Giddy for the Goat

My heart skipped a beat the day the owners of Salt said they were opening another piece of Blood Alley brilliance.

After suffering through cheese-comas in London and hideous seaside drives through Spain, the team took their European inspiration to create their own piece of inspiration in Vancouver.

And now, after tormenting myself with their tantalizing menu for a week now, my taste buds very well deserve to be taken for a romantic evening down the Alley.

With the help of my gals, I’m planning to indulge in a little tapas tasting tomorrow evening, which may very likely include :

• Marinated Olives (my must-start)
• Bruschetta (4 for $8? yes please!) – chorizo, caramelized onion & dark chocolate; white anchovy & salsa verde; stewed mushrooms with sherry & comte; and finally, piquillo peppers with serranos & goat’s cheese.
• Foie Gras with Rhubarb Foam
• 24-month Parma Ham from Italy
• Marinated Beets with Shaved Ricotta Salata and Aged Sherry Vinegar
• Spanish Coffee Truffles

Of course, a second visit will be in order to try the dark chocolate tart with chili jam, the trio of Fermin salami (lomo ilberico, salchichon ilberico & chorizo ilberico), the cured salmon pastrami with mint & pickled shallots, the rabbit rillette with carrot panna cotta, the…

Actually, because it all looks beyond delish, it’d probably just be easier for you to go look at the menu. Or you could take a peak at their rockin’ opening week reviews. Or if you’re already salivating, like moi, I’ll see you in line at 5pm.

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Judas Goat, 27 Blood Alley, Vancouver, 604-681-5090, open Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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