Canadian Smoke House knows how to please this foodie.
Its recent top 7 finish as best new restaurant in Canada definitely got my attention. Decor is funky rustic. I like it.
Service: Warm and welcoming. Free sparkling or distilled water. No pressure to push liquor. Very civilized.
Told they specialized in Smoked dishes. Has in house smoker using Cherry and Apple wood chips. Dishes are tapas style - good for sharing.
Order the following:
Bison Jowls - mash potatos with dijon tasty Slow cooked jarls the most flavourful part of meat. Similar sour flavour sauce to the soup. (4+ stars)
Smoked Trout - Parsley wrapped smoked Trout. Tender. taste of smoke comes through - brings back memories of the best smoke houses in Vancouver Island 1st nations. Mushroom (2 types (1 smoked and 1 not) and the creme completes the dish. 5 stars.
Soup - nuts ( not fond of texture) tamarind but is Quince very SE asian indo tatse unsure. each scoop improves. must be the sour spicy that draws me in. 3.5 stars
Overall I would give Keriwa a strong 4++ star. I will definitely bring my clients with me next time.