Our favourite restaurant event of the year is back! Ciao! Magazines Dine About Winnipeg runs from February 10 – 26, 2023.
The event gives you the opportunity to experience the best of Winnipeg’s culinary talent. Enjoy three-course, set price dinner menus at some of the city’s finest restaurants.
This year there will be four different menu tiers: $19, $29, $39 and $49. All menus will include a three-course meal.
Be sure to make reservations as popular restaurants are expected to fill up quickly.
Here’s a list of all the participating restaurants:
BAILEY’S PRIME DINING ($49)
Appetizer
Assorted Hors d’oeuvre Plate
bruschetta crostini, beef satay, and calamari with tzatziki sauce
or
Soup du jour
or
Seafood Bisque
or
California mixed green salad with poppy seed dressing
artisan mixed greens with fresh strawberries, mandarin orange and candied walnuts
Entrée
New York Steak Oscar
10 oz New York steak charbroiled to perfection, topped with crab meat, fresh asparagus and hollandaise sauce
or
Chicken Wellington
tender breast of chicken stuffed with a spinach mushroom duxelle and cream cheese. Wrapped in a puff pastry and served with a sherry demi-glace sauce
or
Braised Lamb Shank
lamb shank quick seared over high heat and then slow cooked with aromatic herbs until it reaches a fall off the bone perfection
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
or
Cherries Jubilee,
or
Blackout Torte
or
New York Cheesecake
CAFÉ CARLO ($49)
Appetizer
Mixed greens with creamy dill dressing
or
Cafe Carlo’s Caesar salad with anchovy crumbs
or
Spicy corn and chorizo soup
Entrée
Lake Winnipeg Pickerel
fillets pan roasted in brown butter served with baked mac and cheese and vegetable of the day
or
Veal Scallopini
in panko crust with lemon caper demi-glace served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
CALABRIA MARKET (Dinner for Two for $39)
Appetizer
Choose a Salad:
Classic Italian
or
Greek
or
Caesar
Entrée
Choose one of three house-made family style entrees to heat and eat (casserole style)
Ricotta and spinach shells
or
Meat or veggie lasagne
or
Chicken parmigiano with penne pasta
Dessert
Tiramisu
Add featured red or white wine for $12.
CAPITAL GRILL ($39)
Appetizer
Classic Capital Caesar Salad
with Parmesan crisps
or
Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup
extra virgin olive oil, crème fraîche, balsamic reduction
(Vegetarian)
or
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Sambal, cilantro, coconut cream
or
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
umami sauce, apple, chilies, scallions, sesame
(Vegan)
Entrée
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
tofu, chili roasted tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
(Vegetarian)
or
Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs
whipped potato and fresh daily veg
or
Mustard Crusted Manitoba Char
roasted cauliflower, potato risotto, citrus butter
or
Manitoba Berkshire Pork Schnitzel
butter and apple cider braised cabbage, French beans, roasted potato, red wine sauce
Dessert
Classic Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
biscotti and berries
or
Sticky Toffee Pudding
sweet cake based with dates, warm toffee sauce, and French vanilla ice cream
or
Chocolate Tortes
freshly baked dark chocolate and sea salt tart with whipped cream
(Gluten free)
CAPITAL K DISTILLERY ($25)
Micro-Distillery Tour and Tasting
Capital K DistilleryExperience an interactive tour of Capital K Distillery, a state of the art facility producing locally made spirits. Learn the details of the distilling process and see custom-engineered equipment, then enjoy a tasting session of the hand-crafted spirits in the on-site tasting lounge. Savour each sip and discover new flavour profiles at the same time.
The visit concludes with a craft cocktail of your choice, made by a master bartender. This is a great edu-taining event for couples and groups looking for a new way to embrace Winnipeg’s local beverage scene.
