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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204-942‐7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477‐5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204-885‐5275. The Keg delivers sizzling steaks, slowroasted prime rib and Alaskan king crab in a friendly atmosphere. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’ s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‐6155. Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Attentive service and consistent well-executed meals. Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Ward 1 135 Osborne St, 204-504-5966. Chef Justin Gagnon serves up a host of southern favourites with cajun and creole seafood boils and Louisiana stew gumbos in newly renovated Osborne Village space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Taprooms
Barn Hammer Brewing Co 595 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing. ca. A stylish industrial space in the West End houses this welcoming taproom. Sample six signature beers and two experimental flavours. LP, A, IA, M, V Half Pints Brewing Co 550 Roseberry St, 204‐832‐PINT( 7468). Four flagship beers and seasonal specialties are on tap for sipping by taster or draught, or filling a growler to go. Free brewery tours on Saturdays. 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Torque Brewing Co 330‐830 King Edward St, 204‐941‐1723. Sample four different tried-and-true brews as well as a changing selection of varieties like Barleywine and Russian Imperial Stout, which are available only at the brewery. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Trans Canada Brewing Co 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐666‐2337. Brand new spacious brewpub offers large selection of in-house beers along with fresh pizza and appetizers from pizzeria. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
tea house
Tea Story 224 Osborne St, 204‐477‐1102. Japaninfluenced space boasts an extensive list of aged, organic, and bubble teas. Sweet or savoury waffle sandwiches are satisfying fuel. WA, A, IA, M, V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy, 204‐504‐8299. With a cheerful and bright atmosphere, this south end tea room serves milk tea, slush drunks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit and taro. IA, M, V
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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 elaborately decorated silver tableware. LP, 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. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‐6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V
vietnamese
Bahn Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐9323. Orderat-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like the namesake pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao. WA, IA, M, V Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‐3167. Familyowned and operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. Shrimp and sour soup and sweet and savoury stewed basa also get top marks. 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 the quality of the food.
Asian Hot Pot [ Chinese / Asian ] 740 Corydon Ave, 204‐615‐8878. Cheery strip mall spot serves do-ityourself-deliciousness in the form of soups that simmer at the table. WA, LP, A, M, V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St, 204‐334‐2004. Famous for in-house fired pita bread, this North End gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, V, M
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