a nod for gastropod
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a nod for gastropod Proving once again that Vancouverites are (quite literally) starved for well-designed restaurants serving uncomplicated, delicious food, is the new Gastropod in Kits. With a décor reminiscent of Chicago’s famous Avec, (think pale wood, a wall of backlit wine bottles, white granite bar) its design is as refreshing as its dishes, like a risotto so simple it gets all its flavour from butter and fennel stock. Start with a Gastropod Pink ($9.50) which melds vodka with rosewater and pink Alizé in a spherical glass. Follow up with a trio of B.C. oysters ($12) topped with horseradish snow, made with the gastronaut’s favourite device, the Pacojet. Ling cod in almond foam over crushed baby potatoes ($23) is light and just right. Wine markups are astonishingly low (though you may find they are out of your selection) and service is just catching up to the crowds (reservations are a must) but give your uniformed waiter a wink and see where it gets you. View menus and décor at www.gastropod.ca Gastropod, 1938 W. Fourth Ave., 604-730-5579, www.gastropod.ca |