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SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE

Winnipeg ’ s favourite Chinese recipes served in a contemporary and warm atmosphere .
Ma Po Tofu (# 74 )
www . northgardenwinnipeg . com 6-33 University Crescent ( 204 ) 275-2591
Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm , Sun 10 am-10:30 pm

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Sunday - Tuesday 5 Course multi-choice prix fixe dinner for two + bottle of wine $ 109 ( plus tax )* Great for groups !
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Wednesday - Saturday 5 Course multi-choice prix fixe dinner $ 44 ( plus tax ). Per person *
* Throughout the year . Not valid on special holidays or with any other promotions .
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building blocks for light , elegant dishes that celebrate fresh flavours .
Head chef Steve Kandilakis came to Canada from Greece , bringing traditional family recipes with him . Marrying these classics with contemporary twists has resulted in a crave-worthy blend of bistro style comfort and Mediterranean staples .
Traditional village salad provides all the flavours and colours that one would envision in a Greek dish . A heaping pile of vegetables are delicately tossed with fresh herbs , olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar and topped with decoratively placed blocks of feta . An appetizer of baked brie ups the indulgence , but simplicity still reigns : all that ’ s needed is a warm , gooey wheel and a pile of crisp veggies . Plunge in a warm pita wedge and watch the brie ooze into a dollop of cranberry preserve .
Protein-focused appetizers deliver both savoury taste and healthful goodness . Seared chicken fillets are doused in a Dijon lemon sauce , easily soaked up by accompanying pita bread . Lamb chops lean in a pyramid over a bed of lettuce , fragrant with lemon and oregano .
An Italian-influenced goody arrives at the table , concealed in foil . Unfold the silver wrappings to unleash intoxicating scents of fresh roasted tomatoes layered with bell peppers and feta cheese , combining to pack a medley of sweet , savour and zest in every bite .
Dinner Mediterranean-style means letting veggies shine – with plenty of olive oil , of course . A stuffed Portobello mushroom cap overflows with fresh spinach , mushrooms , artichokes and tomatoes , all topped with melting feta .
If robust , traditional flavours weren ’ t enough to reveal the passion behind the cooking , a tableside visit from Kandilakis himself is not uncommon . Steve ’ s Bistro is open Tues – Fri 11 am-10 pm , Sat 9:30 am-10 pm and Sun-Mon Closed .
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