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Edible Canada Announces New Chef de Cuisine + Kids Eat Free

Edible Canada is one of the premier dining destinations in Vancouver for Canadian cuisine. But how exactly should one define Canadian food? That is a question that Eric Pateman, founder of Edible Canada, posed at a media lunch I attended recently.

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

What is Canadian Cuisine?

I must admit that I stumbled to answer the question myself as did others in the audience. Pateman then aptly told us that he defines Canadian cuisine as local, seasonal, sustainable ingredients, in the hands of many cultures. Canada has a very geography-based cuisine, he says, which is dictated by the food that is grown in each region. West Coast is seafood; Central Canada is grains; and East Coast is European-influenced.


New Chef de Cuisine: Albert Tran

Albert Tran (formerly of Sonora Resort on Vancouver Island) recently joined Edible Canada as Chef de Cuisine. His experience spans from modern Japanese in Ottawa and Spanish influences in Montreal to contemporary French and local seafood inspired cuisine on the Marina in Victoria.

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

KIDS EAT FREE

Edible Canada recently launched the “Kids Eat Free” program to encourage kids to eat fresh and local. From Monday to Thursday in the evenings, kids eat for free when an adult meal is purchased (over $19 value).


At our media event, we tried many of Edible Canada’s offerings from the brunch, lunch and dinner menus.

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Soil

BEET SALAD

Puffed quinoa, fior di latte, arugula pistou, hazelnuts

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

FARRO RISOTTO

Fraser Valley squash purée, squash chips, pickled squash, nettles, parmesan

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

EGGS & INDIAN POHA

Saffron rice poha, fresh peas, ramps, radishes, egg yolk

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

GRAIN & VEGGIE BOWL

Quinoa, Manitoba wild rice, broccoli purée, pickled & roasted cauliflower, kale, cashew cheese, sesame yuzu dressing

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Pasture

PORK & WAFFLE

Pork cheek, spring onions, fennel, Prairie mustard seed & maple gravy, chicharrón

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Fraser Valley Chicken

Sous vide breast, leg presse, mushrooms, Tokyo turnips, broccoli, crisp bacon, mushroom broth

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Braised Lamb Tagliatelle

Nettles, cherry tomatoes, fresh peas, pearl onions, rich jus

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

FAMOUS DUCK POUTINE

Duck confit, Québec cheese curds, poached duck egg, crispy skin, onions

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

“Water”

Sturgeon

Furikake, parsnip puree, roasted parsnip, carrot chips, pickled carrots, rhubarb

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

CANADIAN FISH & CHIPS

Yukon Arctic char, fennel & apple slaw, citrus tartar

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Dessert

MAPLE DOUGHNUT

House-made yeast leaven maple doughnut, crispy duck skin, apple white chocolate sauce, Cosman & Webb organic maple syrup & sugar

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA

Rhubarb curd, strawberry chips & leather, whipped cream, Okanagan riesling gel

Edible Canada Chef De Cuisine Kids Eat Free

Albert’s passion for ingredient-driven cuisine and local produce is exemplified in the dishes. My favourites each section of the menu are: “SOIL” – Farro Risotto; “PASTURE” – Braised Lamb Tagliatelle; “WATER” – Sturgeon; Dessert – “Maple Doughnut.

For more information, visit Edible Canada at their website and Instagram.


Edible Canada
1596 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
www.ediblecanada.com

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