Bacon Dipped Pineapple Pops
Bacon Dipped Pineapple Pops Shape pineapple slices with a cookie cutter. Brush with caramel sauce and dip in (or spoon on) finely chopped crisp bacon.
Restaurant Reviews June – July 2017 Falafel Place
Falafel Place Neighbourhood: River Heights Address: 1101 Corydon Ave Phone: 204-489-5811 Entrées: $6-$15 In the yearly surge of trend forecasts that hit at the end of 2016, it was clear that the food world had spoken—Middle Eastern flavours are hot right now. While chefs are busy incorporating za’atar and zhoug into their dishes, flavours from the Middle East are […]
Restaurant Reviews June – July 2017 Park Cafe
Park Cafe Neighbourhood: Assiniboine Park Address: 330 Assiniboine Park Dr Phone: 204-927-6080 Entrées: $6-$12 Set inside the beautiful Qualico Family Centre, with its wall of windows giving a lush view of Assiniboine Park, dining at the Park Cafe is as close to a picnic as one can get while still eating indoors. The serene, nature-steeped experience begins before even […]
Restaurant Reviews June – July 2017 Pineridge Hollow
Pineridge Hollow Neighbourhood: Oakbank, MB Address: 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E Phone: 204-777-3881 Entrées: $14-$26 To pull off truly impeccable regional cuisine, two elements must be at play—a commitment to and understanding of the land and the creativity to transform every ingredient into a culinary masterpiece. At Pineridge Hollow, where ingredients can come not only from within the province but […]
Restaurant Reviews June – July 2017 Across the Board
Across the Board Neighbourhood: Exchange Address: 211 Bannatyne Ave Phone: 204-691-3422 Entrées: $12-$17 In the current age of smartphones and instant entertainment, cafes remain bastions of face to face fun. At the newly expanded Across the Board Cafe, analog entertainment isn’t going anywhere. Board game cafes began trending in major cities less than five years ago, and Across the […]
Restaurant Reviews June – July 2017 Peg Beer Co
Peg Beer Co Neighbourhood: Exchange Address: 125 Pacific Ave Phone: 204-416-2337 Entrées: $12-$60 The flood of new craft breweries putting our city awash in local suds has made this the year of beer in Winnipeg. While interest in local beer has been steadily growing for years, one of the first restaurants to capitalize on the brewpub concept in Winnipeg was Peg Beer Co. Setting itself apart […]
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Restaurant Reviews April – May 2017 Shannon’s
Shannon’s Neighbourhood: Downtown Address: 175 Carlton St Phone: 204-943-2302 Entrées: $9-$14 The term “public house” has a certain romantic ring, conjuring up images of quaint towns across the pond, pints of Guinness, jovial laughter. For the quintessential pub experience, airfare is not required—the simple way is to visit Shannon’s Irish Pub. The convivial space is […]
Restaurant Reviews April – May 2017 Hermanos
Hermanos Neighbourhood: Exchange Address: 179 Bannatyne Ave Phone: 204-947-5434 Entrées: $19-$50 Hermanos Restaurant and Wine Bar opened to rave reviews in 2009, earning a top spot on Ciao!’s list of best new restaurants. Years later, this sultry enclave in the Exchange District has continued to maintain its status as a destination restaurant. The current menu […]
Restaurant Reviews April – May 2017 The Dancing Noodle
The Dancing Noodle Neighbourhood: Fort Garry Address: A-1393 Pembina Hwy Phone: 204-691-0205 Entrées: $9-$13 Ever since chefs like David Chang and Danny Bowien burst into the global culinary scene in an explosion of spicy, tangy, oily, funky flavour, Asian tastes have become the go-to for chefs looking for flavour inspiration. Techniques, built over decades or […]
Restaurant Reviews April – May 2017 Cafe Carlo
Cafe Carlo Neighbourhood: Corydon Address: 243 Lilac St Phone: 204-477-5544 Entrées: $29-$36 Avid eaters are always on the look out for the ever-elusive perfect neighbourhood restaurant, the kind of place with stellar food, an intimate, comfortable setting, and service that easily leads to customers developing a “usual”. This trifecta is difficult to achieve, but when […]
Restaurant Reviews April – May 2017 La Roca
La Roca Neighbourhood: Downtown Address: 155 Smith St Phone: 204-615-9605 Entrées: $16-$22 Two tables over, a server ceremoniously slides two brimming shotglasses across the table’s surface and begins describing the flavour profile of an aged tequila. Nearby, a circle of jerseyed Jets fans crowds closer to their table to “ooh” and “ah” over the racks of […]
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CIAO! Kitchen Design Competition 2017
Click here to see photos of past winning kitchens Do you have the best designed new or renovated kitchen in Winnipeg? Enter the Ciao! Kitchen Design Competition, presented by Steinbach Credit Union! Our Grand Prize winner will be featured in Ciao! Magazine’s October kitchen design issue, AND receive a gourmet dinner for six prepared […]
Nathalie Gautier – L’epi de blé
By Arvel Gray Sweet delicacies are having a moment in the sun, from the macaron explosion originating in Europe to SoHo’s towering, candy crusted shakes. Yet for Nathalie Gautier and her husband, Gilles, Instagram-worthy desserts are not a fleeting trend but a representation of years of hard work mastering time honoured techniques. Their bustling Main […]
White Chocolate Tart
White chocolate ganache is whipped until light as air and used to top this dreamy treat. Nathalie imports gold glitter glaze to fill the raspberries for a luxurious look. INGREDIENTS Almond Crust 2 cups flour 2/3 cup salted butter 3/4 cup and 1 Tbsp icing sugar […]
Coulants au Chocolat
