Specialities abound on Winnipeg’s diverse culinary scene…
The Brit Café & Raging Brits British Market 2615 Portage Avenue
Bring home a little bit o’ Brit for the holidays. In the café, starters include spicy Pakoras, Sloppy Joes, and yes … Haggis. For main munches, traditional Fish and Chips are a must, but savouries like Cottage Pie or Battered Sausage and Chips also hit that Brit spot. With the market stocked to the hilt with fresh-baked Cornish pasties and sausage rolls, as well as Steak and Kidney Pie, Yorkshire Sausage and imports galore, you won’t scrounge for that brilliant gift this season.
Sydney’s at The Forks
215-One Forks Market Road
Global tastes unite at Winnipeg’s historic meeting place. Chef Michael Schafer’s kitchen prepares a “no limits” experience for diners hungry for creativity. Absorbing stunning views of downtown and the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, you’ll savour a 5-course fixed price menu of elegant Asian, French and Italian specialities. Entrées include fruity Crusted Dover Sole replete with lemon gastrique, tiger prawns, and caper berry jus. To give a gourmet gift, Sydney’s offers gift certificates in a variety of denominations.
Terrace Fifty-Five Food and Wine 55 Pavilion Crescent
Regional cuisine made with local ingredients as well as Canadian fish and seafood is the focus at one of WOW! Hospitality’s newest culinary ventures. Embraced by Assiniboine Park, Chef Scarcella whets appetites with starters like Pan Seared Chicken Livers bathing in veal jus, and sandwiches like the Winkler BLT of naturally smoked bacon, sliced Roma tomatoes, and bib lettuce. Giving or getting a WOW! gift card this season? They are available at any WOW! restaurant or online and are redeemable at any location.
Lobby on York 295 York Avenue
Winnipeg’s newest gourmet destination, Lobby on York, is a knockout nosh with cutting edge style, mini-sushi bar, distinct culinary fusions, and weekend live music. To begin, Pulled Duck Confit Quesadilla is worth flocking to with its tortilla roll of tender duck, peppers, smooth brie, hoisin sauce, and cilantro sour cream. For Mains, Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is braised and prepared Moroccan-style with spiced gravy. Holiday catering sees Lobby on York offer spreads including Lumpia Chicken Crepes with lemon dip.
Fude … Inspired Cuisine & Wine Bar 303-99 Osborne Street
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Putting tasty twists on everything from hummus to pickerel, Fude’s menu is as creative as it is fresh. Appetizers to share include Hyper Seared Tuna (it’s hyper ‘cause it’s seared with espresso!) and the award-winning Toadstool Puffs. For entrées, additions to the menu include the Hoi Sinfully Delicious Portobello and Tofu, which sees grilled hoisin glazed mushrooms, vegetables and tofu served with coconut basmati. Keep an eye open for monthly Wine & Dines.
Resto Gare
630 Des Meurons
Recently reinvented Resto Gare lays tracks into casual upscale dining with bistro-style French fare in historic train station digs. Key offerings include Starters like Yukon gold frites with chipotle mayo, as well as garlicky PEI mussels in white wine and herbs. Mains flaunt Manitoba muscle with Bison Manitobain’s lathering of braised shot ribs in sundried blueberry bbq sauce. For a romantic rendezvous, the Fruits de Mer Royale is perfect for sharing with its grilled lobster tails, seared scallops, prawns, and mussels.
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493 Notre Dame Ave
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