Chicha
$$$ | Mt. Pleasant
Ceviches, causas, and other classic Peruvian dishes get a west coast spin at this lively, relaxed bistro just off Main Street. Your ceviche may include local whitefish or BC salmon, while your causa (whipped potatoes topped with seafood or vegetables) may feature local tuna with wasabi cream and passion fruit ponzu. Other dishes to try: the Locra de Zapallo, an empanada stuffed with butternut squash, kale, corn, and cheese, or any of the anticuchos, skewers of grilled meat or veggies. The beverage of choice is the classic pisco sour but you might also sip the house-made sangria or the chicha morada, a nonalcoholic brew made from purple corn.
