Chef Andrea Carlson’s late-winter tasting menu brings Salt Spring Island citrus, sea reforestation, and regenerative farming to the table in Vancouver – Burdock & Co Citrus Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon
When winter lingers in Vancouver, citrus isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet inside a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse on Salt Spring Island, more than 30 varieties of citrus are thriving — and now headlining the newest tasting menu at Burdock & Co.
Regenerative Citrus from Salt Spring Island
Chef Andrea Carlson introduces Citrus-Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon, a micro-seasonal tasting menu inspired by Jane Squier’s innovative regenerative farm, The Garden.
- Rainwater irrigation
- Thermal-mass heat storage
- Anaerobic digester converting organic waste into fuel
- Energy footprint comparable to a single household
Menu Highlights
Red Sea Urchin & Meyer Lemon
Local red sea urchin served as a sauce alongside sake-kasu braised burdock, burdock-peel custard and pickled bull kelp.
Charcoal-Grilled Squab with Palestinian Lime
Sweetly floral lime appears in glaze, honeyed jus and mousseline stuffing.
Bergamot Pommes Anna
Layered buttery potatoes perfumed with Mediterranean orange, crème fraîche and chimichurri.
Ocean-Forest-Orchard Dessert
Candied kombu, spruce-tip mousse, apple granita, preserved quince and Buddha’s hand foam.
Reservation Details
Available: Thursday to Monday until April 6, 2026
Tasting Menu: $175
Wine Pairings: $90 or $135
Zero-Proof Pairing: $65
Burdock & Co, 2702 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, 604-879-0077
For those interested in Burdock’s previous menu, we adored this iteration during Dine Out Vancouver.
