A fairly new culinary addition to Gastown, Blacktail Florist offers dishes using BC's local ingredients. It was not only the name of the restaurant that captured my attention but the menu,West Coast dishes that feature local and unique ingredients.
The restaurant is bright, warm and welcoming with booths and neutral wood.
I was looking forward to trying the Wild Mushroom Poutine and it did not disappoint. The highlight of the dish was the mushroom gravy. It was thick and complimented the cheese curds and wild mushrooms well. This left me in awe of the delicious combination of flavors. I highly recommend this dish!
My friend ordered a fish dish. Roast scallops, clams, barley and sunflower shoots. I had a taste of the dish and it was delicious. You could tell the ingredients were fresh and the barley was flavored well. Another dish that would have left me very satisfied as a main.
For dessert my friend and I chose to try Flowers ($9); Rose and Elderwood Ice, Charred sour cream, crushed berries and rhubarb.The dessert was slightly disappointing.The presentation was incredible but I felt the "floral" flavor was missing. The ice had a sweet refreshing taste which I appreciated but I could not taste the elderwood or the rose.I expected more from a $9 dessert.
Overall, I had a great experience at Blacktail Florist. Their main dishes are fresh and delicious. Unfortunately, I found the dessert underwhelming.
xoxo,
Soph
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