Ciao! Feb/Mar 2016 Digital Issue | Page 34

ciao! reviews SANA SOUPHOUSE Neighbourhood. . . . . Downtown Address. . . . . . 387 Graham Ave. Phone. . . . . . . . . 204-942-2854 Entrées. . . . . . . . $5.50-$13.50 Between the warmth of the room and the compelling simplicity of the menu, there is something especially comforting about Sana Souphouse. A peaceful respite from the downtown hustle, this Graham Ave spot welcomes with luscious soups simmering behind a shiny red counter. Inside, community spirit comes to life with a colourful mural of Esplanade Riel. But the connection to the community doesn’t stop at the décor. Thin slices of meat, sourced from local Karpaty Meats & Deli, fill toasty sandwiches like the grilled ham and pineapple. This combination mixes fresh grilled pineapple with house made red chile pepper sauce, creating a sweet and fiery bite. Settle in with the comfort of chicken noodle soup, served over angel hair egg noodles. Flecked with dill, chunks of chicken in golden broth make this belly-filling bowl the best cure for any cold. Indulgences include sumptuous lobster bisque and signature l