These rich morsels break open to reveal a gooey truffle centre. Crème anglaise, poured on just before serving, is the final flourish ingredients Cake 7/8 cup chocolate 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour Truffle Centre 1/2 cup dark chocolate 1 tsp whipping cream (35%) pistachio, to taste Crème Anglaise 1 […]
Religieuses
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gautier L’epi de Ble This fancy cream puff’s name means “nun”, inspired by their traditional habits. INGREDIENTS Pâte à Choux 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 7/8 cup butter 1 Tbsp sugar 2 1/2 cups flour, sifted 9 large eggs Crème Pâtisserie 11 egg yolks 1 1/4 cup sugar (divided) 1 L whole […]
Chocolate Mousse Crème Brûlée
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gauthier L’epi de Ble Layers of rich mousse and silky crème brûlée make up this decadent cake. INGREDIENTS Vanilla Cremeaux 1 vanilla bean 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup cream 5 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp gelatin Chocolate Mousse 2 cups whipping cream (35%) 7/8 cup dark chocolate (56% cocoa) Chocolate Sponge […]
Vegan Donuts
Vegan Doughnuts Chef/Owner Amanda Kinden Oh Doughnuts These light and fluffy doughnuts prove diet restrictions don’t sacrifice indulgence. Visit ciaowinnipeg.com for topping recipes. INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cup warm water 1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast 4 1/8 cup flour (plus extra for kneading) 2 flax eggs (combine 2 Tbsp ground flax seed and 5 […]
Doughnuts
Doughnuts Head Baker/Cloe Wiebe Bronuts These rich and pillowy doughnuts are versatile vehicles for any flavour combination. More topping recipes can be found at ciaowinnipeg.com. 4 Tbsp active dry yeast 12 1/2 cups flour 3 1/5 cups milk 5 eggs 1 1/3 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cups […]
Manitoba Freakshake
Manitoba Freakshake Mile-high milkshakes are the indulgence du jour, popping up everywhere from Pâtissez in Canberra, Australia to Black Tap in NYC. We bring the trend home with a ‘Peg-centric version topped with shmoo and local candy. Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup icing sugar 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup milk chocolate, melted 3 Tbsp […]
Restaurant Reviews February – March 2017 Pasquale’s
Pasquale’s Neighbourhood: St Boniface Address: 109 Marion St Phone: 204-231-1403 Entrées: $14-$26 Italian food, the kind served at the cozy nooks affectionately termed “red sauce joints”, has always had connotations of warmth, of a welcoming lack of pretention that treats regulars as VIPs. This appeal is on full display at Pasquale’s, where casualness meets craving-curing […]
Restaurant Reviews February – March 2017 The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House Neighbourhood: The Forks Address: 1 Forks Market Rd Phone: 204-947-5077 Entrées: $7-$14 While Winnipeg’s status as a food city spurs self-appointed gourmands to a predilection for the trend of the moment, certain places and dishes have complete staying power, beyond trend factor. Perhaps it is nostalgia, tradition, or just the right […]
Restaurant Reviews February – March 2017 Fusion Grill
Fusion Grill Neighbourhood: Academy Address: 550 Academy Rd Phone: 204-489-6963 Entrées: $25-$46 Fusion Grill has been cutting the path for the Manitoba Regional Cuisine movement since opening in 1996. Alongside Ciao! and a host of other passionate restaurants and chefs, owner Scott McTaggert and his team made it their mission to work with local suppliers […]
Restaurant Reviews February – March 2017 Bailey’s
Bailey’s Neighbourhood: Downtown Address: 185 Lombard Ave Phone: 204-944-1180 Entrées: $24-$99 Among the delights of living in Winnipeg, the sheer amount of history at our fingertips is high on the list. Relics of the past hide around each corner of this city, presiding over daily commutes and downtown wanderings. On the edge of the Exchange […]
Restaurant Reviews February – March 2017 Ichiban
Ichiban Neighbourhood: Downtown Address: 189 Carlton St Phone: 204-925-7400 Entrées: $19-$47 The first teppanyaki dining restaurant in North America opened in New York in 1964, and in short order the entertainment/dining crossover had spread across the continent. In Winnipeg, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse opened its doors in 1973. The longevity of this downtown hub has proved […]
Chana Masala
Chef Nitin Mehra East India Company Prepared in the style of the Punjab region, with notes of ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves and cinnamon. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp oil 1/3 cup fresh ginger, julienne sliced jalapeño, to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp ginger garlic paste 2 Tbsp garam masala 1/2 boiled potato, grated 1/3 cup tomato […]
Shrimp Curry
Chef Nitin Mehra East India Company South Indian curries are typically lighter, with less meat and dairy, than their northern counterparts. This dish uses ingredients common to southern regions, like seafood, black mustard seed, and kari leaf. INGREDIENTS 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp black mustard seeds 8 pieces kari leaf cayenne pepper, to taste 1 […]
Chicken Bhoona
Chef /Owner Ashwani Kumar Nagpal India Palace Chatt masala is a blend of spices that typically includes dried mango powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, chili, and asafoetida INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp oil 1 onion 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 2 chicken breasts, cut into pieces 1 green pepper, chopped […]