RISE AND SHINE: MICHELIN-RECOMMENDED MEXICAN HOTSPOT OPHELIA

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RISE AND SHINE:
MICHELIN-RECOMMENDED MEXICAN HOTSPOT OPHELIA
ADDS NEW DISHES TO ITS WEEKEND BRUNCH MENU

New Mexican-Inspired Sides, Appetizers, Entrées and
Desserts Make Their Debut on One of Michelin Guide’s
‘Best Brunch’ Menus in Vancouver

Ophelía Executive Chef and Co-Owner Francisco Higareda is giving guests a good reason to include the Michelin-Recommended hotspot on their weekend plans by adding delicious new dishes to the Weekend Brunch menu at the Olympic Village restaurant located at 165 W 2nd Ave.

Available from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, Ophelia’s Brunch menu includes an array of Appetizers (Sopa de Tortilla, Aguachile Blanco, Volcanes de Arrecherra), sweet and savoury Entrées (Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes, Enchiladas Gratinadas, Tres Leches French Toast) as well as an array of Tacos, Sides and Desserts (Churros, Tres Leches Cake, Chocoflan).

At the bar, guests can also imbibe via a list of espresso-based beverages like Latte de Olla (espresso, house spice mix, vanilla, whole milk), cocktails such as Lo Que Sera Sera (El Gobernador pisco, mango, mint, lime, soda), Cantarito (Cuervo tradicional, orange, lime, grapefruit, soda), Ophelia Michelada (Ophelia cerveza, tamarind, Petroleo, lime, Clamato, prawns, tamarind candy) and the Classico Carajillo (Licor 43, fresh espresso) as well as a selection of local and import cervezas, vino and espresso-based beverages.

Ophelia’s Brunch service was recently lauded as one of the best in the city by the Michelin Guide, which singled out Higareda’s menu by writing:

“Chef/Co-Owner Francisco Higareda prepares traditional pan-regional Mexican fare just as his mother, Opehlia, did. A trio of tacos rewards diners with delectable ingredients piled high atop locally made tortillas. At brunch, expect additions like chilaquiles and eggs divorciados and motuleños. End things with that ultimate classic — tres leches cake.”

The full Weekend Brunch food menu at Ophelia features:

SOPA DE TORTILLA
Corn tortilla, avocado, chicharron, sour cream,
pasilla chili broth

ENSALADA CESAR DE CHEF
Romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, avocado, bacon,
crispy corn, pickled red onion, Parmesan, queso fresco, lime

AGUACHILE BLANCO
Cured prawns & scallops, cucumber, red onion,
coconut habanero broth

PRAWN + PINEAPPLE TOSTADA
Marinated tiger prawns, pineapple, crispy tortilla,
habanero crema, pico de gallo, avocado

VOLCANES DE ARRECHERRA
Grilled skirt steak, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pickled
habanero & red onion, garlic chips, corn tortilla

CHICHARRON DE RIB EYE
Cache Creek ribeye, rustic guacamole, chicharron & habanero
refried beans, corn tortilla

CHILAQUILES ROJOS O VERDES
corn chips sautéed in green or red sauce, avocado,
sour cream, queso fresco
+optional add skirt steak or fried egg

MOLLETES CON CHORIZO O ARRACHERA
grilled skirt steak or chorizo, garlic toast with refried beans,
grilled cheese, pico de gallo, garden greens

TEX MEX BREAKFAST
sunny side up eggs, smoked bacon, potato + chorizo hash,
refried beans, buttered toast

ENCHILADAS GRATINADAS
layered corn tortilla, braised chicken, poblano sauce, gratin cheese,
roasted corn and refried beans

TORTA DE COCHINITA
achiote pulled pork, habanero sauce, black beans, avocado,
fresh baked bun, organic green salad

HUEVOS MOTULEÑOS
layered tortillas, refried beans, plantain chips, salsa roja,
diced ham, queso fresco, sunny side up eggs

TRES LECHES FRENCH TOAST
tres leches soaked brioche, banana-pecan cream, dulce
de leche, fresh berries

TACO DE ARRACHERRA Y BONE MARROW
Grilled skirt steak, cheddar cheese, cilantro, serrano aioli,
flour tortilla, roasted bone marrow

TACOS DE PESCADO
Adobo rojo marinated ling cod, guacamole, crispy cheddar,
flour tortilla, serrano salsa

QUESABIRRIA TACOS
Chili-braised beef brisket, cheese, pickled red onion,
habanero salsa, flour tortilla, birria consommé

VEGAN TACOS
corn tortilla, guajillo-marinated portobello mushroom,
cilantro & onion, spicy almond sauce

TRIO DE TACOS
(Taco de Carnitas, Taco de Cochinita Pibil, Taco al Pastor)

CHURROS
cinnamon sugar, tequila, dulce de leche dipping sauce

TRES LECHES CAKE
‘three milks’ rum-soaked white cake, berry compote, house-made
lime whipped cream, pistachio crumble

CHOCOFLAN
iImpossible cake’ dense chocolate cake, flan, cajeta, ice cream

Reservations for Ophelia’s Weekend Brunch can be made here. For more information about Ophelia, visit opheliakitchen.ca.

ABOUT OPHELIA

Named after Chef Francisco Higareda’s mother, Michelin-recommended Ophelia specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with a refined, elevated approach. “Given my strong connection to Mexican cuisine, we saw an opportunity to take advantage of my knowledge and passion and do something truly unique here in Olympic Village,” Higareda explains. “My mother inspired my love of cooking and it will be a true honour to return to my roots and pay homage to her and my country at Ophelia this spring.” Ophelia offers a fully licensed bar serving handcrafted cocktails made with premium tequilas and mezcals, along with local and imported craft beers, and New- and Old-World wines.

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