HERMANOS
Neighbourhood ........ Exchange Address ...... 179 Bannatyne Ave Phone .............. 204-219-0779 Entrées ..................... $ 19- $ 74
Hermanos Restaurant and Wine Bar , the Exchange District ’ s steakhouse rich in South American culture has regained its status as a sultry enclave for food and wine enthusiasts .
Without missing a beat from its pandemic closure , the current menu offers all the beloved favourites with an impressive selection of steak , seafood dishes and entrées that hop enthusiastically throughout the once Spanish empire , delivering delicacies from all over South America .
Make no mistake , Carne lovers are catered to here . An Argentinean strip — complete with chimichurri , and baby Cabrera — sweetened with a balsamic reduction and topped with port infused mushrooms and bacon — are exceptional . Mashed potatoes and vibrant veggies are part of the bargain accompanying steaks , eschewing the adopted à la carte standard of old school steakhouses .
Dishes brimming with colourful shrimp and salmon along with a Manitoba inspired Manitoba shore lunch pickerel welcome non-meat eaters . Signature spicy paella , and moqueca are seafood favourites .
Moqueca , a traditional Brazilian fish stew , offers oceanic bounty in the form of tender morsels of crab , shrimp , and fish , with a crown of clams and mussels topping it off . The soup is lowered onto the table in a casserole dish on a rustic wooden ciao ! reviews
board , releasing a seductive aroma from the spice laced coconut broth .
Though its roots are in Italy , Milanesa might as well be an Argentine national dish , where it is typically stuffed in a sandwich . Hermanos offers chicken and eggplant versions with a crispy , lightly spiced crust and dense texture .
Though the chic resto , popular for the pre-theatre crowd , bustles at dinner , it is a lunch hub too . Border crossing tapas like empanadas , mussels , or a hearty sausage and pepper board hit the mark all day .
Opt for the massive chivito sandwich and prepare to open wide for the towering Uruguayan specialty . Beef , ham , bacon , provolone , olives , egg , onion , lettuce , and banana peppers come together in a winning mix of salty , sweet and sour .
A dulce leche filled crêpe caps off a meal with a final nod to the flavours of South America .
BUFFALO STONE CAFÉ
Neighbourhood ...... Fort Whyte Address ........ 1961 McCreary Rd Phone .............. 204-989-8370 Entrées ...................... $ 8- $ 18
Surrounded by towering trees , grassy fields and a serene lake , the view from Buffalo Stone Café in FortWhyte Alive is as integral to the dining experience as the wholesome ingredients in the recipes .
A 30-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg leads adventurers to a breakfast and lunch café housed in 600-acre nature preserve and recreation center , boasting prairie wilderness , trails , nature exhibits and lake activities rotating seasonally .
On sunny days , tableside windows score a view of a shimmering lake alive with action . This backdrop assumes an even bigger role in the autumn as the season ’ s migration of geese adds a soundtrack of honks , hisses and splashes .
Nods to the region are reflected in well-crafted dishes designed by Spruce catering chefs ( a division of Diversity Food Services ) renowned for their commitment to sustainability . An impressive range of robust flavours elevate daytime eating here using few ingredients .
Casual counter service makes Buffalo Stone Café an easy and quick place to fuel up for a day outdoors . The menu features an all-day breakfast plate of eggs , toast and bacon and popular egg-wich . A variety of pastries and a signature Gunn ’ s bakery sticky cinnamon bun satisfies a sweet tooth .
Self-serve soups , such as hearty beef and wild rice , offer a smart start to lunch . Warmly spiced broth , brimming with meat and nutty wild rice , makes this hearty soup a meal on its own . Tomatoes , corn and sweet potatoes add rich depth .
A selection of nutritiously dense bowls , spanning from salads to curries , recognize the city ’ s diverse population and advancing palates . Mayo dressed chicken salad , sharpened with onion , tops a medley of fresh greens flecked with cukes , tomatoes and celery . Warm pita triangles round the bowl .
Chickpea curry is a divine choice whether one is following a vegan diet or not . Silky coconut cream sauce transforms the same veggies into a comfort dish perfect for gravy lovers . Cumin and turmeric ’ s perfume quenches hunger before the fork hits the lips .
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