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
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Timeless And Outstanding Celebrating 22 Years
Across the footbridge from Assiniboine Park
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