italian lessons
DECEMBER 12TH, 2008
italian lessons
French-Chinese fusion? Done. Pan-Asian cuisine? So last summer! What’s really tempting our palette these days is casual and simple Italian fare.
With that in mind we headed to Campagnolo, the newest entry from the boys behind another fave of ours, Fuel.
Located
in revitalization-ready Lower Main, the 65-seater is a friendly,
minimalist space with brick walls, cork floors and big wood
beams—giving the air the fresh scent of fir. We dropped in on opening
night for Piedmont-inspired snacks like citrus-marinated olives and a
tasty and fresh Margherita pizza—and left with change from $30. We'll
be back to sip Rosso di Toscana at the 25-seat wine bar and nibble on
the house-made "The Cure" charcuterie.
Impress the in-laws by planning a holiday dinner at this soon-to-be foodie hot spot—and ply them with wine until they stop asking you for grandkids.
Campagnolo, open 5 p.m.-late, 1020 Main St., Vancouver, 604-484-6018, www.campagnolorestaurant.ca