Meatball Quest – Episode 2 – Meatballs Cure Monday Blues
A 15th century dish served with a 21st century twist, the meatballs with bruschetta at Cibo Trattoria are definitely something to rave about. The Swedish version of the meatball, with its contrasting tastes, is a no-nonsense dish which provides sustenance needed for the country’s temperate climate. A popular dish in that Nordic country, the Swedish meatball has now found its way into Cibo Trattoira to tickle the taste buds of Vancouverites.
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Episode 2 – Meatballs Cure Monday Blues
Image cutline: Italian hitmen have rough Mondays too, we’ve figured out the secret to how they unwind.
We’re sitting at Uva Wine Bar unwinding after a hard day at work and we catch wind that the neighbouring Cibo Trattoria has their ritual Meatball Monday on – it seems we can’t escape it! Everything we’ve been eating lately has been in ball form, even the desserts!
M: And he means everything – from the main course down to the luscious hazelnut semi-freddo with house-made honeycomb that I still have dreams about.
R: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves ‘lil lady, this one’s about meatballs and on Monday, Cibo is the place to be for a nourishing plate with all the fixings and a glass of wine that won’t break the bank.
M: Their meatballs were extremely tender and melded beautifully with the creamy white bean base. The best part was scooping up the saucy mess with the garlicky, thick-cut bruschetta.
R: Definitely not your average meatballs – or at least not the type that you’d stick a toothpick into. Leave that to the Swedes. This is a more refined, elegant yet hearty meatball that your Italian mama would be proud to serve you.
M: After slaving away at the office on the toughest day of the week, head to Cibo Trattoria for their meatballs – it’ll help you fuggedaboutit.
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Raj Taneja is part technologist, entrepreneur, social media juggernaut and foodie. He runs urbanmixer.com and publishes a miscellany of musings at raj.jp and on twitter @tinhead. Melody Fury is the founder of Vancouver Food Tour and a freelance food writer by day, cocktail ninja by night. Follow this YVR lifestyle ambassador on twitter @GourmetFury .
