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Bringing the Finest Oils and Vinegars to East Winnipeg .
Frescolio at 1530 Regent – opening Fall 2018 !
Bringing the Finest Oils and Vinegars to East Winnipeg .
Frescolio at 1530 Regent – opening Fall 2018 !
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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
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 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
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 . 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 . Bright and playful Japan-influenced space boasts an extensive list of flowering , aged , organic , and bubble teas . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy , 204-504-8299 ; 1041 McPhillips St . Tea room serving milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean and taro . IA , M , V
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 . LP , IA , M , V bestlist
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 peanutsesame 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 chili 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
vegeTarian
Affinity Vegetarian Garden [ Chinese ] 100-208 Edmonton St , 204-943-0251 . With 88 dishes , this small eatery has the most diverse vegetarian menu in town . For those who can ’ t decide , try a combination plate . IA , M , V
Circle Kitchen 1-709 Corydon Ave , no phone . This little spot offers a plant-based menu that ’ s gluten and peanut free . Try the filling taco bowl , featuring cauliflower “ meat .” SP , A , IA , M , V Organic Planet 877 Westminster Ave , 204-772-8771 . This grass roots worker co-op houses a juice bar and organic vegan deli that pumps out creative and healthful fare . IA , M , V , WA
vieTnamese
Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave , 204-775-9323 . Orderat-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare , like the namesake sandwich , pho , and 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 ; 235 Portage Ave , 204-949-0077 . The pho at this chic and comfortable strip mall spot ranks among the city ’ s best . Rich broth gains its deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process . 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 . Shrimp and sour soup also get top marks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
50 ciao ! / oct / nov / two thousand eighteen