CHO ICHI RAMEN ($29)
Appetizer
Cauliflower Tempura
tempura cauliflower with sweet soya sauce, spicy mayo, nori flakes and chilli springs
or
Takoyaki
fried octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce, kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, nori flakes, and green onions
Entrée
Cho Ichi Original Ramen in Tonkotsu (pork) or Chintan (chicken) Broth
sea salt/shoyu tare, marinated egg, mushroom, green onion, cha siu pork belly, sous–vide chicken, nori
or
Vegetable Ramen
seasoned vegetables and seasoned tofu in vegetarian broth with kale noodles
Dessert
Panacotta topped with lychee
DAMECCA ($29)
Appetizer
Bang Bang Shrimp
tempura tiger prawns, kimchi mayo, crispy noodles with sesame seeds
or
Stacked Sushi Tacos
Sexy Salmon, teriyaki sauce, avocado, crispy wonton, tobiko, sushi rice, wasabi, micro cilantro
and Tuna Teaser, kimchi mayo, crispy wonton, tobiko, sushi rice, wasabi, micro cilantro
or
Salmon Crostini
king salmon, arugula, cream cheese, grana padano, tobiko, maple syrup, pickled onion, dill, sourdough
Entrée
Mushroom Truffle Pappardelle
miso cream sauce, cremini mushroom, truffle oil, pickled grape tomatoes, shallots, grana padano, fresh herbs
or
Chasu Burger
thick cut chashu, soy marinated shiitake mushrooms, mixed vegetables, red onion, mayo, char siu sauce,
brioche bun
or
Donburi
sushi rice, tobiko, cucumber, wasabi and your choice of tuna, salmon, salmon katsu or unagi
or
Eggplant Roll
8 pc, eggplant, asparagus, sweet pepper, tempura crumbs, crispy sweet potato, miso glaze, vegan house sauce
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
FRANKIE’S ($39)
Appetizer
Prosciutto and Burrata
wild arugula whipped balsamic and olive oil
or
Lasagna Bites
served with marinara sauce
or
Polenta Fries
served with a roasted garlic aioli (V)
Entrée
Veal Scaloppini
floured and pan fried, Frangelico mushroom and hazelnut cream sauce, broccolini and pesto gnocchi
or
Frankie’s Pizza
mozzarella, tomato sauce, capicollo ham, fresh herbs and Sicilian olives
or
Risotto Funghi
arborio rice, mixed mushrooms, white truffle oil, grana padano and fresh arugula
Dessert
Callebaut Chocolate Ganache Cake
with boozy oranges in Grand Marnier
FUSION GRILL ($49)
Appetizer
WPG Vodka Cured Arctic Char
Chaeban mascarpone crème fraîche, Manitoba golden caviar and chef made focaccia cracker
or
Grilled Manitoba Beets
Saskatoon berries, cornmeal crouton, almond cheese and blueberry peppercorn vinaigrette (vegan and gluten free)
or
Soup of Tomorrow
A reflection of the season and chef’s inspiration announced nightly
Entrée
Pan Roasted Ice Caught Pickerel
ricotta stuffed ravioli, Crown Royal whisky cream with wild and cultured mushroom
or
Chef’s Hand-made Gnocchi
with local creamy feta and pears poached in Bee Boyzz Honey Mead; parsley pesto, caramelized onion and wilted spinach
or
Vegan Napoleon
black bean cakes, Winkler corn tostadas, fiddlehead salsa, layers of squash emulsion and savory rhubarb port sauce (gluten free)
Dessert
Saskatoon Berry Cake Roll
vanilla, mascarpone, Inniskillin Icewine schmear
or
Boreal Forest Cake
dense, but not stupid, chocolate cake, fresh whipped cream and Saskatoon berry preparation (gluten free)
or
Warm Apple Crumble (vegan)
baked apple with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and Calvados apple brandy
GLADYS CARIBBEAN KITCHEN ($39)
Appetizer
Oxtail Puff
tender pieces of slow braised oxtail delicately wrapped in puff pastry
or
Jerked Beef Tongue Taco with Pickled Onions
a unique blend of flavours pairing jerk with Latin influences – a must try!
