TASTE CULINARY SERIES 2008

Wednesdays in July and August

Late Afternoons & Evenings

This exciting culinary series is intended for locals and visitors alike who want to find the answer to the question "Where does our food come from?" A small group of foodies is invited to join the editors of Ciao! magazine on a series of afternoon tours exploring four of Manitoba's interesting food suppliers. The group will have the opportunity to meet directly with the supplier and learn about the unique challenges and successes they have had.

Each tour concludes with an evening visit to one of Winnipeg's best restaurants for a delicious multi-course dining extravaganza! Learn how the city's top chefs work with these regional products to create their gastronomic masterpieces, while enjoying one yourself!

View our photo gallery below from the 2007 tours!

Cost:

$89.00/person + taxes and online booking fee

What's Included:

Tour transportation by 24-passenger bus to supplier
Three course dinner with one glass of wine at selected restaurant
Gratuities
Full-colour souvenir recipe card
Ciao! magazine escort throughout

Note: Tours go rain or shine and are non-refundable. Tours require a minimum of 10 people and are limited to a maximum of 22 people. If minimum numbers are not met, guests can choose to get a full refund or be put onto another available date. Group inquiries are also welcome.

Location and Time:

For each tour, you meet at the selected restaurant at 4:00pm, and depart by mini bus as group for your tour. After your tour, you are taken to the restaurant for a delicious dinner, and then return home in your own vehicle.

Suppliers:

Canola Learning Centre

Located just south of Winnipeg, the Canola Learning Centre provides visitors a chance to learn about canola in a real agronomic setting, using fun, entertaining, hands on activities.

Stonewood Elk Ranch

With more than 500 elk in their herd, the Stonewood Elk Ranch produces garlic sausage, smokies, delicious cuts of meat, and antler products each year.

Blue Lagoon Florascape

Blue Lagoon has a state of the art greenhouse facility and is a certified organic farm dedicated in providing the freshest, most delicious, and environmentally friendly produce to the local markets.

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods and Oils

Established in 1998, Manitoba Harvest is the largest farmer owned vertically integrated hemp food manufacturer, and offers the freshest and highest quality staple hemp food products in the world.

D.D. Leobard Winery

Award winning D.D. Leobard Winery has perfected their passion of winemaking to achieve the vinting of superior fruit wines by using locally grown berries and fruit.

Restaurants:

The Current in The Inn at The Forks-Chef Barry Saunders

Located in the heart of the city, The Current brings together the tastes of Canada for unique contemporary Canadiana

dining experiences.

Dandelion Eatery-Chef Ben Kramer

Dandelion Eatery has dedicated itself in creating a menu on regional ingredients and supports producers practicing sustainable agriculture.

fusion grill-Chef Lorna Murdoch

Award winning fusion grill uses locally grown and produced foods to create delicious contemporary meals.

Velvet Glove at The Fairmont-Chef Nick Beaumont

Enjoy seasonal flavours with a Manitoba flare at Winnipeg's only Four Diamond CAA/AAA award winning restaurant.

Resto Gare (Formerly La Vieille Gare)

Newly renovated, Resto Gare serves authentic French and regional Manitoba cuisine and is located in a historic railway station in the French Quarter of St. Boniface.

Available Dates:

Click the available dates below to book your seat!

July 9

Canola Learning Centre

The Current (75 Forks Market Road)

July 16
Stonewood Elk Ranch

Dandelion Eatery (230 Osborne St at Confusion Corner)

July 23
Canola Learning Centre

fusion grill (550 Academy Road)