and Pawulski proves equally adept at rustic Italian favourites. Slowly simmered Bolognese turns tomatoes, wine, and rich veal stock into a silky sauce that is tossed with pappardelle and brightened with peppery arugula. Caesar salad, too, needs no improvement, a tried and true blend of perky lemon and hints of anchovies.
Authentic Italian panino are also on the menu. Vegetarians can dine on a roasted vegetable variety spread with hummus, cucumber, roasted peppers, and caramelized onions. An equally delicious Spanish chicken sandwich is slightly earthy with manchego cheese and grilled red pepper, laid on a bed of aioli for a garlic kick.
A handful of desserts includes Callebaut chocolate five ways – flourless cake topped with chocolate ganache, plated on‘ soil’ made from dehydrated cake crumbs, garnished with house made chocolate candy ciao! reviews
and shredded white chocolate. An affogato offers espresso over ice cream with a shaving of Callebaut and a gluten free wafer.
The service is excellent and the ambiance is compelling. In a happy after-dinner haze, gazing at exquisite views of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and a glittering evening skyline through decadesold windows, reflective diners may be tempted to see how Cibo’ s blend of old and new so perfectly mirrors our ever-changing city.
Cibo is open Sun-Thu 7 am-midnight and Fri & Sat 7 am-1 am.
THE TALLEST POPPY Neighbourhood.. West Broadway Address...... 103 Sherbrook St Phone......... 204-219-8777 Entrées............. $ 9- $ 15
When The Tallest Poppy opened its Sherbrook St location in late September, line ups stretched out the door. Now, months later, the eagerly anticipated eatery is still in hot demand, satiating its loyal following with plate after plate of a hearty, housemade blend of local favourites and comforts borrowed from the deep South.
Originally a tiny morning spot on North Main, the cozy restaurant led by Talia Syrie has blossomed in its new location in the Sherbrook Inn to include lunch and dinner options as well as several more tables.
Hearty breakfasts are carried over from the previous location, many accompanied by a personal gravy boat. Even the most ardent green smoothie supporters will be wooed into indulging in a spread unapologetically packed with eggs, cheese, fried foods, and bacon. Buttermilk-fried chicken and waffles is savoury and sweet with a drizzle of maple syrup, the chicken a
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Reservations: 204.594.1967
1979 Wellington Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5 Inside The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel
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