Under the Knife

Adding to the citys newfound love of Latin American cuisine is Cuchillo.

Meaning knife in Spanish, Cuchillo also means business. This sexy, soon-to-be hot nightspot has the crowd flocking to Japantown. Its tequila-heavy cocktail list is bound to get the party started. We started ours with the Mexican Firing Squad ($10), a take on the margarita, with housemade grenadine and angostura bitters. The taco selections are unique, particularly the Pulled Duck Y Cracklin ($7), with blackberry habanero jam. Main courses get eclectic with dishes like Pan Roasted Hearts of Palm ($18), served with cactus paddle and kale sauté thats a mix of greens you probably havent tried before.

Anya Georgijevic

261 Powell St., Vancouver, 604-559-7585, http://www.cuchillo.ca