Where July August 2018 WhereJulAug18_Digital | Page 26

by Teena legris & kelsey scHaefer
Editor’s pick
lakefisH DisHes
capital comfort
after years cooking in Vancouver, chef wayne
martin (pictured) has embraced the authenticity
of winnipeg. since opening Capital Grill and
Bar three years ago, he has been impressing
diners with exacting techniques applied to
unfussy comfort food. This self-professed chef
of the everyman sprinkles hints of his west coast
tenure, throughout his menu, like a dungeness
crab cake that has made waves within his
fanbase. accompanying granny smith apple slaw
accompaniment demonstrates the expertise of his
kitchen. experience a perfect blend of haute and
homey at 3116 roblin blvd, 204-615-3116, map 2: d-2
market season
it's open season for winnipeg farmers'
markets, where buyers find local produce,
fresh baking and much more. The
Dowtown Farmers' Market (pictured)
brings vendors like aschenti cocoa, fresh
emblem and more. manitoba Hydro
Plaza, 360 Portage ave, 204-958-4630.
St. Norbert Farmers' Market, the city's
largest, offers local producers and
artisanal crafters alongside baking,
pickles and preserves. 3514 Pembina
Hwy, st. norbert, 204-275-8349.
24
where.ca
july/august 2018
manitoba has more than 80 species of
lake fish, beating out almost every province.
when it comes to tasting the bounty of the
region, freshwater fish makes the cut every
time. while pickerel is most popular on
local menus, northern pike, arctic char and
whitefish are not to be missed.
Clay Oven’s Hakka Pickerel features
the province’s favourite fish, cooked in a
slow burning chilli and garlic sauce. shaw
Park 1 Portage ave east, 204-982-7426,
map 1: O-5
The manitoba Pickerel at Le Garage
Cafe is a must-try. a cornmeal-crusted
fillet is elevated with capered chardonnay
butter on a bed of rice pilaf, making for a
satisfying spread. 166 Provencher boulevard,
204-237-0737, map 1: Q-6
cured arctic char with caviar satiates luxe
cravings at Smith. This taste of manitoba
is given a middle eastern twist, paired with
baba ghanoush and pita on a shareable plate.
75 forks market rd, 204-944-2445,
map 1: Q-5
Fusion Grill (pictured) has several
manitoban fish in its repertoire. freshwater
flavours of northern pike from lake
kisseynew are accentuated with a bullhorn
pepper rub, basil oil drizzle and a side of
mascarpone potato croquette. 550 academy
rd, 204-489-6963, map 2: d-3
local ingredients transform into
inspirational dishes at Era Bistro. The Pickerel
Po’ boy is pressed between toasted ciabatta
buns with the fixings of a nutritious sandwich
and a hit of jalapeno remoulade. 85 israel
asper way, 204-289-2190, map 1: Q-5