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STEAK & SEAFOOD
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 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 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 800 Pembina Hwy, 204-453‐3631. Steakhouse in the style of a British pub, with billiards and open hearth. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Terrace in the Park 55 Pavillion Crescent, 204‐938‐PARK( 7275). Views of lush Assiniboine Park accompany the artful menu, which highlights seafood and regional ingredients. WA, LP, SP, A, 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 served on elaborately decorated silver tableware. LP, IA, M, V 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 peanut-sesame 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. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‐6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. Try the perfect hot and sour soup. 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, 204‐772‐3167. West French-accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. 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
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. Boun’ s [ Southeast Asian / Laotian ] 4‐208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An extensive stir-fry menu offers the best in Southeast Asian spices and curries. Shrimp, pork and beef short ribs in signature garlic and soy barbeque sauce. WA, LP, IA, M, V Coconut Garden [ Vietnamese ] 661 Ellice Ave, 204‐505‐2500. West End gem offers over 20 rice vermicelli dishes. Shrimp and sour soup and deepfried quail among the standouts. LP, A, IA, M, V Deen’ s [ Caribbean ] 205 Marion St, 204-233‐2208. Shortorder Trinidadian dishes such as roti served in a variety of ways. LP, SP, A, IA, V Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐4573. Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere. Try the famous fried butter chicken. WA, A, IA, M, V La Fiesta Cafecito [ Salvadoran ] Unit M-730 St. Anne’ s Rd, 204‐257‐7108. The vacation-inspired decor offers the perfect setting for platters and exotic fruit drinks. Try the burrito podoreso or the champion pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Harman ' s Cafe [ Ethiopian ] 570 Sargent Ave, 204‐774‐6997. Enjoy Ethiopian breakfast as well as familiar Ethiopian lunch and dinner entrees. Don ' t leave without ordering Ethiopian coffee at meal ' s end. WA, LP, IA, M, V Kokeb [ Ethiopian ] 266 Edmonton 204‐784‐9267. Expect warm hospitality along with traditional stews of split peas, lentils and cabbage. Be sure to try a cup of vibrant Ethiopian coffee. WA, IA, V, M Kyu Bistro [ Japanese ] 185 Isabel Ave, 204‐504‐8999. Izakayaonly spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken karaage. Ramen bowls make satisfying meals. WA, A, IA, V, M
56 ciao! / oct / nov / two thousand fourteen