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This week has a distinctly spring-Japanese energy to it — tuna tataki with Riesling ponzu, karaage curry udon, char siu bao made fresh daily, and a beef tenderloin with smoked morels and fiddlehead ferns that might be the dish of the season. Rounded out by bison quesabirria, a fava agnolotti with white truffle crème, and a Bee Sting pizza that brings serious heat. Fourteen dinners that earn their place at the table. Some of my faves:
The Phoenix — slow roasted beef tenderloin, smoked morel mushrooms, gorgonzola dolce, polenta, and fiddlehead ferns. The morel mushroom alone makes this worth it
Vicia Faba — early spring fava agnolotti, white truffle crème, yellow foot chanterelles, and braised guanciale. Quietly the best pasta on the list
Karaage Curry Udon — lightly battered ginger-marinated chicken with Japanese curry, tofu skin, and kamaboko. Comfort food with real depth
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30min ⚡
High-protein 💪
1. TUNA TATAKI
INSPIRED BY @themodestbutcherkitchenmarketwestkelowna
30m • 2 servings
Quick-seared sustainable Oceanwise yellowfin, Riesling ponzu, lentil + edamame salad, cilantro vinaigrette, toasted almonds, Japanese seven spice + frilly garnish.
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
2. Karaage Curry Udon
INSPIRED BY @ramenkumamoto
60m • 4 servings
Lightly battered ginger marinated boneless chicken served with Japanese curry, tofu skin, Kamaboko
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
3. Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
INSPIRED BY @athenianrestaurant
60m • 4 servings
Marinated chicken skewers served with pita and tzatziki.
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
4. The Phoenix
INSPIRED BY @thekitchenrestaurant
150m • 4 servings
Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Morel Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Dolce, Polenta and Fiddlehead Ferns. Chef’s Notes: The morel mushroom is a prized delicacy for which we longingly wait every spring. Mo…
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High-protein 💪
Spicy 🌶️
5. Bison Quesabirria Tacos
INSPIRED BY @hellskitcheninc
210m • 2 servings
"As the birria taco craze sweeps the nation, don't forget the consomme for dipping and sipping." Includes two tacos with a side of consomme (birria broth) for dipping.
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Great leftovers
High-protein 💪
6. CHAR SIU BAO
INSPIRED BY @brewerybhavana
180m • 12 servings
Our most popular dim sum at Bhavana, these buns are hand-made each day and stuffed with Cantonese barbecue pork. Served with house dumpling sauce.
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
7. spring risotto
INSPIRED BY @boulevardkitchenoysterbar
60m • 4 servings
pea purée, marscapone, spring vegetables, charred leeks, whipped herb ricotta, crispy guanciale
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Great leftovers
High-protein 💪
8. Cacio e Pepe Arancini
INSPIRED BY @urbanhill
120m • 6 servings
caper aioli, preserved lemon, arugula pesto
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Spicy 🌶️
Dinner
9. Bee Sting
INSPIRED BY @grandluxcafe
60m • 3 servings
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon and Calabrian Chiles with Mozzarella, Vodka Sauce, Parmesan and Honey
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30min ⚡
High-protein 💪
10. Pasta & Salad
INSPIRED BY @bravoitalianrestaurantbar
30m • 1 servings
A half portion of linguine and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, or fettuccine in pesto with your choice of caesar or mesclun greens salad.
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
11. Vicia Faba
INSPIRED BY @thekitchenrestaurant
120m • 4 servings
Early Spring Fava Agnolotti, White Truffle Crème, Yellow Foot Chanterelles and Braised Guanciale. Chef’s Notes: Consider the humble fava bean. Having a recorded history in the eastern Mediterranean as…
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Family-style
High-protein 💪
12. FETA JAMES
INSPIRED BY @leverettlounge
50m • 4 servings
Pan Roasted Root Vegetables tossed in Spicy Harissa, topped with Crumbled Feta, Crispy Chickpeas, & Herb Chimichurri
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Great leftovers
High-protein 💪
13. Creamy Five Onion Soup
INSPIRED BY @sierrastreetkitchenandcocktails
75m • 6 servings
Rich blend of scallion, white, red, green onions and leeks, finished with sherry port cream. Topped with crostini & Gruyère
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Quick ⚡
Family-style
14. Miso Glazed Eggplant
INSPIRED BY @fahrenheit
35m • 4 servings
Served with ginger, scallions, and sesame seeds.
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