WINNIPEG, MB – Closed for more than a decade, Winnipeg’s only revolving restaurant has been reopened by Noel Bernier who owns the popular Hermano’s Restaurant in the Exchange along with other fine establishments. We say, Bravo! The view is stupendous and there is nothing more exciting than being there during a prairie thunderstorm or when…
Travel – Magical paradise that is Ixtapa
WINNIPEG, MB – Arriving at Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo is like discovering two different worlds in one. Tourists may enjoy the more luxurious side of Ixtapa by going to the resort founded by Fonatur (a Spanish acronym roughly corresponding to “National Tourism Development Fund) in the early seventies. Once a coconut plantation, it is now a…
RECIPE – Bold & Fresh Mexican Cuisine
WINNIPEG, MB – Earlier this year I was one of 12 Canadian chefs chosen to participate in the Canadian culinary series in the Mayan Riviera. Celebrity chef for a week in Mexico? Don’t mind if I do. My mission – to create spectacular dishes using Canadian beef, and to wow the guests of the El…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – Fusian Experience @ 612 Academy Road
WINNIPEG, MB – Fusian Experience is easily accessible via Route 90. I went to the restaurant to pick up our dinner one evening when my kitchen was under renovation. The owner, Lisa Le-Taing, took care of me herself while her partner and husband, owner/chef Chris Taing, was clearly visible in the open kitchen. The restaurant…
Community Homeless Assistance Team (CHAT) Makes Positive Impact in Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ aims to provide a vibrant, healthy downtown, which places its highest priority on quality of life for everyone. Among its many programs and services, the BIZ runs preventative outreach programs, such as CHAT. What is CHAT? The Community Homeless Assistance Team (CHAT) is dedicated to performing comprehensive outreach…
Manitoba Boasts Some of The Best Ice Fishing Opportunities in The World
WINNIPEG, MB – If you’re looking for a hard-water angling adventure this winter, Manitoba has got you covered. Sure, the thought of visiting Manitoba between December and March when the province is in the middle of winter is not something people often think of. But avid anglers from all over the world wait all year…
Iqaluit’s New Airport Adds Art to an Already Beautiful Nunavut
WINNIPEG, MB – On August 9, 2017, the doors finally opened at the Iqaluit airport. The new and improved airport adjacent to the old terminal is 9,900 meters squared, making it eight times larger than the old one. What was once an American military base is now a place of gathering. Fully equipped with a…
Task Force Opens Door to Opportunity in Manitoba’s North
WINNIPEG, MB – In 2016, the Look North Task Force, led by co-chairs Onekanew Christian Sinclair, chief of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and Chuck Davidson, president of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and a native northerner, was appointed by Premier Brian Pallister. The job of the Task Force has been to re-discover the endless energy…
Q and A With Winnipeg Jets Forward Nikolaj Ehlers
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers is one of the NHL’s brightest young stars. The 21-year-old from Denmark (Ehlers turns 22 February 14th) has been dazzling Jets fans with his speed and skill since being drafted 9th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Every time Ehlers touches the puck and gets into…
A Taste of Italy in Your Own Home
WINNIPEG, MB – Picture this: you walk into your home after a long day at work and the mouthwatering aroma of fresh, classic Italian cuisine assails your senses. Your partner got home before you and has prepared Fettuccine alla Carbonara. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/3 cup unsalted butter 6 slices bacon, cut into…