Café La Scala Review
Café La Scala Neighbourhood: Corydon Address: 725 Corydon Ave Phone: 204-474-2750 Entrées: $8-$26 Recent renovations have transformed Café La Scala into a hybrid of urban cool and fine dining. This new incarnation…
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Wild Rice Crêpes with Smoked Goldeye and Caviar
Chef Grant Mitchell & John Stupar Nicolino’s These crêpes are rich in taste and relatively easy to make. Planning ahead is the key, as crème fraîche cannot be rushed. The…
Vera Pizzeria Review
Vera Pizzeria Neighbourhood: South Osbourne Address: 670 Osbourne St Phone: 204-222-6306 For a slice of Naples, head to South Osborne spot Vera Pizzeria. Stepping inside this pocket-sized place feels like walking…
Grilled Sausage Mushrooms and Peppers
Chef Michele Di Fonte Monticchio Spicy Italian sausage adds heat to this versatile side. Ingredients 1 pkg whole button mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 Italian sausages, grilled 2 cloves…
Eggplant Involtini
Chef Michele Di Fonte Monticchio Fluffy and light battered eggplant encapsulates creamy ricotta. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 1/2 cup flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 clove…
Chaise Café & Lounge Review
Chaise Café & Lounge Neighbourhood: St. Boniface Address: 271 Provencher Blvd Phone: 204-504-4012 Entrees: $15-$25 Past neatly lined hedges on a busy street, this friendly St. Boniface eatery has enough…
De Luca’s Review
De Luca's Neighbourhood: Downtown Address: 950 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-774-7617 Entrées: $4-$11 Imagine a Mediterranean market with imported Italian specialties where neighbours gleefully chatter amongst rustic, made from scratch cuisine.…
Turbot alla Puttanesca
Chef Fabrizio Rossi Nicolino's This briny sauce is filled with bright flavour and pairs well with fish. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic pinch chili pepper 1 anchovy…
Pappardelle alla Boscaiola
Chef Fabrizio Rossi Nicolino's Boscaiola, meaning 'woodsman's style' sauce is a rustic Italian classic. Ingredients Pasta 8 cups flour 10 eggs 1 Tbsp oil pinch of salt Sauce 3 cups…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Torte
Chef Jason Sopel, Chaise Café Gooey dark and white chocolate filling covers a hazelnut crust. Ingredients Crust 2 cups hazelnuts 2 Tbs melted butter Filling 2 cups dark or milk…
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Chef Jason Sopel Chaise Café A lighter cheesecake with bold vanilla flavours accented by sea salt. Ingredients Chocolate crust 2 cups oreo crumbs 3 Tbs butter, melted. Filling 12 oz. white…