TORONTO — Italian eatery, Buca, has opened a new location in Vaughan, Ont.
With the new location, Buca aims to fuse the inspirations of its original King Street and coastal Italian Yorkville establishments, while introducing unique elements that highlight the best of both locations and beyond.
The location boasts a spacious venue offering 110 seats in the main dining area, as well as a lounge and outdoor patio for a total of 228 seats. Heading the culinary team is executive chef Jorge Fiestas, a 12-year veteran of Buca and an exceptional talent known for his creative flair and unwavering dedication to excellence. Assisting chef Fiestas is senior sous chef Matthew Asturi, who brings his wealth of experience and passion for Italian cuisine to the role.
The menu at Buca Vaughan features an array of dishes including Branzino Crudo, prepared tableside, polenta with braised meats and Bistecca alla Firoentina, a shareable 40-ounce AAA beef porterhouse, aged for 45 days, served with caper agliata and salamoia Bolognese.
Known for its hand-crafted pasta, Buca’s menu includes Agnolotti del Plin, stuffed with ricotta, morel mushroom, Ontario green asparagus, legumes, St. Brigid’s butter and parmigiano reggiano; Bigoli, bronze die-extruded duck-egg pasta, duck-offal ragu, venetian spices, mascarpone and basil; Linguini alle Vongole, bronze die-extruded pasta, wild garlic, B.C. clams ‘nduja, Ontario ramp aglio e olio; and Maccheroncini di Campofilone, fresh angel-hair pasta, Nova Scotia lobster, brodo di mare, St Brigid’s butter and lobster bottarga.
Inventive pizzas include Calamari con Cipolle with grilled squid, fior di latte, cipollini onion, artichoke, pepperoncino and parsley; Pomodoro e Tartufo, with preserved tomato, stracciatella cheese, scorzone truffle, basil; and indulgent Funghi topped with mascarpone, gorgonzola, seasonal mushroom and marjoram.
“We’re thrilled to bring Buca’s modern Italian dining experience to Vaughan,” says Peter Tsebelis, managing director, King Street Food Company “Our team has poured their heart and soul into every aspect of this new location, from the carefully curated menu to the service and design. We can’t wait to welcome guests and share our passion for Italian cuisine.”
