On Wednesday October 24, we presented our Gastown dining tour in our Tasting Plates series as we explored the Gastown area.  Started off the evening with some coffees at Milano Coffee after everyone registered.

Milano Coffee

  • Featuring Espresso Franks as an espresso
  • Pumpkin spice latte – served with Halloween candy

Water Street Café

  • Burrata Bruschetta

Burrata, Heirloom Tomato, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Salsa Verde, Basil

  • Yuzu Ponzu Pork belly

Sous Vide Pork Belly, Cannellini Bean Puree, Baby kale, Yuzu Ponzu Glaze, Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette

  • West Coast Crab Cake

Pacific Rock Crab, Baby Shrimp, Preserved Citrus Fennel Slaw, Saffron Aioli

 

Charisma Café

Your choice of soup from the selection below

  • Chicken Noodle
  • Potato Bacon Chowder
  • Apple Butternut Squash (vegan & gluten-free)

Uno Gelato

 

  • Your choice of a cup or cone with 2 flavours, here is the Akbar Mashti and Italian Cherry

 

Wishing Treats

  • Surprise candy selection

 

Balila Taste Kitchen 

  • Hummus plate and soups

The restaurants and cafes featured unique and tasty dishes to our guests to eat and drink throughout the event.

By: Richard Wolak