Menu tasting at Bistro Pastis on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano on November 19, 2014.
On this tasting, we were invited to sample what Executive Chef Spencer Watts and owner John Blakeley had to offer with their take on classic French bistro dishes as they recently celebrated fifteen years in business.
I have a soft spot (in my belly) for traditional French cuisine and dishes full of butter, sauces, and well-cooked meats, so I was very interested to see what Bistro Pastis served.
The steak tartare served on a crostini was very good and almost unremarkable in its deliciousness and how carefully prepared and composed it was. The pomme frites were also crispy and delicious for snacking on.
Pastis' French onion soup gratinée was filled with the usual decadent richness. It's basically what you'd expect from the traditional French dish and all its heartiness.
I found the Belgian endive (with candied walnuts, pear, roquefort, and hazelnut vinaigrette) quite satisfying, beautifully presented, and layered.
My highlight was easily the sole Normande (with prawns, mussels, clams, and lemon in cream sauce) full of creamy flavours and delicious seafood. It was rich and delightful.
The trademark beef bourguignon (with pomme purée, and honey braised carrots) was filling, delectable, and full of flavour.
The sweet, classic lemon tart capped off the fine French meal nicely. Bistro Pastis offers some very well-made, traditional bistro faire in a quaint, charming atmosphere. I can see why they've been around for all these years with its reliable offerings and loyal clientele.
More | YVArcade / Aux Tonneaux Des Halles / Bistro Wagon Rouge / Sherman Chan
On this tasting, we were invited to sample what Executive Chef Spencer Watts and owner John Blakeley had to offer with their take on classic French bistro dishes as they recently celebrated fifteen years in business.
I have a soft spot (in my belly) for traditional French cuisine and dishes full of butter, sauces, and well-cooked meats, so I was very interested to see what Bistro Pastis served.
The steak tartare served on a crostini was very good and almost unremarkable in its deliciousness and how carefully prepared and composed it was. The pomme frites were also crispy and delicious for snacking on.
Pastis' French onion soup gratinée was filled with the usual decadent richness. It's basically what you'd expect from the traditional French dish and all its heartiness.
I found the Belgian endive (with candied walnuts, pear, roquefort, and hazelnut vinaigrette) quite satisfying, beautifully presented, and layered.
My highlight was easily the sole Normande (with prawns, mussels, clams, and lemon in cream sauce) full of creamy flavours and delicious seafood. It was rich and delightful.
The trademark beef bourguignon (with pomme purée, and honey braised carrots) was filling, delectable, and full of flavour.
The sweet, classic lemon tart capped off the fine French meal nicely. Bistro Pastis offers some very well-made, traditional bistro faire in a quaint, charming atmosphere. I can see why they've been around for all these years with its reliable offerings and loyal clientele.
More | YVArcade / Aux Tonneaux Des Halles / Bistro Wagon Rouge / Sherman Chan
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