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new openings and culinary calendar
now open
I tasty tapas
F
ormer cafe location has
transformed into the
Exchange District's latest
open serving Mediterranean
tapas and wines. Cordova is
owned by two of Winnipeg's
newest fans who recently
relocated from France and
Belgium. Expect to fall
in love with this spot all
over again for its divine
shareables and its brand
new shine. Simple, stylish
and delicious —works for us.
93 Albert St, 204‑691‑1900,
cordovatapas.bar—NB
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I local chain
Popular for serving crepes
throughout the day and
well into the night, Kawaii
Crepe added a location in
North Gate. Savoury flavours
like grilled chicken caesar
salad share the menu with
a sweet combination of
peanut butter cream cheese
and housemade fudge.
Charming and comfortable
decor sets the tone at
this casual eatery. 4-1385
McPhillips St, 204-694-0986,
kawaiicrepe.ca—NB
I old-world italy
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lide into one of the
intimate booths or sit
along the bar and learn from
the chefs at work at Harth.
The stunning tapas-style
menu designed by chef
Brent Genyk, previously
at The Mitchell Block,
offers a selection of Italian
delicacies like daily house
made pasta. Rows of wine
bottles displayed library
style feed the extensive wine
list. 1-980 St. Anne's Road,
204-255-0003, harthwpg.com
—NB
I burger stop
I hip mexican
The busy and vibrant
Toronto chain La Carnita
has opened its fifth location
in the heart of downtown
Winnipeg. Think Mexican
street food and creative
taco combinations. Grilled
steak, crispy cod and fried
chicken fillings have begun
to impress. The housemade
key lime pie paleta
(popsicle) rolled in graham
crackers goes head-to-head
with some of Winnipeg's
best treats. 456 Main St,
204-504-4522, lacarnita.com
—NB
ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand seventeen
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urger love provides
the inspiration for new
downtown spot Tipsy
Cow. The menu proudly
highlights locally sourced
ingredients and locavores
will appreciate familiar
regional blends used.
Ambitious standouts like
the fully-loaded Winnipegger
burger nods to legendary
FatBoy toppings. A quick
lunch menu is available
for those on the go.
285 Portage Ave, 204-944-8928,
tipsycowwpg.com —NB
I farm-to-table
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tock your fridge and
pantry with locally
grown and made foods
year-round at a brand new
indoor market. A line up of
imported organic fruits and
veggies round out the mix at
Fresh Local Fare. Owners
Christina Dubuc and Nathan
Steele have expanded from
their online grocery business
myfarmersmarket.com to
a new brick and mortar
location in St. James. 2145
Portage Ave. —NB
culinary calendar
I delicious dates
• Oct 13, 27, Nov 10 & 24:
Sip, swirl and learn at a
variety of wine tastings
throughout the fall at Piazza
De Nardi. Enjoy fresh
cheese and bread pairings.
Starts at 7 pm. Tickets:
$34.99. Register online at
piazzadenardi.com
• Oct 12: A luminous
celebration of Canadian
clothing companies at Bear
Essentials Fashion Show
and Dinner in support