or
Callaloo and Feta Spring Roll
freshly sautéed callaloo and feta cheese stuffed in a spring roll (vegetarian)
Entrée
Guava BBQ Ribs
tender half rack of pork ribs slathered in guava barbeque served with fries and coleslaw
or
Curried Chicken
house-made curry spice flavours this Jamaican classic, served with coconut rice and sautéed vegetables
or
Channa and Vegetable Roti
roti shell filled with curried channa and garden vegetables, served with fresh green salad
or
Coconut Ginger Curry Fish
pan seared fish fillet with ginger and coconut cream sauce
Dessert
Butter Rum Cake served with berry compote
or
Coco Loco Cheesecake – coconut cheesecake
GOJO ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT ($19)
Appetizer
Beef Samosa
or
Vegetable Samosa
Entrée
A shareable combination platter of vegetable dishes
or
A shareable combination platter of veggie and meat dishes
Both combinations include house salad and a choice of injera or rice
Drink
Ethiopian Coffee
or
Tea
HERMANOS ($19 LUNCH)
Appetizer
Black Bean Soup
Brazilian black bean with black olive crema
or
House Salad
Entrée
Chivito Sandwich
Uruguayan style premium shaved Angus beef, provolone cheese, smoked country ham, bacon, olives, hard boiled egg, onion, lettuce, banana peppers, and aioli served on a fresh bun, served with house chips
or
Gringo Burger
cheddar, aioli, and all the usual suspects, served with house chips
or
Milanesa Sandwich
breaded chicken breast topped with smoked country ham, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, olives and salsa golf on a fresh bun served with house chips
or
Quejo de Coalho
grilled Brazilian cheese skewers
Dessert
Passion Fruit Ice Cream
or
Alfajore
HERMANOS ($29)
Appetizer
Tomato Bisque
or
Caesar Salad
Entrée
Moqueca
seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, clams, crab meat, and seasonal fish, in an aromatic coconut broth
or
Picanha Steak Dinner 8oz
or
Vegan Paella
or
Milanesa Especial
Argentinean style crisp breaded chicken breast topped with country ham, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers and olives, served with chef’s choice of starch, grilled vegetables and a side of salsa golf
Dessert
Alfajore
or
Passion Fruit Ice Cream
HERMANOS ($39)
Appetizer
Tomato bisque
or
Natal Cashew Salad
grilled pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, toasted cashews, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, on artisan lettuce with Dijon dressing
Entrée
Baby Back Ribs
full rack of Manitoba baby back ribs in our house sauce grilled to fall off the bone perfection
or
Frutos do Mar
seafood pasta with shrimp, crab meat, and tomatoes in a chipotle chevre cream sauce
or
Seafood Paella
or
New York Strip Cabrera
8 oz with our signature spice rub, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic reduction, served with port reduced mushrooms and bacon
Dessert
Alfajore
or
Najara’s Favourite
lightly frozen white chocolate mousse, served with fresh seasonal fruit and strawberry coulis, finished with whipped cream
HERMANOS ($49)
Appetizer
Heart of Palm Salad
tomatoes, heart of palm, red onions, and basil topped with olive oil, balsamic reduction and padano cheese
or
Tomato Bisque
or
Natal Cashew Salad
grilled pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, toasted cashews, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, on artisan lettuce with Dijon dressing
Entrée
New York Strip Cabrera
10 oz with our signature spice rub, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic reduction, served with port reduced mushrooms and bacon
or
LOMO
7 oz beef tenderloin with house-made signature rub, topped with a house-made wild mushroom and port demi-glace
or
Half Rack of Lamb
New Zealand lamb seasoned with Hermanos’ signature Cabrera spice
Dessert
Alfajore
or
Najara’s Favourite
lightly frozen white chocolate mousse, served with fresh seasonal fruit and strawberry coulis, finished with whipped cream
or
Passion Fruit Ice Cream
LITTLE NANA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN ($39)
Appetizer
Arancini
crispy risotto balls, mozzarella, provolone and asiago served with a side of pomodoro
or
Insalata di Nana
heritage mixed greens, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, balsamic dressing
or
Mini charcuterie board with cured meats, cheese and in-house complements
Entrée
Osso Bucco Style Short Rib
braised beef short rib, sauteed mixed mushrooms, au jus, tagliatelle, crème fraîche
or
Fettucine Alfredo
creamy in house white sauce, with a delicate taste of pecorino and parmigiano
or
Penne Rose
spicy cream sauce with n’duja (pork pate), garlic, cherry tomatoes, finished with truffle oil
Dessert
Cannoli
or
Espresso Cheesecake
or
Chocolate Sin Cake – (GF)
LITTLE NANA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN ($49)
Appetizer
Arancini
crispy risotto balls, mozzarella, provolone and asiago served with a side of pomodoro
or
Cozze Ubriache
mussels, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, parsley, oregano, grilled ciabatta bread
or
Insalata di Nana
mixed greens, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
Entrée
Tableside Cacio e Pepe
angel hair pasta is prepared tableside, tossed with cracked pepper in a Pecorino Romano wheel – eat just like the Romans do!
