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Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub . The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Confusion Corner 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284‐6666 . This sleek , casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . Innovative menu changes seasonally . Try the halloumi fish tacos served on purple tortilla . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Grove 164 Stafford St , 204-415‐3262 . Elegantly presented British pub fare is served alongside some of the best burgers in the city . Warm feta dip is luscious . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The King ’ s Head Pub 120 King St , 204-957‐7710 . Enjoy a crisp pint in an English pub setting with extensive British-style Indian food menu . Offers 30 local and import beers on tap . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St . A contemporary lounge with classic appeal and creative cocktails in a corner brick building in West Broadway . small plates pair nicely with creative cocktails . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 . Cool brewery with their newest rain room draws in the cool crowd . Chef Cole Mospanchuk brings his flair to next level shareables and snacks to go with their brews . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave , 204‐210‐2337 . Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site . Try the mac and cheese elevated with pork belly and creamy mushroom
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St , 204-560-5067 , parkalleys . com . Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling , live music performances and burgers , salads and pizza . Rotating beers on tap . LP , A , IA , M , V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐9313 . A place to perch on Corydon Ave , with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by creative small plates . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Rosé Coffee and Wine B-474 Main St , 204-505-4567 New luxe lounge serves coffee and pastries for your morning pick me up and wine and luxurious small plates for midday needs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Shannon ’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St , 204-943‐2302 . Irish hospitality is extended through classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes , like shephard ’ s pie prepared with ground lamb . Also , darts and billiards . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM bestlist
The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St , 204‐775‐6676 . Simple , scratch-made food such as perogies , pizza , bruschetta and soups make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Elements 599 Portage Ave , 204‐786‐9237 . Smart , globally inspired dishes using regional ingredients . Menus change seasonally ; three-step ramen is a perennial pick . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 . Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine with precision and care . The award-winning wine list is exclusively Canadian . LP , A , IA , M , V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224‐2837 . This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming , contemporary dining atmosphere . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way , 204-927-7222 This on-site restaurant at The Leaf is Assiniboine Park ’ s newest attraction . Eager foodies and nature lovers alike are drawn to an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E , Oakbank , 204‐777‐3880 . Beautiful country restaurant houses an impressive home store . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms or beet chips in a robust line up of regionally inspired dishes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd , 204‐944‐2445 . Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . Pounded cheese is a favourite shareable starter . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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SPANISH
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr , 204‐505‐0945 . Winnipeg ’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore ’ s paradise in the Exchange District .
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Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European-influenced tapas , beer and wine selection . Charcuterie selections are a draw . LP , IA , M , V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings , empanadas and fresh pasta in an historic Exchange District location .
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Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5434 . Nibble on bold flavoured tapas and mains , such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot
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STEAK & SEAFOOD
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 Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an in-house butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA ,
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Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years , comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling . WA ,
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885‐5275 . The Keg delivers sizzling steaks , prime rib and lobster tails . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783‐6155 . Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Attentive service and consistent , wellexecuted meals . Old school favourites are superior . WA , LP , SP , A , IA ,
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TEA HOUSE
Tea Story 224 Osborne St , 204‐477‐1102 . Bright and playful Japan-influenced space boasts an extensive list of flowering , aged , organic and bubble teas . Sweet or savoury waffle sandwiches are satisfying fuel . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 5 locations . Tea room serving milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean and taro . Opt in for tapioca to get a chewy surprise in your tea . IA , M , V
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204- 474‐0908 . Located within the beautiful courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River , this sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes . LP , IA , M , V Magic Thailand 842 Logan Ave , 204-774-0839 . Well-travelled locals in the know consider this simply styled spot a go-to for authentic cusine like curries and stir fry dishes . Opt for the noodle stuffed chicken wings . WA , IA , M , V
38 ciao ! / apr / may / two thousand twenty-three