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DINER FOOD FAMILY VALUES
RIB SPECIAL
$ 12
SPECIALS
$ 12

DINER FOOD FAMILY VALUES

by Chef Arnaldo Carreira

‘ HAPPY HOUR ’

RIB SPECIAL

4 - 6:30 pm DAILY

$ 12

GAME DAY

SPECIALS

CHOICE OF 3 DINNERS

$ 12

Unit 1 - 2015 Portage Ave . 204-414-5508

BREW WITH YOUR REUBEN ?

NOW FULLY LICENSED FOR LIQUOR SERVICE
Deli : Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-5pm , Sun 9am-4pm
Restaurant : Mon-Fri 8am-7:30pm Sat 8am-3:30pm , Sun 9am-2:30pm Winnipeg ’ s Favourite Deli for more than 30 years !
Corydon Village Mall 1700 Corydon Ave . 204-488-4552 bernsteinsdeli . com
Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Mediterranean small plates have big , bold flavours . Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different types of bruschetta . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V . Teo ’ s & Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐6305 . This sleek resto and lounge serves woodfired pies built on Nonna ’ s fresh dough meld with mod tastes . Fresh pasta , stellar seafood starters . LP , SP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pizzeria Gusto 404 Academy Rd , 204‐944‐8786 . The wood-fired oven and contemporary pies , dressed with unique toppings like pear and rosemary , draw a crowd to this posh neighbourhood bistro . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tapastry 620 Niakwa Rd , 204‐256‐7326 . Situated adjacent lush Niakwa golf course , this upscale space offers stand-out Italy influenced tapas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Meiji 454 River Ave , 204-284‐3996 . Offers unique house rolls like tropical and fashion roll . The ambiance and location make this sushi spot a memorable one . Try a fancy drink from attached G Martini Bar . LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi / Wasabi on Broadway / Wasabi Sabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights at all locations . Visually stunning rolls leave a lasting impression . Take a seat at the sushi bar and to watch the volcano roll erupt . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . This stylish incarnation of this former takeout spot serves chef Edward Lam ’ s exquisite rolls . Try the delicate kaisou salad , mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing . WA , LP , IA , M , V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐9909 . Its all about table-top , do-it-yourself barbeque at this new all-you-caneat Japanese and Korean focused restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
MEXICAN
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 ; 775 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐2440 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try lime sour cream . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
PUB / CANTINA
Barley Brothers 655 Empress St , 204‐772‐2337 ; 2005 Pembina Hwy , 204-691-3300 . This 180-seat restaurant celebrates good brews with over 65 varieties and a menu designed with beer in mind . Try housemade sausages and zesty beer cheese dip . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V . Cornerstone 93 Osborne St , 204‐505‐7772 . Smart bar food has gained quick popularity at this new neighbourhood hotspot . Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Blaze Bistro Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204‐944‐7259 . The newly renovated dining room is a stylish and contemporary setting for urban prairie cuisine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Chew 532 Waterloo St , 204‐667‐2439 . New mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in season local tastes . Truffle fries and roasted mushrooms tempt . WA , LP , V , M , IA . Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 . Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine . The wine list is exclusively Canadian . LP , A , IA , M , V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224‐2837 . This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming , contemporary dining atmosphere . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Prairie 360 83 Garry St , 204‐505‐2681 . Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers up regional cuisine with a view . Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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