publisher ’ snote
publisher ’ snote
Our multiculturalism is a significant factor in the city ’ s vibrant food scene . This city ’ s diversity is celebrated regularly on these pages . The restaurant directory in every issue is categorized by cuisine type . The places included in the best list have been visited firsthand and selected for their high-quality standards , making them notable and worthy of attention .
Winnipeg ’ s food culture has been gaining momentum lately . A few short decades ago , ethnic eateries serving up delicious global fare were largely servicing customers from within the same cultural community they represented . Avid travelers seeking adventures with their local dining choices made up the difference . For the vast majority , foreign cuisines may have been sampled annually at Folklorama but not routine in dining , particularly if the cuisine was not European .
The ease of global travel and waves of immigration have changed things . World travel naturally increases one ’ s comfort level in trying new experiences . It piques an interest in what else the world is serving up .
This issue offers a snapshot of Winnipeg ’ s cross cultural dining scene inspired by some of the dishes that have become legendary in the city . See inthekitchen on page 13 . Top tables on page 24 spotlights dining spots serving top notch Thai , Indian , Chinese and Vietnamese fare .
Foodsources looks inside Manitoba ’ s first cider making production . Find out why those backyard crab apple trees are a prized local ingredient , contributing to some of the world ’ s best cider .
Take your own Ciao ! inspired food tour and taste the world right here at home !
Laurie Hughes , Publisher
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