[ VANCOUVER CANADA ]
ASK FOR LUIGI is the new cozy pasta joint. The neat-sized menu is nothing short of superb Italian goodness. French-Canadian Chef Jean-Christoper Poirier, is the co-owner here, as well as Pourhouse in Gastown and that cozy pizza joint, Pizza Farina on Main Street. Chef Poirier acquired his cooking skills from one of Montreal’s finest, Toqué, the closed-down renowned Lumière with Canadian Chef Rob Feenie, and C Restaurant by False Creek. He was also the co-owner of the briefly opened Chow on South Granville, of which i still remember being a good dining experience.
This little spot with a simple “pasta” sign above their door sits on the corner of Gore and Alexander in the heart of the newly developed Railtown, just off to the side from Gastown. This new gem is pretty much always packed from the moment their doors are opened. We arrived at 6:20pm and already there’s a half an hour wait! I would suggest doing an early supper just to try out their fresh pastas! I would most definitely come back for another visit or more just so I can try out every thing else on their menu! :] Friendly Reminder – you won’t be able to ask for Luigi on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Roaring Twenties’ Malbec.
– This vino on tap has a bit of spicy after taste. Apparently serving wine in a water glass is a trendy hipster thing these days. But I personally really don’t like it. I have my palm face look every time this happens. On the side note, their water glasses look like shot glasses to me. ;]
Luigi’s Meatballs.
– These meatballs are slightly sweetened with golden raisins minced into the beef!
Pappardelle & Duck Ragu.
– DELIZIOSO! Fresh handmade pasta so soft. One must indulge into this once this plate lands on your table! Every bite was simply divine, the whole thing just melts in your mouth!
Ask For Luigi.
305 Alexander St. Vancouver BC.
Railtown – btn Gore St & Railway St. | +604.428.2544.
Opens 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Mon & Tues.
http://www.askforluigi.com
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