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indulge bistro
Neighbourhood . . Linden Ridge
Address . . 1765 Kenaston Blvd
Phone . . . . . . . 204-285-4068
Entrées . . . . . . . . . . .$17-$34
Stylish hip eateries are gener-
ally associated with trendy or up
and coming neighbourhoods that
we all want to visit. This is a bias
food snobs certainly perpetuate,
anyway. Sometimes savvy business
people turn that thinking on its ear
by opening something that zhuzhes
up a cement field of big box retail.
Such is the case at Indulge. Long-
time restaurateur George Tsouras
and his daughter Jackie draw on
their family’s Greek heritage to pre-
sent dishes reminiscent of the sunny
Mediterranean at this year-old spot
that is winning fans city-wide.
love
The interior splits a specialty food
shop, Agora, with restaurant space.
Stylish modern wallpaper, rustic
wood accents and plenty of sparkle
attract a well-dressed crowd to the
dining room, happily sharing cheese
and charcuterie.
As trendy as Mediterranean
inspired eating has become, Indulge
is, by our assessment, Winnipeg’s
only eatery that zeros in on signa-
ture dishes spanning Spain, Italy and
Greece – crossing borders from time
to time to put a new spin on what
we know. Expect bountiful dishes
of seafood, lots of lemony zing and
fresh herbs used liberally.
Channeling Spanish tradition,
tapas top the menu with plenty
from which to build an entire meal.
Citrus peels brighten unctuous
olives paired with buttery baguette.
Three crisp arancini, centers oozing
with spinach and salty mozzarella,
sit atop sweet marinara sauce.
Spain’s favourite sausage variety
is presented as chorizo lollipops, a
trio of not your nonna’s meatballs,
panko coated and fried. Garlicky
mayo is a pungent pairing for each
spicy bite. An arugula salad arrives
with sweet earthy roasted beet and
spicy pecans. It’s simple, elegant and
hearty.
Seafood is showcased liberally,
both Spanish style in paella, and
mixed into a sweet tomato sauced
linguine. Each brims with oceanic
delights like plump mussels and
shrimp. A dish of grilled octopus
delivers smoky, charred crunch
while also olive oil succulent.
Shrimp are dressed with familiar
olive oil and garlic, then kicked up
with paprika, pepper flakes and a
splash of brandy.
Grilled meats are executed flaw-
lessly. Greek-style fork tender ribs,
souvlaki chicken and lamb entrees
– and the flamed veggies accompa-
nying them – offer bright rosemary,
oregano and lemon notes.
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550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St. 204.489.6963 fusiongrill.mb.ca
Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner. Walk-ins welcome.