SMITH
Neighbourhood ...... Downtown Address ...... 75 Forks Market Rd Phone ............. 204-944-2445 Entrées ..................... $ 17- $ 72
In recent years , a turn back to traditional craftsmanship , simple preparation of beautiful ingredients and focus on local fare has swept the culinary world , resulting in the now burgeoning arena of regional cuisine with a nod back to nostalgia . Smith is a well-executed mix of Canadian comforts .
The vast space inside Inn at the Forks is a magnet for groups and local culinarians with Canadiana at every turn . Striped Hudson Bay blanket banquette seating , tree
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stump tables set near hunter plaid lounge seats and deer antler chandeliers transform a corporate hotel into a stylish woodsy cottage .
Trendy dishes are fine-tuned here , melding the country ’ s bounty with the craftmanship of the kitchen ’ s mastery . House preserved pickles ( on charcuterie ) and sauerkraut ( with house-made corned beef ) pay tribute to Manitoba ’ s pioneer spirit and traditions . Well executed buttermilk fried chicken sandwich keeps appetites sated for the rest of the day , topped with red onion relish , fresh greens and a spicy aioli inside an airy brioche bun .
Appetizers blend old-school ingredients and preparation with modern favourites and contemporary daring , like duck confit croquettes . Three densely filled potato balls with duck and wild mushrooms
are served atop dollops of zingy lemon mascarpone . Sharp pickled shallots brighten each meaty bite .
Entrées served à la carte allow for a mix and match approach toward sides . Pan seared gnocchi laced in brown butter and sage hits a high note , as does a sweet bitter Waldorf salad , blending classic iceberg and radicchio with tart apple and red grape . Caribbean jerk-rubbed lean meat is finished with a smoky corn and grilled red onion salsa and kicky rings of fried jalapeno . Opt for the province ’ s preferred catch and enjoy lightly pan-fried pickerel dressed in brown beurre blanc and crowned with a generous green onion nest .
Chocolate frosted pecan sponge cake layered with dulce de leche is a perfect capper to a hearty meal , a lingering morsel of nostalgia that tells us we ’ ll be back .
THE BEST MEMORIES START WITH A GREAT MEAL
Our spacious dining room is located in the Great West Saddlery Warehouse , built in 1898 .
Saddlery on Market offers comforting food made with ingredients that express the bounty of our region , accented with sophisticated , globally inspired touches .
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114 Market Avenue 204-615-1898 saddleryonmarket . com
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