Looking for the best, affordable restaurant in Yaletown? Flying Pig is it.
When John Crook was little, he told his mother that one day he would open a restaurant and she would never have to cook again. ‘When pigs fly,’ she fondly replied.
Two weeks ago, Crook and co-proprietor Erik Heck realized this early vision with the launch of their new Yaletown eatery, suitably named, The Flying Pig. It’s a welcome addition to the high-end neighbourhood, which is largely occupied by pricey or chain restaurant dining options.
The ‘nouveau Canadian’ menu features classic dishes made with as many local ingredients as possible. I was informed that the Pan Seared Queen Charlotte halibut I’d ordered had been butchered that very morning.
Served on Chilliwack corn nage — whose spicy, sweet, creamy flavours bonded in the way best friends might — the seasonal snow white fish gleamed with moisture. It was as tender as it appeared.
More tender were the heavenly dough balls (formally referred to as gnocchi) that were pan-fried to absolute perfection.
The Flying Pig
1168 Hamilton St.
604-568-1344
This article was written for Metro Newspaper by contributing food columnist, Erin Ireland.