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Asian
Fusion
Cuisine
dining
PRAIRIE 360 Latest incarnation of the revolving
restaurant offers regional cuisine, such as elk, bison, and
lamb, with a view. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-1:30 pm. Dinner:
Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm. Lounge:
Fri-Sat 5 pm-late. Brunch: Sun 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Entrées:
$24-$45. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. 83 Garry St,
204-505-2681, Map 1: Q-4
SMITH Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadiana touches
offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine.
Breakfast from 6:30 am Mon-Fri (7 am Sat & Sun), lunch
daily from 11 am, dinner daily from 5 pm. Entrées: $16-$36.
WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 75 Forks Market Rd,
204-944-2445, Map 1: Q-5 HY’S STEAKHOUSE A tried and true classic Winnipeg
establishment for 60 years. Perfectly aged steaks and
Canadian prime rib are outstanding. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2
pm and 5 pm-10 pm; Sat 5 pm-11 pm; Sun 5 pm-9 pm;
lounge is open during restaurant closure from 2 pm-5
pm Mon-Fri. Entrées: $31-$50. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. Valet parking. One Lombard Pl, 204-942-1000,
Map 1: O-4
THE VG RESTAURANT The elegant dining room is
wrapped in the original warm wood paneling, tables are
dressed in white linen, and the service is impeccable.
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-2 pm, Sat & Sun 7 am-11:30
am. Dinner: Fri & Sat 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrées: $25-
$40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Fairmont Hotel,
2 Lombard Pl, 204-957-1350, Map 1: O-4 THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR Sizzling steaks off the
grill, slow-roasted prime rib, rock lobster tails and Alaskan
king crab are delivered in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
Call for hours. Entrées: $18-$38. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE,
IA, MC, V. 115 Garry St, 204-942-7619, Map 1: Q-4 ;
2553 Portage Ave, 204-885-5275, Map 2: D-2 ;
2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477-5300, Map 2: F-3
ribs taprooms
THE RIB ROOM This long-time local favourite has
built its reputation on ribs but the extensive menu also
includes lamb, prime rib and filet mignon. Mon-Thurs 7
am-9 pm; Fri & Sat 7 am-10 pm; Sun 8 am-9 pm. Entrées:
$16-$35. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Best Western Plus
Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204-942-0101, Map 1: P-4
Chef Chris Taing creativity merges
fl avours and textures, and wins
rave reviews consistently!
A must-try!
south american
CAFÉ DARIO Colombian-born Chef Dario Pineda-
Gutierrez creates Nuevo Latino cuisine—sophisticated
North American ingredients fused with Latin-American
herbs and spices. Open daily 11:30 am-2 pm, 5 pm & on.
Entrées: $44 prix fixe. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1390
Erin St, 204-783-2813, Map 2: C-3
612B Academy Rd.
204.691.9334
fusianexperience.com
World famous Russian Mints.
CARNAVAL BRAzILIAN BBQ Much buzzed-about, new
concept to this region offers diners a unique meat tour of
Brazil carved up table side by charming gauchos. Lunch:
Thu & Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Dinner: Mon-Thu 5 pm-9
pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9 pm. Lunch:
$25; dinner: $48. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA. MC, V.
270 Waterfront Dr, 204-505-0945, Map 1: P-4
CORRIENTES ARGENTINE PIzzERIA This Argentinean
pizzeria pays homage to its namesake avenue in Buenos
Aires with everything from art to wine and books. Mon-
Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat 12 pm-10 pm, Sun 12 pm-8 pm.
Entrées: $5-30. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 137 Bannatyne Ave,
204-219-5398, Map 1: O-4
HERMANOS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Share and
nibble on tapas with choices like mussels, chorizo,
shrimp and paella. Mon-Wed 11:30 am-10 pm, Thu 11:30
am-11 pm, Fri 11:30 am-1 am, Sat 4:30 pm-1 am, Sun 5
pm-9 pm. Entrées: $30-$36. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC,
V. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434, Map 1: O-5;
725 Osborne St, 204-691-9939, Map 2: E-4
spanish
Custom chocolates
and nuts
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SEGOVIA TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT Chef
Adam Donnelly creates fabulous plates for sharing that
range from traditional Spanish dishes to creative new
interpretations. Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun 5 pm-11 pm, Fri &
Sat 5 pm-12 am. Tapas: $4-$28. LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
484 Stradbrook Ave, 204-477-6500, Map 1: S-3
steak & seafood
Ellice Ave.
