The new moon rises this week and Vancouver’s destination for coastal Aegean cuisine, Selene Aegean Bistro, is celebrating its arrival with several new additions to its winter menu, created by head chefs Adrian Nate and Arish Dastoor. Available now, guests can indulge in dishes such as Tabbouleh, Ribeye Cap Kalamaki, and Saffron Panna Cotta. Reservations are now available online.
The Hastings-Sunrise restaurant, which opened its doors this past October, celebrates the vibrant coastal ingredients and diverse flavours of Aegean cuisine, drawing inspiration from both Greek and Turkish culinary traditions.
“Petro and I are thrilled with the incredible reception we’ve received since opening Selene four months ago,” says Yianni Kerasiotis, who co-owns Selene Aegean Bistro and several other neighbourhood favourites, Nammos Estiatorio, Loula’s Taverna, and AMA, with his brother Petro Kerasiotis. “Selene had been in the works for several years, and it’s amazing to see our guests embracing it. We simply wanted to create a beautiful new space in a neighbourhood we love while bringing the rustic flavours of the Aegean to Vancouver. Like the cuisine of that region, Selene’s menu is seasonal, and we’re excited for guests to discover our latest dishes.”
New additions to the winter menu include fresh options like Feta-Stuffed Olives with Aleppo chili and citrus; Tabbouleh with freekeh, squash, almond skordalia, and candied seeds; seafood dishes such as Kalamari with fennel and cucumber salad, sumac, and parsley emulsion, and Sablefish with horta, caper leaves, and saffron sauce; and proteins like Ribeye Cap Kalamaki (8oz CAB, green zhoug, anchovy butter, and Metaxa jus) and Pork Chop with fasolada purée, oven-dried tomatoes, and chicken jus.
“Olive oil, herbs, seasonal vegetables, local seafood, and grilled meats are ingredients that define Aegean cuisine. When guests visit, they’ll notice the progression on our menu, which is structured into Meze, Half Moon, and Full Moon,” adds Yianni. “In addition to a la carte, we also have our Chef’s Menu option – a set menu curated by our kitchen for guests who want to take the guess work out of choosing dishes.”
To end the evening, taste Selene’s new desserts – Chocolate Hazelnut Torte and Saffron Panna Cotta.
Selene Aegean Bistro is located at 360 Penticton Street and is open seven days a week, from 5 p.m. to late. Reservations are available online. Walk-ins always welcome.
For more information, please visit seleneagn.com.