LOCAL Public Eatery
274 Garry St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Presented by Chef Adam Dary
LOCAL Hot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville-style spicy fried chicken, lettuce, pickles & mayonnaise between a soft Brioche bun & served with fries
LOCAL Public Eatery
P.F. Chang’s Winnipeg
P.F. Chang’s Winnipeg
865 St. James Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3J7
Presented by Jason Chapman
Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich: This quality chicken sandwich has a crispy outside with a juicy tender center. The Gochujang Mayo and Korean Slaw are what give this classic dish our signature style and flavour while the Korean slaw adds the perfect amount of crunch and texture.
First time participating in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
Sandwiches Are Beautiful
Sandwiches Are Beautiful
531 St Marys Rd
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L3
Presented by Chef Scott Malcolmson
Rancho Cucamonga: Buttermilk fried chicken, avocado ranch, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, house pickles, beefsteak tomato, shredded iceberg, all on a toasted potato bun.
Crspybnch
Crspybnch
806 Sargent Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0B8
Two exciting dishes as presented by Chef Rommel Regadio
Cheat Day Sandwich: Double deep-fried boneless marinated chicken thigh, tossed in a Nashville-inspired mild hot sauce, cool coleslaw, cheddar cheese, in-house sauce, sliced pickles, sandwiched between two pressed grilled cheese buns.
Juicy Side Chic’ N: Deep fried boneless chicken thigh marinated in buttermilk and spices, smeared with a creamy egg salad spread, banana-mayo-ketchup sauce, thin sliced cucumbers and tomatoes in a warm baguette bun.
First time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
deer + almond
deer + almond
85 Princess Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1K4
Presented by Chef Mandel Hitzer
Tribute to Don: Fried chicken on jalapeño & corn pancakes with maple chutney
Little Goat Food & Drink
Little Goat Food & Drink
2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0J7
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne
Coq au Crispy: Dijon and tarragon marinated chicken with red wine braised mushrooms, shallots and bacon. Served on mashed potatoes with buttery basil peas.
Kyu Bochi
Kyu Bochi
870 Logan Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E1N8
Presented by Chef Calvin Truong
Hat Yai Thai Fried Chicken Box: Tender, juicy, crunchy, and succulent Hat Yai-Style marinated fried chicken. Hand-breaded, individually wok-fried for an extra flavourful crunch. Box meal (2nd picture) includes half a whole chicken chopped, marinated, and fried with hand-sliced fried shallots, Thai-style sticky rice, sweet spicy chicken sauce, cucumber slices, and papaya salad.
One Great City Brewing Co
One Great City Brewing Co
Unit B-1596 Ness Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W6
Presented by Jon Burge
The Bird Waffle: Chili-seasoned fried chicken, spiced honey, cheddar chive waffle, white BBQ sauce, and pickled zucchini
Tommy’s Pizzeria
Tommy’s Pizzeria
842 Corydon Ave
WinnipegMB R3Y0M4
Presented by Chef Rhitzz De Vera
Spicy Chicken Sandwich: We have decided to participate in #friedchickenfestwpg this year starting Saturday Jan 16th! Our entry features a thick fried chicken thigh marinated overnight with buttermilk & buffalo, breaded with flaming hot cheetos, topped with our home made sauce of mayo, sriracha, minced pickled cucumber, onion, and jalapeño and finished with our home made brioche bun with a rim of spicy honey and flaming hot cheetos! Now that’s a mouthful
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Presented by Chef Kevin Ramberran
Tropical Chicken Burger: Battered and fried chicken breast, spicy mayo, lettuce, bacon, tomato, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, with a sweet & spicy coated grilled pineapple on top! All within a beautiful locally made brioche bun!
KYU Snack Box
KYU Snack Box
260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
Phone (204) 306-8009
Presented by Chef: Felix Nguyen
**Kung Pow Chipotle Chicken Box
$15.00 Walnut-Breaded Chicken Thigh, tossed in our Kung POW sauce. Hit with Creamy Chipotle to bring the heat up another notch! Served on a bed of Jasmine Rice and Candied-Walnut Salad.
The Merchant Kitchen
The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
Presented by Chef Brianna Vince
A Trip Down South: Fried boneless chicken thigh, TMK collard greens (contains pork), corn bread with peach butter, rice & beans, side of homemade buttermilk ranch and our habanero hot sauce. Pair with a can of Farmery Hard Iced Tea for an additional $5.
Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana
Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana
4-2077 Pembina Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
Presented by Chef Sonny Gerbrandt
Pollo Picante: A 6oz tender chicken breast in our light and crispy house seasoned breading on our famous fresh baked sesame seed garlic brioche bun, topped with crispy crumbled prosciutto, provolone cheese, pickled tomato, spinach and chef’s own spicy chile pesto aioli. Served with house-cut fries or tossed salad.
Yard Burger
Yard Burger
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
Presented by Chef Steve Toews
The Goober: Our buttermilk fried chicken thigh on a Martin’s potato bun, with peanut butter, blueberry and Serrano jam, pickled jalapenos, a fried egg, smoked Gouda, bacon and arugula.