★
Family owned
and operated
since 1959.
Sargent Ave.
november/december 2018
CHOP Located in the Sandman Hotel, this swanky
restaurant boasts an in-house butcher and a pastry chef.
Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am, Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat 4 pm-1 am,
Sun 4 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $22-$40. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE,
IA, MC, V. 1750 Sargent Ave, 204-788-2015, Map 2: C-3
529 WELLINGTON STEAKHOUSE The toniest
steakhouse in town, this renovated historical mansion
has taken local dining to grand new heights. The excellent
wine list has more than 800 selections. Lunch: Mon-Sat
11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner Mon-Sat 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 5 pm-9
pm. Entrées: $15-$50. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
529 Wellington Cres, 204-487-8325, Map 1: S-2
CARNE ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE The menu incorporates
steakhouse staples alongside classic Italian dishes,
like perfectly executed veal marsala. Mon-Thu 4:30
pm-10 pm, Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-10
pm. Entrées: $26-$92. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
295 York Ave, 204-896-7275, Map 1: P-4
BARN HAMMER BREWING CO A stylish industrial space
in the city’s West End, this welcoming taproom offers
the brewery’s six signature beers, including local winter
favourite the “Grandpa’s Sweater” oatmeal stout, and
two experimental flavours. Wed-Thu 3 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat
12 pm-9 pm, Sun 1 pm-6 pm. LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
595 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing.ca, Map 2: D-3
HALF PINTS BREWING CO This independently owned
brewery ushered in the craft beer movement in Winnipeg
ten years ago. Sample four flagship beers as well as
changing seasonal specialties by taster or draft, or fill a
growler to go. Mon-Sat 9 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm. Free
brewery tours Sat at 1 pm. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
550 Roseberry St, 204-832-PINT (7468), Map 2: D-3
TORQUE BREWING CO Warm vibes and ever changing
seasonal beers make this bright space a welcoming place
to linger. Sample four different tried-and-true brews as
well as a changing selection of varieties like Barleywine
and Russian Imperial Stout. Tue-Wed 11 am-6 pm,
Thu-Sat 11 am-9 pm. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
330-830 King Edward St, 204-941-1723, Map 2: C-2
tea house
PANDA TEA With a cheerful and bright atmosphere, this
Asian tea shop serves flavourful bubble tea, milk tea and
fruity slush drinks. Build onto your beverage with pudding,
coconut jelly or aloe vera. Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am-11 pm, Fri
& Sat 11 am-12 am. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2999 Pembina Hwy,
204-504-8299, Map 2: G-3, 1041 McPhillips St, Map 2: C-3
thai/Laotian
BANGKOK THAI Located in a beautiful courtyard at the
corner of Osborne and River, this elegant sunlit room is
the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes. Lunch: Mon,
Wed-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 5
pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Closed Tue. Entrées:
$7-$14. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 100 Osborne St, 2nd floor,
204-474-0908, Map 1: R-3
SUKHOTHAI The comfortable, modern interior is a good
counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. Signature matsaman
and red and green curries keep fans returning. Tue-Fri
11:30 am-10 pm, Sat 3 pm-10 pm, Sun 4 pm-10 pm.
Entrées: $9-$14. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 191 Osborne
St, 204-633-6907, Map 1: R-3
vietnamese
PHO #1 Soups are go-to picks from the massive menu,
from classic pho to tom yum tempered with coconut
milk. Mon, Wed-Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat & Sun 12 pm-9
pm. Entrées: $10-$15. WA, LP. Cards: IA, V. 81 Isabel St,
204-943-7449, Map 1: N-3
PHO HOANG The pho at this chic and comfortable strip
mall spot ranks among the city’s best. Rich broth gains its
deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process. Sun-Thu
11 am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-10 pm. Entrées: $10-$18. WA,
LP. Cards: AE, IA, M, V. 794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893,
Map 1: N-3, 235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077, Map 1: O4