Located at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel, the apron in Richmond offers a $60 West Coast Dine Out Vancouver three-course dinner that focuses on Pacific Northwest ingredients with contemporary technique.
Starters include Ocean Wise ‘nduja prawns with crispy wonton, which taste bold and savoury with gentle heat balanced by the sweetness of the seafood.
The Brussels Sprout and Cauliflower dish offers a brighter profile with light spice and citrus.
The Beef Tartare with smoked aioli and cured egg yolk is rich and silky with a clean, savoury finish.
Main courses range from Pacific Salmon with compressed fennel and dashi beurre monté, which is delicate and buttery with subtle umami.
Duck L’orange with fondant potatoes and baby beets is full-bodied, with citrus cutting through the richness of the meat.
The vegetarian option of House-Made Gnocchi with Foraged Mushrooms, truffle, and grana padano is earthy and comforting.
Desserts include Tiramisu, which is creamy with a clear espresso note.
The Raspberry Sorbet is light and refreshing with bright acidity.
Coconut ice cream finishes the meal with gentle sweetness.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, with optional BC VQA wine and cocktail pairings.
My ideal three course progression would begin with the ‘nduja prawns, which bring together heat, richness, and a touch of ocean sweetness. For the main, I would choose the Duck L’orange, a classic preparation with citrus that balances the richness of the meat. I would finish with the Coconut Ice Cream, a lighter, refreshing close after the savoury courses. From the cocktail pairings, the Nightshift Old Fashioned with Bowmore 12 and subtle coffee and caramel notes is the one I would most likely order, as it complements the deeper flavours of the meal without overwhelming them.
The apron is located at The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport at 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC.