Unique Eateries of Rural Manitoba
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from scratch Unique Eateries of Rural Manitoba Manitoba Regional Tourism Network | 2016 © 2015-16 Manitoba Regional Tourism Network (MRTN) All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the publisher. This booklet is brought to you by these six Manitoba rural tourism associations: Tourism North Manitoba, Parkland Tourism Association, Tourism Westman, Pembina Valley Central Plains Tourism, Eastman Tourism Association, Interlake Tourism Association. The members of MRTN gratefully acknowledge funding support from the Tourism Secretariat, Government of Manitoba. The publisher makes no warranties for the products or services advertised in this guide, and appearance of a particular business or organizations should not be considered as an endorsement. MRTN and its member associations will not be responsible for injury, loss or damages which result from readers’ participation in any event or activity featured in this publication. Information in this guide is taken from a number of sources, believed to be correct at the time of publication; however, a business or organization may change or cease operations. Users of this guide are encouraged to make full use of the contacts provided in order to verify information. Edited by Kathy Swann. Photos on this page © istockphoto.com by Picture Partners (mushrooms), Designed and printed by Leech Printing Ltd., Brandon, Manitoba. Akova (Saskatoon berries), Atomich (pizza), and Maaram (wood). Date of Publication: December 2015. Cover photo © istockphoto.com by Okea Visit the companion website for this guide – www.fromscratchmanitoba.ca 2 FROM SCRATCH from scratch | contents foreword 4 northern manitoba 6 parkland 10 interlake 17 eastern manitoba 21 pembina valley central plains 25 western manitoba 30 restaurant finder / index 35 FROM SCRATCH 3 foreword fresh. flavourful. food. or social gatherings or simply Dishes were adapted to Canadian tastes. a place to treat yourself, In reality, the ethnicity of the owner, not the menu was behind the term “Chinese F cafes and eating out have restaurant.” Across the prairie provinces, been very much a part of life in in hundreds of small towns, the Chinese the Prairie provinces. Sometimes, restaurant was and still is a friendly gathering place for the community. in very small communities, cafes were the only public meeting However, about 25 years ago, a new emphasis emerged and the quest began for places other than churches. food that was local, fresh, natural, and/or organic. That meant less salt, less sugar, no In the late 1800s, many small eateries, MSG and no GMOs. Now many restaurant some in tents, existed in settlements along menus have fewer fried items, use more the railway lines across Canada. With the products fresh from local suppliers, and completion of the railways, many Chinese make and bake from scratch. Many menus labourers began working in service indicate which farms supply the meat, eggs industries where speaking English was not and produce. In some rural areas, a wood- an absolute requirement. Many opened fired oven is added to the attraction. Other restaurants in the early 1900s, worked long expectations are specialty coffees, teas, hard 12-hour days and saved to bring their fruit drinks, fresh baked desserts, internet connections and perhaps even a local craft families to Canada. beer. This trend in its entirety is the perfect fit for many small towns and over the past few years, trendy “city” eateries have been appearing even in the smallest of rural towns. From Scratch – Unique Eateries of Rural Manitoba brings to you an assortment of fascinating rural eateries that are unique in some way, serve fresh flavourful food and are a pleasure to visit. In addition to many small town locations, there are fabulous lodges, bird watching sites, wonderful gift shops, tea rooms, and places that serve ethnic specialties. Some can feature a national park as a backdrop. Plan a route, work up an appetite and hit the road in search of the tasty culinary surprises waiting in rural Manitoba. photo: © istockphoto.com by Iryna Melnyk 4 FROM SCRATCH Over 50 rural manitoba eateries for you to discover & savour northern manitoba interlake 24. McLeod House Tearoom 1. Sasagiu Rapids Lodge 21. Half Moon Drive In and Gift Shop 2. The Balance Bar at Mo Tus Nua Wellness 22. Healthy Chef – 25. Oak Hammock Café 3. Chillax Foods Eriksdale Inn 26. Ship & Plough Tavern 4. Lazy Bear Café & Lodge 23. Integrity Foods 27. Whytewold Emporium 5. Dutch Drive In 6. Popeye’s 7. Miss The Pas Restaurant parkland 8. Arbuckles Fine Eatery & Curiosity Shop 4 9. Barnaby’s Grille 10. The Barking Moose CHURCHILL 11. Bin 22 Coffee Co. 12. The Chocolate Fox 13. Foxtail Café 14. Friendly Corner Bakeshop manitoba 15. Gone Scrappin’ in Bloom 16. The Martese 17. Poor Michael’s Emporium 18. The Starving Artist Café 2,3,6 Bistro and Gifts THOMPSON 1 19. TinHouse Designs