West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante will host BACIO (Because a Cure is Obtainable) in January 2010. A three-course dinner menu featured throughout the month for just $40. Stop in each week as they will be featuring the cuisine of a different region of Italy every seven days.
January 2-8: NORTH – Piemonte and Veneto
January 9-15: WEST – Toscana and Lazio
January 16-22: EAST – Abruzzo and Marche
January 23-30: SOUTH – Campania and Sicilia
On November 25, a few media types were privy to a preview of some menu items when owners Antonio Sauro, Robert Parrott and Doug Grisdale hosted a luncheon to showcase the upcoming dinners.
To whet the appetite we began with Bruschetta and Crostini topped with Bacala.
The Kitchen then prepared a delightfully dense swordfish, Peshce Spada, topped with olives, capers, anchovies and fresh tomato sauce.
Truffle fans cravings were soothed with the Risotto Ai Funghi with porcini mushrooms and truffle oil.
Chef Robert Parrott topped the dish with some shaved white truffles over Doug Grisdale’s plate. Dana Lee Harris volunteered her time to do the PR for the fundraiser.
Next up were the Guanciale Di Maiale. Braised pork cheeks with lentils and pork succo. A bowl stocked full of flavour. Perfect for a rainy Vancouver day. 
We finished with Chestnut Fritters with ice cream and mint sprigs.
Owners Antonio Sauro, Robert Parrott, and Doug Grisdale- fabulous hosts.
On January 31st, the month will wrap up with a dinner, called “Mangere, Bere, Vivere” (to eat, to drink, to live) which will consist of four courses paired with complementary wines, plus a silent auction, for a truly fitting finale to a month of incomparable Mediterranean flavours. Coast for wine and meal is just $95.
Mangia e Bevi Ristorante
2222 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
604-922-8333
