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RAW:almond

Festival / Fine Dining

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RAW: ALMOND is a 22-day winter fine dining festival held on the frozen Red River by The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This unique event takes place in a temporary structure built on the ice, bringing together world-class chefs from around the globe to create a one-of-a-kind pop-up restaurant experience

Co-founded by Deer + Almond Chef Mandel Hitzer and Joe Kalturnyk, the founding director of RAW Design. RAW: ALMOND offers a culinary adventure with multi-course meals prepared by a rotating roster of top chefs. Each chef provides a new and exciting dining experience, highlighting both international talents and local ingredients.

The dining setting itself is crafted with limited seating and low lighting. This is to create an intimate setting among the guests, enhancing the various smells, textures and flavour profiles from each distinct dish. If you are a food lover, RAW: ALMOND is truly a must-visit attraction.

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1 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4L9

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