Visited recently to taste some of Shaun Layton’s new cocktails and Chef Sarah Stewart’s dishes on their Summer menu.
1st cocktail:
![Villanova cocktail](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-1-225x300.jpg)
Villanova cocktail
Villanova cocktail with gin mare, Fever Tree tonic water, orange marmalade, orange bitters, fino, so refreshing and light.
1st dish:
![Sunchokes,](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-2-225x300.jpg)
Sunchokes,
Sunchokes, sunflower seeds, wild greens with tahini, tamari & candied ginger, one of my favourite new salads, colourful with wonderful flavours.
2nd dish:
![Hazelmere Farm Perogies](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-3-225x300.jpg)
Hazelmere Farm Perogies
Hazelmere Farm Perogies with roasted hazelmere roots, cottage cheese and raw cheddar, salad of mizuna, arugula and sumac yogurt; the house-made perogies were right on point.
2nd cocktail:
![Bright 'N Sunny cocktail](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-4-225x300.jpg)
Bright ‘N Sunny cocktail
Bright ‘N Sunny cocktail with tequila, hibiscus, lime, orange, sumac, liqueur, and perfect for summer.
3rd dish:
![Hastings Honey Hen](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-5-225x300.jpg)
Hastings Honey Hen
Hastings Honey Hen, honey glaze, local grains, roasted carrots, garlic scapes; an outstanding dish, flavourful, juicy and colourful in presentation.
4th dish:
![Turnip Top & Toil Gnocchi](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-6-225x300.jpg)
Turnip Top & Toil Gnocchi
Turnip Top & Toil Gnocchi with housemade ricotta gnocchi, turnips, Parmesan, lemon and hazelnuts; outstanding in both flavour and texture, I would order this repeatedly.
3rd cocktail:
![Pina Faux-Lada](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-7-225x300.jpg)
Pina Faux-Lada
Pina Faux-Lada with coconut rum, amaretto, cream, pineapple, lime; loved this, refreshing and tropical.
5th dish:
![Halibut](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-8-225x300.jpg)
Halibut
Halibut with Hannahbrooke farms zucchini, candied fennel, onions, smokey red pepper purée, stewed white beans; celebrating the Halibut sseason and are local vegetables.
6th dish:
![Hazelnut Tart](https://vancouverfoodster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/juniper-summer-9-225x300.jpg)
Hazelnut Tart
Hazelnut Tart with locally grown Tay Berries, a delicious dessert.
Juniper is located at 185 Keefer Street in Chinatown. You can call them at 604-681-1695 and follow them on Twitter @eatatjuniper
By: Richard Wolak