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ciao ! reviews
As the business draws to a close we want you to know how we truly appreciate the support and friendship we received over the past 47 years at Desart , Basil ’ s and Tap & Grill . Thank You Winnipeg ! It has been our pleasure to serve you !
Donna and Basil
Until we ride off into the sunset to enjoy retirement , I hope you will come visit one last time .

CLOSING DEALS IN STORE !

20 OFF - MAY 29 - JUNE 4

30 OFF - JUNE 5 - JUNE 11

40 OFF - JUNE 12 - JUNE 18

50 % OFF or MORE - JUNE 19 - JULY 1

Some exceptions apply . Buy what you love – before it is gone !
117 Osborne Village 204-284-0823 open every day an indulgent mix of blue cheese and alfredo sauce hugging thinly cut fries . Each bite provides a forkful of smooth , sharp flavour .
Chaise Café is open for lunch Mon- Fri 11 am-2 pm ; for dinner Mon-Thu 5 pm-9 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm , Sun 5 pm-9 pm ; for brunch Sat & Sun 10 am-2 pm .
TAVERN UNITED Neighbourhood . ... Downtown Address . ..... 345 Graham Ave Phone ........ 204-944-0022 Entrées ............ $ 11- $ 18
The tell-tale sign of a Winnipeg local is that their ears perk up at the word ‘ patio ’. After each long , cold winter of seeking out cozy bistros and hovering over soup bowls , summer brings patio fever , and the city ’ s neighbourhoods come alive with lounging urbanites hungry for fresh fare with a side of vitamin D . To that end , Tavern United is in prime position , with a quick-and-easy casual menu and an unbeatable rooftop spot .
Situated adjacent the MTS Centre , the downtown location of this popular sports pub has carved out a niche as the place to be on game days , with sprawling screens in eyesight of every first floor table – including TVs mounted in each booth for semiprivate viewing . For those coveting al fresco noshing , one of the city ’ s few rooftop patios is where to go for fresh air , wide umbrellas , and a view of downtown .
Typical pub grub is on hand , with a few refreshing twists . Proudly plaid , with kilt wearing servers shuttling pint glasses to each table , expected English odes to the potato , like chips with vinegar , round out the selection . Fish served in faux-newsprint parchment sport a crispy , malty beer batter coating encasing a halibut filet . Fries are English style , thick cut and
32 ciao ! / june / july / two thousand fifteen