SUYO con Amigos: Exciting New Dinner Series Brings Together Top Vancouver Chefs
“SUYO con Amigos”: Exciting New Dinner Series Brings Together Top Vancouver Chefs
Chef Ricardo Valverde welcomes culinary friends into SUYO's kitchen for exclusive, one-night-only events
Award-winning SUYO Modern Peruvian has quickly established itself as a great place to gather and feast with friends, and this year, the joy of camaraderie will extend to the kitchen with an exciting new dinner series. Called “SUYO con Amigos” (SUYO with Friends), this innovative collection of exclusive, one-night-only dining experiences will celebrate the rich tapestry of Vancouver's culinary landscape by bringing together renowned chefs for collaborative culinary adventures.
The inaugural year of the "SUYO con Amigos" dinner series promises a thrilling gastronomic journey that will prominently showcase the culinary flavours and techniques that helped bring SUYO to the forefront of Canada’s dining scene in its first 18 months, earning the Mount Pleasant restaurant accolades such as a Michelin Guide Recommendation and Exceptional Cocktail Award in 2023, and recent recognition in 50 Best Discovery and in Conde Nast Traveller’s Vancouver guide. The series will spotlight some of Vancouver's most accomplished chefs, each representing cuisines that have profoundly influenced Peruvian culinary traditions and SUYO Chef/Partner Ricardo Valverde himself.
"These collaborations are a celebration of not only culinary talent but also of friendship and shared passion for the craft,” said Chef Valverde. “Each chef and restaurant featured in this series holds a special place in my heart, representing some of my favourite dining spots in Vancouver.”
The series commences with a collaboration dinner on March 14, 2024, with two seatings, featuring Chef Jason Hemi from the recently established Bar Haifa. Following this SUYO x Bar Haifa collaboration event, Chef Ricardo is excited to be welcoming three additional friends into SUYO throughout the year, including: Chef Ivy Yang for SUYO x Elisa (June 13), Chef Warren Chow for SUYO x Wildlight Kitchen + Bar (September 12), and Chef Masayoshi Baba for SUYO x Masayoshi (November 18).
Bar Haifa, which debuted in November 2023 amidst terrific buzz, is the brainchild of a diverse group of close friends and seasoned restaurateurs from Palestinian and Israeli-Jewish backgrounds. Chef Hemi brings a wealth of expertise to the collaboration, which will be an unprecedented merging of Israeli, Palestinian, and Peruvian flavours and techniques. The menu showcases dishes like SUYO’s vibrant Scallop Tiradito alongside Bar Haifa’s succulent Shawarma Braised Lamb Shoulder, as well as an array of snacks and two dessert courses that will spotlight the chefs skill and innovation with modern interpretations of traditional fare. To top things off, guests will be able to experience the mix of Chef Ricardo’s modern Peruvian dishes alongside Haifa’s famous delicious Hummus.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with SUYO and Chef Valverde for this exciting culinary combination,” said Chef Hemi. “Vancouver's restaurant community has been incredibly welcoming since our arrival, and we are grateful for the warmth and support we've received. This dinner will be another way to show our deep appreciation for the city and how food can bring so many people together.”
RESERVATIONS
Secure your seats for SUYO x Bar Haifa on March 14, 2024, with seatings at 5 and 8:30 PM, by visiting: www.suyo.ca/amigos-collab-series. The dinner is priced at $249 per person for the menu and pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
SUYO con Amigos:
SUYO X BAR HAIFA
$249/pp, including menu and pairings, plus tax and gratuity
Table Snacks
kibbeh torpedo, lamb, pine nuts, bulgar, amba tahini
makdous, stuffed and preserved baby eggplants, labneh, preserved lemon
aji de gallina empanada, foie gras, aji amarillo, parmesan
dungeness crab, causa croquette
Course 1 (Bar Haifa)
charred cabbage, tahini, nut duqqa, chickpea chili crisp
Course 2 (SUYO)
scallop tiradito, cucumber leche de tigre, andean furikake
Course 3 (SUYO)
beef heart anticucho, pastel de choclo, haifa’s hummus
Course 4 (Bar Haifa)
shawarma braised lamb shoulder, suyo’s smoked celery root puree, seeded duqqa
Dessert 1 (Bar Haifa)
haifa knafeh, ricotta tart, saffron syrup, toasted pistachios
Dessert 2 (SUYO)
lucuma parfait, pineapple compote, honey whipped, vanilla cake
Mignardises
rose water macaroons
halvas
pecan choco tejas
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ABOUT SUYO | Named for a South American Indigenous word meaning “homeland,” SUYO Modern Peruvian Restaurant & Bar is a first-of-its-kind concept in Canada launched by a team of local industry greats in 2022. In 2023, it was named Vancouver Magazine’s Best New Restaurant and Best Latin Restaurant of 2023, was listed as a finalist in EnRoute's Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2023, and recognized with a MICHELIN recommendation and the Exceptional Cocktails Award at the 2023 Vancouver MICHELIN Guide Ceremony. SUYO specializes in modern takes on classic dishes from Peru — the homeland of Chef/Partner Ricardo Valverde (Ancora, Blue Water Cafe) — paired with South American wines and a bespoke cocktail list showcasing all eight varieties of Pisco. The 40-seat dining room and 10-seat bar are under the leadership of General Manager/Partner James Reynolds (La Buca, Blue Water Cafe), while award-winning bartender Max Curzon-Price (Botanist, Clarendon Cocktail Cellar UK) oversees the bar program. The leadership team is rounded out by Director of Operations/Partner Felix Ng. | www.suyo.ca
3475 Main St., Van
