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bestlist THE TASTE AND FEEL OF IRELAND HAS NEVER BEEN SO CLOSE LOCALLY OWNED HOUSEMADE FOOD LIVE MUSIC 175 Carlton St. 204.943.2302 shannonsirishpub.ca #SIPWPG Journey Into Thai Culture One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine. Winnipeg’s BEST PLACES at your fi nger tips in these trusty sources. 587 St Anne’s Rd. (204) 254-7765 siamthairestaurant.ca Junction 59 Roadhouse 1615 Regent Ave W, 204-654-3345. Southern-style eats in a rustic-prairie atmosphere. Chef Ryan Glays’ signature molcajete bowl is a hit. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave, 204-284-3385. Impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room. Try the smoked duck or soy braised shiitake steamed baos. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave, 204-949-9032.Chic spot serves chef/owner Sean McKay's eclectic, Mediterranean influenced menu. Upstairs lounge Wet & Dry Dept. offers elevated sharing plates. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Moxie's Grill and Bar 1620 Kenaston Blvd, 204-489-1199; 300 Portage Ave, 204-926-5757; Polo Park Shopping Centre, 204-783-1840. Quality and consistency are hallmarks of this respected Canadian chain. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Oak & Grain 1800 Wellington Ave, 204-786-0926. At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, comfort food classics are offered with regional spin at the newly renovated bistro. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Oxbow 557 Osborne St, 204-691-5373. This local-centric restaurant with an ever- changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients like pickerel. Natural wines are a perfect pairing. LP, A, IA, M, V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, 1-800- 665-8088. This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz, while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Rudy's Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, MB Hydro Place, main floor, 204-421-9094. Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings, like steak frites, and elevated comfort dishes in a high tech, retro glam atmosphere . WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204-615-1898. Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic East Exchange District heritage space, once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V ITALIAN/CLASSIC Now fi nd the truly exceptional online too! PEGuru.ca 24 TASTE Winnipeg’s Culinary Guide 2019-2020 Aurora Pizzeria and Café 842 Corydon Ave, 204-615-9644. Family- owned spot on the Corydon strip revels in tastes straight from Italy, from heaping cheesy pastas to crisp, napoli- style pizza. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave, 204-284-4977. House- made, classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings. A warm and friendly environment is perfect for family outings. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V