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DINING
British: TAVERN UNITED Contemporary English sports pub. Relax with friends and play a game of darts or pool, or sit back and watch the big game on one of the many televisions. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 10- $ 16. WA, LP, SP. 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-261‐4233, Map 2: F‐4; 260 Hargrave St, 204-944‐0022, Map 1: P-3; 2100 McPhillips St, 204-633‐0024, Map 2: B‐3; 826 Regent Ave, 204-224‐1681, Map 2: D‐6
Italian: TESORO Sultry, swank lounge on the Corydon strip serves sweet cocktails and Italian fare, including crispy calamari and stone fired pizzas. Wed-Sun 5 pm-late. Entrées: $ 16- $ 22. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 720 Corydon Ave, 204‐615‐5454, Map 1: T-2

SEE YOU TONIGHT

British: TOAD IN THE HOLE One of the first pubs in town,“ the Toad” is extremely popular with the Osborne Village crowd for its tipples and board games. Classic pub grub. The downstairs Cavern is a popular live music venue. Daily 12 pm-2 am. Entrées: $ 8- $ 15. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 112 Osborne St, 204-284‐7201, Map 1: R-3
Canadian: THE YELLOW DOG TAVERN Simple, scratchmade food attracts a diverse clientele, from business lunchers to studded leather punk-rock types after dark, all sharing an appreciation for no-frills, deep fryer-free pub fare. Mon-Wed 11 am-12 am, Thu-Fri 11 am-2 am, Sat 6 pm-2 am. Entrees: $ 8- $ 12. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 386 Donald St, 204-775-6676, Map 1: O-3
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
BLAZE BISTRO Newly renovated dining room offers a stylish and contemporary setting for urban prairie cuisine. The juicy, lightly charred burger gets extra kick from jalapeño jam and a glossy potato bun. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 25- $ 42. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave, 204‐944‐7259, Map 1: P-4
Enjoy a signature cocktail and mouthwatering steak at The Keg and make tonight more than just another night.
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CHEW Mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in season local tastes with an emphasis on butchery and nose-to-tail eating. A fluid menu tempts with inspired plays on favourite ingredients like pork belly, beets, scallop, and offal. Housemade ice cream is divine. Tue- Sun 11 am-11 pm. Entrées: $ 20- $ 27. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 532 Waterloo St, 204-667-2439, Map 2: D-3
ELEMENTS Open to the public but located in a University of Winnipeg building, this bright and airy full-service restaurant emphasizes fresh fare and local ingredients. Mon-Thu 7 am-9 pm, Fri 7 am-11 pm, Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm. Entreés: $ 14- $ 26. WA, LP. Cards: A, IA, M, V. 599 Portage Avenue, 204-786-9237, Map 1: P-2
FUSION GRILL This is one of the finest dining experiences in the city, having virtually created the upscale regional cuisine category. Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced from local producers to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine. Owner Scot McTaggart boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of his Canadian wine selection. Tue-Sat 11:30 am‐2:30 pm, 5:30 pm onward. Reservations recommended. Entrées: $ 20- $ 43. LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‐6963, Map 2: D-3
GATES ON ROBLIN This restaurant is set in an elegant country estate, complete with expansive grounds and picturesque gambrel roofs. Several dining rooms with a charming atmosphere that is perfectly matched by the pan‐Canadian menu, which is very strong on fish and meat. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 21- $ 55. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224‐2837, Map 2: E-1
PINERIDGE HOLLOW Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park, this secluded country cottage restaurant is committed to celebrating the food and people of Manitoba. On-site garden provides vegetables and herbs are as fresh as they get. Try perogies stuffed with wild mushroooms as a regionally inspired treat. Open daily 9 am-10 pm. Entrées: $ 8- $ 29. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. Located off of Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd to Pineridge Rd, follow signs to Heatherdale Rd, 20 km northeast of the city, 204‐777‐3880
RESTAURANT & CATERING
Mediterranean & Greek cuisine prepared with fresh, healthy ingredients, including house-baked, multi-grain breads and olive oil from our family estate in Greece.
520 Ellice Ave. 204-788-4858 www. homers. ca
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