nutritionally righteous . Combination “ Isabella ” layers red onion , arugula , artichoke and goat cheese . “ Calabrese ” combines salami , roasted red peppers , Kalamata olives and spicy eggplant . An optional gluten-free crust is available for all pies , revealing a smart business acumen at the root of all this Italian style .
Downtown has always been a draw for the well-heeled and cool kids , and new downtown upstarts will ( thankfully ) always be a magnet .
Carbone is open Mon-Wed 11:30 am-12 am , Thu-Fri 11:30 am-1 am , Sat 1 pm-1 am , and Sun 1 pm-12 am .
SAM PO DIM SUM Neighbourhood .... Chinatown Address .... 277 Rupert Avenue Phone ........ 204-691-1213 Entrées ...........$ 2.50- $ 4
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When Sam Po opened its doors in mid April , it brought modern style to Old Chinatown and quickly assumed its position as the most stylish dining room for all-day dim sum .
In a bright , minimalist space with textured walls and cool lilac chairs ( no red or gold in sight ), office workers drink tea in white leather banquettes while boisterous families gather at big , round tables to share brunch .
Each Sam Po guest is warmly welcomed with a fresh pot of tea , beginning a decidedly more serene meal than is expected with dim sum .
Focused on the classics , 50 options are laid out on one well-organized and easy-to-read page . Attentive servers have replaced traditional food carts , and a-la-carte orders arrive piping hot from the kitchen .
Artistic little sandwiches of eggplant stuffed with plump shrimp and set atop a brothy black bean sauce
make a satisfying textural bite , while Chinese perogies are near fist-sized flavour bombs . Beneath a crispy crust , sweet , sticky rice flour dough cradles tender minced pork and fresh green onions in a rich , savoury reduction .
Like a nest full of eggs , sweet golden dumpling buns arrive in a bamboo basket . The delicate pillows of dough release their creamy yellow custard at the touch of a fork .
A separate dinner menu features authentic Cantonese cuisine in huge portions designed for sharing .
Pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce is a stand-out . So , too , are the DIY duck lettuce wraps . Diced duck and vegetables , crunchy noodles , and a dollop of sweet hoisin sauce hit all the right notes .
Sam Po Dim Sum Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 11am-10pm .
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For intimate dining , business meetings or group events in one of our signature rooms , count on our culinary expertise to create a fine dining experience in an atmosphere rich with history .
185 Lombard Ave . ( Near Portage & Main ) 204-944-1180 www . baileysprimedining . com
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