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Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐2015. Located in the Sandman hotel, the shades-of-grey interior in this stylish and swanky steakhouse oozes sex appeal. Boasts 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 40 years, located at the city’ s famous Portage and Main intersection. The atmosphere is comfortable opulence with traditional dark panelling. Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’ s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‐6155. Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Famous for liver and sandwiches. Reservations preferred. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Round Table Steakhouse and Brogue Pubside 800 Pembina Hwy, 204-453‐3631; 800-B Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980. Steakhouse in the style of a British pub, with billiards and open hearth. Adjacent Brogue Pubside is a cozy pub that features globally influenced, meat-focused plates for sharing. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
THAI
[ also see WORLD FOOD ] Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St, 2nd floor, 204-474‐0908. This sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware. LP, 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. 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, gingerfried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. 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 satisfying. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‐3167. Familyowned and-operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg’ s ethnocultural diversity, this category represents our top choices from the many small, primarily family‐run restaurants in town. The decor at most of these is simple and / or the location is out of the way. However, 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. Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St, 204‐334‐2004. Famous for in-house fired pita bread, this North End gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and specialty dips. WA, IA, V, M Boun’ s [ Southeast Asian / Laotian ] 4‐208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An extensive stir-fry menu offers Southeast Asian spices and curries, while the Laotian grill serves up shrimp, pork and beef short ribs in signature garlic and soy barbeque sauce. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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