destination dining osborne village Trendy restaurants , colourful storefronts and fashion forward boutiques draw cool kids to the walkable stretch of Osborne Street between River Ave and Donald St . A blast of aromatic simmering soups entices customers as they ascend the stairs to Bangkok Thai ’ s second floor locale at the corner of River and Osborne . For the experienced Thai food fiend , Tom Yum Goong soup — an aromatic broth spiked with button mushrooms , lemongrass shoots , lime leaves and prawns — brings the heat . Burrito del Rio , a taquería obsessed with burritos , fusses over fresh ingredients . Plump Camarones ( shrimp ) a re sautéed to order in punchy citrus glaze , then loaded with Mexican fixings into big and hearty hand helds . At Kawaii Crepe , customers linger near a colourful wall mounted menu deciding which urge to satisfy : sweet or savoury . Pump up the yam packs a delicious combination of seasoned chicken , baked yams with caramelized onions , peppercorn mayo , and pure maple syrup . Join the in-crowd jumping to The Toad for its tipples and board games .
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Find well-executed English pub fare , like its namesake dish or opt for a locally twisted classic , battered pickerel and chips . Fantasies are satisfied at Baked Expectations the kingpin of desserts in this city . Give in to utmost cakes , cheesecakes and tortes , including the original , come Winnipeg ’ s iconic shmoo torte : triple layered angel food cake , crushed pecans and fluffy whipped cream , cross-hatched with caramel drizzle .
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CAFE 22 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 . Café 22 , a combination of pizzeria , hip CAFÉ CARLO bistro , and cocktail bar , fulfils a variety of culinary yearnings while upping the ante on atmosphere . Start with well-loved “ build your own ” stone fired pizzas and calzones , and get creative with veggies , meats and finishes . In step with new-school cooking at contemporary watering holes , Confusion Corner Drinks and Food pulls inspiration from across the globe . Crisped ginger beef , a veg-filled bowl , is standout , melding flavours from Asia and nailing that perfect balance of sweet and savoury . Graham Bargen and Thom Jon Hiebert joined forces ( and names ) to open Thom Bargen , the city ’ s dream coffee house . The sunlit space on Corydon boasts enough seating for both cultural conversationalists and daydream believers . Simple , well-executed espresso drinks are the go-to . High quality and homey comfort draw loyal fans at Café Carlo . From appies to entrees , each dish is elevated , but the pastas reign supreme , loaded with Spanish ingredients like roasted red peppers and chorizo . Order “ fett chile ” and you ’ ll fit in like a local . At Passero , the kitchen ’ s evolving innovative menu includes Mediterranean traditions in its dance with Italian cuisine . The seafood is pristine . Charred Spanish octopus is served on an unctuous potato cake , accented by romesco sauce and saffron aioli . Pickled peppers add piquancy to the perfectly tender meat .
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