stand out for its tender steaming meat and crackling, well-seasoned crust.
The lunch menu bursts with sandwiches, burgers, and soups with wide appeal. In the suddenly sharp competition on Sherbrook Street for tastiest sandwich( those in the ring include Stella’ s, Boon Burger, and newly opened Sherbrook St Deli), Syrie holds her own with succulent and tender beef brisket piled with tomato and horseradish aioli on thick cut bread.
The space itself is equal parts living room and gallery. Paintings by local artists, wall-sized murals, and a colourful tiled ceiling reminiscent of Mondrian are thrown into the mix with mismatched chairs and decorative antiques that transform this pre-loved, hard living space.
The penchant for soul food is clear on the dinner menu, which radiates comfort. Brisket and crispy fried chicken make an appearance in entrée form, as do Southern styled
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cornbread-topped tamale pie and roasted ham served with baked beans.
Bison meat loaf blends this homestyle cooking with local flavour. Beautifully juicy, thick slices come drizzled in rich signature gravy, with a boatload more on the side. A bean and pepper loaded sausage stew, served over rice, riffs on jambolaya, hitting all the right smoky notes.
Swoon-worthy collard greens, rarely seen this far North, are perfectly prepared, the sour, tangy notes of the greens balanced by salty cubes of pork.
A seductive glass dessert case is loaded with oft-changing varieties of pie, like mellow sweet potato, shot through with brown sugar and cinnamon. The perfect end to a hearty, homestyle meal, a generously cut slice imparts the happily overstuffed feeling that signals good hospitality.
The Tallest Poppy is open Tue & Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri & Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm.
DE LUCA ' S Neighbourhood..... Downtown Address... 950 Portage Avenue Phone......... 204-774-7617 Entrées............. $ 4- $ 11
Imagine a Mediterranean market with imported Italian specialties where neighbours gleefully chatter amongst rustic, made from scratch cuisine. This is De Luca’ s.
The market meets café delivers meats, cheeses, herby sauces and coveted sausages made fresh in the deli. Oven ready cannelloni and lasagna prepared by in-house cooks are go-to pairings with De Luca family brand of marinated tomatoes, olives and roasted red peppers. Enticing shelves hold bottles of aged balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils. Five bottles
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Join Elvira Kurt at fusion grill on April 8, 6pm for dazzling comedy and a delicious 5 course dinner before the show. Dinner Show tickets $ 150. Menu online or call for details.
Tuesday to Saturday- Lunch and Dinner. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome. 550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St., 204.489.6963 www. fusiongrill. mb. ca
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