FLIN FLON and Coffee Co. 20. White House 5,7 Bakery and THE PAS Restaurant SWAN RIVER eastern manitoba 28. Capo di Grande 18 14 29. Chinos Bistro 30. Le Beau Café & Fudgerie 11,19 15 DAUPHIN 8 31. Rhyme or Reason Café 10 12,13,16,20 22 23 32. Sophie’s Restaurant & Deli 49 9,17 26 GIMLI 33. Spicy Radish Café 46,47,50 28 44,45 PORTAGE 25 27 51 BRANDON LA PRAIRIE 24 21 30 pembina valley 33 48 43 34,36 central plains 32 35,37,38,42 39 29,31 34. Bell Aura Bed, Breakfast, Bistro 41 28 STEINBACH 35. Charley B’s Classic Grill and 40 Ice Cream Parlour 36. D23 Dim Sum & Cocktails 37. Del Rios Family Restaurant western manitoba 47. Lady of the Lake 38. Gingerwood Lane 43. Divinitea Gift & Tea House Shop, Café & Pub 39. The Jasmine Tea Room 44. Farmhouse Bistro and Tavern 48. Sawmill Tea & Coffee Co. 40. Nora’s Diner 45. Gopher Creek Coffee Company 49. The Gardens 41. Oldies & Goodies 46. Hansel and Gretel’s 50. Wildflower Café 42. Ralph’s German photo: © istockphoto.com by Iryna Melnyk Schnitzel House 51. Woodfire Deli Restaurant & Café FROM SCRATCH 5 northern manitoba © istockphoto.com by cheche22 SASAGIU RAPIDS LODGE Bostrom Lakes, overlooks the beautiful THOMPSON AREA Sasagiu Rapids and is minutes from Pisew Falls. Fishing, snowmobiling, and ATVing Two full menus are offered at this fantastically beautiful northern lodge— are within easy access from the 20-room tasty traditional Canadian and exciting lodge and 80-site campground. authentic Thai prepared by Thai chef Highway 6, between Thompson Thiti Grandbois. A few of the eighteen and Wabowden Thai selections are: Pad Thai, Pad Ka Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Pow, Som Tam, Tom Yung Kung or the Friday, 12 - 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, restaurant’s famous Thai spring rolls 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Tuesday. served mild, spicy or super spicy. The 204-679-0450 Lodge, situated between Setting and WWW.SASAGIURAPIDS.COM Sasagiu Rapids Lodge 6 FROM SCRATCH northern manitoba THE BALANCE BAR LAZY BEAR CAFÉ & LODGE AT MO TUS NUA WELLNESS CHURCHILL THOMPSON Located in Churchill, on the edge of Northern Manitoba’s first alternative Hudson Bay, the Lazy Bear Lodge offers wellness centre offers multiple types of a unique and magnificent northern yoga, holistic nutrition consulting, yoga experience. This is the largest custom therapy and a real-food-based health handcrafted log building in Manitoba. bar! Delicious smoothies, fresh squeezed Enjoy watching polar bears or beluga juice, protein shakes, detox programs, whales…then…fine dining with a and lunchbox program are supplemented regional flair. Indigenous foods such by a catering service. Clients can choose as Braised Peppered Elk, Dill Roasted from organic, gluten-free, and dairy- Arctic Char, and Slow Roasted Manitoba free menu items. Blueberry Green Tea, Bison are a culinary adventure. Grapeberry Slush, Chia Aloha and Very Lunch and dinner menus are made Berry smoothies are favourites. Seasonal from scratch. Enjoy an espresso coffee menu sensations are added often. and relax in front of Churchill’s only stone fireplace. The friendly staff 40 Seal Road, Thompson © istockphoto.com by cheche22 Monday - Friday, 3 - 9 p.m.; Saturday and experienced guides add to the 10 a.m. - 2: p.m.; Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. “at home” feeling here in the heart of 204-677-9642 Polar Bear country. Facebook.com/motusnuawellness 313 Kelsey Blvd., Churchill Summer (June 25 - Sept. 1), 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. CHILLAX FOODS Fall (Oct. & Nov.), 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1-866-687-2327 THOMPSON WWW.LAZYBEARLODGE.COM Chillax Foods in Thompson operates a summer food service from a mobile food DUTCH DRIVE IN trailer usually set up at the Westwood Mall parking lot. The menu at this very popular THE PAS venue is East Indian. Vegetable Pakora, Dutch Drive In is a summertime ‘must- Samosas, Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry stop’ in The Pas! For more than 60 and Basmati Rice and Tandoori Chicken years, this real life, old-fashioned are the favourites of many fans. As well, “Drive-In” has been serving homemade Chillax offers catering year round and free cheeseburgers and a Dutch Drive In delivery. Prices range from $5 appetizers to specialty—hand-peeled, deep-fried $26 family-size supper platters. potato slices, called “Dutch Fries,” Westwood Mall Parking Lot, Thompson of course! Ice-cream, footlongs, Delivery on Wednesday - Saturday, milkshakes and soft drinks are all on the 4:30 - 9 p.m. during the summer; call for menu. Have the order brought to your catering during the winter. car—just roll down the window for the 204-679-7145 tray like in the old days—or taken to one Facebook.com/groups/chillaxfoods of the nearby picnic tables so you can FROM SCRATCH 7 northern manitoba Right: Healthy choices are on the menu at The Balance Bar at Mo Tus Nua Wellness in Thompson.