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| - Tango Bistro is a mix of contemporary and rustic, from it's decor to their interpretation of tapas-style casual dining. The menu offers up a delightful variety of small, sharable plates made for 2-3 people, making Tango a perfect place for a first date.
Tango prides itself on its menu, which embraces the best in local and regional ingredients. The dishes are twists of classics from all over the world, made with the tapas format in mind, artfully assembled with a modern presentation. Food is visually appealing and equally as tasty.
Some memorable standouts include:
Cajun Chicken Egg Rolls - These were a fusion style of egg roll with ground chicken, goat cheese, roast corn, black beans and cilantro accompanied by what tasted like a chipotle aioli.
Cedar Baked Brie - A simple and unassuming presentation until you make the first cut into the warm Brie. The melted insides come oozing out onto the cedar plank as the sour cherries cascade down to complete the picture. On the side, plenty of baguette slices and flatbread for spreading. Beautiful.
Patatas Bravas - A cast-iron skillet of oven roasted new potatoes with a tomato sauce with what tasted like smoked paprika. On top, a healthy (or unhealthy, however you want to interpret it) dollop of garlic aioli. The crispy roasted potatoes are complemented by the hints of smokiness from the tomato sauce all brought home by the creamy aioli.
Tournedo Surf and Turf - a selection of 3 hearty pieces of beef, cook to a medium rare, topped with Shediac Bay Lobster, crab and a large tiger prawn (also cooked til just perfect... a rarity). The beef was flavourful and tender as were the toppings. The lobster serving was a little on the light side, but the prawn's flavour was the highlight of this one. It was crisp and slightly sweet, not overcooked. Delicious.
If you're with a group of 3 or 4, definitely try the sampler dessert. It includes shot glasses of assorted selections and a few truffle pops to finish you off.
Overall, the experience was good. The idea of a light, sharable dinner makes for a great interactive evening of discovery and great conversation. I did like the presentation of the dishes and the freshness of the ingredients were top notch. The only thing that doesn't make this a 4 or 5 rating is the menu itself. It's a great interpretation of some familiar dishes, but nothing truly inspired. Tango is a step up from the standard casual dining fare with a new format but not much more.
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