Khao House
Khao House
625 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G4
Presented by Chefs Aiden & Eejay
Fried chicken and ube waffles, pickled cucumbers and onions, chili-berry compote, honey rum glaze, coconut crumble, and whipped chicken liver mousse.
The Tallest Poppy
The Tallest Poppy
103 Sherbrook St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A3
Presented by Chef Talia Syrie
Its fried chicken with harissa hot sauce, mustard slaw, crispy fried onions, pickles and lemon garlic aoli on a brioche bun.
Underdogs
Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
PB Jellebuyck: Peanut Butter, Strawberry Jam, Mango Habanero Fried Chicken and House Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Shark Club
Shark Club
233 Hargrave St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P1
Presented by Chef Nik
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwhich
Crispy fried chicken, Bo Ssäm sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions, American cheddar, served with fries.
Cocoabeans Gluten-Free
Cocoabeans Gluten-Free
774 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y1
Phone: (204) 918-5313
Presented by Chef Betsy Hiebert
Kanada Fried Chicken Burger: Full chicken breast battered and deep fried served on a sourdough bun with special sauce, pickles, lettuce and roasted tomato.
*gluten-free
*dairy-free
KYU Bistro
KYU BISTRO
185 Isabel St.
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 504-8999
Presented by Chef Peter Truong
Spicy Peanut Chicken & Yaki Noodles
$15.00
Crispy Chicken tossed in Spicy Peanut Chicken Bites. Served over Stir-Fry Ramen Noodles. Topped with Furikake.
KYU Grill
Kyu Grill
260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
Phone: (204) 615-8828
101B-1855 Pembina Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G6
Phone: (431) 668-3888
Email: kyugrill@gmail.com
Presented by Chef: Triet Nguyen
Cheddar Mac & Fried Chicken Hero$15.00
Heroshimas are back! Crispy, Crunchy Japanese Popcorn Chicken, served in our Signature Toasted Sweet Bun, topped with Bacon Mac & Cheese. Honey-BBQ drizzle.
Moxie’s
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park
Unit 234 – 1485 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
Moxie’s Kenaston
1620 Kenaston Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Y4
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park, presented by Chef Darrell Klassen
Mushroom Chicken Mushroom: A classic dish designed for Fried Chicken Fest. The Mushroom Chicken Mushroom is an in-house double hand-breaded breast of chicken. It is golden fried and topped with sautéed mushrooms and aged white cheddar, and served with hand-battered mushrooms. It comes with a bed of mashed potatoes and a side and gravy.
Moxie’s Kenaston, presented by Chef Jeff Laden
Crispy Chicken Parm Sandwich: A panko crusted chicken breast with melted Asiago and white cheddar. Served on a toasted sesame brioche bun with a housemade roasted pepper and Italian tomato sauce, topped with fresh tomato and arugula.
Meal Set Bistro
Meal Set Bistro
612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6
Presented by Chef Ken Nguyen
The KODE RED BAO: Double fried buttermilk chicken thigh smothered in Korean gochujang sauce. Topped with candied almonds, honey sriracha, red cabbage, scallions, shredded carrots, sliced pickles, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro on a lightly fried bao. Served with crisp potato sticks.
Meal Set Bistro is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
The Block & Blade
The Block & Blade
1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X0C2
Presented by Chef Noel Sorianno
Twice Fried Mother Clucker: Crispy buttermilk chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, red Thai curry sauce, pickled jalapeños, and red onions on a brioche bun, panko crusted and deep fried. Served with a deep fried pickle.
Rae’s Bistro
Rae’s Bistro
9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
Phone: (204) 229-0237
Presented by Chef John Stupar
An Oldie But A Goodie: 6 oz. buttermilk marinated and golden fried Manitoba chicken breast, topped with two strips of Rae’s signature thick cut smoked maple bacon, pickled red cabbage and creamy house made bacon ranch, all on a toasted pretzel bun with butter lettuce, tomato, red onion dill pickle and confit garlic. Served with your choice of side; skinny fries, soup or salad.
Little Bones Wings
Little Bones Wings
123 Regent Avenue W
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
Presented by Chef Gerald Baker
The Ragin’ Rooster! Brioche bun, garlic aioli on bottom, sliced thin fresh onion rings, shredded lettuce, breaded pickled jalapenos, chili pepper breaded chicken thigh, Not Yo Cheese drizzle, 3 cheese (torched to be melty, BACON x 2 slices tomato slices x 2 and more shredded lettuce to top with the bun. 🐓
Roughage Eatery
Roughage Eatery
126 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B4
Presented by Chef Jessie Hodel
La Bomba UnChicken Burger: UnChicken patty coated in a homemade La Bomba sauce and pan fried then layered between a Kaiser bun with cashew pepper cheddar, bacun, lettuce, tomato, red onion and soy mayo.
