Executive Chef Wayne Sych launched his fall menu recently and I was invited to taste some of their new dishes as well try some of my old favourites. My friend and I shared all the dishes except for the soup where we each enjoyed our own bowl.

1st dish:

Fraser Valley Squash Soup ginger, coconut, mascarpone and it was delicious with the light touch of cream drizzled on top (new dish).

2^nd dish:

Cajun Crab & Corn Fritters old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli and lemon wedge, best to squeeze the lemon over the fritters (old favourite).

3^rd dish:

Miso Marinated Sablefish with sesame quinoa, mushrooms, edamame, kale, sweet soy, and it is one of my favourites here, the fish was tender and buttery in flavour (old favourite).

4^th dish:

Braised Lamb Shank scalloped potatoes, swiss chard, pan jus, this was a hearty dish and one that perfect for the fall/winter season, the lamb was perfectly cooked with the yummy puree (new dish).

5^th dish:

Balsamic Glazed King Mushrooms swiss chard, farro, roasted squash, lemon garlic emulsion, a vegetarian offering (new dish).

6^th dish:

Caramelized Jumbo Scallops (new dish)

7^th dish:

Truffle Parmesan Fries (old favourite).

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

Menu: http://www.joefortes.ca/

Follow on twitter @JoeFortesVan

For Reservations call 604.669.1940

 

By: Richard Wolak