dining
TEO ’ S Sleek resto and lounge is bringing Little Italy back to Corydon Ave with an engaging Mediterranean menu . Wood-fired pies built on Nonna ’ s fresh dough meet mod tastes like capicollo and honey . Fresh pasta and stellar seafood starters . Mon-Fri 11:30 am-late , Sat & Sun 12 pm-2 am ( kitchen closes at 9 pm , 10 pm on Fri & Sat ). Entrées : $ 11- $ 30 . SP , LP . Cards : IA , V , M . 691 Corydon Ave , 204-414-6305 , Map 1 : S-3
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ASOYAMA Thae menu is bursting with options , including sushi rolls , Japanese noodles and grilled seafood . The T . N . T . roll is a deep-fried California roll served with house sauce . Chef ’ s choice menu also available . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 20- $ 40 . LP Cards : IA , AE , M , V . 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204-487-4222 , Map 2 : F-3
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates . The heavenly white truffle tuna carpaccio is thin slices of sashimi cloaked in truffle oil . Sleek sushi menu serves a delicious Bannatyne roll combining spicy tuna , salmon and creamy avocado . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9:30 pm , Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm . Entrées : $ 12- $ 23 . LP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779-9888 , Map 1 : O-4
ICHIBAN Fresh teppanyaki entrées — from sirloin to scallops and chicken — are cooked with panache . The show takes place at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef dressed in blue and white and wearing a black holster filled with knives presides . He prepares each course right in front of you , with an entertaining artistic flair . Take a seat at the sushi bar and choose from more than 20 different rolls while watching the sushi chef prepare your order . Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 22- $ 50 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 189 Carlton St , 204-925-7400 , Map 1 : P-3
IZAKAYA EDOKKO Sleek new space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita . Izakaya , Japanese small plates , are served in this contemporary setting , from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls . Lunch : Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:00 pm . Dinner : Mon-Thu , Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm , Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm . WA . Entrées : $ 7- $ 15 . AE , IA , MC , V . 190 Smith St , 204-615-5556 , Map 1 : P-4
MEIJI At Meiji and neighbouring G Martini Bar , the marriage between martini and sushi has become legend . Martinis such as the raspberry chocolate cream , smoothly accompany hefty sushi rolls . A wide-ranging menu includes sushi , appetizers , soups , combination plates and all-inclusive dinners . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 5 pm-10:30 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-11:30 pm . Entrées : $ 9- $ 67 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 454 River Ave , 204-284-3996 , Map 1 : R-3
NARU SUSHI The dark wood decor of this Osborne Village room sets a sophisticated mood for its menu . Small plates with hot and cold appetizers are served alongside a bountiful selection of sushi rolls . Tai fish carpaccio salad beautifully blends soft morsels of pink Tai fish with greens , and horseradish dressing . Mon-Fri 12 pm-3 pm , 5 pm-10 pm ; Sat 12 pm-11 pm ; Sun 12 pm- 10 pm . Entrées : $ 5- $ 20 . LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 159 Osborne St , 204-888-0028 , Map 1 : R-3
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights at each location . All dishes are expertly prepared and beautifully presented . Small plates are designed for sharing with a crowd and allow you to sample a variety of options . Sunny , screened-in verandah on Broadway . Open for lunch and dinner , call for hours . Entrées : $ 18- $ 20 . WA ( not Osborne ), LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 , Map 1 : Q-2 ; 105-121 Osborne St , 204-474-2332 , Map 1 : R-3 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204-415-7878 , Map 1 : E-3
YUJIRO This simple , zen-like space on the edge of River Heights attracts Japanese cuisine purists for its traditional preparation and high quality ingredients . Start off with the subtly sweet goma ae before diving into an array of exquisite rolls . Mon , Wed-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm , 5 pm-9 pm , Sun 1 pm-9 pm . Entrées : $ 11- $ 20 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489-9254 , Map 1 : P-3
korean
IGI BBQ & SUSHI BISTRO It ’ s all about table top do-ityourself Korean barbeque at this all-you-can-eat South Winnipeg spot . An extensive Japanese menu delights with sashimi , baked mussels and grilled cuttlefish . Lunch : 11:30 am-3 pm . Dinner : Sun-Mon , Wed-Thu 4:30 pm-10:30 pm , Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm . Closed Tue . Entrées : $ 12- $ 29 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , M , V . 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-477-9909 , Map 2 : E-4
KIMCHI SUSHI Black walls and hanging bulbs give this sushi spot a sleek and sophisticated style . The massive menu includes saucy , supercharged rolls as well as Korean specialties and a special selection of kimchi-based dishes for kimchi lovers . Mon-Fri 11 am-10 pm , Sat-Sun 12 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 9- $ 12 . WA . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 999 Keewatin St , 204-679-1269 ; 1270 Pembina Hwy , 204-261-8888 , Map 2 : E-3
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CARLOS & MURPHY ’ S This casual Mexican cantina has been an anchor of the Osborne Village neighbourhood for decades . Patrons continue to pack in a full room for taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . Take a seat in the rustic dining room with wooden walls and colourful ephemera , or on the delightful patio for a round of cervezas . Mon-Wed 11:30 am-1 am , Thu-Sat 11:30 am- 2 am , Sun 3:30 pm-midnight . Entrées : $ 7- $ 17 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 129 Osborne St , 204-284-3510 , Map 1 : R-3
Comfort Food
is food which provides a nostalgic or sentimental feeling
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MOST DOWNTOWN HOTELS COMFORT FOOD . COMFORTABLE CHAIRS . COMFORTABLY PRICED .
Main fl oor - Manitoba Hydro Place , 375 Graham Avenue 1 block west of the Bell MTS Place
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34 where . ca july / august 2018