It had been a couple of years since I dined inside, takeout during the pandemic wasn’t the same. With Chef Vish Mayekar having joined the team a few months back, this gave me a chance for a revisit to try a selection of new dishes that he had added to the menu.
1st dish:
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Garlic Cheesy Bread, this one is a classic that I’m almost certain will never change.
2nd dish:
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Chopped Iceberg Salad, Peperoncino, Italian Dressing, Olives, Macedonian Feta, tasty salad with a different presentation.
3rd dish:
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Gnocchi alla Genovese with it’s creamy pesto, loved this dish that Chef Vish recently perfected.
4th dish:
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Linguine alle Vongole another tweaked dish that is loaded with clams.
5th dish:
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Meat Ravioli, meat sauce, this takes the Chef Boyardee classic to who different level and it was outstanding.
6th dish:
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Lasagna al Formaggio, Bolognese, with besciamella, ricotta, and smoked provolone; layers of deliciousness.
7th dish:
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Cherry Coke Baby Back Ribs with a side of Roasted Asparagus; another new dish from Chef Vish, tender meat that falls of the bone that is full of flavour.
8th dish:
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THE BIG ELOTE! signature Detroit-style pie – deep dish with a crispy crust and caramelized cheese edges – topped with fresh marinara, quattro formaggio blend, Cotija cheese, sweet local corn, and spicy chorizo; and finished with house chipotle aioli, cilantro and a lime wedge.
9th dish:
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Tiramisu a classic dessert here that I’m almost certain will never change.
Pepino’s Spaghetti House is located 631 Commercial Drive in Vancouver.
You can reserve online or phone them at (604) 254-5633
By: Richard Wolak