VERDE JUICE BAR
Neighbourhood ......... Wolseley Address ... 887 Westminster Ave Phone .............. 204-615-8733 Entrées .................... $ 10- $ 20
Verde Juice Bar has helped ease the transition to plant-based eating for enlightened Winnipeggers , with its crowd-pleasing bowls and vibrant beverages that are as delicious as they are rich in nutrients .
While tonics and smoothies may conjure veg-head stereotypes , if you are in the mood for an uplifting break in the day , this is the place to do it . Fresh juice fits in on Westminster Avenue , though the charming sun washed space plays host to people hankering to start their day with less righteous wake me ups too . Unlike most juice bars serving Nutri-rich shots , Verde caters to caffeine sippers with equal vigor , serving robust espresso bevvies from local roaster , Colosimo Coffee .
The welcoming space modestly accented with greenery and a single painting on a feature wall provides calm yet lively comfort ; solo diners , perched on outward facing stools along the window , watch dog walkers and joggers go by while sipping on a fresh blend or homemade soup . Neighbourly patrons , waiting to order at the counter , mingle , and inquire curiously about the bright hued concoctions going out to tables . Happy hued bottles line the self serve fridge for anyone literally on the run .
When it comes to health-conscious fare that leaves you feeling good , Verde Juice Bar ’ s array of luscious sweet and savoury bowls stand on their own packed with ingredients ciao ! reviews
like chickpeas and pumpkin seeds that pull maximal flavour out of fruits , grains and vegetables .
Verde ’ s açai bowl , featuring house made granola , is one of the best smoothie bowls in the city , particularly topped with artfully placed rows of sliced strawberries , coconut and hemp hearts . Each spoonful blends the vibrant flavours of the berries with pleasing medley of crunchy accents .
Savoury options are equally inspired . A burrito bowl , generously loaded with a rainbow of textures , celebrates kale , refried beans , cubes of roasted sweet potato , quinoa , pickled purple cabbage , avocado and radish . Lime and cilantro vinaigrette punctuate the medley , and drizzle of chipotle infused cashew cream adds a kicky flourish .
Another vibrantly coloured grain bowl featuring falafel packs major flavour into a Middle Eastern leaning mixture of arugula , quinoa , beets , parsley , mint , dates and pickled turnips . A classic garlic lemon tahini lends pungency to each bite .
The casual counter is equally deft at crafting smart soups and sandwiches too . Mashed avocado , garnished with array of fresh and pickled greens , sprouts , and seeds hits the spot on a sesame seed Bagelsmith round with fortifying traits but chili flakes and perky shot of jalapeno laced coconut yogurt qualifies it as a stand out .
A bowl of steaming vegetable soup fragrant with its aromatic mixture is so robust it eats more like a robust stew than a light bite .
Though wellness cuisine is de rigeur on coastal cities and with celebs , this dining genre remains a blue ocean space in Winnipeg , an opportunity Verde is embracing wholesomely .
LITTLE KOREA
Neighbourhood ........ West End Address ........ 519 Ellice Avenue Phone .............. 204-783-5188 Entrées .................... $ 15- $ 33
Korea is known by many as a global leader of pop culture , but amid attention for k-dramas , and k-pop , its cuisine is making an impression across cultures . For Korean classics among the best in the city , a visit to West End ’ s Little Korea , the aptly named corner nook is a must .
There is a special uniqueness about a great Korean eatery – the sweetness of pickled bean sprouts and honeyed potato , paired with pungent spicy cabbage on condiment plates ; the sizzle of meat as it arrives on a hot cast-iron plate ; the metal chopsticks clicking against soup bowls pulling the last bits of meat clinging to a pork bone . This spot , from classically trained chef Deok- Yeon Oh , is making its impact on local eaters regardless of heritage .
The concise menu at “ Liko ” introduces the cuisine ’ s top hits , including the usual suspects , bulgogi and bibimbap – the latter ’ s fun and healthy jumble of fresh vegetables , rice and chilli paste topped off with a fried egg is a knock out . Culinary adventurers will discover marvelous flavours venturing past these pop culture superstars too .
Soups – or stews as they are referred to , are extremely common and divine meals in a bowl for one or starters for two . Hot broths , aromatic and still bubbling in mini cauldrons , brim with a colourful tangle of beef , pork , seafood , tofu , or noodles . Crimson coloured kimchi jjigae ,
ciao ! / feb / mar / two thousand twenty-five 25