A freelance journalist and photographer in Winnipeg.
After 12 years, an Osborne Village favourite is closing its doors. When Bac Bui, owner of Vi-Ann Restaurant, began the fight to save his little restaurant he had hoped this day would never come. “This is a terrible day for … Continue Reading
For the final Lunch Rush column, my editor asked me to write about my favourite place to eat in Winnipeg. It’s hard for me to choose but I will tell you that Dessert Sinsations is one. This little restaurant has … Continue Reading
Simply Viet Restaurant 1609 Pembina Hwy 421-9145 Rating. 4.5/5 Price range. $499 – $9.50 Business lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. No Quick solo lunch. Yes Reservations. No Having a hankering for Vietnamese food, I decided to try … Continue Reading
Dal’s Restaurant And Lounge 701 Regent Ave. 222-4255 Rating. 3/5 Price range. $2.95 – $18.95 Reservations. No Business lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes According to a friend of mine, Dal’s is a … Continue Reading
Hiroba Japanese Restaurant 2615 Pembina Hwy. 415-7734 Rating. 4/5 Price range. $1.25 – $60 Reservations. Yes Business Lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Every year around this time, my taste buds begin to … Continue Reading
A domino sensation is living in Winnipeg and he’s taking over YouTube. The childhood game of setting up and knocking down plastic tiles has become an art form for the YouTube artist known only as FlippyCat. Since posting his first … Continue Reading
Imagine biting into two big juicy all-beef patties topped with cheddar cheese and layer upon layer of bacon followed by 15 toppings, all between a toasted sesame seed bun. If you can imagine that, then you’re eating at Five Guys. … Continue Reading
Saucers Café 570 Academy Road 489-9204 Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Rating: 3 out of 5 Price range: $4 – $17 Reservations: No Licensed: Yes Client negotiations: Yes Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: … Continue Reading
Gasthaus Gutenberger 2583 Portage Ave. 888-3133 gasthausgutenberger.com Rating. 4.5/5 Price range. $5.95 – $36.95 Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes When I entered Gasthaus Gutenberger, I felt like I had left Winnipeg and stepped into … Continue Reading
Water Lily East Indian Restaurant 90-166 Meadowood Dr 255-2973 Rating. 4/5 Price range. $1.99 – $15.99 Co-worker lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes Reservations. Yes Upon entering Water Lily, I was surrounded by a perfume of exotic spices — cardamom, coriander, … Continue Reading
