The GOODS from Cibo Trattoria

Vancouver, BC | With ‘the Day of Love’ on the horizon, Cibo Trattoria is ready to welcome guests seeking an enjoyable and memorable night of food & wine. Located in the chic Moda Hotel on a quiet-yet-central corner of Downtown Vancouver, the casual Italian eatery offers an expertly crafted tasting menu with wine pairings. Cibo Trattoria’s Valentine’s Day menu promises to fuel romance, thanks to a six-course, rustic Italian menu crafted by Executive Chef Neil Taylor and impeccable wine pairings by Head of Operations Edward Perrow. Read up on the menu and learn about the award-winning restaurant after the jump…

To start, local oyster with blood orange, black pepper and Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil is paired with Cantina rosé proseco (Italy); bruschetta of buffalo mozzarella, slow-cooked rapini and marinated olives is matched with Terredora falanghina 2009 (Italy). The pasta course — spaghetti nero with dungeness crab, fennel, chili, parsley and orange — is served with Crios torrontes 2009 (Argentina). Next, agnolotti of game birds, red-wine butter, wild mushrooms, crispy sage and parmesan is paired with Cooralook pinot noir 2008 (Australia). Roast 60-day aged beef is served with potato, leek and thyme al forno, red wine roasting juices and Rivera cappellaccio aglianico riserva 2004 (Italy). And because Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without dessert, house-made vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce are matched with Breganze torcolato 2002 (Italy).

Cibo’s Valentine’s Day tasting menu is priced at $90 per couple; wine pairings are $70 per couple. Prices do not include applicable taxes and gratuity. Vegetarian options are available upon request. For reservations call 604-602-9570.

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.