Ancora On The False Creek Seawall Launches Caviar Festival, November 10 – 28

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Vancouver, BC | The city’s newest False Creek seawall hotspot is hosting a special 18-day festival for visitors to get a true taste of global caviar creations. Ancora, Vancouver’s hottest new restaurant serving up Peruvian and Japanese-inspired fare, launches the Caviar Festival from November 10-28.

Ancora’s kitchen is offering caviar creations cultivated from across the globe. Celebrated sushi master Chef Yoshi Tabo and Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde have curated a flavourful menu full of perfect caviar pairings. Savour a round of raw oysters topped with pressed cucumber, ponzu and Herring caviar; or a light salmon tartare with squid ink rice crisp and tuna caviar; or a hearty saffron linguini with uni butter sauce and Northern Divine Sturgeon caviar. Or simply sample a service of pure caviar from the likes of Germany, China, Spain or Italy with accompanying buckwheat potato blinis, crème fraîche and chives.

For thirsty guests hoping to whet their appetite with tasty tipples, Ancora also offers daily cocktail hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bar Manager Matt Cooke, who boasts his own cult following, is featuring a versatile list of fresh cocktails and international wine varietals. Parched patrons can warm up with seasonal beverages such as mulled wine, combining flavours reminiscent of West Coast winters (think fir, cedar, apple and cranberry) with spices like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Or sip on a bubbly mix like the sparkling cocktail, complete with Quebranta pisco, house-made anise, clove and cinnamon spiced pineapple syrup, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, Aperol and sparkling wine.

‘Tis’ the season for holiday parties and Ancora’s light and airy dining space is the perfect venue for a picturesque party setting. The expertly designed dining room features soft modern lines that embrace the warmth and richness of the city’s waterfront landscape. The serene but sophisticated style room serves as a beautiful locale for seasonal events, both large and small.

For more information or to book your reservation or holiday gathering, email [email protected] or call 604.681.1164.

DETAILS

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THE TEAM

Andrea Vescovi, General Manager & Wine Director
Tara Thom, Restaurant Director
Ricardo Valverde, Executive Chef
Yoshihiro Tabo, Sushi Chef
Matt Cooke, Bar Manager

ABOUT ANCORA

Situated along Vancouver’s picturesque False Creek seawall, Ancora Dining and Patio dishes up West Coast sustainable cuisine with Peruvian and Japanese flare.

The former home of C Restaurant has been transformed into a sleek, modern fine dining space. Embracing the city’s stunning waterfront landscape, Ancora’s contemporary design features a subtle yet sophisticated mix of soft blues, sand-inspired neutrals and light woods.

The comprehensive menu is built on the cornerstones of sustainable seafood, fresh and local ingredients, and uncommon international elements. The restaurant’s unique dishes combine flavours and techniques that embrace diverse cultures and show a deep understanding of the city’s culinary evolution. Guests can expect a mix of West Coast, punchy Peruvian-inspired meals, and artistic Japanese creations served fresh from the raw bar.

Ancora also boasts an exciting wine and cocktail menu that inspires balance and complements its flavourful cuisine. The wine list is structured to highlight the varietal, style and character, and catalogues some of the best B.C. wines and international vintners. The cocktail menu features an exciting mix of classic concoctions and specialty tipples for parched patrons to sip as they admire the pristine waterfront view.

The team leading Ancora’s front-of-house and kitchen brings together some of the city’s top culinary professionals, and their bevy of impressive resumes and international experience translates into a dazzling dining experience that is sure to impress guests.

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