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Kilter Brewing Co 450 Rue Deschambault , kilterbrewing . co . Funky taproom filled with greenery pours pints of its in-house brews at a St . Boniface space tucked along the Seine River .
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Lake of the Woods Brewing Co 242 Hargrave St , 833-321-2337 . The beloved cottage country brewery brings MB its beer at the casual chic downtown hub . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Little Brown Jug 336 William Ave , 204‐500‐0441 . Sleek taproom inside a renovated Exchange District heritage space , with an open concept design that gives visitors a view of the brewery .
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Low Life Barrel House 398 Daly St N , lowlifebarrelhouse . com . Part-brewery part-winery uses ancient oak barrel fermenting to achieve distinct flavour and character everytime . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Patent 5 Distillery 108 Alexander Ave , 204-995-4999 . Craft distillery serves artful cocktails using house spirits and Manitobamade bitters alongside charcuterie plates . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Sookram ’ s Brewing Co 479-B Warsaw Ave , Sookrams . com . Warehouse-turned-taproom draws an artsy crowd with flagship beers on tap and available to take home .
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Stone Angel Brewing Co 9-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-226-1361 . Try four core beers and a rotating selection of seasonal beer and cider . Visit Saturdays for one of 60 glasses of an exclusive experimental brew .
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Torque Brewing Co 330‐830 King Edward St , 204‐941‐1723 . Sample tried-and-true brews as well as a changing selection of varieties like Barleywine and Russian Imperial Stout in an inviting space . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Trans Canada Brewing Co 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐666‐2337 . Spacious brewpub offers large selection of in-house beers along with fresh pizza and appetizers
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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 . WA , IA , M , V Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave , 204‐888‐6508 . The succinct menu at this hot spot has popular standbys as well as a few contemporary house specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanutsesame sauce . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Siam Thai 587 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204-254‐7765 . This small , suburban eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce . Chef ’ s specials include stir-fried chicken in chile jam .
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Sukhothai 191 Osborne St , 204-633‐6907 . The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine . Well spiced dishes hit the mark for hot heads and hot and sour soup keeps fans returning . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VEGETARIAN
The ever-increasing number of plant-based eateries in our city is reflective of the consumer shift toward a greener diet . These restaurants are trailblazers in offering plant-based menus .
Delicious Vegetarian [ Chinese ] 1467 Pembina Hwy , 204-477‐1530 . Don ’ t be fooled b this little unassuming spot . It rewards with an abundance of inventive Chinese , vegetarian and vegan dishes bound to satisfy deep cravings . LP , V Fortify 123 Marion St , 204-231-5333 . Health-focused eatery serves nutrient-dense plant-based eats and a large selection of energizing smoothies . On-site boutique carries health and beauty . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Green Carrot Juice Co . 132 Osbone St , 204‐691‐0771 ; 11-2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐3401 ; Airport , 2000 Wellington Ave , 204-691-0771 . A health-conscious menu of coldpressed juices , smoothies and light fare . WA , A , IA , M , V Organic Planet 877 Westminster Ave , 204-772-8771 . This grassroots worker co-op houses a juice bar and vegan deli that pumps out creative and healthful fare . Try the dino salad with black kale and tahini dressing . IA , M , V , WA
Thyme Café and Books 268 Tache Ave , 204-233-0441 . This cozy reading nook offers plant-based soups , salads , and sandwiches with a focus on seasonal and regional ingredients . The southern fried tofu sandwich is a standout . a , IA , M , V Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave , 204-615-8733 . Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies alongside superfood salads and snacks . Try the acai bowl , loaded with berries and shredded coconut . WA , AI , M , V
VIETNAMESE
Dalat 2‐1170 Taylor Ave , 204-895‐3222 . Highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup , ginger-fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Pho Binh Minh 101-819 Sargent Ave , 204-505-1506 Authentic fare served up in a smart spacious setting . Traditional favourites like noodle bowls and soups are staples and don ’ t miss the signature crepe . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Pho Hoang 4 locations . The pho at these comfy spots ranks among the city ’ s best . Broth gains deep flavour from 24-hour simmering WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave , 204-774‐8888 . French‐accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine is on offer at this West End spot . The satay beef soup is a triumph . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Viva 505 Sargent Ave , 204-772‐3167 . Family-owned and operated West End hot spot . Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg ’ s ethnocultural diversity , this category represents our top choices from the many small , primarily family‐run restaurants in town . The decor at most of these is simple and / or the location is out of the way . However , each restaurant represents food from the owner ’ s culture , with sometimes astonishingly low prices that reflect the simplicity of the service and surroundings , not quality of food .
Asian Hot Pot [ Chinese / Asian ] 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐615‐8878 . Do-it-yourself-deliciousness in the form of soups that simmer at the table . 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add . WA , LP , A , M , V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St , 204‐334‐2004 . Famous for house-fired pita bread , this North End gem offers falafel pitas , and stand out lentil soup . WA , IA , V , M
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