dining
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. 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, diners have an intriguing view of the WAG’ s rooftop sculpture garden. 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
MONA LISA The Grande family’ s traditional cuisine has been offered for more than 30 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- $ 37. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V, ATM. 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488-3687, Map 2: D-3
MONTICCHIO The homestyle menu features recipes in classic Italian-style. Try the signature veal dressed with a tart lemon cream sauce. 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 is housed in a 100-year-old railway storage building and features a wide selection of pasta dishes. Sun-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am-10 pm. Entrées: $ 10- $ 19. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Johnston Terminal at The Forks, main floor, 204-957-1391, Map 1: Q-5
PASQUALE’ S ITALIAN RESTAURANT This long-standing destination treats all as family. Classic pastas and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving. A great roof top patio perfect for the final warm autumn nights. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm; Dinner: Mon-Wed 4 pm-9:30 pm, Thu-Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 24. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 109 Marion St, 204-231-1403, Map 1: Q-5
TRE VISI CAFÉ Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is nationally recognized for his Italian-Mediterranean cuisine inclu the city’ s most sumptuous gnocchi. Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Dinner: Tues-Thu & Sun 5 pm-9 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 15- $ 28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204-475-4447, Map 1: T-1
VERA PIZZERIA A simple menu of Neapolitanstyle pizza features clean preparation of high quality ingredients. The setting is similarly simple, with a spotless open kitchen and chic, minimalist decor. Mon-Wed 5 pm-11 pm, Thu-Sat 5 pm-12 am. Entrées: $ 11- $ 16. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 670 Osborne St, 204-222-6306, Map 2: E-4
italian / contemporary
CAFÉ CARLO This 50-seat bistro is a popular and influential neighbourhood spot. Fett Chile— fettuccine tossed in chile cream sauce— is a signature dish. Almost any dish can be made gluten-free upon request. Desserts made fresh on the premises. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm, Sun 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 18- $ 34. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 243 Lilac St, 204-477-5544, Map 1: T-2
CAFÉ LA SCALA Owner Perry Scaletta has held his spot on the Corydon Avenue strip for more than two decades. Elegant Italian cuisine shares the menu with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip in the newly redesigned lounge. Mon-Tue 5 pm-12 am, Wed-Sun 5 pm-2 am. Entrées: $ 18- $ 26. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 725 Corydon Ave, 204-474-2750, Map 1: T-3
CIBO WATERFRONT CAFÉ Renovated heritage space boasts a unique view of the city. Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different types of bruschetta. Sun-Thu 8 am-12 am, Fri & Sat 8 am-1 am. Entrées: $ 12- $ 30. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 339 Waterfront Dr, 204-594-0339, Map 1: P-4
MANO A MANO / TEO’ S Sleek resto and lounge features an engaging Mediterranean menu. Nonna’ s fresh dough makes stellar wood-fired pies. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-late, Sat & Sun noon-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
japanese
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. Try the 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 A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 years of dining entertainment. 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. Open daily 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 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. 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
THE BEST MEMORIES START WITH A GREAT MEAL
I n 1898, the Great West Saddlery Warehouse was built on the corner of Market Avenue and Bertha Street. It soon became the world’ s largest manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer of harnesses and saddles.
Today Saddlery on Market offers comforting food made with ingredients that express the bounty of our region, accented with sophisicated, globally inspired touches.
The Newest Patio in The Exchange!
114 Market Ave. 204-615-1898 saddleryonmarket. com
28 where. ca september / october 2017