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ciao! reviews fresh sage. Other options show the kitchen's prowess past red sauce. Fusilli alla pistachio is draped in nutty sauce, lifted by plenty of lemon, and tossed with chicken, sundried tomatoes and goat cheese. Penne vodka proves that simple can be sublime. A rose sauce is spiked with liquor and a kick of heat. Fettuccine Portofino nods to southern Italy’s bounty of seafood. A creamy blend of salmon, mushrooms and shrimp is infused with a hint of red pepper. For those craving pizza, options abound. Those in the know sate hankerings with a meat-and-cheese- stuffed stromboli. At 14 inches long, it delivers the punch of capicollo, garlic, and Italian sausage. For those who have room for sugar, a variation of tiramisu is first rate. Vanilla cake layered with whipped cream, espresso and choc- olate replace the traditional espresso soaked lady fingers and the rendition is sensational. 34 ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand seventeen Open Wed, Thu and Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm and Sun-Tues 4:30 pm-10 pm. rudy's eat and Drink Neighbourhood . . . . Downtown Address. . . . . . 375 Graham Ave Phone . . . . . . . . 204-421-9094 Entrées . . . . . . . . . . . . $18-$26 It’s in with the old and in with the new at Rudy’s Eat & Drink. Equal parts classic steakhouse décor—leather club chairs and wood paneling— and sleek tech touches blend to welcome patrons stepping in from the Manitoba Hydro building. In the last five years, Rudy’s has become a favourite for pre and post event noshing around the corner from the Bell MTS Place. For downtown diners, the chic hangout has also become a hopping lunch destination, perfect for people-watching. The menu fosters camaraderie with plethora of plates for sharing. Freshly fried kettle chips served with caramelized onion dip or pita chips served with whipped goat cheese whet appetites. A nod to the restaurant’s vintage feel, the humble deli staple, the reuben, makes an appearance, here transformed into an elegant appie: mini sandwiches piled with housemade corned beef and smacking of Russian dressing. Plates pair with one of three seasonal beers or a signature Caesar featuring pickled beans and sriracha pickles. At lunch, indulge diner food cravings with a Napoli Omelette stuffed with housemade ham, crispy cauliflower, zucchini, onions and corn, and dusted with Parmigiano Reggiano. Other options prove comfort food is not synonymous with carbs and cheese. A hearty chunk of salmon crusted with bold tapenade and served in an oversized lettuce leaf full of quinoa kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta and cilantro packs in flavour but feels light.