Restaurant Review!

Boneta l West Cordova St 604.684.1844 l Vancouver

One muggy July day, I sat at one of many freshly minted tables in this stark establishment. The high ceilings were laden with menacing mirrors that made my friend think ominously of Superman II. Yet, the room was light and seemed to embody the possibilities of a brand new summer.

The cocktails let us unwind, my favorite being the aptly named Devine. The drinks were named after friends and family of the owners. The Devine was an elaborate mix of vodka, rosewater, espresso vodka and cassis. The upfront splash of floral rosewater and cassis faded, I was treated to the wonderful punch of espresso that both woke my senses and begged me to take it for another spin.

After a number of drinks, we felt set for some fare that would give our stomachs some much needed protection. My grilled artic char with lentils was perfectly done. It had a crisp skin that still illustrated the fish’s vibrant colors while the flesh remained moist and just cooked. Simple and unfettered, the dish was well executed though a bit Spartan for the price.

After the evening ended we all somehow felt unsatisfied. The drinks begged for something somewhat substantial to help them along. Were we missing starch? Some sort of richness? Or maybe it was the simple fact that at 9:30, the sky was still light and night was still far from over.