Team behind multiple Michelin-recommended Vancouver restaurants opens new Italian-inspired cafe location

Folks looking for a cafe serving killer Italian-inspired sandwiches are in luck. Ciclo Espresso and Cocteles has just opened a new location in Vancouver.Located right outside of the Michelin-recommended Acquafarina is Ciclo Espresso, the latest project from chef and owner Fabrizio Foz (who also owns Acquafarina and Per Se Social Corner). Here, you’ll find your standard selection of expertly crafted espresso drinks, alongside a more unique item called Panino Porta.The sandwich, which is more formally known as a Panino Portafoglio, translates into “wallet sandwich” in English, a reference to how it is folded.Dished has the chance to go behind the scenes to watch this sandwich be made from start to finish, starting, of course, with its 72-hour fermented sourdough baked in-house at Acquafarina. This bread is par-cooked in an open-flame brick forno before being brought outside to Ciclo, where it finishes cooking in an oven to ensure you get that perfectly crispy exterior right when you order it.During our visit, we ordered the mortadella and had the chance to watch Foz expertly craft the sandwich. It all starts with fior di latte, which is placed on the bread before it goes in the oven for its second and final cook to get it nice and melty. You might also like:- Vancouver’s oldest bagel shop has been serving Montreal-style classics for 35 years- 32 new and exciting restaurants opening in and around Vancouver soon- Highly anticipated restaurant from team behind Michelin-starred St. Lawrence to open this monthOnce out of the oven, the sandwich gets more cheese in the form of high-quality stracciatella, which Foz told us is sourced from Italy and is the highest quality possible, similar to all of Ciclo’s other ingredients. Then, he adds a layer of mortadella, making sure to create little packages of meat instead of laying it flat to ensure guests get the perfect bite every time. From there, the sandwich gets some olive oil, pistachio pesto, and fresh arugula before it’s folded in four to create the wallet-like appearance of the sandwich.But it doesn’t stop there. Once folded, Foz added a bit more olive oil, pistachio pesto, and crumbled pistachios to the top of the sandwich for a finishing touch. The result: one heck of an impressive-looking sandwich.Ciclo Espresso also serves up different varities of these sandwiches of course, including prosciutto (prosciutto crudo, Italian stracciatella, fior di latte, arugula, shaved parmigiano, aged balsamic0), bruschetta (san marzano, grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted pepper, Italian stracciatella, fior di latte, balsamic, basil pesto, arugula, parmigiano), and even a Nutella version (Nutella chocolate, banana, roasted hazelnut, crema con panna).However, during its soft opening period, it is offering a limited number of sandwiches, so be sure to get here early if you want to try one of these epic handhelds.Plus, if you’re in the mood for something a little bit sweeter, fear not. In addition to its line of baked goods like croissants and biscotti, Ciclo is also serving up tiramisu to go, complete with a fresh shot of espresso.Currently, Ciclo has limited seating directly outside of Acquafarina. However, the plan is to eventually seat anywhere from 60 to 80 guests and also offer cocktails (think espresso martinis, Aperol spritz, and negronis).Ciclo Espresso is softly open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until its grand opening on Tuesday, May 20.CICLO ESPRESSO AND COCTELES THE POSTAddress: 695 Homer St., VancouverInstagramStill hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok

Folks looking for a cafe serving killer Italian-inspired sandwiches are in luck. Ciclo Espresso and Cocteles has just opened a new location in Vancouver. Located right outside of the Michelin-recommended Acquafarina is Ciclo Espresso, the latest project from chef and owner Fabrizio Foz (who also owns Acquafarina and Per Se Social Corner ).

Here, you’ll find your standard selection of expertly crafted espresso drinks, alongside a more unique item called Panino Porta. Marco Ovies/Dished The sandwich, which is more formally known as a Panino Portafoglio, translates into “wallet sandwich” in English, a reference to how it is folded. Dished has the chance to go behind the scenes to watch this sandwich be made from start to finish, starting, of course, with its 72-hour fermented sourdough baked in-house at Acquafarina.

This bread is par-cooked in an open-flame brick forno before being brought outside to Ciclo, where it finishes cooking in an oven to ensure you get that perfectly crispy exterior right when you order it. During our visit, we ordered the mortadella and had the chance to watch Foz expertly craft the sandwich. It all starts with fior di latte, which is placed on the bread before it goes in the oven for its second and final cook to get it nice and melty.

Once out of the oven, the sandwich gets more cheese in the form of high-quality stracciatella, which Foz told us is sourced from Italy and is the highest quality possible, similar to all of Ciclo’s other ingredients. Then, he adds a layer of mortadella, making sure to create little packages of meat instead of laying it flat to ensure guests get the perfect bite every time. From there, the sandwich gets some olive oil, pistachio pesto, and fresh arugula before it’s folded in four to create the wallet-like appearance of the sandwich.

But it doesn’t stop there. Once folded, Foz added a bit more olive oil, pistachio pesto, and crumbled pistachios to the top of the sandwich for a finishing touch. The result: one heck of an impressive-looking sandwich.

Marco Ovies/Dished Ciclo Espresso also serves up different varities of these sandwiches of course, including prosciutto (prosciutto crudo, Italian stracciatella, fior di latte, arugula, shaved parmigiano, aged balsamic0), bruschetta (san marzano, grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted pepper, Italian stracciatella, fior di latte, balsamic, basil pesto, arugula, parmigiano), and even a Nutella version (Nutella chocolate, banana, roasted hazelnut, crema con panna). However, during its soft opening period, it is offering a limited number of sandwiches, so be sure to get here early if you want to try one of these epic handhelds. Plus, if you’re in the mood for something a little bit sweeter, fear not.

In addition to its line of baked goods like croissants and biscotti, Ciclo is also serving up tiramisu to go, complete with a fresh shot of espresso. Currently, Ciclo has limited seating directly outside of Acquafarina. However, the plan is to eventually seat anywhere from 60 to 80 guests and also offer cocktails (think espresso martinis, Aperol spritz, and negronis).

Ciclo Espresso is softly open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.

m., until its grand opening on Tuesday, May 20. Ciclo Espresso and Cocteles The Post Address: 695 Homer St.

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