K & S ISLAND GRILL
Neighbourhood ....... St . James Address ....... 2069 Portage Ave Phone ............. 204-415-5550 Entrées ................... $ 13- $ 31
As the world becomes more global , the average diner ’ s tastes have grown to encompass dishes from the world over . Social media trends deliver exotic food fads and big-name chefs can import concepts across borders knowing they ’ ll have a waiting fan base .
But for a mid-size city like Winnipeg , there is even more opportunity . Here , independent restaurateurs get to show off their talents to a food loving public with a lower barrier to entry than in bigger burgs .
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K & S Island Grill is a prime example , and it ’ s the place to go for expertly prepared Jamaican delicacies . The former Star Grill is now bedecked in red , yellow , and green , punctuated with Canadian and Jamaican flags and Bob Marley on the wall .
Inside the bistro , the food is just as lively . Jerk sauce , Jamaica ’ s king of condiments , appears in several applications and is worth ordering every time . K & S ’ s version is rich with warm spices , delivering a deep burn that lingers without overwhelming the flavour .
The unexpected pairing of jerk chicken and linguine has become a popular signature dish . The ooey gooey pasta acts as a creamy counterbalance to the spice , popping with Parmesan funk .
Traditional offerings are can ’ t- miss , like a supremely savoury oxtail
stew , studded with rich meat and carrots . A turmeric-redolent curry loaded with potato and shred-apart tender goat is a kicky option to satisfy spice lovers .
Though the cuisine is noted for its meaty stews , a selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes will please plant-eaters . Callalloo , a greens dish typically made with amaranth , is nicely spiced , the steamed greens ’ fresh flavour maturing to a light bitter note .
Sides shouldn ’ t be skipped here . Put in an order of fried plantain — banana ’ s more dense , savoury cousin — or festival dumplings , a lightly sweet oblong of fried dough reminiscent of a beignet .
Passion from the kitchen is the ultimate secret ingredient for any restaurant , and this heavenly slice of island life delivers that in spades .
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