Winnipeg | Restaurants - Page 31

Mininari · #**601** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 3:24 PM**

Does anyone know the approximate timelines for the pub(s) going into CityPlace?
I was originally a little disappointed at how long it took them to get going on construction, but now that we've got an NHL Lockout as an all-but-certain fate until at least New Years, it got me wondering if these new establishments may open in time for a shortened season.

h0twired · #**602** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 3:52 PM**

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but now that we've got an NHL Lockout as an all-but-certain fate until at least New Years

According to who?

Mininari · #**603** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 4:03 PM**

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According to who?

According to my own pessimistic prediction. Feel free to query the Internet for other persons' opinions on the matter. There are some more optimistic than mine, some less...

rypinion · #**604** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 4:08 PM**

http://twitter.com/PegCityGrub/status/246271196356829184

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Fox and Fiddle on Main opening this week.

dpenner · #**605** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 5:12 PM**

hopefully some of you guys head to the fiddle and reveal your inner food critic here, i have been to probably 6-7 fox and fiddles in ontario over the course of 5 years and they have varied greatly. I hope that the isolation of winnipeg's fiddle will differentiate the menu a bit from what i see in ontario.

Authentic_City · #**606** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 7:31 PM**

Is this dead? Or is it still a go?

http://shawarmakhan.com/index.html

h0twired · #**607** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 7:48 PM**

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Is this dead? Or is it still a go?

http://shawarmakhan.com/index.html

Still a go.

Looking at a December opening.

cllew · #**608** Posted **Sep 13, 2012, 10:34 PM**

Had lunch at Famous Dave's today with a buddy. Went about 12:45 and got a table with no wait. Would go back there again over 5 guy's across the street.

Boreal · #**609** Posted **Sep 14, 2012, 2:38 AM**

Arkadash is quite tasty. I would certainly recommend, as others already have.

SKYSTHELIMIT · #**610** Posted **Sep 15, 2012, 11:14 PM**

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Is this dead? Or is it still a go?

http://shawarmakhan.com/index.html

Site says awaiting permits and now looking at December as Hotwired said but me thinks its more like..I'm playing for Calgary now and if we go to the cup that takes us to Nov. 25 so after partying for a week then I can go launch my restaurant.

I say this half jokingly.

headhorse · #**611** Posted **Sep 16, 2012, 5:11 PM**

anyone check out Fox and Fiddle this weekend? I checked out the space during the day and it looked great.

headhorse · #**612** Posted **Sep 16, 2012, 5:12 PM**

there's also another specialty coffee shop opening up. 64 Sherbrook St

http://www.thombargen.com/

rrskylar · #**613** Posted **Sep 16, 2012, 8:53 PM**

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Had lunch at Famous Dave's today with a buddy. Went about 12:45 and got a table with no wait. Would go back there again over 5 guy's across the street.

Had the misfortune of eating at Famous Dave's in Fargo a few days ago, food just okay, ribs obviously pre cooked as they came out in about 10 minutes of ordering, beef brisket dry and flavourless. Value for price meal not great.

flatlander · #**614** Posted **Sep 16, 2012, 9:09 PM**

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According to who?

Did anybody believe that this wouldn't end up happening?

Mininari · #**615** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 1:27 AM**

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Did anybody believe that this wouldn't end up happening?

Sigh.
Well, at least they got Evander Kane signed before the CBA ran out.

Thanks for pointing out that new coffee shop opening on Sherbrook.... looks like another fine addition to the changing streetscape of the area.

h0twired · #**616** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 12:35 PM**

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Had the misfortune of eating at Famous Dave's in Fargo a few days ago, food just okay, ribs obviously pre cooked as they came out in about 10 minutes of ordering, beef brisket dry and flavourless. Value for price meal not great.

You are aware how ribs are smoked right?

If you wanted ribs to be cooked "fresh" you would probably be sitting around for about 6-10 hours waiting.

I have had their back ribs, the rib tips and the chicken wings and they have been fantastic every time. The meat was soft and tender but still hung onto the bone and seasoned to perfection. The "pineapple rage" sauce is awesome on the wings.

Famous Dave's is WAY better than any BBQ in Winnipeg.

dpenner · #**617** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 1:06 PM**

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You are aware how ribs are smoked right?

If you wanted ribs to be cooked "fresh" you would probably be sitting around for about 6-10 hours waiting.

I have had their back ribs, the rib tips and the chicken wings and they have been fantastic every time. The meat was soft and tender but still hung onto the bone and seasoned to perfection. The "pineapple rage" sauce is awesome on the wings.

Famous Dave's is WAY better than any BBQ in Winnipeg.

Even Lovey's?

I do agree though that good BBQ options are limited in Winnipeg. Hopefully some rural mennonite opens a pig roast and bbq restaurant in the city (mennos make the best bbq

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Biff · #**618** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 1:31 PM**

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h0twired · #**619** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 1:53 PM**

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Even Lovey's?

I find Lovey's to be pretty bad. Every time I have been there the pulled pork or ribs were dry and not tender. Their sauces are pretty bland too. Not much better that something coming out of a Kraft bottle.

They could also come up with some better side dishes. Famous Daves at least has a number of vegetable options. Loveys only has fries, potato salad, beans and coleslaw.

dpenner · #**620** Posted **Sep 17, 2012, 3:17 PM**

thats to bad, i went there a couple years ago and thought it was awesome, guess it has gone downhill a bit. Someone should open up a Nando's chicken in the city, it would be huge there. Best chicken I have ever had, and they make it hot to, like really hot. Best sauces ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1EX--vdxh4

they make hilarious commercials to.