The Sobo Cookbook: Recipes from the Tofino Restaurant at the End of the Canadian Road

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Sobo (Sophisticated Bohemian) started out in 2003 as a purple food truck in the parking lot behind a surf shop, way before food trucks were cool. Despite its remoteness, it attracted rave reviews from food media across North America. Sobo has since become a destination restaurant, having outgrown its food truck beginnings. The recipes in this book are shaped by Lisa's Tex Mex and Southwestern culinary roots, and her experience gained across several US states, including her stint as executive chef of Cibolo Creek Ranch in Texas.

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Praise for Sobo:

"Sobo lives up to its name attracting a blend of surfers, ecotourists and locals enjoying CIA grad Lisa's flavorful take on Vancouver Island ingredients."--Gourmet

"I could eat there every day."--Vancouver Sun

"Lisa is one of Canada's top chefs...Her food is adventurous, street smart, dripping with freshness, local character and drop dead top of the line flavor."--Calgary Herald

Praise for The Sobo Cookbook:

Of all the places I have had the privilege to visit and cook, SoBo is one of my favourites. Lisa Ahier is a truly talented chef with so much passion and heart. In this book, she shares her delicious recipes, along with stunning photography and stories that encapsulate the beauty of Vancouver Island. I cant wait to cook them all! --Lynn Crawford, Food Network host, Cookbook Author & Chef/Owner of Ruby Watchco

Lisa Ahiers passion for the West Coast truly shines at SoBo, making it a culinary destination. She has created recipes that elevate simple, fresh ingredients into balanced, flavorful dishes. I applaud her imaginative, energetic and humble nature as a chef, and highly respect her commitment to using the best local ingredients. --Chef Rob Feenie, Cactus Restaurants Ltd.

Having cooked with Lisa in SoBos beautiful kitchen, I can attest that their food is as tasty as it looks. This book is an inspiration. Namaste. --Vikram Vij, Cookbook Author & Chef/Owner of Vijs

The SoBo Cookbook showcases authentic flavors from SoBos own fresh, local menu, and captures the lifestyle and beauty of Tofino through the amazing photography of Jeremy Koreski. Its been over ten years since I tasted my first fish taco out of the purple truck; SoBo may have changed locations since then, but the food tastes just as good. --Peter Devries, Canadian Surf Champion

Author Bio

LISA AHIER was born in Texas and studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. After working in kitchens at sea and across several states, she started the Sobo food truck in 2003 with her husband, Artie; Sobo moved to its current location in 2007. Lisa lives in Tofino, B.C. ANDREW MORRISON is the editor-in-chief of Scout Magazine and editor of the award-winning Vancouver Cooks Cookbook. Andrew lives in Vancouver, B.C.