Senova Bitch?

[jamiemaw]

Manny Ferreria’s Senova opened last night.

The former Coco Pazzo space has been brightened to burnt-by-the-sun goldenrod, the board floor refinished to gloss, the long draw of bar that scribes the open kitchen sanded and stained. Chairs upholstered the colour of changing leaves looked pretty in front of the stone tabletops.

More cheery news: Sunday is paella night, Thursday is for roasted suckling pig, Bairrada-style.

It’s a warm room, as you might expect from Ferreria (Le Gavroche) and has all the touchpoints of hospitality—fuelled by a formidable wine cellar—necessary to placate the elements.

Here's the extensive menu (not including lunch!):

TAPAS

Fresh Grilled Squid Stuffed with Rellenos $ 11

Fresh Mussels, Marinated with Tomato Vinaigrette $ 10

Salted Cod with Pan Fried Potatoes, Olives and Eggs $ 12

Grilled sardines with Tapenade and Sweet Pepper $ 9

Chorizo Senova Flamed with Portuguese Brandy $ 12

Chorizo and Olive Empanada $ 9

Wild Mushrooms Ragout with Romano Cheese and Chive Sauce $ 12

Cumin and Fennel Seared Albacore Tuna $ 12

Baby Pork Back Ribs with House Made Smoked BBQ Sauce $ 13

Greens Olives Stuffed with Goat Cheese wrapped in Pastry $ 8

Patatas Bravas $ 5

Salt Cod Fritters with Piri-Piri Sauce $ 12

STARTERS

Sardines with Corn Bread

Roasted Peppers, Tapenade $9

Pairing

Gazela Vinho Verde Sogrape

Albacore Tuna Tartar, Potato Chips $12

Pairing

Sauvignon Blanc Panascal 2003

Fresh honey Mussels

steamed with Chorizo $12

Pairing

Quinta do Vallado Branco 2003

Pan seared BC Spot Prawns

with Piri-Piri Sauce $12

Vina Esmeralda Muscat Gewürztraminer Torres 2003

Scallop Ceviche

with Guava Vinaigrette $12

Pairing

Châret Baret Pessac Leognon 2001

Marinated grilled Quail

with Sherry and Espresso Sauce $13

Pairing

Castell Del Remei Gotim Bru 2001

Polenta with Vegetable Ragout

and zesty Tomato Sauce $9

Pairing

Mateus Sogrape 2003

SOUPS/ Salads

Caldo Verde with Chorizo $8

Pairing

Pinot Gris Tinhorn Creek 2004

Fresh Fish Soup with Chives $9

Pairing

Riesling St-Hubertus 2004

Gaspacho Andalucia $8

Pairing

Blasted Church Pinot Noir Rose 2004

Seafood Salad Escabeche $11

Pairing

Albarino Martin Codax 2004

Arugula Salad, Manchego with Prosciutto and Mango $9

Pairing

Gewürztraminer Kettle Valley 2003

Organic Greens, Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Orange Lemon Vinaigrette $8

Pairing

Gazela Vinho Verde 2004

“SAUDE”

Manny’s Bower

Taylor’s fine white, tonic and Fresh Basil $9.50

Senova’s

Segura Viudas, Caramelized Orange and Raspberries $12.50

Casablanca

Passion Fruit Liquor, Poire William and Champagne $12.50

El Matador

Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice $6.50

Lisbon Express

Strawberry Vodka, Grand Marnier

and Pink Peppercorn $6.50

Mojito

Sugar Cane Syrup, Rum, Lime Juice and fresh Mint $6.50

Caiparinha

Cachaça, Fresh Lime, Sugar $6.50

Sangria Blanca

Dry White wine, Mixed Fruit and Curaçao - Glass $8.95, ½ Litre $15.95

Sangria Tinto

Dry Red Wine, Mixed Fruit and Brandy

Glass - $8.95, ½ Litre $15.95

Wild Algarve

Chilled Lemon Grass tea, Lemoncillo,

Cachaça $6.50

Navan Suprema

Belvedere Vodka, Navan, Lime juice

$9.50

Fado Tranquillo

Madeira aged, Orange Cognac,

a dash of Benedictine $8.75

El Lisutania

Mangalore liquor, Vodka, Cranberry

$7.50

MAIN COURSES

Salt Cod Fillet with Roasted Fennel, Baby Potatoes and Lemon $ 27

Pairing

Rully Blanc Jaffelin 2001

Duck Breast and Confit with Port Orange Sauce $ 24

Pairing

Château Haut Selve 2001

West Coast Bouillabaise with Croutons and Rouille $ 25

Pairing

Château des Nages Blanc 2002

Beef Tenderloin, Seared Foie Gras and Cinnamon Red Wine Sauce $ 29

Pairing

Quinta Do Crasto Reserva 2001

Fresh Halibut with Panisse and Saffron Sauce $ 24

Pairing

Verdejo Esperanza 2004

Fresh Scallops, Baby Squid, White Beans and Citrus Sauce $ 26

Pairing

Quinta Do Vallado Branco 2003

Roasted Free Run Baby Chicken with Piri-Piri Sauce $ 22

Pairing

Mas Boras Pinot Noir Torres 2003

Braised Rabbit with Pipperade and Madeira sauce $ 22

Pairing

Road 13th Red Golden Mile 2004

Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Clams, White Wine and Cilantro $ 23

Pairing

Quinta do Vallado Tinto 2002

Fettucine with Olives, Artichokes, White Beans and Spiced Tomatoes $ 18

Pairing

Quinta do Castro 2001

RESTRICTED MENU (over 16? Nope….)

