TOP 5 SOUPER BOWLS
NOW OPEN Newcomer to the East Exchange District Saddlery on Market is paying tribute to the historic ' hood with a gorgeous renovated room and a welcoming menu of comfort food. Modern-meets-heritage touches like barn board, brick, and pendant lighting decorate the space, with placards explaining the location ' s history as the site of the Great West Saddlery Company. Chef Michael Day does wonders with protein preparations, like delectable hunter chicken( pictured). 114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898, Map 1: O-4; Nose-to-tail eating finds a home at new St Boniface spot Bouchée Boucher. The cozy window-wrapped dining room is a backdrop to a chef Alex Svenne ' s concise small plates menu, which makes excellent use of prime cuts from the attached butcher shop. Items like braised lamb casserole with pomegranate and tahini show global inspiration. 101‐300 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐1530, Map 1: R-6
BY JOELLE KIDD
PHOTOS: IAN MCCAUSLAND( CHEF NORM PASTORIN); DAVID LIPNOWSKI( CIOPPINO); HUNTER CHICKEN COURTESY OF SADDLERY ON MARKET
COMMON GROUND
At The Cornerstone, a pillar of bustling Osborne Village, the cozy neighbourhood setting acts as backdrop to consistently high calibre cooking. Chef Norm Pastorin is the mastermind at work in the open kitchen, blending flavour profiles and techniques that span the globe to create adventurous yet comforting fare. Drawing on his childhood experiences at pot lucks with his large Filipino family, as well as time spent in France and classical culinary training, chef Norm has found the perfect balance of fusion and familiar. Everyone from Village regulars to after-hours chefs can be found in this dining room, making memories with a glass of wine and a soulful plate of food. 93 Osborne St, 204-5050-7772, Map 1: R-3
EDITOR’ S PICK
TOP 5 SOUPER BOWLS
Soup’ s on! Winter is prime time for huddling over steaming bowls of broth, and these are the city ' s most slurpable.
Sana Souphouse is a haven for nearby office workers, with a comfortable interior and selection of soups both classic and novel. Try a bowl of the creamy cinnamon-scented red pepper bisque, or sample a flight of three varieties. 387 Graham Ave, 204‐942‐2854, Map 1: P-3
Recent renovations have given Corydon Avenue mainstay Café La Scala fresh new digs, and the kitchen is equally skilled at updating the classics. Stellar cioppino( pictured) piles tender seafood beneath a shimmery red stock, with a hit of Sambuca imparting modern edge. 725 Corydon Ave, 204‐474‐2750, Map 1: T-3
Sherbrook Street Delicatessen has indecisive diners covered. A heaping bowl of mish mash soup has a little of everything— corned beef, matzah balls, veggies— thrown in. 102 Sherbrook St, 204‐615‐3354, Map 1: R-1
A family-owned gem tucked into a St Boniface strip mall, Boun ' s Restaurant serves a mix of Laotian, Chinese, and Thai cuisine. With hits of lime, roasted garlic, and cilantro, Laotian chicken noodle soup packs more punch than Granny ' s and is equally sure to cure what ails you. 208 Marion St, 204‐231‐3005, Map 1: R-6
Winnipeg ' s French Quarter is the ideal place to find a bowl of French onion soup. Promenade Café and Wine offers a classic version with loads of gooey cheese. 130 Provencher Blvd, 204‐233‐7030, Map 1: P-6
NOW OPEN Newcomer to the East Exchange District Saddlery on Market is paying tribute to the historic ' hood with a gorgeous renovated room and a welcoming menu of comfort food. Modern-meets-heritage touches like barn board, brick, and pendant lighting decorate the space, with placards explaining the location ' s history as the site of the Great West Saddlery Company. Chef Michael Day does wonders with protein preparations, like delectable hunter chicken( pictured). 114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898, Map 1: O-4; Nose-to-tail eating finds a home at new St Boniface spot Bouchée Boucher. The cozy window-wrapped dining room is a backdrop to a chef Alex Svenne ' s concise small plates menu, which makes excellent use of prime cuts from the attached butcher shop. Items like braised lamb casserole with pomegranate and tahini show global inspiration. 101‐300 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐1530, Map 1: R-6
22 where. ca JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017