THE OXBOW
Neighbourhood ...... S . Osborne Address ........... 557 Osborne St Phone .............. 204-691-5373 Entrées ..................... $ 12- $ 30
Wine bar vibes and beautiful , elevated small plates combine at The Oxbow , holding this hip gem ’ s earned station among can ’ t-miss destinations in the city .
A gorgeous dining room sets the scene . It must be the warmth of the rustic wood , exposed brick walls , pendant lighting and stunning fourpaned , floor-to-ceiling windows that feel so inviting . Natural wines and deliciously crafted cocktails in many hands also contribute to its conviviality . Any night of the week , Oxbow ’ s ciao ! reviews
bar seats are lined with eager sippers sampling from the globe-spanning selection , by the glass or bottle .
The menu , designed for sharing and sampling , sports fashionable dishes inspired by the world ’ s great cuisines . Delicately flavoured with ginger and scallion , tender bites of herbaceous escargot are buttery and delicious . Burrata adorned with a medley of orange pieces , basil and hot honey contrasts with focaccia points charred on the grill .
Each dish is an homage to its central ingredient , with preparations and accompaniments selected to draw out new , surprising flavours . Gochujang carrots are coated in tofu , whipped into a light and silky sauce topped in a sprinkle of roasted almonds . Cilantro adds a fresh finish .
Typically overlooked on menus ,
a bone-in pork chop is one of two starring proteins . Foamy beurre blanc balanced with tangy notes of Dijon , capers and pickles bathes a gloriously indulgent chop that - due to jaunty flecks of fresh parsley and dill - feels wondrously light .
Oxbow ’ s scratch made pasta is another testament to the kitchen ’ s creative spirit , its rotolo may be the best thing tried all year . The baked lasagne like roll up is a head turner , appearing like a delightful cake with crumbled cheese and cilantro topping . The creamy slightly acidic poblano sauce and chorizo , charred corn filling spiked with shallot is cheesy masterpiece .
It ’ s easy to nibble through the menu on one sitting , but dessert shouldn ’ t be skipped . Galliano and orange infuse a novel rendition of everyone ’ s favourite crème brûlée .
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