Burdock & Co.

After a few stunts around the city, one of them being Harvest Community Foods, Chef Andrea Carlson has settled on a small minimalistic space on Main street where she currently offers a brunch and dinner menu. The focus is very on trend to what Vancouver is all about –  sourcing local and sustainable ingredients. Her approach is to also pair them in an unconventional manner, to hopefully stir inspire. Her realm of knowledge on produce allows her to manipulate simple ingredients and compose different variations with it, challenging what is known. There is an evident connection the customers establish with their plates as they choose to recognize the love and attention that went in to the process. This is not a rushed, comfort food joint, but one where patrons will want to reward skill and experience the cuisine of what nature has to offer. 20140112-153103.jpgPoached Eggs on Sunchoke Cake, Nasturtium Salad ($13) – I wanted to be adventurous and steer away from the classics since I wanted to sample the creativity of the chef. She has perfected the art of poaching eggs as they were the perfect consistency when cut through, but I found the apple cider vinegar to be too overpowering with its acidity. Not the biggest fan unfortunately. 20140112-153110.jpgCeleriac and Potato ‘Ragout’, Goat Curd, Mustard Greens, Smoked Hazelnuts  ($14) – Enjoyed by my friend, I found this dish to be more balanced and more suitable for my palate.

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