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HAUTE DÉCOR
Some may say the most beautiful restaurant Winnipeg has ever seen .
We say beauty is only part of it . The food is pretty smashing too .
295 York Avenue 204.896.7275 www . thelobbyonyork . com
Ten Years ago Ciao ! launched
Dine About Winnipeg , a restaurant event to celebrate local restaurants and bolster the dining scene during the icy temperatures of winter . Over the years , this multi-restaurant promotion has mobilized thousands of Winnipeggers to expand their culinary repertoire and discover new spots . Dine About Winnipeg has engaged the restaurant community , and the city ’ s best chefs to showcase what they do , and offer it at an incredible price .
For many restaurants , presenting super-deals on their chef ’ s creations at the beginning of February is a way of thanking regular patrons for their business throughout the year . In fact , cities across North America have joined the bandwagon , creating their own restaurant weeks , transforming dining downtime into a marathon of eating .
This year ’ s event runs from Feb 1-11 th , and offers two price categories from which to choose . Prix fixe meals are set at $ 28 and $ 36 and the offers are designed to impress . Manitoba Pork ’ s support as presenting sponsor for 2014 has enriched the menu offers too . There are many impressive dishes offered by chefs featuring interpretations of pork and a contest for diners to choose their favourites . Menus are listed in this issue of Ciao ! and additional options are found on our website , ciaowinnipeg . com .
Don ’ t procrastinate , you can expect these restaurants to fill up , and reservations are required . ( You wouldn ’ t want to be surprised by how many were coming over for dinner to your place would you ?) Over the years , Dine About Winnipeg has introduced many people to new tastes and
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places , and this year promises to do the same .
Also in this issue we go in the kitchen with Toui and Vileth Savangsengouthay of Bangkok Thai , who spend their days juggling cooking and running a restaurant with being cultural ambassadors for their homeland . Their story rings true for many new Canadians who integrate with a new region while honouring where they came from .
A local outdoor enthusiast has turned her love for sport and competition into a passion for business targeted to others who are committed to maximizing their performance . Colleen Dyck created GORP , a locally produced energy bar quickly becoming the smart calorie choice of champions near and far . Read more about these endeavours in our food sources feature , Entrepreneurial Adventures .
Since last month ’ s top tables feature revealed our picks for the best new restaurants opened in 2013 , we turned our focus this issue to restaurants that have been lasting favourites . This physically and mentally demanding industry is not for the faint of heart , and our choice eateries this issue prove their mettle with unwavering quality standards and commitment to details .
Enjoy this issue of Ciao ! and all the great eating it will lead to .
Laurie Hughes Publisher
4 ciao ! / feb / mar / two thousand fourteen