True, summer is nearly over, taking those long days spent lazing on the beach, and extended nights eating, drinking and people-watching on the patio with it…Luckily, Livia on Commercial is making the segue into Fall a bit easier with their new month-long series of Friday pop-up dinners, featuring Chef Raf Racela.

Racela – previously Head Chef at ¿Cómo? Taperia and known for his Filipino food project, Tayo – is back in action. It’s been a while since Tayo popped up around town, so if you’ve been missing his cooking, you’ll want to block off at least one of the next four Fridays. Starting at 5:30pm from September 19 through October 10, Livia’s kitchen will trade its usual homestyle Italian for a run of modern Filipino flavours under Racela’s lead.

This is a walk-in-only situation, so if you’re aiming for a leisurely evening meal – and not a long wait in line – then plan on making a bee-line from work to 1399 Commercial Drive (or starting your weekend early). Here’s a rundown of this week’s menu to help light a fire under your butt:

Livia Toast – $6
Maggi seasoning butter

Yellowfin Tuna – $22
orange, togarashi xo, fried ginger

Green Salad – $16
feta ranch, pumpkin seed brittle

Orrechiette Carbonara – $26
Chinese sausage, Pecorino

Dry Aged Beef Burger – $28
Valdeon blue cheese, bacon onion jam, Livia potato bun

Iberico Pork Chop – $43
mango Esplette sauce, arugula and onion salad

Dry Aged Striploin – $65
anchovy brown butter, scallions, cilantro, lemon

Kaffir Lime and Vanilla Panna Cotta – $12
brown sugar cookie crumble

Livia

Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive

1399 Commercial Dr.

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