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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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