Celebrating 22 Years Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Catering
• CLASSICS : Manitoba pickerel
• CHAR-GRILLED : In-house specialty burgers , Thin crust gourmet pizzas
• COMFORTS : Bacon wrapped meat loaf
• VEGETARIAN / VEGAN : Lettuce wraps , Thai red curry coconut stir-fry
Across the footbridge from Assiniboine Park
• Pet friendly patio 2069 Portage Ave . 204.837.7827 www . stargrill . mb . ca
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Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489-9254 . Edward Lam ’ s stylish incarnation of this former take-out spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls . Try the delicate kaisou salad , mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing . WA , LP , IA , M , V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-477-9909 . It ’ s all about table-top , do-it-yourself barbeque at this all-you-can-eat Japanese and Korean focused restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kimchi Sushi 1270 Pembina Hwy , 204-261-8888 . 998 Keewatin St , 204-679-1269 Black walls and hanging lights give this sushi spot sleek style . The menu lists a variety of rolls as well as Korean specialties and dishes for kimchi lovers . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
mExicAN
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415-5600 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes like lime sour cream and chilli-roasted corn . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V 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 Carnita 456 Main St , 204-504-4522 . New Mexican spot brings life inside a Downtown heritage building . Mexican street corn on the cob coated in chili powder and topped with crema , queso añejo , árbol and ancho peppers is a menu highlight . 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
middlE EAstERN
Les Saj 1038 St . James St , 204-219-8939 This is the first restaurant in Winnipeg to cook using a saj , a dome-shaped hot surface for baking flatbreads covered in za ’ atar , meat or cheese . WA , IA , M , V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave , 204-504-0453 . 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-6006 . Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite food in this bright , modern space . Tackle signature dish The Wrath of Khan : halal beef / lamb , chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita . WA , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Pub / cANtiNA
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 Bar & Grill 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284-6666 . This casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . The dining room pops with the colours of prairie art on the walls . Innovative menu changes seasonally . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Cornerstone 93 Osborne St , 204-505-7772 . Smart bar food reigns at this neighbourhood hotspot . Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V The Grove 164 Stafford St , 204-415-3262 . Pub fare like bangers and mash is served alongside chicken croquettes and personal-sized pizzas . Sixteen brews on tap including house blend Stafford Street lager . 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 Lake Of The Woods Brewing Co 750 2nd St S , Kenora , 807-468-2337 . Former firestation transformed into local watering hole . On-site brewery and a vast menu of brewpub fare . 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 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Shannon ’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St , 204-943-2302 . Irish hospitality is extended through a huge menu of classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes . Also , darts and billiards . LP , SP , A , M , V , ATM
Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave , 204-615-6104 . Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar styled spot . Perogy nachos , chorizo poutine , and yamtopped burgers give bar food a good name . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V
REGiONAl / cANAdiAN
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204-944-7259 . Sophisticated prairie cuisine is served in a contemporary setting . 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 . The wine list is exclusively Canadian . LP , A , IA , M , V
38 ciao ! / aug / sep / two thousand eighteen