bestlist
Hy’s Steakhouse
1 Lombard Pl, 204-942-1000. A classic
Winnipeg establishment for more than
40 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. The Keg delivers
sizzling steaks off the grill, rock lobster
tails and Alaskan king crab in a
friendly, casual 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.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
TAPROOMS
Barn Hammer Brewing Co
595 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing.ca.
A stylish industrial space houses
this welcoming taproom. Sample six
signature beers and two experimental
fl avours. LP, A, IA, M, V
Half Pints Brewing Co
550 Roseberry St, 204-832-7468. Four
fl agship beers and seasonal specialties
are on tap for sipping or fi ll a growler.
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. 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
TEA HOUSE
Tea Story
224 Osborne St, 204-477-1102. Bright
Japan-infl uenced space boasts an
extensive list of teas. Sweet or savoury
waffl e sandwiches are satisfying fuel.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Panda Tea
2999 Pembina Hwy, 204-504-8299.
South end tea room serves bubble tea
in fl avours like passionfruit, red bean,
and taro. IA, M, V
THAI
Bangkok Thai
100 Osborne St, 204-474-0908. Located
within a beautiful courtyard, this sunlit
room creates the perfect setting for
exotic Thai dishes. LP, IA, M, V
Siam Thai
587 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-254-7765. This
suburban ethnic eatery focuses its
cuisine on central Thailand and uses
the freshest produce. WA, LP, IA, M, V
THE BEST MEMORIES
START WITH
A GREAT MEAL
Sukhothai
191 Osborne St, 204-633-6907. This
comfortable modern interior offers
perfect hot and sour soup and fresh
fruit frozen drinks that keep fans
returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V
VIETNAMESE
Bahn Mi King
510 Portage Ave, 204-775-9323. Order-
at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes
on Vietnamese fare like pork belly
burgers that swap buns for steamed
bao. WA, IA, M, V
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
Pho Hoang
794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893. The
pho at this chic strip mall spot ranks
among the city’s best. Rich broth
gains its deep fl avour from a 24-hour
simmering process. WA, LP, A, IA,
M, V
Viva
505 Sargent Ave, 204-772-3167.
Family-owned and -operated spot
serves traditional favourites like deluxe
vermicelli. Shrimp and sour soup and
sweet and savoury stewed basa also
get top marks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
I
n 1898, the Great West
Saddlery Warehouse
was built on the corner
of Market Avenue and
Bertha Street. It soon
became the world’s largest
manufacturer, wholesaler,
and retailer of harnesses
and saddles.
T
oday Saddlery on Market
offers comforting food
made with ingredients
that express the bounty
of our region, accented
with sophisicated, globally
inspired touches.
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114 Market Ave.
204-615-1898
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