Roman Kliotzkin’s house is a lively mix of Eastern & Southern European backgrounds and sensibilities. So tonight, in a spirit of culinary adventure — and to impress his Portuguese in-laws — Roman is combining classic Russian dishes with traditional Portuguese flavours.

Pelmeni are Russian home-style stuffed fresh pasta dumplings — filled with meat or vegetables and served with butter, sour cream or broth, they a staple of the Russian dinner table. Similarly, Portuguese cuisine uses humble ingredients like salt cod, pork and potatoes to great effect, which makes it a perfect match for this fusion menu.
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Charcuterie Plate for 2 – $20
A mix of Russian and Portuguese delicacies for snacking
Baltic smoked sprats, Portuguese conservas (tinned fish), salami & salpicão, cheeses, marmelada & mustard, pickles and breads.

Pelmeni $15
Traditional Siberian
Beef and pork, onion, garlic, spices | butter & creme fraiche

Bacalhau Com Natas
Salt cod, potato, parsley, cream | tomato & smoked paprika

Vegetarian
Potato, mushrooms, farm cheese | vegetable broth

All pelmeni come with 2 classic Russian salads
“Korean” Carrot – w/ garlic and sesame seeds
Russian-style Coleslaw – w/ sunflower oil & caraway seed

Chocolate Salami $5
A log of rich cocoa studded with broken biscuits, served with seasonal berries and caramel sauce
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