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now open
I cheese roulette
After much anticipation , The Cheesemongers ( pictured ) have opened and started slicing cheeses from around the globe . Hard , soft , or super stinky , all preferences are sure to be pleased here . Shelves are filled with perfect accompaniments making it the ultimate charcuterie board one-stop-shop . Build a platter of jams , chocolates , olives , and honey on locally made boards . In the coming months , a bonus selection of brews and wines will be available for delectable pairing . 839 Corydon Ave , 204-691-7555 — NB
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I ebb & flow
When a 100 year-old South Osborne building became available , a group of co-workers from The Roost jumped at the chance to create something new . The Oxbow , a warm and inviting eatery , rotates four-course prix fixe menu that showcases regional ingredients . Pork shoulder , rabbit fettuccine and beef brisket are already making an impression . 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 — NB
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I order up
Maintaining a busy lifestyle and a balanced diet is attainable . Prairie Box , Winnipeg ' s first subscription meal prep service , delivers wholesome , locally sourced meals to its customers . Now a new storefront expands the service and Manitoba products are featured exclusively . The menu changes weekly , with door-to-door deliveries and simple subscription policies . 1549 Grant Ave , 204-488-9927 — KS |
I spiked tea
Owner Mike Turner has revamped and reopened Amsterdam Tea Room to include tea-infused drinks , such as the matcha caipiroska ( pictured ). Danish inspired broodjes ( sandwiches ) are piled high topped with gouda , roasted red peppers , endive , cucumbers , pickled red onions , and aoili . New tables and gleaming penny bar - made of thousands of Scottish coins - provide ample room for guests into the evening . Catch live local entertainment on Friday nights from 5-7pm . 103-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-295-7728 — NB |
food news
I sixty years
Plenty of restaurants come and go in a span of sixty years , but Hy ' s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar ' s success proves that Canadians truly love this tony institution ' s buttery steaks . Delivering succulent meat and unparalleled service since 1958 , the cocktail bar still boasts one of Winnipeg ' s busiest happy hours while a seat in the dining room is a first-class ticket to the ultimate elevated dining experience . Beyond compare breakfast fare has been coming out of kitchen doors at The Original Pancake House for sixty years . Many expansions and modernizations have been made since its first location on Pembina Highway reflecting this company ' s appetite to provide fun experiences for the whole family . As cars have become smarter and phones smaller , it ' s comforting to know tucking into a tall stack of flapjacks is a timeless pleasure .— KS
culinary calendar
I check list
• Apr 1-30 : The annual Ciao ! ChocolateFest is a celebration of cocoa perfection showcasing a range of sweet sips and morsels , all for a set price of $ 7 . Visit ciaowinnipeg . com
• Apr 29-May 5 : Choose samples from more than 440 wines at the annual Winnipeg Wine Festival . This year spotlights wines from Italy and features exclusive bottles to the festival . RBC Convention Centre , 375 York Ave , winnipegwinefestival . com
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Photography : Courtesy of The Cheesemongers ; Teena legris ( Amsterdam Tea Room ) |