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Cioppino's
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Cioppino's
1133 Hamilton St
604-688-7466
An Invitation to Get Fresh
An Introduction to Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and
Cioppino's Enoteca, 1133 & 1129 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tel: (604) 688-PINO(7466) Fax: (604) 688-7411
Chef Pino Posteraro
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill is pleased to give you a fresh perspective on
Mediterranean cooking with Executive Chef and now also restaurateur/owner
Giuseppe Posteraro, known to his many friends as “Pino”.
Fresh as his new style of Italian cooking, he’ll surprise and refresh your taste
buds with “Cucina Naturale” which is his forte. Basically, a classical style of
cooking, “Cucina Naturale” emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients, especially
vegetables. Its lightness of taste is derived from minimizing animal fats and
creams and using low cholesterol olive oils instead. “I respect the nature of
ingredients, hence I try to bring out the natural taste of ingredients,” says
Pino, who uses vegetable puree and a reduction from seafood stocks, to make
sauces without flour.
To further lighten the taste of each dish, his wine sauces are kept in the
fridge overnight to eliminate the fat layer formed on top. Pino believes in
balance in all dishes, with flavours that are not too overpowering.
An introduction to his style of cooking is the “Marinated and seared west coast
salmon with potato galette and sour cream”. He describes this dish as a happy
marriage between the “Earth and Sea”.
Other appetizer dishes on the menu strike an equally delightful balance of
flavours. Already famous for his pastas, Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill’s Chef
expects to emphasize his exceptionally light pasta dishes. The use of a red
pepper coulis instead of creams does justice to the “Lobster Tortelli ‘Naturale’
with Sweet Pepper Sauce.” It is filled with Lobster cubes that give just the
right consistency. Much attention is paid to the pasta itself, which is made
from traditional recipes.
Main courses carry on this light theme. However, traditional favourites such as
Black Angus Beef™ with fresh new creations that are certain to please even the
most discriminating diner.
Both lunch and dinner menus, in effect during the year, reflect the seasonal
availability of fish, game, fruits and vegetables.
So when you visit Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill, look out for a new, “naturale”
experience.
This award winning restaurant offers a fresh perspective on
Mediterranean cooking with Executive Chef and now also restaurateur/owner
Pino Posteraro
Gold - Vancouver Gold Medal Plates 2007
BC New-Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Retail Sector
Ethno Business Council of British Columbia
Where - Memorable Meal Awards 2007 - Best Formal Italian
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Gold – Best Italian 2007
Gold – Best Italian 2006
Gold – Best Italian 2005
Gold – Best Italian 2004
Gold – Best Italian/Mediterranean 2003
Gold – Best New in 2000 – Enoteca
Silver – Best Italian/Mediterranean 2001, 2000 & 1999
Silver – Best New in 1999
Bronze – Chef of the Year 2006
Bronze – Restaurant of the Year 2000
Honourable Mention – Restaurant of the Year 2005, 2002, 2001 & 1999
Gold – Critics/Media Poll “best new restaurant” March 2000 – bcrfa
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Gold – Glass Award 2005
Silver – Best Large Metropolitan Restaurant 2004
Silver – Best Large Metropolitan Restaurant 2003
Honourable Mention – Best Italian 2003
The Award of Excellence from DiRōNA 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
“Best of Award of Excellence” 2005, 2006 & 2007
“Award of Excellence” 2004, 2003, 2002 & 2001
Star of Excellence “Where to Eat in Canada” 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
Accademia Italiana Della Cucina
Cucina Eccellente 2005
Reserved for restaurants which practice at a high gastronomical level and which
are
included in the “Guida ai Ristoranti” with a minimum of 3 temples
Pino Posteraro of “Cioppino’s” received 4 temples |
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