destination dining
osborne village Trendy restaurants , colourful storefronts and fashion forward boutiques draw cool kids to the walkable stretch of Osborne street between River avenue and Donald street . Chef Graham Peltier ’ s masterful dishes at Sous Sol deliver wow by blending nostalgia with technical precision on every plate . Duck leg confit is accentuated with red wine and raspberry glaze atop a spiced parsnip purée . Fresh fennel provides a fresh counterpoint . The contemporary interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine at Sukhothai . Signature red and green curries and green apple and mango salads draw those eager to experiment with true Thai piquancy profiles in hot and cold dishes . Local chainlet Pho Hoang swooped into the ‘ hood in the last couple of years , changing the scene for Vietnamese cuisine and increasing the popularity of noodle joints at the same time . The buzzy eatery named for the signature soup of Vietnam is all about its broth . Beef and oxtail bone stock , simmered for 24 hours is the basis for pho and iterations of noodle soups made with meat , seafood , veggies and herbs . With fresh , local ingredients , an eye on sustainability and wild flavour combinations , Nuburger turns fast food on its head . Dozens of housemade sauces , aiolis and dressings have put these burgers over the top . Try
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Station Theatre
RIVER AVE .
CARLOS & MURPHY ' S
signature blueberry yum yum ( pictured right ) loaded with a tangy mixture of berry barbeque sauce , balsamic vinegar and goat cheese . Carlos and Murphy ’ s , an anchor for decades , packs patrons into its rustic dining room for hot wings , heaping Carlos nachos and margaritas and buckets of cervezas .
corydon Winnipeg ’ s Little Italy has evolved into an avenue of multicultural flavour . Packed patios , gelaterias and hopping bars make this strip a must-visit , particularly in the summer months when the sidewalks are teeming with people . From his open kitchen in the centre of the dining room , Chef / owner George Chamaa handily churns out mouthwatering Lebanese fare in a prix fixe parade that changes regularly at Beaurivage . Salads are light and refreshing ; parsley-packed tabouli ( pictured below ) delivers a citrusy zip and is served with romaine leaves for easy scooping . Unexpected delights beyond delicious curries await at Sabai Thai . Stuffed chicken wings are a game changer for wing lovers . Ground chicken laced with noodles and spice offers a textural pop to every marvelous meaty bite . Saperavi is the first and only Georgian restaurant in the city , pleasing culinary curiosity with delicious doughy delights like khachapuri adjaruli . This decadent gooey cheese filled bread is adored for its familiar flavours and exotic presentation . While pizza isn ’ t as novel , a good ‘ za is worth its weight in dough . Tommy ’ s Pizzeria is all about authenticity , SABAI THAI simplicity and taste when it comes to its Detroit style pizzas . Detroit pies offer a focaccia-like crust cooked with cheese layered under a classic red sauce for maximum
WILTON ST .
PHO HOANG
LILAC ST .
TOMMY ’ S PIZZERIA chewiness . The secret at mainstay Nikos lies in delivering consistent delicious Greek comfort food with heart . Crisp curls of delicately breaded squid are soft , tender and dissolve on the tongue . Accompanying light as a cloud tzatziki adds lemony zing to one of the absolute best renditions of calamari we ’ ve tasted .
NUBURGER
STRADBROOK
SAPERAVI
ARBUTHNOT ST .
WARDLAW AVE .
Blueberry Yum Yum , Nuburger
COCKBURN ST .
NIKO ’ S
BEAURIVAGE
SUKHOTHAI
MCMILLAN AVE .
HUGO ST .
GERTRUDE AVE .
SOUS SOL
OSBORNE ST .
NASSAU ST .
CORYDON AVE .
DALY ST .
Tabouli , Beaurivage
DONALD ST .
8 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2023