Dim Sum(mer)

Now that Le Petit Italien has launched weekend Dim
Sum brunch, our mornings start with a rousing round of dumplings.

Inspired by giant hotel buffets in Hong Kong, owner Alain Starosta has
created a primo menu of 15 tapas-style dishes, from savoury to sweet. We
cleaned our palate with Rice Crispy covered melon drizzled in lime and
olive syrup (from $3), then dug into Italian beans drenched in tomatoes,
pancetta and maple syrup ($2.75) and house dumplings with sausage and
white balsamic ($4/3). Dont miss the waffle with strawberry mousse and
pistachio nuts ($3.25)two will do.

Chopsticks before noon? Were pros after a morning Mimosa.

1265 Bernard Street W., Outremont, 514-278-0888, www.lepetititalien.com