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bestlist steak & seaFood 529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres, 204-487-8325. A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef. Over 800 wine list selections draws the city’s toniest clientele. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carne Italian Chophouse 295 York Ave, 204-896-7275. Chef Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic Italian and fusion influences creates an engaging menu in a slick downtown setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave, 204-788-2015. The shades-of-grey interior in this stylish and swanky steakhouse boasts an in- house butcher and pastry chef. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Hy’s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204-942-1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling. Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204-942-7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477-5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204-885-5275. It’s all about consistency. Sizzling steaks straight off the grill in a friendly, casual atmosphere. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783-6155. Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Old school favourites like prime rib sandwiches are superior. WA, LP, SP, 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 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, or fill 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. An open concept design gives visitors a view of the brewery. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824. Brewery’s seven taps offer core pours like Belgium tripel and Belgium blonde, and experimental brews like a fruited saison. New food menu by chef Tyrone Welchinski. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sookram’s Brewing Co 479-B Warsaw Ave, sookrams.com. Warehouse-turned-taproom offers flagship beers on tap and available to take home. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 40 ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen Stone Angel Brewing Co 9-1875 Pembina Hwy, 204-226-1361. Try four core beers and a rotating selection of seasonal beer and cider. Visit Saturdays for one of 60 glasses of an exclusive experimental brew. WA, LP, 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Trans Canada Brewing Co 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204-666-2337. Spacious brewpub offers large selection of in-house beers along with fresh pizza and appetizers from attached Timmy Tom’s Pizzeria. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho Hoang 794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893; 235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077. The pho here ranks among the city’s best. Rich broth gains its deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave, 204-774-8888. French-accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. The satay beef noodle soup is supremely satisfying. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772-3167. Family- owned and operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V tea house Reflecting Winnipeg’s ethnocultural diversity, 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-it- yourself-deliciousness in the form of soups that simmer at the table. 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, M, V Deli Brazil [Brazilian] 510 Sargent Ave, 204-588-4164. Baker/ owner Sanderson Rabelo is winning favour with his decadent brigadeiro and pudim de caramel. Cheap and cheerful eats are pleasing ex-pats. A, IA, M, V Fusian Experience [Japanese] 612 Academy Rd, 204-691-9334. Serving traditional Japanese plates and tapas infused with international flavours. Fresh fish flown in from around the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Khao House [Laotian/Asian] 625 Portage Ave, 204-615-6590. Belly-filling Laotian specialties are spiked with uncommon ingredients like black fungus mushroom and pickled bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Kyu Bistro [Japanese] 185 Isabel Ave, 204-504-8999. Winnipeg’s first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age. Ramen bowls make satisfying meals. WA, A, IA, V, M Les Saj [Middle Eastern] 1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939. 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 Pho Kim Tuong [Vietnamese] 856 Ellice Ave, 204-661-8888. Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood spot offers an exhaustive menu of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai specialties. WA, IA, M, V Tea Story 224 Osborne St, 204-477-1102. Bright Japan-influenced space boasts extensive list of flowering, aged, organic and bubble teas. Pair a tea with a sweet or savoury waffle sandwich. WA, A, IA, M, V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy, 204-504-8299; 1041 McPhillips St, 204-505-6989. Tea room serving milk tea, slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passion fruit, red bean and taro. IA, M, V thai Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St, second 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. 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. 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 classic Thai cuisine. The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V vietnamese Dalat 2-1170 Taylor Ave, 204-895-3222. Highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup, ginger- fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V World Food