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There’s a chill in the air, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and grocery store shelves are (already) full of Halloween candy. Fall is undeniably here and with it comes the return of the Free Press Fall Supper.
First time hearing about the event? Keep reading for answers to all your burning questions!
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The fall supper is a fine-dining event and fundraiser for Harvest Manitoba hosted by the Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Q: What is the Free Press Fall Supper?
A: It’s a fine-dining event and fundraiser for Harvest Manitoba, the province’s largest food bank, hosted by the Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Q: Where is the Free Press Fall Supper?
A: At the Ukrainian Labour Temple — a beautiful 103-year-old National Historic Site at the corner of Pritchard Avenue and McGregor Street in the North End. Long a hub for social activism, community solidarity and cultural celebration, the building underwent recent renovations to make the space fully accessible.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: Tickets are $125 plus fees, with $25 from each purchase donated to Harvest. Ticket holders will receive a tax receipt at the event for their contribution. Tables of eight are also available — bring your friends!
Q: What’s for dinner?
A: Chef Paul Ormond — co-owner of Lola D’s Catering and formerly of 529 Wellington and Sous Sol — has created an inventive menu based on 10 different recipes submitted to the Free Press’s new community cookbook, Homemade: Recipes and Stories from Winnipeg and Beyond (which you can purchase).
Hors d’oeuvres – Fried polenta topped with feta, curtido and salsa
First course – Tabouleh served with raita, tandoori chicken, toasted almonds and herbs
Second course – Filipino pork belly adobo, candied sweet potatoes, mustard pickles and skillet cornbread
Dessert – Apple torte with toasted gingerbread crumble and blueberry syrup drizzle
Some insights from the chef: “My goal was to highlight as many cultures and use as many of these recipes as components as I could,” Paul says. “The menu is a bit all over the map, but so is Winnipeg and Manitoba.”
Q: Does this event feature a fun form of transportation?
A: Sure does! Park at the Free Press building on Mountain Avenue and jump on the free Winnipeg Trolley shuttle running to and from the venue throughout the evening.
Q: Anything else I need to know?
A: Where to start? There will be free samples from Capital K Distillery and Nonsuch Brewing (as well as a chance to buy the limited-edition Free Press anniversary beer brewed by the latter), a fabulous silent auction fundraiser for Harvest and special pricing on the Homemade cookbook.
Visit Eventbrite to reserve your seat today. Hope to see you there!
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Tasty tidbits
Thai food is moving in where Latin American cuisine once reigned supreme. New signage and a fresh coat of paint has turned the former bright yellow home of Cafe Dario into Mae Sunee, a forthcoming restaurant at the corner of Erin Street and Wellington Avenue in the West End.
Two local breweries are celebrating anniversaries over the next two weeks. First up is Trans Canada Brewing Co. (1290 Kenaston Blvd.), where folks can test drive new or core beers starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday. The first 500 folks to pop by get a free TCB anniversary tuque. Then on Saturday, Sept. 24, it’s Nonsuch Brewing Co.’s turn to celebrate four years since they debuted during Nuit Blanche in their space at 125 Pacific Ave., with the eye-catching Umbrella Room installation. They’ll get things started at noon, but in the evening (in conjunction with Nuit Blanche) is when the party gets going, with live music, a patio party, a light installation and some surprise beers. Both events feature free admission.
Speaking of Nuit Blanche and beer, Kilter Brewing Co. (450 Rue Deschambault), is bringing Neue Alternative Oktoberfest, an event featuring a mirror ball garden, Berlin-style street food, an extended outdoor beer garden, an interactive graffiti wall, live DJs and, of course, lots of new (and core) pours. Want to dress up? The theme is ‘90s Berlin (you figure it out). It’s a free, first-come, first-served event. Little Brown Jug (336 William Ave.), meanwhile, will feature food from Tot Wheels, an art installation called Moths to a Flame by Warren Carther, a performance by Rob Knaggs with dance by Hilary James, DJs J. Jackson and Jared Star and live music from Leossa. Things get underway on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to late, and there’s no charge to get in.
Need a palate cleanser after all those Le Burger Week burgers? Enter Negroni Week, running now through to Sunday. A dozen local eateries and watering holes are taking part in the annual event, which sees participants serve up their take on the classic cocktail based on Campari, gin and sweet vermouth. Among the locals participating are Tabula Rasa, Parcel Pizza, The Wood Tavern and The Merchant Kitchen.
Recommended fare
Ben: While working at the Free Press office, Shelley Cook came by my desk and, knowing my background is half Icelandic, thought I’d be interested to know the Butter Tart Lady, now set up at 1850 Ness Ave. (in the old La Belle Baguette spot), makes vinarterta sandwich cookies (essentially an imperial cookie filled with vinarterta). Even better — she gave me one to try and, Dish readers, I can vouch for the deliciousness here. They also sell slabs of vinarterta, as well as (obviously) all manner of butter tarts. I live dangerously close by… this could spell serious trouble.
Eva: There’s a new season of Chef’s Table, and I devoured all four-and-a-half hours of it in one sitting. Over six episodes, Chef’s Table: Pizza highlights the personalities behind some of the best pizza restaurants in the world. It’s available on Netflix, I recommend watching with snacks.
Homemade
Our community cookbook, Homemade: Recipes and Stories from Winnipeg and Beyond, is available for purchase through the Free Press store.
Enjoy this week’s recipe for Saskatoon Berry Pie submitted by Laureen Graham. This dish takes her “right back to the berry patch.”
Laureen Graham submitted this week’s recipe for Saskatoon Berry Pie.
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