or
Truffle Mushroom Pappardelle
creamy mushroom sauce, with a truffle finish (veg)
Dessert
Cannoli
or
Espresso Cheesecake
or
Chocolate Sin Cake (GF)
NORTH GARDEN ($39)
Starter
Shrimp and Pork Wonton Soup
or
Hot and Sour Soup
or
Vegetarian Mushroom Soup
Appetizer
Five Spice Beef Shank
or
Pan-fried Shrimp and Tofu Wrap
or
Barbeque Pork Pastry
or
Barbeque Pork with Honey Garlic Sauce
or
Pan Seared Daikon Cakes
Entrée
Choose 3 SHAREABLE mains from a selection of signature house favourites
Beef medallions with eggplant and green beans in black pepper sauce
or
Chicken breast with mushrooms and broccoli in house-made barbeque sauce
or
Double fried pork belly, Taiwanese cabbage with sichuan chile sauce
or
Salt and pepper pan seared shrimp with cashews and onions
or
Kung Pao chicken with vegetables and peanuts in a spicy sichuan sauce
or
Crispy fried seafood (shrimp and whitefish) with daikon
or
Vegetarian special
Broccoli, cauliflower, Chinese mushrooms, deep-fried tofu, bamboo shoot and carrots
or
Mapo tofu braised soft tofu with minced pork in a spicy sichuan chili sauce (vegetarian option available)
or
Beijing Barbeque duck with crepes
Dessert
Mango Pudding
or
Egg Tart
or
Deep Fried Bao Custard
or
Durian Pastry
THE OAKWOOD ($19 BREAKFAST)
Choose 3 items from the below selection of our most popular favourites
Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
toasted pecans and maple syrup. Like pumpkin pie without the pie
or
Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes
blueberry compote and topped with whipped cream
or
Peach Bacon Pancakes
buttermilk pancakes with the bacon and peaches on the inside. Served with a side of cinnamon honey butter
or
Cowboy Breakfast Bowl
hand cut potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onion, avocado, cheddar cheese and hot sauce.
or
Migas
fried corn tortilla with avocado, feta, pickled onions, scrambled eggs topped with fire roasted salsa
or
Feta Tomato and Avo Benny
basted eggs with feta cheese, tomato, avocado and hollandaise
THE OAKWOOD ($29)
Appetizer
Choice of Daily Soup
Entrée
Choose any 3 burgers as a slider sampler – served with fries
Oakwood Crown and Coke
Crown Royal infused slow cooked beef brisket, beef patty, chipotle mayo, Monterey, Crown and Coke reduction topped with crispy onions
or
Cauliflower Pakora Burger
crispy cauliflower pakora with mango chutney, cumin raita and shredded greens
or
Chip Shop Chicken
battered chicken breast with pickled onions and curry sauce
or
Oakwood
topped with mushrooms, sautéed onions, cheddar, bacon with a bit of mayo and Dijon
or
Salmon I Am
house-made salmon patty, lemon dill mayo, red onions and shredded greens
Dessert
Choose from a rotating selection of house-made desserts
PRAIRIE INK CAFE ($29)
Appetizer
West African Peanut Soup
smooth sweet potato and peanut purée seasoned with mild spices and topped with roasted peanuts
or
Feature Soup
house-made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients
or
Choice of Greek, Caesar or House Salad
house mix, carrots, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and apple poppy seed dressing
Entrée
Butternut Squash Fettuccine
sautéed butternut squash, red onion, roasted Brussels sprouts and cherry tomatoes tossed in a pistachio pesto with fettuccine and finished with arugula and pistachio
or
Honey Hot Fettuccine
fettuccine tossed in a honey hot cream sauce with bell peppers, chicken and chorizo, topped with cashews and green onion
or
Chicken Pesto
two 4 oz. chicken breasts topped with bocconcini, green pesto and bruschetta
Dessert
Cheesecake
soft, creamy cheesecake baked with graham crust. Enjoy as is or topped with your choice of Skor bar or raspberry coulis and fresh fruit
or
Carrot Cake
our signature triple-layered carrot cake with candied ginger, walnuts, coconut, pineapple and a truly Canadian maple cream cheese icing
