by Andrew Morrison | As mentioned last week in a press release, the new and – by the looks of it – much improved Waldorf Hotel is to be christened this weekend. We’re very excited, not least because of the awesome people involved, who were this week joined by former Salt Tasting Room manager and 2010 Sommelier of the Year, Kurtis Kolt (interview). There’s so much going on at this address that it’s hard to fathom fully in its as-yet-unfinished state. But all the pieces seem to be fitting together nicely, down to the analog speakers, rooms, cafe, salon, bar, gift shop and refreshingly left-field tiki vibe. The only hiccup that I know of is that the main restaurant will be delayed until at least Dec. 1st (no worries, as this venue is hardly a one room wonder – food and drink will still be in abundance).
Today, in anticipation of their Halloween opening, I took one of our cameras (not the best, sorry) down for a tour and probably – if only briefly – interrupted a thousand crucial things for which I apologise (much appreciated, Ned and Ernesto). After the photos, check out their late night, room service and cafe menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
LATE NIGHT – ROOM SERVICE
Appetizers
3 Chile Tortilla Soup
Warm Olives and Spiced Spanish Peanuts
Pantomaca with Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese
Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Poblano Pepper
Grilled Chorizo and Chicken Brochette with Chopped Pico de Gallo
Spicy Country Ribs Yucatan Style
Serrano Ham wrapped Prawns with Garlic Ali-oli
Fideo Casero (vermicelli with red sauce, cheese, chorizo, dried pasilla chile and
Avocado)
Mussels with Garlic, Pasley and White Wine
Serrano, Chorizo, Manchego, Bread and a Knife
Tacos, Quesadillas and Empanadas
Potato Empanadas with Green Avocado Salsa
Grilled Smoked Sablefish Quesadilla with Tomato, Chipotle and Asadero Cheese
Chicken Pibil Tacos with Pickled Red Onion
Grilled Chile-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Pork Carnitas Tacos Michoacan Style
* All tacos served with lime wedge, sliced radishes, cilantro and chopped onions
BREAKFAST
Home Made Granola + Add Yogurt
Seasonal Fruit + Add Yogurt
Pancakes with Caramelized Quince, Honey and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Huevos Rancheros with Black Beans and Avocado
Huevos a la Mexicana with Black Beans
Poached Eggs, Crispy Serrano Ham, Manchego, Avocado and Tomato Salad
Tortilla de Patata with Pico de Gallo and Tomato Salad
Eggs any Style (Fried, Poached or Scrambled)
Add any Meat: Bacon, Crispy Serrano Ham, Sausage or Spanish Chorizo
LUNCH
Starters
Pantomaca with Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese
Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Poblano Pepper
3 Chile Tortilla Soup (Vegan option available)
Black Bean Soup (Vegan option available)
Fideo Casero (vermicelli with in tomato sauce, cheese, chorizo, dried pasilla chile and
Avocado)
Tacos, Quesadillas and Empanadas
Potato Empanadas with Green Avocado Salsa
Grilled Smoked Sablefish Quesadilla Mazatlan Style
Chicken Pibil Tacos with Pickled Red Onion
Grilled Chile-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Pork Carnitas Tacos Michoacan Style
* All served with lime wedge, sliced radishes, cilantro and chopped onions
Salads
Green Salad
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Celery, Cucumber, Jicama, Radish, Cilantro, Lime, Olive Oil
and Salt
Our Waldorf Salad
Mixed Greens, Watercress, Pickled Red Onion, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Avocado
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Skirt Steak
Add Chicken-Chorizo skewer
Add Grilled Prawn
Sandwiches
Fried Beans, Avocado, Oyster Mushroom Salpicon, Manchego, Tomatoes, Letttuce and
Marinated Red Onions
Adobo Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Orange Cheddar, Roasted Golden Pepper and Pico de Gallo
Grilled Steak Pepito
Avocado, roasted oyster mushrooms, shaved Manchego and Smoked Chipotle (Optional)
Mains
All Served with Red Rice, Black Beans, House Salad and House Pickle and Grilled Tortillas
Oyster Mushroom Salpicon
Potato Empanada
Grilled Market Fish with Pico de Gallo
Spicy Country Ribs Yucatan Style
Grilled Flank Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Chicken Skewer with Chorizo with Pico de Gallo, (Available with Chicken Only)
DINNER
Appetizers
3 Chile Tortilla Soup
Warm Olives and Spiced Spanish Peanuts
Pantomaca with Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese
Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Poblano Pepper
Grilled Chorizo and Chicken Brochette with Chopped Pico de Gallo
Spicy Country Ribs Yucatan Style
Oyster Mushroom Salpicon
Serrano Ham wrapped Prawns with Garlic Ali-oli
Mussels with Garlic, Parsley and White Wine
Serrano, Chorizo, Manchego, Bread and a Knife
Tacos, Quesadillas and Empanadas
Potato Empanadas with Green Avocado Salsa
Grilled Smoked Sablefish Quesadilla with Tomato, Chipotle and Asadero Cheese
Chicken Pibil Tacos with Pickled Red Onion
Grilled Chile-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Pork Carnitas Tacos Michoacan Style
* All served with lime wedge, sliced radishes, cilantro and chopped onions
Salads
Green Salad
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Celery, Cucumber, Jicama, Radish, Cilantro, Lime, Olive Oil
and Salt
Our Waldorf Salad
Mixed Greens, Watercress, Pickled Red Onion, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Avocado
Add Grilled Chicken
SkAdd Skirt Steak
Add Chicken-Chorizo skewer
Add Grilled Prawn
Mains
Arroz Verde – Green Rice
Garlic, Chilli and Parsley Rice with Clams, Scallops and Spot Prawns
Fideo Casero (vermicelli with red sauce, cheese, chorizo, dried pasilla chile and
Avocado)
Market Fish Veracruz Style
Grilled Spot Prawns al Ajillo over Quinoa with Mushrooms and Annatto Oil
Roasted half chicken with Green Pipian Mole and Rice (come up with Name for rice)
10 oz strip loin steak ‘ frites’ with Chimichurri
Crispy Duck Leg Confit with Merida Style Puy Lentils
Slow braised lamb shank
Tomato, Ancho Chile and Seville orange braise, gremolata
Holy fuck, is that _the_ Tom Anselmi from two of my favourites Vancouver bands, Slow and Copyright?
My older sister was there when he mooned the crowd at Expo.
That’s wicked.
Analog speakers? Pumping out audible sound?
What else, will they be serving real alcoholic beer over a handcrafted wooden bar?