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Longtime ciao ! hounds know this publication as a champion of local excellence . Since its launch 25 years ago , it has featured hundreds of destinations delivering superb experiences on its pages . While editorial coverage favours the exciting food and dining scene in Winnipeg , our love for excellent entrepreneurship spans beyond the plate . Simply stated , Ciao ! is a promoter of Winnipeg ’ s best places . By spotlighting those making an impact , we hope to encourage exploration of our great city and province .
This Special Travel Issue is filled with great ideas to help you discover Winnipeg and Manitoba destinations delivering exciting culinary , cultural or natural experiences . It is distributed in Winnipeg , Brandon and to our south of the border neighbours in Grand Forks and Fargo , in hopes of encouraging a visit ! After two years , city attractions and merchants alike are eager to welcome visitors back to enjoy the festivities of the season . Turn to our summer calendar on page 6 to plan your visit .
Ciao ! Magazine recognizes culinary tourists are explorers , and we aim to enrich your food memories by helping you explore some of the region ’ s best locations . Look to ciao ! travels for spectacular day trips a short drive from Winnipeg that offer perfect pit stops for picnics or a superb restaurant meal with panache .
Winnipeg has spectacular specialty food stores , reflecting our multi-cultural population , and they are the best places to get some gourmet grub to go . See the directory at the end of this magazine to find one that suits your tastes .
Alternatively , see the restaurant bestlist to order something delectable for the cooler before heading out . Every restaurant in this list has been visited and made the cut for its top notch standards .
When it is time to return to the city , consider visiting some of Winnipeg ’ s best restaurants , reviewed in top tables . Each has an outstanding outdoor patio if you are keen to extend time in the fresh air . In a social media era where free publicity is exchanged for freebies , Ciao ! reviewers follow the path of food journalists , visiting restaurants unannounced and paying for meals . This assures the experiences we receive are always authentic and unbiased . In turn , it results in reviews that paint a picture of the experience that awaits our readers .
Inthekitchen , we have rounded up star salads from great restaurants . Chefs are satisfying cravings for the season ’ s fresh produce with bright , bold combinations of ingredients packing sweet , spicy and sour flavours . Visit each one for a first hand tour de greens , and save the recipes for a little souvenir of your summertime in Winnipeg .
This special travel issue is designed to be your go-to resource for vacation fun . We hope you enjoy the summer and the fruits of our labours .
Laurie Hughes , Publisher
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