Archive | April, 2009

More Mexican: Burrito del Rio opening soon

Bringing us more flavours of our southern neighbours, Winnipeg’s first taqueria, Burrito del Rio, is poised to open in Osborne Village. Oil barely cool in the fryers since the departure of former occupant the Village Fish, the space has undergone a rapid transformation.  The only vestiges of the chippy shop the indoor eaves working to [...]

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The Village Fish Panko Breaded Pickerel

This recipe is Savour Winnipeg’s Tribute to the now defunct Village Fish and their delicious Panko Breaded Pickerel INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups canola oil (depending on pan size & depth) 1 cup flour tablespoon fresh ground black pepper tablespoon kosher salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (available at Sobey’s or Safeway) 2-3 pounds [...]

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So long, and thanks for all the fish

With great trepidation I watched brown paper mask the windows of Winnipeg’s gourmet fish n chippie, The Village Fish. I held out hopes that it was merely a long overdue reno. But there’s no denying a new sign, proclaiming Burrito del Rio’s imminent opening. The Fish has floated on, down the drain, belly up (insert [...]

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