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DINING

THE MITCHELL BLOCK Located in the historic Mitchell building in the Exchange , this restaurant showcases housemade pasta and gastronomically elevated home cooking . Crispy fried Brussels sprouts , served with tart charred lemon aioli , are spectacular . Entrées : $ 20- $ 29 . Mon-Wed 5 pm-9 pm , Thu-Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Lounge open 2 hours after restaurant closure . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 173 McDermot Ave , 204‐949‐9032 ; Map 1 : O-4

RUDY ’ S EAT & DRINK New meets old inside an architecturally innovative building decorated with retro flair . Diners relax in the handsome caramel coloured space and tuck into short order classics with a contemporary twist . Mon-Fri 11 am-late , Sat 5 pm-late . Entrées : $ 18- $ 26 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 375 Graham Ave , main floor MB Hydro Place , 204‐421- 9094 , Map 1 : P-4

SADDLERY ON MARKET A beautiful Exchange District heritage space , once the headquarters of the Great West Saddlery Company , now houses this chic restobar . Rustic decor acts as a backdrop to comforting fare incorporating regional ingredients like bison and beets , as well as touches of global influence . Try the chile-laced tuna tartare tossed with coconut milk and cashews . Mon- Wed 11 am-10 pm , Thu-Fri 11 am-late , Sat 4 pm-late . LP . Entrées : $ 12- $ 35 . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 114 Market Ave , 204‐615‐1898 , Map 1 : O-4

SYDNEY ’ S The 3 course , $ 48 table d ’ hôte menu lets diners choose from rustic classics with art culinaire flair . Chef / owner Michael Schafer ’ s food is delectably sophisticated , melding comforting and palate-pushing tastes . A separate hors d ’ oeuvres menu offers extra sampling . Lunch is served à la carte with entrées $ 14- $ 24 . Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm , dinner Mon- Sat 5 pm-12 am . Reservations recommended , last reservation 9 pm . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . The

Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 , Map 1 : Q-5

TABLE Located atop the

Winnipeg Art Gallery , daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG ’ s rooftop sculpture garden . The exhibit-influenced menu changes with the WAG ’ s collections . Tue-Fri 11 am-3 pm ; Sat & Sun 11 am-2 pm . Entrées : $ 9- $ 14 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , M , V , AE . Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial

Blvd , 204‐948‐0085 , Map 1 : P-3

ITALIAN / CLASSIC COLOSSEO RISTORANTE House-made , classic Italian fare makes this the place to sate red sauce cravings . Service treats all as family , with big groups and tables for two equally cared for . Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am , Fri 11 am-1 am , Sat 12 pm-1 am , Sun 12 pm-12 am . Entrées : $ 18- $ 25 . WA , SP , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 , Map : S-2

DONA ONESTA Authentic Italian eats are served in this lofty , elegant space . Chef / owner Adriano Bakhit has brought a rustic menu of saucy pastas and elegant meat dishes , delivered in hefty portions that Nonna would approve , straight from his Venetian trattoria . Open Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm , 5 pm-10 pm , Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 13- $ 29 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 177 Lombard Ave , 204‐415‐4112 , Map 1 : O-4

MONA LISA The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this neighbourhood restaurant . Excellent fresh made pastas and pizzas and prolific gluten-free offerings . Adjacent cantina boasts self-serving wine system and the city ’ s only by-the-glass Champagne . Mon-Thu 11:30 am-11 pm , Fri & Sat 11:30 am-12 am , Sun 4:30 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 25- $ 36 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V , ATM . 1697 Corydon Ave , 204- 488‐3687 , Map 2 : D-3

MONTICCHIO The homestyle menu features traditional recipes in a classic Italian-style location . Try the signature veal served with either a tart lemon cream sauce or savoury garlic white wine sauce . A wide variety of pasta options as well . Lunch , Wed-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm , dinner Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-10 pm , Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-midnight . Entrées : $ 10- $ 19 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 , Map 2 : E-4

OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY This Winnipeg favourite of over 30 years is housed in a 100-year-old railway storage building . The menu features its famous spaghetti , as well as a wide selection of pasta dishes available with assorted sauces . Patio with seating inside an old streetcar . Sun-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm , Fri & Sat 11:30 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 16 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , main floor , 204-957‐1391 , Map 1 : Q-5

Who would have guessed that our most despised childhood veggie would become a menu MVP ? Brussels sprouts , like these crispy fried wonders from The Mitchell Block ( above ), have become the dish du jour .

More than 40 years & three generations

Extensive buffet during lunch and dinner , including delicious vegan , vegetarian and gluten free options

Consistently featured in Anne Hardy ' s Where to Eat in Canada ( 2007-2017 )

More than 40 years ago , Mrs . Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada . She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg , featuring all of her own original recipes . Over the years , Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes . Today , Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine . Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings , paintings and intricate tapestries ; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for .

Winnipeg ’ s only 20 ★ Restaurant ( 5 stars in each of 4 categories ). - Marion Warhaft , Winnipeg Free Press

Voted Best South Asian Restaurant by Winnipeggers for Uptown Magazine ' s Best Of Review eastindiaco . com Winnipeg - 349 York Ave . 204-947-3097 • Ottawa - 210 Somerset St . West 613-567-4634 • Ottawa - 1993 Robertson Rd . 613-721-3777

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