Category Archives: Review
Unburger (aka, Drippilly Delicious)
I know burger joints. They are in clean but well-worn locations, and decorated with the detritus of the era in which they were founded: licence places, bicycles, autographed photos from celebrities, and so on. Their colours are muted, possibly faded … Continue reading
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First Impressions: Dhoom
My husband visited Dhoom recently with some friends and gave me his impression of the place. If you ever went to the current location of Dhoom when it was still a Pizza Hut, you will not recognize the place. They … Continue reading
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Edohei (aka, Best of the West from the East… in the West)
I first visited Edohei almost a decade ago. Since then, a few things about the Japanese restaurant have changed, but I still consider it one of the best places in Winnipeg for sushi. One of the most striking changes is … Continue reading
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Skinner’s (aka, Slaughtering Sacred Cows)
When I first moved here, native Winnipeggers asked me “Have you tried eating at [place] yet?” The insinuation, of course, is that these places were both classically Winnipeg and excellent places to eat as well. Unfortunately, it seems that some … Continue reading
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The Tallest Poppy (aka, Where to take your friends for brunch)
When you are driving north up Main Street from downtown, it can be easy to miss. Nestled next to the New Occidental is a restaurant with a cheerful yellow sign hanging over the door and a bear mannequin in the … Continue reading
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Book Review: Last Chance to Eat
My new job is dangerously close to the Millennium Library. This means that on any given lunch break, you may see me browsing the stacks, looking for more things to read. Once I found the food section, stuffed full of … Continue reading
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Popovers
I have a soft spot in my heart for popovers, and I’m not sure why. I’m pretty sure I remember my mother (or maybe my grandmother) making them for dinner, usually as an accompaniment for a saucy main dish. (I … Continue reading
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Sydney’s at the Forks (aka, The Fancy Side of The Forks Market)
I’ve been to a lot of restaurants, but there are very few which make me sit back and go “wow.” It takes a unique combination of environment, service and food to knock my socks off, but when it happens I … Continue reading
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Sushi Train (aka, Sushi just like Mom used to make*)
There are three Sushi Trains in Winnipeg; this review is for the Sushi Train at the Forks. All three restaurants are similar, with their individual quirks. (For example, the service at the Pembina Sushi Train has historically been a bit … Continue reading
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