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Mushroom Festival At South Granville’s “Siena” To Showcase BC Fungi

Siena is located at 1485 West 12th Avenue in Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1485 | www.eatsiena.com
Siena is located at 1485 West 12th Avenue in Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1485 | www.eatsiena.com

The GOODS for Siena

Vancouver, BC | BC’s beautiful autumn season brings with it a bounty of marvelous mushrooms, including chanterelles, boletes, morels, and even truffles. Starting October 21 through November 6, Vancouver’s Siena Restaurant will offer a special menu featuring local mushrooms as the basis for some incredible cuisine. At $32 per person, our three-course Mushroom Festival menu will astonish your tastebuds with a variety of flavourful dishes. Menu options after the jump…

Guests will choose from the following:

Crimini and Oyster Mushroom Soup
truffle pecorino focaccia croutons

Or

Torta di Funghi
chanterelle tartlette with double cream brie, aged balsamico and arugula

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Morels
chianti sauce, olive oil smashed potatoes

Or

Brick-roasted Free-range Chicken Breast
lobster mushroom chardonnay pan jus, roasted garlic, pancetta orzo

Or

Porcini Ravioli
mascarpone portobello confit, charred shallots, madeira cream

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White Chocolate & Black Truffle Tarte
short bread crust, toasted pine nut brittle

Make your reservations online here or by calling 604-558-1485.

DETAILS

1485 West 12th Ave, Van BC, V6H 1M6
Telephone: 604-558-1485
Web: www.eatsiena.com | Facebook | Twitter

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THE PEOPLE

Owner: Mark Taylor
GM: Tessula Whitford
Chef: Tim Evans

ABOUT SIENA

Just off busy “Granville Rise” on West 12th, the gently rustic Siena Trattoria yields a bounty of Italian and Mediterranean flavours, perfect before a show at the nearby Stanley Theatre, or after a day of shopping or gallery-hopping. The room, simply furnished and aglow in saffron and burnt siena tones, bustles with a lively local crowd. This very capable kitchen produces a constantly changing selections of modern and traditional regional dishes. On the menu: all-natural free-range meats, sustainable seafood, fresh house-made pasta, a wealth of small and shared plates and well-priced wines from Italy, Spain and Southern France. The entire wine list if half-price on Monday night. Free Parking.

ACCOLADES

 

“A sunny canvass for of a blend of Italian and Spanish tastes in a fun, casual setting, and with an approachable wine list to match.
Lusty, rustic, bare tabled and boisterous. It also brings some much needed Italian and Spanish tastes to the area. Siena seduces South Granville.” | TIM PAWSEY – THE HIRED BELLY / VANCOUVER COURIER

“Perfect before a show at the nearby Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.” | WHERE MAGAZINE

“Just stepping into the place, I liked Siena. … it was warm and inviting – a good start for a neighbourhood restaurant. My heart skipped a beat when I saw simple but attractive, comfort-style dishes marching out of the kitchen. | MIA STAINSBY – VANCOUVER SUN

“The most inviting South Granville restaurant to open in a long time.” | VANCOUVER MAGAZINE