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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
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• 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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