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Chefs Gord Harris and Neil
Higginson of Tapastry are opening a casual cafe to the public on-site at Niakwa Country Club from Jan 6- March 21 . Lunch and dinner will be served Monday through Saturday at The Wheelhouse with proceeds going to CancerCare Manitoba . Expect gourmet comforts like stews and chile and a variety of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches . All menu items under $ 15 . 620 Niakwa Rd , 204-256-7326 . — KM
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The opening of Barley
Brothers on Empress in late 2013 saw Winnipeggers hopping in line to try new varieties of craft brews ciao ! news
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on tap . A mere year later , Barley Brothers Stadium has opened to best itself with more than 150 beers on tap and comfort food of the prairies , conveniently situated . 2005 Pembina Hwy , 204-691-3300 . — KM
food news
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Ernst & Young Canada has recently announced the 2014 Prairie Entrepreneurs of the Year , and Mike Fata of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods topped the “ manufacturing ” category . This local business produces hemp hearts , our favourite smoothie booster . Adopted by health nuts for protein and a nutty taste , hemp hearts have soared from speciality grocers to mainstream big-box stores . — KM
The results are in for Taste
Canada – The Food Writing Awards . The Flavour Principle : Enticing Your Senses with Food and Drink by Lucy Waverman and Beppi Crosariol won in the General Cookbook category . Eleven tastes from smoky to creamy are categorized in this food and wine pairing book . Global flavours alongside beautiful photography give this title mass appeal . Gastro Grilling : Fired-up Recipes to Grill Great Everyday Meals by Ted Reader is perfect for gourmands of the grill . Simple and mouthwatering dishes feature beef , veal , pork , lamb , and game in creative recipes like Stone- Grilled Butter Burgers . For a complete list of winners , visit tastecanada . org . — KM
wine news
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The city ’ s wine experts share wine picks for 2014 :
• Banville & Jones Wine Co . raves about Hacienda Lopez de Haro Tempranillo ($ 13.99 ), Crianza ($ 15.99 ) and Reserva Rioja ($ 19.99 ). These Spanish wines highlight the best of the Rioja region .
• G . J . Andrews Food and Wine Shop praises the Matua 2014 Sauvignon Blanc ($ 18.99 ). This refreshing sip pairs well with lighter seafoods due to its lemon-lime acidity and gooseberry and pineapple notes .
• For a wine with lush , exciting flavours , The Winehouse recommends two new Shinas Estate wines : the Guilty Shiraz ($ 31.99 ) and the Innocent Voignier ($ 31.99 ). — KM
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