The GOODS from Cibo Trattoria

Vancouver, BC | Cibo Trattoria in conjunction with Barbaro-Jo’s Books to Cooks is pleased to present a very special evening with author and chef Jennifer McLagan on Monday, November 28th.  Her acclaimed book “Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal” rediscovers the delights of less celebrated morsels of the animal.  Executive Chef Neil interprets these bits with his unique Italian style in a dinner you will long remember.  Menu and details after the jump…

Roast Bone Marrow with salad of pickled ramps and cucumbers, parsley and capers 
Crispy pigs head and trotter salad with new potatoes, raddichio, watercress and mustard 
Ravioli of lambs brains with brown butter and crispy sage 
Grilled calves liver and ox heart, roast cippolini onions, crispy pancetta and aged balsamic 
And for dessert – Jennifer McLagan’s Chocolate, orange and blood gelato.

In addition, one of B.C,’s best wineries, La Stella will be pairing each dish with an accompanying wine. Tickets are only $115 including dinner, wine pairings, tax, gratuity and a copy of the book.  For tickets call Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks at 604-688-6755.

About Cibo Trattoria

Located adjacent to the lobby of the Moda Hotel and steps away from the Orpheum Theatre, Cibo Trattoria specializes in Italian-inspired cuisine made with same-day fresh and local ingredients. Cibo’s unique list of decadent yet light dishes has been created by talented Executive Chef, Neil Taylor, to provide Vancouverites and visitors to Downtown Vancouver with a distinctive dining experience.

Part of Cibo’s allure is also its unique setting — sophisticated, modern interior design complemented by dramatic and rare architectural details. Special touches in this 52 seat dining room include a towering ceiling, original 1908 terracotta floors, century old exposed timber beams, over-sized, local pop art pieces, a white marble eye-level fireplace and a glassed-in tower of wine. Enjoy the warm and elegant ambience of this eclectic dining room that is truly unlike anything this world-class city has to offer.