PASSERO
Neighbourhood .............. Corydon Address ......... 774 Corydon Ave Phone .............. 204-219-7300 Entrées .................... $ 16- $ 31
Five years after opening at the Forks , post a global pandemic , located in a new neighbourhood , Passero 2.0 helmed by chef Mitchell Mann marches at an impressively fast tempo to the beat of its own drum . Friendly , well-choreographed servers keep step , injecting warm hospitality into the score .
Warmly coloured wood walls and sleek modern furnishings lend a cozy feeling to the new spacious setting . Bar seats provide an
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optimal view of cooks in the open kitchen assembling memorable dishes . The kitchen ’ s evolving innovative menu includes Mediterranean traditions in its dance with Italian cuisine . The chef ’ s obsession with the small stuff is revealed as the dishes roll out , teasing new flavours into dishes we thought familiar .
Lively salads contrast diverse textures in exciting mixtures . A mixed green salad featuring apple and celery is balanced with Marcona almonds and crème fraîche in a vibrant vinaigrette . Each bite bursts with sour , bitter and sweet crunch . Cute and crisp arancini is brightened with a sweet note of herbaceous green goddess purée . Cremini mushrooms mixed in the balls add earthy flavour .
Passero challenges norms of Italian food at its whim . A tangle of hand cut pappardelle , coated in short rib ragu is injected with dollops of zesty gremolata , adding intriguing citrus herb notes to the rich dish . Manchego shavings bring on the funk .
The seafood is pristine ; close your eyes you ’ ll imagine you ’ re on the coast eating the daily catch of tuna ( crudo ), calamari ( fritti ) or octopus . Charred Spanish octopus is served on an unctuous potato cake , accented by romesco sauce and saffron aioli . Pickled peppers add piquancy to the perfectly tender meat .
Finish the meal with dark chocolate tart , sprinkled with sea salt on a bed of dulce de leche for a rich ending to a luxurious dinner .
FRESH . INNOVATIVE . DELICIOUS .
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