*VEGAN
FIRST-TIME FRIED CHICKEN FEST PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT
Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge
Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge
Units 4-6, 185 Stadacona Street
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2
Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando
Fried Chicken Fried Rice: Deboned and marinated leg meat, dredged and deep fried until crispy golden brown atop a Chinese-inspired chicken and salted fish Filipino-style sinangag (garlic fried rice). Our creation consists of coarse chopped garlic sautéed & fried with rice, eggs, green peas, shredded lettuce, a little bit of diced chicken breast, salted fish and fish sauce. everything is then finished with a fresh garlic emulsified butter sauce & served with a thick cut lemon wedge!
FIRST TIME PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT
The Wood Tavern
The Wood Tavern
112 Marion Street
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1
Presented by Chef Kirk Hanson
Spicy Jerk Fried Chicken Burger: Spicy, jerk-seasoned deep-fried boneless chicken thigh. Mango chutney, ginger lime slaw on a brioche bun.
The Wood Tavern is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
Uptown Alley
Uptown Alley
1301 St. Matthew’s Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1E3
Presented by Chef Ben Fernandez
The Dude Abides Chicken Burger: House ground chicken patty, topped with bacon, apple slaw, sweet chili mayo, and mac and cheese.
Uptown Alley is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Junction 59 Roadhouse
Junction 59 Roadhouse
1615 Regent Ave West
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1C6
Presented by Chef Ryan Glays
Lone Star Chicken Sandwich: Our famous fried chicken crossed with our famous Lonestar Salad! Chili Lime BBQ, with Crispy Tortilla Strips, corn, beans, pico and cheddar.
Junction 59 Roadhouse is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Fionn’s Grant Park & Fionn’s Regent
Fionn’s Grant Park
1180 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
Fionn’s Regent
1582 Regent Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B4
Fionn’s Regent as presented by Chef Ryan Koebel
Fionn’s Double Decker Fried Chicken Sandwich: Two layers of buttermilk-soaked and battered chicken thighs tossed in our signature buffalo sauce, pickles, 2 layers of double smoked bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, and mayo held together (barely) in between a brioche bun.
Fionn’s Grant Park as presented by Chef Ryan Koebel
Ma’s Crispy Chicken: Two chicken pieces (one breast, one thigh), breaded, fried, and seasoned to order using our signature “Ma’s” breading. Plated on top of a pile of our buttermilk mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and coleslaw with a made in-pub honey mustard dressing. Topped with chives.
Velvet Glove
Velvet Glove Restaurant at Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B0Y3
Presented by Chef Richard Duncan
Southern Comfort $15, exclusive of taxes
Brined & Buttermilk Bathed Fried Chicken Thigh’s
Buffalo Hot Sauce Bacon Ranch, Elman’s Pickle
Gribiche Aioli, Pain Au Lait Gunns Bunn
Side Hustle $5 each, exclusive of taxes
Natures Pasta Mac n Cheese Bake
Truffle Jack Mornay
Baby Creamer Potato Salad
Dijonaise Dressing
Garden Green Salad
Served with Balsamic Dressing & Crisp Crudité
Regular Fries or Sweet Potato
Served with Chipotle Aioli
SMITH Restaurant
SMITH
75 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A2
Presented by Chef Quin Cook
The Seoul Nine Yard: Spicy fried chicken sandwich featuring gochujang mayo, kimchi, sweet pickled cucumber and shaved iceberg lettuce on a sesame kaiser roll.
SMITH Restaurant is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
800 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7
Presented by Chef Jose Noboa
The Ting: A Jamaican-inspired Caribbean chicken burger. Manitoba chicken breast marinated in Jamaican Jerk and tropical seasonings, breaded, and fried to perfection, mon. Seated on a bed of juicy mango collard slaw, topped with coconut rum aioli on a toasted soft bun. IRIE!
*2nd place Fried Chicken Fest 2020
*2nd place Fried Chicken Fest 2019
Capital Grill Broadway & Roblin
Capital Grill Broadway
100 – 275 Broadway St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C4M6
Capital Grill Roblin
3116 Roblin Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
If it ain’t broke… Buttermilk fried chicken with Bothwell smoked cheddar, smashed avocado, bacon and onion jam, honey hot sauce on a housemade bun.
*2020 WINNER of Fried Chicken Fest
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B2
Presented by Chef Mike O’Connell
The Tropical Depression: Ginger-glazed fried chicken breast on Oh Doughnuts pineapple dip doughnut with fresh cilantro and pineapple ring
*2019 Winner of Fried Chicken Fest
Promenade Cafe and Wine
Promenade Cafe and Wine
130 Provencher Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R2N4L8
Chef Kevin Chen is presenting two entries this year.
What the Schnitzel
Manitoba chicken schnitzel on La Belle Baguette sesame seed potato bun, Smak Dab mustard, horseradish saskatoon Notre Dame creamery butter, Loveday mushrooms and sauce Bearnaise. Served with French fries.
Chicken Confit Taquito: Prepared with Confit Granny’s Chicken, Cajun Inspired Spices & Herbs, and Bothwell smoked gouda.Served with a Blue Cheese Remoulade and a Maple Dijon mustard for dipping.
Need we go on? 😍