Mary in Vancity

I finally made it to Fresh Local Wild – I’ve heard a lot about this food cart and I’ve been very excited to try it.

This joint is the brain child of Chef Josh Wolfe, who left his executive chef position at Coast to start this venture with Andy Fielding. Both guys are committed to bringing a new perspective to street food – food that rivals restaurant quality and is environmentally conscious.

One of the coolest things I like about the concept is that their seafood is Oceanwise and all their ingredients are locally grown.

The downside is that being a street cart, there’s no heated seating area, and it was freezing cold when I stopped by. The solution: take it to go.

I ordered the Hot Smoked Northern Coho Sandwich ($8) -It came with homemade coleslaw on a whole-wheat bun. It was massive. The Salmon had a smoky, almost sweet taste to it, and there was a lot of it. You can taste the difference wild salmon makes compared to farmed salmon. The texture was firm and it had a deep, rich, red color.

For $3 more you can pair your sandwich up with their Quadra Isle Chanterelle Mushroom Poutine. Ohhh… I was in poutine heaven! The gravy was fantastic, very creamy, wasn’t overwhelming and it had a great texture. They use white cheddar cheese curds and they were firm and juicy. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. I love that they topped it all up with chives. It gives it an extra layer of flavour.

Overall, I really liked it! The price is a little high for street food, but I think you get your money’s worth, and you have to take into account the quality of the product you’re consuming. Follow them on twitter @FreshLocalWild for up-to-date information on operating hours and daily specials.