Monday, October 21, 2013

deer + almond, encore.

If I really like the food and ambiance at a restaurant, I'm not ashamed to admit, I am one of those people who returns over and over again. Since I had written my original blog on deer + almond, I felt compelled to scribble a follow-up article on what I consider, has now become a genuine Winnipeg gem for a fun and tasty dining experience. It doesn't help when the menu continuously changes with each new Manitoba season. This makes deer + almond a constant new fare adventure.

Here we are in the heart of the fall harvest and knocking at our door is soon to be a hearty Canadian winter. Change brings change and if you wish to taste the fresh culinary imagination of Chef Mandel Hitzer; a reservation is recommended now that this unique eatery is no longer a best kept sinful secret in Winnipeg.

On this particular cuisine venture at the hip establishment, I began my dinner with the Vodka Tempura Crudites. When the entree was placed on my table I was skeptical at first because the batter coating was partial. On my first bite I realized the crispy crunch was perfect and the vegetables used in this dish were, as I expected, fresh. On my plate I discovered red peppers, green beans, asparagus and broccoli and the combination was more like a healthy dessert. I enjoyed it so much I could have ordered it twice, but I happened to come on the day of deer + almond's new menu and there were more items I wanted to taste. I placed my next order with my friendly, efficient server.

My next choice was more of an emotional decision versus my wanting palate of peccant flavors. I ordered a dish simply called Mushrooms and at twelve dollars a plate, I was preparing myself for a letdown. Boy, was I wrong. What arrived was an ample helping of mushrooms on an in-house made fresh, fresh, focaccia bread topped with a runny egg and cave aged gruyere cheese. Growing up, my Mom would fry Manitoba wild mushrooms in butter and spices and served them on top of toast. Chef Hitzer had stopped by my table with a greeting and a sincere desire to know how I liked this specific dish on his debut menu? I explained to him why I had ordered this dish and how my Mom would give this bowl five stars. He smiled and then told me this menu item was inspired by his grandmother. I told Chef Hitzer that his grandmother would be very proud of him.

I had room for one more item and my next selection was a no-brainer for me. I must have done something wrong in my previous life because I am a lover of seafood and here I am living in Canada's heartland. My ash cured scallops arrived and, no pun intended, I gobbled them down faster than what it would of taken to prepare them. I had just returned from a visit where I had a Scallop dish on Downtown Toronto's famed King Street. deer + almond's scallop, smoked buffalo chips, oyster mushrooms and fermented garlic aioli would teach a culinary lesson to the Toronto chef. All I can say is .........wow.

I will return to deer + almond next week because there are fifteen menu items to choose from, and after these first three items I have tried, I now want to explore and taste the entire new deer + almond menu.

The love of art shines through on Chef Hitzer's culinary presentation. The undeniable fresh, vibrant and unexplainable fusion of spices, foods and imagination explain why deer + almond was a recent recipient of Top Ten New Restaurants in Canada. It's about time the rest of our country is starting to realize what Winnipegger's already know, we have some talented Chef's in our town. The staff at deer + almond are also the reason this restaurnat has become a Winnipeg "go to" establishment for a unique culinary affair. Thank you to everyone at deer + almond, I will be back very soon.

 


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Monday, April 29, 2013

6 Prince Rupert Close, Cape Coppermine, Lac du Bonnet, Mb

The cosy cottage is for sale! This 192 sf guest cottage is perfect for a fishing retreat or as a place to stay in while you build your dream home or cottage. The cottage and shower building, which has hot water, low flush toilet and sink, is situated on the back corner of this beautiful building lot. This is an amazing property which you can keep as is, or make your plans to build somewhere in the future and have fun in your guest cottage while you build your family's cabin. The lot has 130 ft frontage and is approximately 170 ft deep. It is gently sloping, with a winding driveway and a parking pad down at the road for trailers or extra vehicles. This unique property also offers a huge glacial erratic boulder, hence the name "Big Rock Cabin".
The cottage has a loft area for sleeping, a small kitchen counter area, wood burning stove and plenty of windows. Outside is a large deck, picnic table and BBQ. The shower building is steps away from the cottage. The water is fed by rain water collected from the cottage in a 350 gallon tank. There is a hot water tank and sewer is a 250 gallon tank. There is also a great fire pit area for those late night fires that everyone loves so much. The yard is private and well treed with mature balsam fir trees.
It is walking distance to shopping, gas, liquor store and restaurants. Granite Hills Golf Course is just one road over. Boat launch and sand beach are nearby as well.
This is a great place to spend your summers, it has every thing that being at the lake has to offer, at a reasonable price. This opportunity won't last long, call now for more info or to view:

$77,500

Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222
tammysells@mts.net

Thursday, January 31, 2013

63 Pine Ridge Dr.,home or cabin for sale in Lac du Bonnet, Mb.

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home or cottage for sale in Lac du Bonnet. The house is 2276 sf, and situated on a one acre lot in a quiet sub-division, on a school bus route. Close to shopping, gas and restaurant. Access to a public boat launch and groomed snowmobile trails, is almost right out your front door. For a small yearly fee you can obtain a private boat dock, available from the association.
This affordable, spacious home offers hard wood floors, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, and a large office with built in work space, sunken living room and family room. There is a centrally located wood stove and 5 appliances are included.
The yard is flat and easy to maintain. There is a double detached garge, and front drive access with plenty of room for extra toys. The water source is a well, and there is a septic field and tank.
The town of Lac du Bonnet is a mere 25 min drive away. It is an hour and a half drive from the north Perimeter Hwy in Winnipeg. This property could be a great family home, or the cottage you have always dreamed of. For more info, or to view, call:

Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

530 Highway 502, Home or cottage for sale in Lac du Bonnet, Mb

If you are looking for a home, cottage or investment property, look no further! Located on the outskirts of the town of Lac du Bonnet, sits this great home, that has so much potential. Perfect for the larger family.
Check out all this home has to offer. When you walk in the front door you enter the open concept dining room and eat in kitchen area. Down the hall are 3 bedrooms and a four piece bath with jacuzzi tub. The living room and laundry are on the main level as well. Much of the main floor has hard wood floors. From the living room you take a flight of stairs up to the master bedroom loft area. The floor here is hardwood as well, and there is a 2 piece ensuite and patio doors to a private front balcony. Very cozy! The home needs some TLC and finishing work, but with 1575 sf of living space, you have plenty of room for your imagination to take over.
The water system is a water co-op at a mere $100 a year. The sewer system is septic tank and field. The front yard is quite large and there is a deck off the back of the house.
The town of Lac du Bonnet is a perfect place to raise your family, and it has everything you will need. Shopping, banks, schools, day care, community centre, curling rink, doctors, dentist, restaurants, library, the list goes on. And lets not forget the very popular town dock and beach, which is a favorite in the summer!
The vendor is open to offers, and we can accomadate a very quick possession.
$199,900

Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222
tammysells@mts.net

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Seneca Route, building lots for sale in Lac du Bonnet, Mb.

Seneca Route is a small cul de sac just off of Cattail Drive, 40 km east of Lac du Bonnet. There are 4 lots in the cul de sac, one has been sold, so there are 3 attractive building lots remaining. Each lot is just over an acre large, here is the opportunity to build something gorgeous and exclusive, because each lot has plenty of trees and rock that give it a unique profile. The lots have been untouched by the owner, leaving it up to your imagination how you would approach transforming your lot into your own vision upon which to place your new home or cottage.
Seneca Route is in the Bird River area, boat launches are close by, and snowmobile trails are a few hundred feet away, in the winter. The area is know for it's fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, quadding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
If you go and take a look at the lots, get out of the vehicle and go walk around on the lots. You will see that each lot is different, and beautiful in it's own way. Taxes are low, and it sure beats paying up to $4000 rent for a summer season in some of the nearby trailer parks. This is such a great opportunity, don't miss out. The GPS coordinates are 50.405304,-95.707764. Signs are posted.
$34,500
Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222



14 Cameron Rd., Vacant Building Land in Pinawa, Mb.

If you are looking to retire out at the lake and build your own home, look no further than 14 Cameron Road. This prime building lot in the town of Pinawa is in a newer development, and right down the street from the hospital. Just minutes away from the Pinawa Golf Course, and, 2  other golf courses are half an hour away. The area is well known to nature lovers. Boating, swimming, fishing, quadding, hiking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing are as easy as stepping out your back door. Pinawa is a quiet, peaceful little town, only an hour away from Winnipeg. The lot is 59 x 120. Call for more info, or take a drive by and check it out.

$36,900

Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222
tammysells@mts.net

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

46 Bisko Blvd, home for sale in Beausejour, Mb.

Welcome to 46 Bisko  Blvd., a very unique and custom built home, in a quiet area of Beausejour. Bisko Blvd. is named after the family that developed this area, and built their very own, top of the line character homes on this street. This home was built in 1977 and has so many features, there are almost too many to list.
The home is a large bungalow, 4339sf to be exact. This is the perfect large family home, or the home for those that love to entertain. There are 5 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms upstairs, and a few down stairs. There is a floor to ceiling stone fire place in the great room, with wet bar, which also leads to the indooor pool area. The pool area is done in cedar, has its own bathroom, sauna and hot tub.  The main floor also has the laundry room and a formal living room up front and a den. Patio doors off of the dining room lead to the back deck and park like back yard, scattered with mature oak trees.
The basement is 3/4 , with a 2 extra bedrooms or hobby rooms if you wish. There is tons of storage, and a wood burning fire place. The double attached garage is insulated and drywalled, and has access to the outdoor dog run.
This unique home needs some updating in regards to decorating, but the fundamentals here will be easy to work with. The soaring beams in the great room and pool area are in themselves, beautiful features.
Beausejour is a mere half hour from the North Perimeter in Winnipeg, and is becoming quite the popular bedroom community. It is a small town with all the ammenities, and a very short drive to the big city. The fact that the city is expanding, will eventually drive prices up in these small towns, don't wait until prices rise, act now!! This home is priced to sell and the vendor is motivated. Don't miss out on your opportunity to view this beautiful country home, and all that it has to offer.

$369,900
Tammy Novakoski
Royal LePage Top Producers
204-213-1222
tammysells@mts.net