NOW OPEN New charming West Broadway spot Khao House is making waves with crave-able Laotian comfort foods , like steamed buns , fried chicken and naem khao ( pictured ). 126 Sherbrook St , 204‐783‐3642 , Map 1 : Q-2 . Gourmet burger joint Nuburger , a local favourite for creative toppings and healthy ingredients , is joining the ranks of stellar dining options at The Forks Market , with a shortened menu of signatures . The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , theforks . ca , Map 1 : Q-5 . Newly renovated and revamped , Carne Italian Chophouse delivers impressive eats in a slick downtown atmosphere . Chef Michael Dacquisto ' s menu incorporates classic Italian dishes from grilled octopus to veal marsala , along with a collection of creative sides . 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 , Map 1 : P-4
BY JOELLE KIDD
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TOP 5 SAUCY SECRETS
PHOTOS : IAN MCCAUSLAND ( RBC CONVENTION CENTRE , 529 WELLINGTON ); COURTESY OF KHAO HOUSE
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The RBC Convention Centre relies on organized efficiency . With a recent expansion having almost doubled the building in size , the food service team behind the scenes is busier than ever . For Executive Chef Quentin Harty , this means menu prep , purchasing , building relationships with suppliers , quality control , meeting with clients , and managing 85-90 staff . With hundreds , even thousands , of plates leaving the kitchen under his supervision , Harty must be sure his crack team is operating at full capacity . The seasoned chef enjoys the impact of cooking for a crowd : “ whatever you can serve one person , you can deliver to hundreds .” 375 York Ave , 204‐956‐1720 , Map 1 : P-3
Anyone who ' s been guarding a family bolognese recipe will tell you that a pinch of the right secret herb or spice takes a good dish to transcendent heights . These spots have some tricks up their sleeves when it comes to the perfect condiment .
Breakfast , brunch , and lunch at Clementine are divine , with inspired ingredients elevating morning fare . The fried beets , accompanied by jewel yellow , turmeric-heavy curry aioli are a must-have side dish . 123 Princess St , 204‐942‐9497 , Map 1 : O-3
Beef may be 529 Wellington ' s bread and butter , but the pan seared black cod ( pictured ) is one of the best fish dishes in town thanks to chef Fraser McCleod ' s sweet and briny mirin butter sauce . 529 Wellington Cres , 204‐487‐8325 , Map 1 : S-2
The silky , slowly simmered bolognese at Italian eatery Cibo gets its rich , savoury depth from veal stock . 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 , Map 1 : P-4
The butter chicken sauce at East India Company is good enough to eat by the cup — luckily , bottles of the rich , tomato-based curry are available for purchase for home cooks . 349 York Ave , 204‐947‐3097 , Map 1 : P-4
Golden , buttery hollandaise sauce is a brunch essential , and Stella ' s version , packed with strands of dill and ladled over lox eggs bennie on rosemary scones , is the stuff of allday love affairs . Eight locations , see page 26 for information .
NOW OPEN New charming West Broadway spot Khao House is making waves with crave-able Laotian comfort foods , like steamed buns , fried chicken and naem khao ( pictured ). 126 Sherbrook St , 204‐783‐3642 , Map 1 : Q-2 . Gourmet burger joint Nuburger , a local favourite for creative toppings and healthy ingredients , is joining the ranks of stellar dining options at The Forks Market , with a shortened menu of signatures . The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , theforks . ca , Map 1 : Q-5 . Newly renovated and revamped , Carne Italian Chophouse delivers impressive eats in a slick downtown atmosphere . Chef Michael Dacquisto ' s menu incorporates classic Italian dishes from grilled octopus to veal marsala , along with a collection of creative sides . 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 , Map 1 : P-4
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