February 9th, 2008
Amour? Mais oui, mon cher
by Marion Warhaft, Winnipeg Free Press

BISTRO 7 1/4 -- modern, sophisticated, noisy and small, with closely packed tables -- is typical of many more contemporary Parisian bistros. And here, too, the menu fosters a feeling of France. More...

Fall 2007
Pure Canada
In their Inside Guide column, Pure Magazine featured Bistro 7 1/4 as your Winnipeg dining destination.  Here is what they had to say:

With his playful take on French cuisine, chef Alexander Svenne turns the tables on classic dishes as Bistro 7 1/4.  Sample the grilled salmon on a chowder of corn, bacon and potatoes.  Other must-try plates include the pumpkin ravioli and the moules et frites, all dressed up in a saffron, vermouth and mustard broth.

March 28th 2007
Pig with a Pedigree
by Wendy Burke, Winnipeg Free Press

When I tried a morsel of marinated, but otherwise unadorned, slow-cooked pork belly at the restaurant I found myself licking the juice off my hand - not just because I didn't have a napkin handy.  It was just really, really good.

November 28th 2006
Revisiting Mouth-Watering Memories
by Marion Warhaft, Winnipeg Free Press

I liked the bistro ambiance and the French accent on much of the food, and especially chef Alexander Svenne’s competence and ambition; to wit, his resolve not to carve his menus in stone, resting on the laurels of a never-changing repertoire, but expanding it to include ever more interesting dishes. More...

November 2006
Where to Eat Next: Winnipeg
enRoute Magazine

The open kitchen surrounded by bar stools is a fun theatrical design element that we want to see more of – hey, it keeps the kitchen on its toes. A solid menu based on Italian and French traditions informs the bistro-style menu, from rabbit ragout with papardelle to salade niçoise. More...

June 23rd 2006
Seven 1/4 Equals Four out of Five
by Marion Warhaft , Winnipeg Free Press

If black is fashion's eternal standard, Seven 1/4 is unquestionably this year's black. It's the place Winnipeggers are talking about, and few new restaurants have generated so much curiosity and comment, at least in my e-mail. It confirms my long-held belief that what this town has always needed was more French-style bistros. More...

May 4th 2006
Superior Bistro 7 1/4 is a Winning Number
by Discreet Diner, Winnipeg Sun

With the exposed kitchen situated in the centre of the restaurant, almost every table can experience its sizzles and smells. Suede-covered stools at the kitchen counter allow diners to watch the chefs in action — it’s like being in the audience of a cooking show. More...