Ciao! Magazine Summer 2023 | Page 42

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660 Osborne St . ( 204 ) 475-4250 oakwoodcafe . ca
Journey Into

Thai Culture

One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine .
587 St Anne ’ s Rd . 204-254-7765 siamthairestaurant . ca bestlist
Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St , tabularasaosborne . com . Tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style . Colourful décor prepares palates for Mediterraneaninspired eats . LP , A , IA , M , V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy and cool restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd ., 204‐944‐8748 . Dream team Doug Stephens and Chef Michael Dacquisto bring homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V Little Nana ’ s Italian Kitchen 818 Notre Dame Ave , 204-219-2615 . Calabrian flavours and modern presentations are served with Nonna-style generosity and lots of heart . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐3687 . The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for over 30 years at this Corydon spot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Pasquale ’ s 109 Marion St , 204‐231‐1403 . Classic pastas , red sauces and old-fashioned recipes keep diners raving , as well as old-style desserts . Rooftop patio is a summer hotspot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN /
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . This surprisingly sophisticated spot offers sublime fare , like the spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and spiced squash . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . This cozy and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Those in the know come for beef tenderloin . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Standouts include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . South suburban locale draws with its stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk . Italian delicacies like house-made pasta are stand-outs . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a careful menu of rustic Italian classics . Tangy béchamel is a revelatory addition to the delicious Lasagna Emiliana . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave , 204-421-6711 . Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust . Zany flavours add a twist to a classic slice . WA , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐4222 . This popular and contemporary sushi chain bursts with options , including signature house rolls and Japanese noodles . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced teriyaki sauce for a burst of flavour . LP , A , IA , M , V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-8832 . Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is this restaurant ’ s mission . The pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12 hours . LP , A , IA , M , V GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W , 204-615-6868 . Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary creativity to the Regent area with Japanese small plates , all-day ramen and premium drinks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Saburo Kitchen 242 Hargrave St , 204-219-5295 . An ever-changing menu of Asian dishes kicked up with bold flavour in Downtown ’ s swanky Hargrave Street Market . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to creative heights . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Edward Lam brings his stylish approach to traditional dishes and rolls . Try the delicate wakame salad served with sesame . 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 Queen ’ s Korean Chicken & BBQ 1045 St . James St , 431-556-0852 Chef Amber Lee uses a two-day process to prepare popular Korean barbeques . Enjoy meals with a bottle of soju . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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