Daughter of Invention

Pronto Caffe’s kid sister, Prontino, is our new neighbourhood watering hole.

Plenty a Vitamin Daily meeting has taken place at Pronto, the adorable Cambie Village cafe up the street from our office. Now, after-work nibbles will no doubt be part of the routine with the arrival of Italian eatery’s next-door bar, Prontino. Featuring the same, great art-deco vibe and muted green-and-red colour scheme, Prontino takes the whimsy up a notch with a design hearkening to a Venetian river boat with plenty of wood. And the drinks! Try the refreshing Bicicletta (campari, white wine and soda), light enough that you can still ride your bike home.

Sounds like summer to us! —Sarah Bancroft

Prontino, open Tues. to Sun. from 5 p.m., 34735 Cambie St., Vancouver, 604-722-9331, www.prontocaffe.ca