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I deli delight
Jewish delis are about nostalgia, and newcomers like Sherbrook St Delicatessen( pictured right) have upped the ante without disrespecting tradition. Smoked brisket, pastrami piled high, matzo ball soup, and sour coleslaw are drawing crowds from across age and culture lines. An already avid base of return customers tucking into hand cut meats and kosher-style specialties show just how hip old school tradition can be. 102 Sherbrook St, 204‐615‐3354.— JK
I noon-hour nosh
Winnipeg ' s food truck fleet will be out of hibernation in no time flat, and until then, hungry office workers can still flock to Broadway for their lunchtime food fix. Newly opened Nick’ s on Broadway is slinging superbly crafted sandwiches and classic sides with the speed and efficiency of old pros in this light, cozy space with an open kitchen. Try a cheeky ' Peg-inspired sandwich like the Wellington Crescent, a croissant stuffed with lobster, potatoes, bacon and peas. Breakfast and monthly chef ' s table dinners also served. 287 Broadway, 204‐891‐3636.— JK
I food with a view
TABLE, located on the
Penthouse level in the Winnipeg Art Gallery looks out on the rooftop Sculpture Garden. Newly upgraded menu includes fresh salads with artisan greens, spinach and chorizo flatbreads topped with fennel, goat cheese and fig or braised chicken with roasted vegetables. This Mediterranean inspired menu coincides with the opening of exhibit Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐786‐6641— KC ciao! news new openings and food and retail news
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I brilliant bites
The Manitoba Food Processors Association has named the winners of its 2015 Taste awards. The new Local Favourite Awards recognize an iconic Manitoba food product, restaurant and retailer that proudly support Manitoba made food, as nominated by consumers. This year ' s product winner, Perfect Pierogies Ltd., took home Outstanding Employee award. We love their potato and cheddar, and sauerkraut perogies. Visit perfectpierogies. com— KC
culinary calendar
I save the date
• Apr 1-30 Indulge in everyone ' s favourite flavour during Ciao! magazine ' s month-long ChocolateFest presented by The Forks Market. This celebration of cocoa perfection showcases a range of sweet signature sips and morsels from Winnipeg ' s best bakeries, cafes, and restaurants, all for a set price of $ 7. Pick up a tasting passport and take a sweet journey through the Forks Market at Tour De Chocolat, April 18 and 19 from 1-4 pm. Be sure to arrive early as the popular event sells out quickly. Visit ciaowinnipeg. com for more information.
• Apr 1- May 31( select dates) Creativity and cocktails mix with a night of art, drinks and socializing at Paint Nite Winnipeg. Paint a blank canvas into a masterpiece in a non-judgemental atmosphere instructed step-by-step by a local artist at venues such as Barley Brothers, The Good Will and Steve ' s Bistro. Visit paintnite. com for more information.
• Apr 3 – May 30 Dine to the catchy tunes of Elvis at Celebrations Dinner Theatre ' s Once Upon A Time In Graceland. The drama unfolds
as an evil Queen casts a curse on the King while dinner is served. Enjoy a four-course meal in a unique way. Call 204‐982-8282 for tickets or visit celebrations. ca for information.
• Apr 6 Share our Strength ' s Taste of the Nation Winnipeg( pictured right) brings the city’ s big-hearted chefs together to merge their cooking skills with local hunger relief efforts. In 21 years, Share Our Strength Winnipeg has raised more than $ 1.9 million for local charities, providing support for school lunch programs, hot meals for at risk youth, and cooking and nutritional education for families and new immigrants. Tickets are $ 100, and 100 % of proceeds go toward the fight to end childhood hunger due to the ' all volunteer ' model of this organization. Visit ce. strength. org / winnipeg to purchase. The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place
• Apr 9, May 14 Filled with baked goods, jams, unique jewellery, spices, and crafts, the Winnipeg Downtown Biz Indoor Farmers’ Market offers a variety of local provisions to keep a wellstocked pantry. Manitoba Hydro
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