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Owner Scot McTaggert has long been an advocate for the Canadian wine industry, and will enthusiastically share recommendations from a carefully assembled selection of bottles from Ontario and BC vinyards. Winnipeg’ s craft beer scene, which has been building to a head recently, results in a growing beer selection as well.
Desserts are heavenly, including a comforting apple crumble in a caramel sauce spiked with Newfoundland Screech. Even for those who have had their fill, the housemade truffles that arrive with the bill— rich Callebaut chocolate blended with local ingredients like nutty toasted wild rice powder— are a sweet extra touch that ends the meal on a Friendly Manitoba note.
Fusion Grill is open Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5:30 pm-10 pm.
THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Neighbourhood...... The Forks Address..... 1 Forks Market Rd Phone......... 204-947-5077 Entrées..............$ 7- $ 14
While Winnipeg ' s status as a food city spurs self-appointed gourmands to a predilection for the trend of the moment, certain places and dishes have complete staying power, beyond trend factor. Perhaps it is nostalgia, tradition, or just the right combination of butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon— in any case, The Original Pancake House won ' t be giving up its place in Winnipeg ' s heart any time soon.
The first location of this local chain opened its doors on Pembina
Hwy in 1958, and has since become a classic spot for Winnipeggers looking to dig into family friendly breakfast fare. Popularity has not waned, and the restaurant now boasts four locations, including a bright mod space off McGillivray in the city ' s South End.
The Forks Market location is the go-to to warm toes after skating the river trail. Weekends are packed our for family brunches, shared over many generations, in the cushy booths and sunny glass atrium.
A strange magic is at play that allows shifting ratios of ingredients to create a plethora of breakfast foods. A bevvy of batters produce classic fluffy buttermilk pancakes, Belgian-style waffles, French toast, and delicate crêpes, all used as vehicles for a range of toppings. Pick your favourite and top with fresh berries, or, for the unabashed sweet tooth, banana split fixings.
ONE-OF-A-KIND • INDIGENOUS ART • CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN CRAFT • JEWELLERY
EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER IN A MUG MADE BY HAND.
New work available by Kelli Rey and other Manitoba ceramicists.
GALLERY SHOP Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd • 11am-5pm, Fri till 9pm, closed Mon WAG @ TheForks Johnston Terminal • 10am-6pm, Fri till 9pm ciao! / feb / mar / two thousand seventeen 33