One of the best things to happen this year for Winnipeggers who love authentic Vietnamese food was the re-opening of Little Saigon Restaurant. It’s still at 333 William Ave., where they’re cooking so many wonderful dishes…everything from pho to spring rolls to stir-fries and everything in between. One of my Little Saigon favourites isn’t all that traditional but man is it good. The chicken wings glazed in fish sauce are awesome! Bao and Vicky Nguyen took over from his mother Ho Thi Thanh Huong who retired and closed Little Saigon when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Mom still helps out. And Bao’s brother Johnny Thi operates Saigon Grind, serving up hot and cold coffees and teas under the same roof. They’re all great people! By the way, you might remember Vicky from a previous Hal’s Kitchen column. She’s still operating A Healthy Hand, a very successful meal prep service. Wow, that’s one busy family…
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If you missed it the other day, Winnipeg’s Nutty Club brand is shutting down after more than a century of doing business. In a press release, parent company Scott-Bathgate said the plan is to close late next month. Nutty Club and its Can-D-Man peppermint stick mascot was started in 1903 by two Winnipeg men who sold candy, nuts and popcorn.
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-Tropicana orange juice
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— Hal has written columns for years. He’s also the host of Connecting Winnipeg weekday mornings from 10 to noon on 680 CJOB. You can email him at Hal@HalAnderson.ca.
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HAL'S KITCHEN: The return of Little Saigon Restaurant
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One of the best things to happen this year for Winnipeggers who love authentic Vietnamese food was the re-opening of Little Saigon Restaurant. It’s still at 333 William Ave., where they’re cooking so many wonderful dishes…everything from pho to spring rolls to stir-fries and everything in between. One of my Little Saigon favourites isn’t all that traditional but man is it good. The chicken wings glazed in fish sauce are awesome! Bao and Vicky Nguyen took over from his mother Ho Thi Thanh Huong who retired and closed Little Saigon when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Mom still helps out. And Bao’s brother Johnny Thi operates Saigon Grind, serving up hot and cold coffees and teas under the same roof. They’re all great people! By the way, you might remember Vicky from a previous Hal’s Kitchen column. She’s still operating A Healthy Hand, a very successful meal prep service. Wow, that’s one busy family…
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