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bestlist THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WINNIPEG’S FUN AND FABULOUS Photo PEGuru If you are a local loving, community minded enthusiast (a.k.a. all Ciao! readers) this is the resource you’ve been waiting for! Created by the editors (a.k.a. Winnipeg Gurus) at Ciao! and WHERE magazine, PEGuru.ca celebrates Winnipeg’s best places. We know our city inside-out, visiting new opens and sampling what’s out there to find the truly exceptional. So for everyone who wishes there was one trustworthy source to find out what’s happening and hot right now, PEGuru is for you! It spotlights events, acts, festivals, food and sensational shops – all curated to include what matters and leave out what doesn’t. Live your best city with PEGuru.ca 40 ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand nineteen 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 served on decorated silver tableware. 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 Thai curries and stir fry dishes. WA, IA, M, V Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave, 204‑888‑6508. The succinct menu at this neighbourhood hot spot has popular standbys as well as a few contemporary house specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanut-sesame sauce. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Siam 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. Chef’s specials include stir-fried chicken in chile jam. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‑6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to the classic Thai cuisine that is served. Perfect hot and sour soup keeps fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V VEGETARIAN Affinity Vegetarian Garden [Chinese] 100‑208 Edmonton St, 204-943‑0251. With 88 dishes, this small eatery has the most diverse vegetarian menu in town. For those who can’t decide, try a combination plate or go for the daily changing lunch buffet. IA, M, V Circle Kitchen 1-709 Corydon Ave, circlekitchenwpg. com. This little spot offers a plant-based menu that’s gluten and peanut free. Try the filling taco bowl, featuring walnut cauliflower “meat”. SP, A, IA, M, V Green Carrot Juice Co 132 Osborne St, 204‑691‑0771; 11-2090 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑3401; Airport, 2000 Wellington Ave, 204-691- 0771. A health-conscious menu of cold pressed juices, smoothies and light fare. WA, A, IA, M, V Organic Planet 877 Westminster Ave, 204-772-8771. This grass roots worker co-op houses a juice bar and organic vegan deli that pumps out creative and healthful fare. WA, 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, IA, M, V