Ciao! Aug/Sept 2016 Digital Issue | Page 44

A slice of Argentinean life in the Exchange District Empanadas - Winnipeg’s New Favourite Snack! Choose from 10 flavours 137 Bannatyne Ave. 204-219-5398 corrientes.ca Real Food. Bone Lickin’ Good. bestlist Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr, 204‑594‑0339. Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city. Mediterranean small plates have big, bold flavours. Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different types of bruschetta. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tapastry 620 Niakwa Rd, 204‑256-7326. Situated adjacent lush Niakwa golf course, this upscale space offers stand-out Italy influenced tapas. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Teo’s & Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑6305. This sleek resto and lounge serves woodfired pies built on Nonna’s fresh dough and topped with mod flavours. Fresh pasta and stellar seafood starters. LP, SP, IA,V, M Nicolino’s 4‑2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‑5004. Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkle with innovative Canadian/regional specialties. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Pizzeria Gusto 404 Academy Rd, 204‑944‑8786. The wood-fired oven and contemporary pies, dressed with unique toppings like pear and rosemary, draw a crowd to this posh neighbourhood bistro. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Santa Ana 1631 St Mary’s Rd, Unit F, 204‑415‑1440. Wood-fired and stonebaked pizzas and pastas are the star of this show. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V V Spirits & Tapas 725 Corydon Ave, 204-474‑2750. Enjoy sharing plates like spicy La Scala chicken, or beef and pear meatballs in a sleek newly renovated space. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V JAPANESE “One of Canada’s top 12 BBQ joints” - FoodNetwork.ca 1-208 Marion St. 204-233-7427 www.loveysbbq.ca Tue - Thu 4-8 pm, Fri 11:30 am-9 pm, Sat 4-9 pm Sun 4-8 pm, Mon-closed 42 ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand sixteen Asoyama 1575 Regent Ave, 204‑663‑0889; 1717 Kenaston Blvd, 204‑487‑4222. This sushi chain offers many options, including signature house rolls, Japanese noodles and grilled seafood. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779‑9888. Located in the city’s Exchange District, this chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V Ichiban 189 Carlton St, 204-925‑7400. A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years, teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs. A sushi bar featuring more than 20 rolls is also available. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V