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Endive
summer
into
salads
with exquisite dressings made by you !
Simply drizzle your favourite oil and vinegar on a few fresh ingredients for a restaurant-quality salad that will be the highlight of your summer menus .
Come to Frescolio for ideas , pairings and tastings – we ’ d love to be your sous-chef !
2-929 Corydon Ave .
204-505-1455 frescolio . ca
Open Tuesday through Sunday housed in a gluten free crust .
Just because there ’ s no dinner service doesn ’ t mean no dessert ; mini cheesecakes draped in salted caramel are divine , and a deep walled mini tart filled with sweet tangy lemon curd and encased in a nutty flourless crust is a must-try .
Beet Happening is open Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pm .
BERMAX CAFFÉ & BISTRO Neighbourhood . . River Heights Address . .. 4-1800 Corydon Ave Phone ........ 204-691-0044 Entrées ............. $ 7- $ 22
While the Corydon strip is lively as ever , businesses are blooming further West . One of the newest additions to the food and retail rich area is BerMax . With a mash-up of certified kosher and authentically Italian eats , this eatery pays tribute to the culinary cultures that populate River Heights .
Maxim Berent , half of the motherson team operating the bistro , is responsible for the space ’ s swank design , from the restroom faucets to the wall-length portraits of Italian street scenes . The space is light , modern , and chic , gleaming with custom countertops , a centerpiece chandelier and hanging light fixtures .
This no-holds-barred approach shines through in the menu as well , which , despite the eatery ’ s size , lists an impressive selection of crepes , sandwiches , soups , salads , pasta and pizza . This expansiveness may cause a double take after dinner with the realization you ’ ve been following a de facto pescatarian diet . Veggie-friendly entrées incorporate salmon or tuna , but steer clear of non-kosher mammals . A large crepe with pink smoked salmon peeking through its warm folds , layered with creamy goat cheese and a little bite from red onion , will satisfy the most beef-ardent diners .
BerMax excels with Italian fare , like caprese salad , discs of squishy mozza and plump tomatoes sprinkled with ( dried , unfortunately ) basil and fruity olive oil . Pizzas with charred , bubbly crusts are a perfect stand-in for airfare to Italy , with classics like Margherita served alongside rarer fare . The shakshuka variety plays on the flavours of the Middle Eastern breakfast staple : diced tomato , rosemary , and a smattering of feta and parsley , topped off with two baked eggs . Other Israelinfluenced menu items include a fresh mint-spiked chopped salad of vegetables , and the Jerusalem salad , which adds on feta , tuna , eggs , and pickles to greens .
Piles of buttery pastries are available at the counter , as are drinks proudly made with illy espresso , Italy ’ s prize bean . The slick coffee bar , complete with a shining chrome mammoth of an espresso maker , is helmed by baristas carefully swirling latte art rosettes on drinks in trendy glassware . Lingering with an herby , sweet lavender mint latte seems an apt metaphor for this beautiful and health-conscious bistro that somehow adds up to more than the sum of its parts .
BerMax Caffe & Bistro is open Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm , Fri 8 am-3:30 pm , and Sun 9 am-9 pm .
KING + BANNATYNE Neighbourhood . Exchange District Address . ....... 4-100 King St Phone ......... 204-691-9757 Entrées ........... $ 8- $ 9.50
Winnipeg is in the midst of a sandwich revival , with many eateries turning back to the old standard of meat stacked between two slices of bread . Slow-roasted meaty marvels are the hallmarks of this revolution , and
34 ciao ! / june / july / two thousand fifteen