Written By Aurora Tapp First Look / Places / Restaurants / Victoria Jan 3, 2018 Pierogi Power at Sült Pierogi Bar SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest“Sült” has etymological roots across Europe. In Gaelic, it refers to pork fat or a dish made of it. In Hungarian, it translates to “fried” and refers to American-style cuisine. In German, “to roast.” Scandinavian translates “Sült” to both hunger and starvation, as well as satisfaction and content. These last meanings well describe people respectively arriving and leaving the downtown Victoria restaurant of the same name.Sült Pierogi Bar’s chef and owner Troy Barnaby may have chosen the perfect name. Just as the word itself stretches across cultures and traditions, so do Sült’s delectable interpretations of the classic pierogi.“My most important thing with food is that it’s full of flavour. I like it to be fun, exciting, sometimes whimsical […] kind of like fusion with cuisines, but also fusion within the same cuisine.”An interest in culinary fusion from within has now grown into a successful business, all centred around the Eastern European dumpling. On Sült’s permanent menu you’ll find a classic cheese and potato pierogi called “Squeaks,” the Mediterranean-inspired “Tuscan Raider,” and the DB-CB, an American-style double bacon cheeseburger pierogi, complete with ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, and sourdough loaf.The fusion-from-within principle is applied to Sült’s other specialty, gourmet sausages. Like the pierogis and most else on the menu, Sült’s sausages are made in-house. Versatility is the name of the game, with sampler as well as “Dogs and Bun Fun” options. However, special attention should be paid to the specials, where seasonal fusions shine. Where else would you find Pumpkin Pierogies?Barnaby, like his inventive and appetizing brainchildren, comes from a background of culinary experimentation and diversity. The specialty to which he owes his success was narrowed in on as a means of doing something exciting with a food generally untouched by the local culinary industry. With experience working in cafes, natural food markets, and pubs, and a love for all things ethnic, no wonder Sült thrives on versatile flavours that make an impact.“I like bold, strong flavours. I guess that’s kind of my style.”The balance of tastefulness with boldness in flavour is emulated throughout the restaurant too. Big, clunky wooden furniture, exposed bricks and pipes, and industrial lighting complement the relaxed music and staff’s friendly demeanor.Sült opened September 13, 2015, and its success has been steadily rising since, particularly as of late. Barnaby contributes recent accomplishments to seasonal tendencies. The hearty, comforting dishes of Sült are ideal companions to a cold day and one of their many local bombers. Though there’s great snacking too, especially during the 3-6 happy hour, where you can try three of any pierogi for three bucks (see what they did there?). Seems like now’s as good a time as ever to determine what “Sült” means to you.Sült Pierogi Bar, 609 Yates St, Victoria, BC, (778) 265-7858PICTURED: The “Declan Harp” feature plate: Carronade pierogis, Sea Cider candied cabbage, confit potatoes, whiskey bacon and mushroom sausage, topped with rosemary-scallion aioli. SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Aurora Tapp ... Read More You may also like First Look / Food News / Places / Restaurants November 30, 2020 Café Jumbo – First Look It’s a cold and rainy evening in early November. Covid cases are on the rise everywhere, and the world is anxiously awaiting the final US election ... Read More First Look / Restaurants / Victoria July 31, 2020 The Palms Launching a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic may seem counterintuitive, but don’t tell that to Rob Ekstrom and Darren Cole – the two ... Read More Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / First Look / Places / Press Release / Wineries & Breweries July 25, 2019 There’s a New Buoy in Town Whistle Buoy Brewing Company, a locally owned craft brewery and taproom, is now open in Historic Market Square, Victoria. Whistle Buoy Brewing ... Read More First Look December 8, 2017 Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria, 2908 Tieulie Place, Shirley, BC, 778-528-3473, stokedwoodfiredpizzeria.com For surfers, still chilled to the ... Read More First Look / Food People October 31, 2017 Adapt to Survive – The team behind Foo finds opportunity at Victoria’s hospitality crossroads. It’s not breaking news: Victoria’s restaurant scene is in the midst of varying states of crisis, depending on which Industry Insider you speak ... Read More First Look / Victoria October 16, 2017 Kuma Noodle Japan When many people think of Japanese food, they think of sushi. However, to the Japanese, the raw fish delicacy is often considered a rare treat, ... Read More Comments are closed.
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