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bestlist Nicolino’s 4-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-5004. Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics sparkling with regional ingredients. Tangy béchamel is a revelatory addition to the Lasagna Emiliana. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-219-7300. Corto serves as a sandwich counter at lunch. Passero opens at night with thoughtful offerings like roasted pork belly and ricotta gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V JAPANESE Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832. Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is this restaurant’s mission. Pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12 hours and noodles are house-made. LP, A, IA, M, V GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W, 204-615-6868. Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary creativity to the Regent area with Japanese small plates and all-day ramen served in a cool open concept space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St, 204-615-5556. Sleek downtown space offers modern Japanese eats made by chef Masa Sugita. Small plates range from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V Wasabi 105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332; 588 Broadway, 204-774-4328; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878. Impeccably executed sushi is taken to creative heights. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254. Chef Edward Lam delivers stylish traditional dishes and rolls. Try the delicate kaisou salad, mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V MEXICAN Carlos & Murphy’s 129 Osborne St, 204-284-3510. Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads, hot wings, chimichangas, heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V La Roca 155 Smith St, 204-615-9605. A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg. The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios, bright ceviche,and the city’s best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V PUB/CANTINA Amsterdam Tea Room 103-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-295-7728. Reimagining the tea experience, this trendy spot specializes in boozy teas and cocktails alongside Euro-style sharing plates. LP, SP, IA, M, V Mexican Vibes FLAVOURS IN EVERY BITE HAPPY HOUR SERVED UNTIL 6PM $10 TACO TRIOS MEXICAN RESTAUR ANT 155 SMITH ST. 204-615-9605 LAROCA.CA TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 4PM - LATE THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30AM - LATE, SATURDAY 4PM - LATE ciao! / apr/may / two thousand twenty 37