay Oysters
Corn Blinies, Sweet Pepper Caviar And Pink Pepper Crème Fraiche 14.00
Ahi Tuna Tartar & Green Gazpacho
Avocados Relish And Micro Herbs 15.00
Chili, Lemon, Prawn & Salmon Springrolls
Cucumber Mint Salad & Lemon Yogurt Dip 14.00
Manila Clams & Mussels
Tomato Cumin Broth, Kennebec Fries, Lemon Mayo 15.50
Salmon House Sampler
Seared Scallop, Candied Salmon Salad
Fanny Bay Oysters, Pink Pepper Crème Fraiche
Prawn & Salmon Springroll, Cucumber Salad 18.00
Peace River Bison Carpaccio
Baby Arugula & Enoki Mushroom Salad, Shaved Parmigiano,
Chipotle Pepper Aioli, Sea Salt Gaufrette 16.00
Mains
Oven Roasted Bc Sockeye Salmon
Lemon Parsley Pesto Crust, Spinach Risotto
& Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette 29.00
Alder-Grilled Bc Spring Salmon
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, White Asparagus,
Okanagan Fruit & Fennel Salsa 30.00
Nass River Coho Salmon ‘En Croute’
Dungeness Crab, Wild Mushrooms & Lime Butter Sauce 30.00
Alder-Smoked Sablefish
Sauteed Spinach, Herb Roasted Potatoes,
Tomato & Eggplant Confit And Lemon Basil Vinaigrette 31.00
Alder-Grilled Seafood Trio
Scallion Mashed Potatoes, Grape Tomato Salsa
& Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette 31.00
Seared Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna
Roasted Potatoes, Local Berry Salsa
& Orange Vinaigrette 32.00
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Haida Gwaii Halibut
Artichoke & Lobster Butter Sauce 34.00
Lobster Tagliatelle Pasta
1lb Lobster, Tomatoes, Arugula, Roasted Garlic, Braised Fennel,
Pernod & Chive Cream Sauce 39.00
Steamed Dungeness Crab
Saute Of Haricot Vert & Cashews, Chilies & Shallot,
Roasted Garlic Butter Sauce Market Price
Wild B.C. Mushroom & Potato Gnocchi
Spinach, Asparagus And Lemon Butter Sauce 24.50
Pan-Seared Organic Chicken Breast
Stuffed With Goat Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato And Sour Cherry Jus 29.00
Alder-Grilled Aaa Canadian Beef Tenderloin
Dungeness Crab Salad, Smoked Cheddar & Scallion Mashed Potatoes,
Roasted Garlic Oil, Green Pepper Corn Jus 34.00
Alder-Grilled Rack Of Lamb
Kennebec Fries, Baby Vegetables, Green Curry 38.00