“Cocas” Pizzetas with Arugula, Tomato and Fresh Prawns $ 16

Pairing

“Horchata” Almond Milkshake

”Prego Pequeno” Grilled Beef Tenderloin Patty with Pommes Frites $ 15

Pairing

“Henry the Navigator” Lemon Grass Tea

Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings

3 Courses $ 30. $ 25.

4 Courses $ 45. $ 30.

5 Courses $ 50. $ 40.

Please join us every Sunday evening for our famous Spanish Paella

Thursday is Roasted Baby Suckling Pig - Bairrada Style.

DESSERTS

CREMA CATALANA

Sugar cinnamon cookies $ 8.

“ARROZ DOCE” PORTUGUESE RICE PUDDING

Vanilla Sauce $ 7.

ALMOND TARTE

with mango coulis $ 8.

SPONGE CAKE “PAO-DE-LO”

Golden orange custard $ 8.

FIGS AND DATES

Mascarpone, Honey and port reduction $ 8.

CHURROS FRITTERS

Chocolate sauce $ 7

HOME MADE SAFFRON ICE CREAM

Caramelized pecans $ 7.

PORTUGUESE MERINGUE “MOLOFLAN”

Caramel sauce $ 8.

CHEESE AND FRUIT

Spiced Pumpkin Jam $ 16.

PORTS & MADEIRA Glass

TAYLOR’S FLADGATE LBV 1997 8.50

QUINTA DO CRASTO LBV 1997 9.50

TAYLOR’S TAWNY 10 YEARS 15.50

BROADBENT BUAL MADEIRA 15.50

FERREIRA 1982 22.50

GRAHAMS 1985 27.50

DESSERT WINES

SAUVIGNON LATE HARVEST CONCHA 8.50

ST-HUBERTUS SYMPHONY N/V 9.50

KERNER LATE HARVEST TINHORN 375 ML 39.00

CHARDONNAY ICEWINE PARADISE 375 ML 85.00

TINHORN CREEK ICEWINE 375 ML 85.00

MISSION HILL ICEWINE 375 ML 115.00

EAUX DE VIES 14.50

KIRSCH PRUNELLE MIRABELLE

QUESTCH POIRE WILLIAM

SAMPLING ( ANY 3 ) 18.50

LIQUEURS

ARMAGNAC TREPOUT 1975 28.50

CALVADOS COEUR LION X.O 14.

GRAPPA DI SASSICAIA 18.50

CALVADOS COEUR LION 1977 22.50

HENNESSY COGNAC X.O 22.50

GRAND MARNIER FLIGHT ( 3 ) 25.00

[kontemporary]

Bitch?

Anyhow.. the menu certainly looks delicious and very appealing. But concerning the mains, I'm failing to see strong Portuguese influence.. but among the tapas and appetizers, it certainly looks like Portuguese peasant comfort food at its best. I'm also very interested in checking out the saffron ice cream under their desserts

Edited October 30, 2005 by kontemporary (log)

[jamiemaw]

Bitch? 

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Let me very clear--in addition to a cheap pun, i.e. Senova Bitch? I also said: Unlikely!

But concerning the mains, I'm failing to see strong Portuguese influence.

I was a little curious about this too, but then reminded myself I was in Kerrisdale. Note the interesting children's menu. I expect many will be the Crofton House essays splattered with salt cod.

[kontemporary]

Let me very clear--in addition to a cheap pun, i.e. Senova Bitch? I also said: Unlikely!

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Of course, of course. It reminds me of a very funny thing I've heard on the internet..

http://paginas.terra.com.br/educacao/asktheteacher/malta.htm

May not be appropriate for all audiences

[Foodie in Vancouver]

I can see a paella Sunday for us in the very near future. Thanks for updating us Jamie.

[Ling]

That menu looks fantastic. I'm especially interested in these dishes:

*Scallop Ceviche with Guava Vinaigrette

*Marinated grilled Quail with Sherry and Espresso Sauce

*Braised Rabbit with Pipperade and Madeira sauce

I love braised rabbit but I don't see it on the menu very often so I have to do it myself if I want it. All the tapas look great!

What's included in the set dinners?

[Little Frog]

Rabbit? Roasted pig? Armagnac? Horchata? A mojito that sounds like the real thing (ie no mint syrup)?

