( fennel ); dates , orange , and sumac ( fennel ); and raisin puree and farro ( carrots ). The ubiquitous beet salad is traded for a gorgeous beet fritter dressed with whipped goat cheese , caramelized honey , and an innovative crispy quinoa crumble . Even mashed potatoes skew a bit glam , infused with ricotta , lemon honey and basil .
Of course , proteins are celebrated too . With a team of butchery specialists in the next room , the meat dishes are stellar . Braised beef is tender , satisfying and lusciously bathed in a red wine jus . Spaetzle , mushrooms , and celery root puree
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CARNE Neighbourhood . . . Downtown Address . . . . . . . 295 York Ave Phone . . . . . . . 204-896-7275 Entrées . . . . . . . . . . .$ 22- $ 95
The trend reports declaring vegetables the most fashionable food group of the year don ’ t completely factor in the prairies ’ innate love for meat . Thankfully , the restaurant group behind Carne has . Wow ! Hospitality ' s 529 Wellington
premium steakhouse are on full display . À la carte eating lets diners choose a grade of meat ( ranging from premium to super premium ), veggies , and sauces . This mix and match eating counters the new generation of establishments that discourage substitutions in favour of a “ chef knows best ” sort of acumen .
In step with fashion , the menu leads to a sprawling collection of small and large plates , including an all hits pasta list to share or as legitimate entrées . Old and new school veggies ( yes , there is kale ) are extraordinary . Fried Brussels
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offer a classic flavour combination with a lighter twist . The pork loin chop is another exquisitely prepared winner . Roasted cabbage , warm apples , walnuts and calvados beautifully add texture and deliver a balanced plate with hints of sweet , salty and sour .
Lest we think all the good stuff is on dinner menus , lunch and Sunday brunch here offers a no holds barred approach too . An ever changing menu guarantees a few new delights every visit . Waffles topped with caramel sauce and cinnamon honey gelato , French toast with tomato jam , and pork belly can be wolfed down to the tunes of different local musicians – making Sunday a fun day .
Open Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm , Fri- Sat 11 am-11 pm , Sun 10 am-2 pm . has been setting a gold standard in its stately riverside mansion since 2001 . This newest addition is assuming a firm position competing with successful steak chains downtown .
Modern chophouses specialize in steaks and chops , and offer an array of cuts of meat : veal , pork , poultry , and lamb as well as fish and seafood . Carne Italian Chophouse is just this style of new wave meatery , where a porterhouse can be enjoyed with a side of gnocchi . With Executive Chef Michael Dacquisto drawing on his own heritage and recipes , meat preparations get the Italian treatment too , making veal Marsala and osso bucco tempting choices .
The luxury ingredients and high standards of excellence of a sprouts are anointed with salty pancetta and sweet balsamic syrup .
Tuna tartare , beef carpaccio , and fresh oysters are raw luxuries , fresh and superb . Fried briny capers , shallots and a peppery bite of arugula dress delicate slices of beef , while tuna tartare delivers a hit of chili , sesame and nori , offering some Asian flair . Oysters are pure and perfect .
Hot starters are equally divine . Tender chicken livers , a steakhouse favourite , are brightened with delicately flavoured tomato and balsamic red wine gravy . Diver scallops , paired with spiralled and puréed butternut squash could be an entrée . There are four , generous sized . A delicate mix of micro greens and walnuts added give this dish impressive dimensions .
54 ciao ! / dec / jan / two thousand seventeen