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<\/a>The First Taste of Centro<\/h3>\n
I went in with JT for some cocktails and a snack.\u00a0 I was instantly intrigued when I see the Negroni Flight<\/strong> ($13) on the menu, for which I could choose 3 of their 5 different negroni creations. This is something I rarely find at other restaurants or bars.\u00a0 With the recommendations from the\u00a0bartender David,\u00a0 each of the chosen 3 tasted slightly different from each other for the choice of gin or bitters, but all delicious.\u00a0 While\u00a0the Barrel Aged\u00a0Negroni<\/strong> meets the classic taste, the Woods Spirit Long Table Negroni<\/strong> shines with the fine choice of local amaro and gin, and the Negroni Sophistico<\/strong>\u00a0has a great depth of flavours.<\/p>\n JT enjoyed her Smoky Paloma<\/strong> ($15) as the smokiness adds a dimension to the popular tequila cocktail.<\/p>\n For a small antipasti bite, I chose the\u00a0Grilled fennel Luganica sausage<\/strong> ($17), served with a light and refreshing basil\u00a0pomodoro sauce. Apparently, this is a new dish since they moved from Pronto. The locally produced sausage was so delicious that I chowed it down in a matter of minutes. If you’re a lot hungrier, you can make it a full meal by adding rosemary potato for only $5.<\/p>\n I was super fortunate to have this new neighbourhood gem on board for my West End Cocktail Crawl<\/a>. I came in for a small preview of what they are offering to the cocktail lovers at the June 7 event<\/a>.<\/p>\n The cocktail & food pairing experience will be held at 3 of the best restaurants\/bars in the\u00a0West End<\/b><\/em>., recently\u00a0voted \u201cThe Best Neighbourhood<\/a>\u201d in Vancouver.\u00a0 \u00a0It is a fantastic way to enjoy a gourmet experience over a cocktail hop, and to meet\u00a0some new friends with the same passion for great food and cocktails!<\/p>\n Guests will have 2.5 hours to complete the crawl, and each will receive one cocktail and a small appetizer at each crawl stop. If they decided to stay for dinner at any of the crawl stops, they will be offered a discount.<\/p>\n Here are the cocktails Centro offer for the restaurant hopping event and one drink is included<\/strong> in the ticket price.<\/p>\n Barrel Aged Negroni <\/strong> Pear Necessity<\/strong> Aperol Spritz<\/strong> *All the cocktails above are only\u00a0$8<\/strong>\u00a0if the guest wants to try an additional one.<\/p>\n One appetizer bite is also included<\/strong> in ticket price:<\/p>\n House-made meatball alla nonna<\/strong><\/p>\n Guests will receive at 10% discount on all food items.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The participating guests will also enjoy the following benefits:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/west-end-cocktail-crawl-tickets-46084359560<\/a><\/p>\n Centro is the new neighbourhood gem in the West End, although it’s not a complete stranger to Vancouverites as it carries on the legacy of the former beloved Pronto offering authentic Italian dishes and modern cocktails. The funky 70’s inspiring decors, the retro coffee bar, the handmade pasta, and negroni flight – all are worth checking out. And I’m so fortunate to have them being part of my West End Cocktail Crawl<\/a>.<\/p>\n $$<\/strong><\/p>\n rating<\/strong>:\u00a0[wp-review id=”14383″]<\/p>\n 1037 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M4;<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\nThe Cocktail Crawl<\/h3>\n
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\nBombay Gin, Campri, Martini Sweet Vermouth<\/p>\n
\nBacardi Gold, Lemon Juice, Pear Nectar, & a Boulevardier float<\/p>\n
\nAperol, Martini Prosseco, soda, orange bitters<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>\n
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Centro<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n(604) 722-9331 or\u00a0centroristorante.ca<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n