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GREEK FUSION

West Winnipeg ’ s Destination for Delicious Steve ’ s Bistro is the place to be for casual elegance in a Mediterranean - inspired atmosphere .
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3123 Portage Ave . 204-831-5531 Tue - Fri 11 am-10 pm , Sat 9 am-10 pm . Reservations not required but recommended . Easy to get to & plenty of free parking . bestlist
Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pizzeria Gusto 404 Academy Rd , 204‐944‐8786 . This neighbourhood bistro serves wood fired , contemporary pies , dressed with unique toppings like pear and rosemary . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tapastry 620 Niakwa Rd , 204‐256‐7326 . Situated adjacent lush Niakwa golf course , this upscale space offers unique Italy influenced tapas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced teriyaki sauce . LP , A , IA , M , V Ichiban 189 Carlton St , 204-925‐7400 . A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years , teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐9909 . Its all about table-top , do-it-yourself barbeque at this new all-you-caneat Japanese and Korean focused restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Naru Sushi 159 Osborne St , 204-888‐0028 . The dark wood decor sets a sleek , urban mood . Menu offers traditional and fusion dishes . Try the decadent Red Scorpion roll . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Samurai Japanese Restaurant 330 Portage Ave , 204‐944‐0333 . Sample " izakaya " ( Japanese small plates ) in this relaxing space . The Peking roll pairs fatty barbeque duck with asparagus and hoisin sauce . WA , LP , IA , A , MC , V Wasabi / Wasabi on Broadway / Wasabi Sabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights at all locations . Visually stunning rolls leave a lasting impression . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Masa Sugita ’ s stylish spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls . Try the delicate kaisou salad , mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing . WA , LP , IA , M , V
MEXICAN
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 ; 775 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐2440 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
50 ciao ! / oct / nov / two thousand fourteen