WINNIPEG, MB – Owner Mike Buono is a straightforward kind of guy. His fabulous sandwich restaurant is located at the corner of King and Bannatyne, so it seemed appropriate to name it King + Bannatyne. The restaurant was bustling over the lunch hour when we paid a visit. “Counter service” is a restaurant style that…
Recipe – Cake of a Thousand Sheets
WINNIPEG, MB – Having company? Why not try something different for a change? Why not, for example, let your friends create their own dessert? I tried this the other day as a surprise ending to a five-course meal I cooked for some friends. I didn’t know how we’d fare, but I have to tell you…
Recipe – Leftovers Great to Renew and Recreate
WINNIPEG, MB – We all have influencers in our lives when it comes to spending time in the kitchen. Mine was my gran, and I have tried to emulate some of her classic recipes with a little modern twist. Here is one that will leave you wanting leftovers that much more often. Typically, around Easter…
Hot Eats in Winnipeg – The Tallest Poppy
WINNIPEG, MB – If comfort food is what you crave, The Tallest Poppy is your answer. Here, it’s acceptable to order fried chicken and waffles for breakfast, and take joy in the maple syrup enriching the buttermilk coating of the chicken. A similar extravagance is achieved with its tender beef brisket – and if you…
Food Friday Recipe – Fettuccine alla Carbonara
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…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – The Sushi Terrace
WINNIPEG, MB – Located deep in the Westwood neighbourhood of St. James/Assiniboia, Sushi Terrace is worth the navigation time. We commenced with a tempura basket including two savory spring rolls, two succulent prawns and a bevy of veggies including squash, sweet potato, broccoli and more. The sweet chili and soy dipping sauces were more than…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – Mercadito Latino
WINNIPEG, MB – The format of Mercadito Latino is very much like the places that we love to visit in Mexico with the matriarch in the kitchen lovingly recreating her family recipes and her husband up front serving the tables and manning the cash register. The food came out quickly and steaming hot. You could…
RECIPE – Chicago Heart Attack Pizza
Food Friday recipe for Chicago Heart Attack Pizza Ingredients 1 ½ cups chopped pancetta 2 cups chopped red onions 2 cups chopped white onions 3 cups roma tomatoes 5 cups fresh mozzarella cheese 1 cup sweet tomatoes 1 can chopped anchovies 4 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves chopped garlic ¼ cup red wine 2 teaspoons…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – Prairie 360
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…
Recipe – Irish Beef Stew Just The Way Paddy Likes It
WINNIPEG, MB – I remember growing up visiting my Gran. I know I have talked about her being my inspiration many times in the past, but honestly, she truly was! To this day, I have many good memories – a couple of not so good, but mostly good. The best memories are mixed up with…
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