The GOODS from Cibo

Vancouver, BC | Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar General Manager Mark Taylor has convened a fresh new tandem in the cucina in Executive Chef Jonathan Chovancek and Chef de Cuisine Josh Gonneau, who have combined their culinary talents to launch new menus at the downtown Vancouver hotspots.

Chovancek counts more than two decades of experience in a number of notable restaurants including The Aerie Resort, Sooke Harbour House and Zambri’s on Vancouver Island and Vancouver’s Culinary Capers before helming the kitchen at Café Medina as Executive Chef and most recently dedicating his time as an in-demand culinary instructor and consultant. He is also the co-owner of the boutique bitters company known as Bittered Sling with his wife and award-winning mixologist/sommelier Lauren Mote, who was a fixture at UVA as the Bar and Beverage Director for the better part of three years.

A virtuoso of preparation, presentation and an avowed champion of the global Slow Food movement founded by Italian writer Carlo Petrini, Chovancek further fuelled an appetite for preparing Italian fare that he first developed at Zambri’s while on a sojourn to Italy to attend international gastronomy exhibition Salone del Gusto in 2004. Two years later he returned to the region, leading a Canadian culinary team to the Winter Games in Turin, where he garnered rave reviews from a discriminating international clientele and proved his mettle as a chef of Olympic proportions.

Chovancek now shares time on the line with Ontario native Gonneau, who commandeered back-of-house teams at The Oakville Club, the Weston Golf and Country Club and Toronto’s Boulevard Club before opening his own farm-to-table-centred restaurant Land and Fire Local Kitchen in his hometown of Caledon in 2015 and relocating to the West Coast last year.

“I’m thrilled to be able to bolster our back-of-house team at both Cibo and UVA by adding not one but two classically trained, standout chefs in Jonathan and Josh,” says Taylor. “We look forward to introducing guests to our new menus and showing them a true trattoria experience in the heart of the city.”

Taylor, a seasoned sommelier who joined award-winning Bar Manager Sabrine Dhaliwal and the front-of-house family at both establishments last October, previously helmed award-winning local restaurants Cru and Siena as owner and sommelier for more than 12 years. He has also put his stamp on Cibo’s wine list, which features an extensive selection of notable Italian varietals as well as a number of unique vintages hailing from both New and Old World regions across the globe.

Details

900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9 | MAP
Tel: 604-602-9570
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cibotrattoria.ca
Hours of Operation – Monday to Friday
Breakfast – 7am to 11am
Lunch – 11:30am to 2pm
Dinner – 5pm to 10:30pm
Weekends
Brunch – 7am to 2pm
Dinner – 5pm to 10:30pm

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Reviews

Cibo Pulls Off Impressive Italian Job – Tim Pawsey, The Courier
Oh My God Moments at Cibo – Mia Stainsby, Vancouver Sun
Naked Pasta That Takes Your Breath Away – Alexandra Gill, Globe and Mail

About Cibo

Cibo Trattoria specializes in authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, organic and local ingredients. The menu of rustic dishes offers a truly extraordinary, yet casual dining experience for all. With a handpicked wine collection of varied and unique vintages available at Cibo, with a focus on sustainable and unique wines, guests are ensured taste-infusing wine pairings to complement their menu selection. Furthermore, Cibo’s charming, knowledgeable and caring team provide guests with the best service in the city. Cibo was named one of the Top Italian Restaurants in the World by Ospitalita Italiana Seal. Cibo is also the first Official Restaurant Partner of Slow Foods Vancouver. Cibo Trattoria is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is located at 900 Seymour Street adjacent to the Moda Hotel lobby.

Private Parties

The Restaurant | Cibo’s 40 seat, intimate dining room makes the perfect location for private parties, corporate events, or social gatherings. The main dining room is equipped with a hidden audio/visual projection system with an oversized, retractable screen – making it perfect for those corporate presentations or special event slideshows. At Cibo, it is our goal to ensure that your guests leave with a memorable, positive experience – enjoying the best in food, wine & atmosphere.

The Madonna Room | This elegant, luxurious and private dining space seats up to 12 guests and is ideal for any special occasion. Patrons experience the ultimate in sophistication in a private dining setting with gorgeous gold and black finishes, luminous tile-surround, carrera marble flooring, a dazzling imported Italian chandelier and a hidden flat screen TV for added enjoyment. Ambient music, dimmable room lighting, and air conditioning provide a comfortable and peaceful setting for diners whilst they enjoy the finest Italian inspired cuisine in Downtown Vancouver.

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