Soon, North Vancouverites will have yet another offering to quell their seemingly insatiable appetite for brunch.
Loam Bistro is set to open its doors at 230 Esplanade West in North Vancouver, with a soft launch planned for mid-month and an official opening later in September.
The new Lower Lonsdale establishment will be open daily for brunch, lunch and coffee to go, according to a release.
Once operational, Loam will offer an assortment of espresso-based drinks from a beverage bar, made with beans from local roasters including North Van’s House of Funk and Richmond’s Moving Coffee.
There will also be teas from O5 as well as premium matcha and hojicha sourced from Japan.
Loam’s food menu will use locally sourced, fresh and foraged ingredients to elevate its lighter fare, such as Warm Kale & Tumeric Quinoa and Acai Bowls, the release states.
Main dishes include savoury options like Bone Marrow Omelette, Black Garlic & Stracciatella Omelette, Avocado ‘Croast’, Oeuf Cocotte, and Shakshuka. There will also be sweet options like Pistachio French Toast, Matcha Crème Brûlée, and Maple & Peanut Granola.
The concept for Loam comes from co-owners and life partners Honoka Saito and Rahul Negi.
Saito brings years of experience as a barista and beverage consultant to the project, while Negi contributes his time as a chef at the helm of restaurants including Vancouver’s Joe Fortes, Robba di Matti and five-star hotels around the world, according to the release.
“At Loam, we blend international inspiration with fresh, local ingredients and the finest coffees and teas we can source both from around the globe and here at home served in a community hub that celebrates the unique diversity and pride of place of the North Shore,” Negi said.
“We’re excited to be able to open our doors and introduce ourselves to the neighbourhood and can’t wait to show our love for local at Loam,” he said.
The owners said they put great care during the design and construction process to incorporate natural elements and character of the North Shore, including a 12-foot tree in the centre of the room.
For more updates on Loam ahead of its opening, its owners encourage you to check their Instagram page.
