From their humble roots in a Tofino parking lot, has become a 鶹ýӳrestaurant powerhouse, and now they are expanding their portfolio by adding a fifth location in the city —this time in Mount Pleasant at 8 East Fifth Ave.
Moving into the refurbished Lightworks Building, which is an art-deco heritage property at the corner of East Fifth and Ontario dating back to 1942, Tacofino will have 2,800 square feet for their 100-seat restaurant. The room will star an expansive horseshoe-shaped bar, too (perfect for an after work tipple, for sure).
And since no two Tacofinos are entirely alike, expect to find a few different menu items here from regional executive chef Stefan Hartmann. Of course, we can expect those delicious ingredients will be served in the form of burritos, tacos–including their signature fish taco. They can’t NOT, right?
As for the interior,鶹ýӳdesignerShiloh Sukkau is back to work with Tacofino to create a space that fits the brand’s Tofino-born Pacific shore laid-back vibe. Sukkau previously designed their Gastown, Yaletown and downtown “oasis” locations.
You can expect to findunfinished materials and a muted colour palette that contrasts with folk art-inspired decorative flower motifs at the Mount Pleasant location.
And speaking of location, this neighbourhood is getting more awesome by the minute, thanks to the impending arrival of a few other great spots, such as the second location of , a and .
With a restaurant opening, the timeline is tenuous at best, so for now it’s safe to say we’re looking at ideally an early fall open. For updates, you can follow .
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