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manitoba heritage food celebrates nature

842 Corydon Ave . 204-284-7916 ripebistro . ca
Chef Thomas Pitt draws from his roots to create delicious dishes

N estled in beautiful Niakwa Country Club , Tapastry is a culinary gem featuring an exquisite menu of shareable dishes in a contemporary scenic setting .

For reservations and event bookings , call 204.256.7326 EXT 241 or email aayed @ niakwacountryclub . ca niakwacountryclub . ca
TAPAS – YOU ’ LL WANT TO “ TRY ” THEM ALL
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STEAK & SEAFOOD
Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . 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 529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204‐487‐8325 . A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A comfortably opulent , classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 40 years . 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 Gastropub 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 Gastropub features globally influenced , meat‐focused plates for sharing . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
THAI
[ also see WORLD FOOD ] 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 served on elaborately decorated silver tableware . 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
[ also see WORLD FOOD ] Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave , 204‐774‐8888 . French‐accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine . Satay beef noodle soup is satisfying . 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 and sweet and savoury stewed basa also get top marks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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