Where March/April 2017 Volume 27, Number 6 | Page 33

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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