PRAIRIE’S EDGE ($19 LUNCH)
Appetizer
Kale Caesar Salad
kale and romaine, creamy garlic dressing, parmesan and croutons
or
Beet Salad
roasted beets, apples, feta, pumpkin seeds, bacon, shallot vinaigrette, mixed greens
or
House-made Soup of the Day
Entrée
Mac and Cheese
classic mac and cheese with béchamel cheese sauce, onions, and bacon
or
Reuben Sandwich
corned beef, marble rye, swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut
or
Smash Burger
2 smashed patties with American cheddar, red onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo
Dessert
Warm Bread Pudding
or
Apple Crisp
PRAIRIE’S EDGE ($39)
Appetizer
Kale Caesar Salad
kale and romaine, creamy garlic dressing, parmesan and croutons
or
Beet Salad
roasted beets, apples, feta, pumpkin seeds, bacon, shallot vinaigrette, mixed greens
or
Beet Fritters
beet fritters on orange fennel slaw, toasted hemp seeds, balsamic glaze
or
House-made Soup of the Day
Entrée
Pan Seared Salmon
lemon dill hollandaise, warm quinoa salad, seasonal vegetables
or
Mushroom Ravioli
stuffed with crimini mushrooms served with sage cream sauce and sweet potato
or
Boneless Beef Short Ribs
brown butter mashed potatoes, crispy onions, broccolini and sweet kale chimichurri
Dessert
Warm Bread Pudding
or
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
SADDLERY ON MARKET ($29)
Appetizer
Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Soup
with toasted croutons
or
Mexican Street Corn
with chipotle aioli and feta
or
Marinated Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
Entrée
New York Steak
garlic lemon prawns, creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
or
Chicken Bruschetta
two breasts flame grilled and topped with house-made bruschetta, balsamic drizzle, creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
or
House-made Eggplant Parmigiana
Dessert
Blueberry and Lemon Curd Cheesecake
or
Matilda Chocolate Cake
or
Vegan Banana Cake with Toasted Almonds
SAPERAVI ($39)
Appetizer
Pkhali Platter
steamed beetroot, spinach and carrots blended with walnuts and Georgian spices served with lavashi bread
or
Soko Mushroom
mushroom caps stuffed with cheese and baked in a clay pot
or
Khachapuri Imeruli
traditional cheese bread stuffed with a blend of cheeses
or
Khinkali
Georgian dumplings with ground beef and pork or mushrooms
Entrée
Chkmeruli Chicken
chicken in cream and garlic sauce, cooked in a clay pot, served with rice
or
Ajapsandali
Georgian ratatouille with eggplant, potatoes, sweet pepper, tomatoes and fresh herbs, served with lavashi bread
or
Tolma
cabbage leaves stuffed with beef, pork and rice, seasoned with Georgian spices
or
Shashlik
charcoal-grilled meats marinated with Georgian spices, served with rice or potato and seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Cheesecake
House-made with blueberry topping
or
Napoleon
smooth and rich cream between layers of flaky puff pastry, topped with fresh berries
WASABI ON BROADWAY ($49)
Appetizer
Spicy Mango Prawns
tempura shrimp and fresh mango tossed with creamy chilli sauce, served over a house salad in a
wonton bowl
or
New Style Sashimi
thinly sliced assortment of premium sashimi topped with yuzu soy sauce, ginger, sesame seeds, garlic, and green onion; seared with hot olive oil
or
Agedashi Tofu
served with enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushroom, and zucchini sweet bonito soy sauce
Entrée
Sashimi / Maki Combo
king salmon, tuna, hokaido scallop, surf clam, tako sashimi paired with bakudan (spicy tuna/tempura crumbs roll)
or
Maki/Tempura Combination
includes vegetable tempura, shrimp tempura and tempura shiitake garlic roll
or
Chicken Teriyaki
paired with vegetable tempura and shrimp tempura
Dessert
Ice Cream
choice of black sesame, green tea or mango
