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11 LEGENDS TALES • Volume 7, 2018 Decoding Winnipeg's Food Lingo Fat Boy – Winnipeg is renowned for its mom-and-pop burger shops, and competition often centres around the best fat boy – a burger loaded with all the traditional fixings, then generously smothered in chili. Goog Special – Head to the institutional Bridge Drive-In (fondly known as BDI) for an upside down blueberry milkshake topped with a hot fudge sundae, bananas and whipped cream. Nip – The local chain, Salisbury House, (once part-owned by Guess Who rock 'n' roll legend and resident 'Pegger Burton Cummings) calls its burger a "nip." Stop in for a piece of nostalgia and decadent slice of red velvet cake. Russian Mints – These are the prized, top-selling, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate mint creations sold at family business Mordens' of Winnipeg. Shmoo – This Winnipeg specialty torte is an angel food cake layered with fluffy whipped cream, nuts and caramel. Baked Expectations is a popular spot for this sweet delight. Apple Jack – A local favourite, this apple- filled pastry is sold at Gunn's Bakery – one of Western Canada's oldest family-run bakeries. Old Dutch – This local brand of potato chips is known for the many fun flavours they produce, from Rip-L Au Gratin, to Crispy Bacon, and of course Ketchup. Nutty Club – Offering a variety of candy and snack products, they are easily distinguished by the iconic Can-D-Man mascot emblazoned on its packaging. Jeanne Cakes – This dessert is emblematic of a birthday party in Winnipeg. Jeanne's Bakery sells these traditional log cakes with shortbread cookie bottoms that have generated many die-hard fans. Winnipeggers speak their own food language. Forget fancy food and white linens – this is a chance to savour unpretentious, casual bites that locals have been devouring for years, which you'll only find in the 'Peg. Craft beer fans in Winnipeg now have a lot to pour over with a new brewery explosion in the last two years. Below you'll find some of those notable new places for pints. What's Brewing Barn Hammer Brewing Autoshop turned taproom. Try: Lousy Beatnik Kellerbeir. Little Brown Jug Brewing Company Former livery in the Exchange District. Try: 1919 Belgian Pale Ale. Torque Brewing Co. Beer hall-style taproom with industrial flair. Try: Any of their four core pours. Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery Busy brewpub with an extensive menu. Try: English Best Bitter. One Great City Brewing Company Striking blue and blonde wood interior and chic pub grub. Try: Tipsy Cow Milk Stout. Stone Angel Brewing Co. Airy taproom facing a large patio. Try: Experimental beer served on Saturdays. Trans Canada Brewing Massive taproom producing 14 beers and serves up pizzas. Try: free brewery tours offered every Saturday. Bridge Drive Inn: Bryan Scott VJ's: Tourism Winnipeg Little Brown Jug: Mike Peters