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Timeless And Outstanding Celebrating 22 Years
Café Dario 1390 Erin St , 204‐783‐2813 . Colombiaborn Chef Dario Pineda‐Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine — North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices . Outstanding fivecourse dinners . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐947‐5434 ; 725 Osborne St , 204‐691‐9939 . This rustic Latin eatery is the perfect place to nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful mains such as the steak topped with crab chèvre cream and zippy chimichurri . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Segovia 484 Stradbrook Ave , 204‐477‐6500 . This trendy tapas restaurant features tastes of Spain in Chef Adam Donnelly ’ s creative shareables . Supple ricotta gnudi with sage , Pecorino and butter is sublime . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
steak & seafood
Carne Italian Chophouse 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 . Chef Michael Dacquisto ' s blend of classic Italian and fusion influences creates an engaging menu in a slick downtown setting . WA , LP , IA , M , V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . The Shades‐of‐grey interior in this stylish and swanky steakhouse boasts inhouse butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204‐487‐8325 . A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections draws the city ' s toniest clientele . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A classic Winnipeg establishment comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling . Perfectly aged steaks are outstanding . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204‐942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204‐477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204‐885‐5275 . Delivers sizzling steaks off the grill , slow‐roasted prime rib , rock lobster tails and Alaskan king crab in a friendly atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204‐783‐6155 . Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Attentive service and consistent well‐executed meals . Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Rib Room Best Western Plus Downtown Winnipeg , 330 York Ave , 204‐942‐0101 . This long‐time local favourite has built its reputation on ribs , but the extensive menu also includes lamb , prime rib and filet mignon . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
taprooms
Barn Hammer Brewing Co 595 Wall St , barnhammerbrewing . ca . Sample six signature beers and two experimental flavours in a stylish industrial taproom . LP , A , IA , M , V Half Pints Brewing Co 550 Roseberry St , 204‐832‐7468 . Flagship beers and seasonal specialties are on tap for sipping by taster or draught . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Little Brown Jug 336 William Ave , 204‐500‐0441 . Sleek open concept taproom gives visitors a view of the brewery while sipping on signature brew . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Torque Brewing Co 330‐830 King Edward St , 204‐941‐1723 . Sample different tried‐and‐true brews as well as a changing selection of varieties , which are available only at the brewery . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Trans Canada Brewing Co 1‐1290 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐666‐2337 . Spacious brewpub offers in‐house beers along with fresh pizza and appetizers . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
tea house
Tea Story 224 Osborne St , 204‐477‐1102 . Playful Japan‐influenced space boasts an extensive list of organic , and bubble teas and sweet menu . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy , 204‐504‐8299 ; 1041 McPhillips St . Cheerful and bright Asian tea room serves flavourful bubble and milk tea . IA , M , V
WorLd food
Bangkok Thai [ Thai ] 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204‐474‐0908 . Sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware . LP , IA , M , V Banh Mi King [ Vietnamese ] 510 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐9323 . Orderat‐the‐counter spot offers pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao . WA , IA , M , V Dwarf no Cachette [ Japanese ] 157 Provencher Blvd , 204‐691‐9950 . Quirky café in the heart of St . Boniface offers Japanese specialties like ramen and okonomiyaki on handwritten menus . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V La Pampa [ Argentinean ] 10‐1604 St Mary ’ s Road , 204‐615‐8969 . Authentic gourmet empanadas in creative flavours are prepared on site . WA , IA , M , V Siam Thai [ Thai ] 587 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204‐254‐7765 . This small , suburban ethnic eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce . WA , LP , IA , M , V Viva [ Vietnamese ] 505 Sargent Ave , 204‐772‐3167 . West End hot spot ’ s shrimp and sour soup and sweet and savoury stewed basa get top marks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Catering
Timeless And Outstanding Celebrating 22 Years
Across the footbridge from Assiniboine Park
2069 Portage Ave . 204.837.7827 www . stargrill . mb . ca
ciao ! / apr / may / two thousand eighteen 49