Agreed about dari-whip, although we always called it "the greeks" with my friends and "johnnys" with my family (my grandma had a chance to buy it way back in the day).
Love Burger Factory as well. More of a home made back yard BBQ feel burger but really good none the less. The Georges on McPhillips was superb but theyve shut down unfortunately. Havent really tried the other Georges.
For chinese Hungs Garden is great. My favorite is Fortune Cooking on St James.
The Nook used to make a pretty good burger and the Georges on Ness was good a couple of years ago.
Took my son back to Winnipeg a few years ago, he loves that Big Boy burger. The Georges on Ness is walking distance from his grandma’s house so its even better.
For all the trash we get thrown our way, Winnipeg has an amazing culinary scene. From Greasy Spoons to high end eateries. Theres a type of food/restaurant representing every corner of the globe in Winnipeg. I'd pit our food scene against any other city in Canada. I remember reading an article a while back stating that per capita Winnipeg has more restaurants than any other city in Canada.
I think it comes down to money. About one out of 8 in Vancouver open with a kitchen. Seems like there is so much involved logistically and financially that the majority focus on the beer.I 2nd you on Winnipeg being an amazing culinary scene jokes'...
When I ran My restaurant My partner and I used to visit various cities around the U.S. checking out restaurants and their operations and talking with those that were willing to talk about how they did things... When I do My work now I must eat out because of the travel and I still investigate towards finding places My clients would enjoy...
What I have experienced, while we certainly don't have the upper end in certain things like fresh seafood, tapas, South American Steakhouses & American BBQ, our small independent ethnic and fusion restaurants are off the charts good and numerous per capita compared to most Canadian cities and surprisingly many Midwest U.S. cities...
One thing I wish is Winnipeg should promote/incentive local brewpubs with food throughout the City... Montreal has us beat there for quantity of brewpubs with great beer and food... @Gnova... I'm pissed off to... haven't been able to get to Montreal...
My buddy and I when in Montreal doing our brewpub walks daily would get up... pay the bill... then we would say in unison... "I wish I had one of these at the end of My street" for every place we visited...
Montreal is so fun...
I agree. It is actually funny because when the province here mandated expanded outdoor seating for restaurants and breweries to help with Covid you never saw the bureaucracy move so fast.That's fire code, onerous inspection, permits and licensing $'s killing investment, community, culture and tourism...
F'n marxist's... get the F' out of the way...
Across North America governing bodies and beau acracy has exposed themselves as parasitic...
That's My rant for the day... sad really...
I hope after all this Covid crap is over maybe your surviving breweries, you and your friends can promote some change and bring the food trucks home...
On a more positive note. I agree that Winnipeg has a great food scene. I remember loving it when I left (Bombolini’s anyone?), and am always impressed when I come back. My Nephew cooks and he always has some great recommendations. And the best part is that compared to Vancouver you don't have to donate a kidney to eat out.
Many great chili cooks include cinnamon, including moi. The trick is to use it sparingly so it adds to the overall spice complexity without dominating. And if you really want an out there chili, add some chocolate, too. Yep, chocolate.
Yup, I always include a little chocolate or cocoa powder when I make a vat of my famous (among my family) chili. I've also been known to throw in some coffee to add depth and cola to add a little sweetness when needed.Many great chili cooks include cinnamon, including moi. The trick is to use it sparingly so it adds to the overall spice complexity without dominating. And if you really want an out there chili, add some chocolate, too. Yep, chocolate.