A visit is in order!

ETA: In today's Vancouver Sun, M. Parry could not resist the pun either and wrote: "If Ferreira were to move into an earlier [Kenny] Bogas locale at the Kitsilano-waterfront foot of Yew street, he could call it Senova Beach"

Edited October 30, 2005 by Little Frog (log)

[jamiemaw]

Rabbit? Roasted pig? Armagnac? Horchata? A mojito that sounds like the real thing (ie no mint syrup)?

A visit is in order!

ETA: In today's Vancouver Sun, M. Parry could not resist the pun either and wrote: "If Ferreira were to move into an earlier [Kenny] Bogas locale at the Kitsilano-waterfront foot of Yew street, he could call it Senova Beach" 

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I believe, in reference to Mr. Bogas's resume at Saltimbocca, Mangiamo, Coco Pazzo et al, that he may have also coined the expression "Bogas by name and by nature".

[MightyMrQ]

Menu sounds great.

Perhaps they could offer an evening on Spanish Banks with the Paella and Sangrias and call it

"Senova Beach"...

[MightyMrQ]

sorry,

didn't closely read the earlier post and see that mr parry had already made that pun. the head can be a little thick the day after the night before particularly with the Oilers celebrating a rare win.

Edited October 31, 2005 by MightyMrQ (log)

[~cayenne~]

Manny Ferreria’s Senova opened last night.

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Interesting, but seems over priced, even for the location. If not priced in that manner, the cuisine choice would probably entice a wider range of clientale, thus ensuring a greater recommendation.

RESTRICTED MENU (over 16? Nope….)

“Cocas” Pizzetas with Arugula, Tomato and Fresh Prawns $ 16

Pairing

“Horchata” Almond Milkshake

”Prego Pequeno” Grilled Beef Tenderloin Patty with Pommes Frites $ 15

Pairing

“Henry the Navigator” Lemon Grass Tea

Really over priced pizza or burger, except of course maybe for the Kerrisdale crowd. But, if you are anywhere near the age of 16 and raised in the manner suggested by the menu, would you not expect a far more interesting menu than a shrimp, tomato and spinach pizza with a glass of milk spiked w/ almond extract or a burger and fries with herbal tea? We share much more interesting and delicious cuisine with our young one, but not at that price. I'd be more impressed if they had posted mini portions of the regular menu's for the younger crowds. JMHO.

oh, and because of executing an internet search of Senova Manny's, I wonder, isn't there anybody who researches these sort of things before the name and relative information of a business is established?

[*Deborah*]

oh, and because of executing an internet search of Senova Manny's, I wonder, isn't there anybody who researches these sort of things before the name and relative information of a business is established?   

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He should not name his restaurant after his home town because...a pharmaceutical company used the word already?

Please elaborate. I fear I'm missing your point.

[BCinBC]

The prices aren't totally unreasonable, especially if he delivers the goods. The convenience of me having to drive for a mere 5 minutes as opposed to to 15-20 for a good (non-Asian) meal more than makes up for it.

In fact, if you go the tasting menu route, $30 for 3 courses is downright cheap (as is 5 for $50, relatively).

Yes $15 seems pricey for a child's hamburger, but you do get a drink with it and it is really only a couple of $ more than if you went to say White Spot - and probably quite a bit better. I agree that you could find cheaper and more "interesting", but then again you could order your child something off the tapas menu.

I suppose there's no use in defending anything that I haven't tried myself yet, but I will say that I am looking forward to it. And Paella Sunday has a nice ring to it.

[fud]

I went to Senova with Sandy, Alex and his friends.

Senova Pictures

Now I'm a total Plaeb when it comes to wine so please be gentle with the flaming on my terrible descriptions.

Enjoy...

[Ling]

^They have a 1998 Sassicaia on the wine list? Wow. (That's probably the best wine I've ever had too!) Thanks for the pictures...which was your favourite dish? The quail with the espresso-infused sauce?

[fud]

^They have a 1998 Sassicaia on the wine list? Wow. (That's probably the best wine I've ever had too!) Thanks for the pictures...which was your favourite dish? The quail with the espresso-infused sauce?

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The Quail was my favorite, the mussels were good but not mind blowing, the rest was ok. The wine really made my night though

Manny is still ironing out a lot of the teething pains of the new restaurant so I suggest people wait a few weeks before giving it a proper shakedown.

Now that we made quail AND creme brulee in class I have more to compare this food to.

[FannyBay]

I really question the choice of food in this location. I was in Coco Pazzo many times and the room was always full of pretty waspy folks. Yummy mummies, aged frat boys, sorority sisters and affluent westsiders. The menu suited them it seemed so I just don't see them going for Portuguese food? And I sure don't see their teenagers eating there. Salt Cod, sardines, boiled potatoes, spicy sausage…Perhaps downtown or on the eastside, but in the heart of Kerrisdale, not so sure? Good luck!