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bestlist Rae & Jerry’s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783-6155. Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V TAPROOMS Barn Hammer Brewing Co, 596 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing.ca; Half Pints Brewing Company 550 Roseberry St, 204-832-PINT (7468). Little Brown Jug, 336 William Ave, 204-500-0441; Stone Angel Brewing Co, 1875 Pembina Hwy, stoneangelbrewing.com; Torque Brewing Co, 330-830 King Edward St, 204-941-1723. Trans Canada Brewing Co, 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204-666-2337. TEA HOUSE Tea Story 224 Osborne St, 204-477-1102. Bright and playful Japan-infl uenced space boasts an extensive list of teas along with its famous waffl e sandwiches. WA, A, IA, M, V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy, 204-504-8299; 1041 McPhillips St. Lively Tea room serves bubble tea in fl avours like passionfruit, red bean and taro. IA, M, V THAI Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St, 2nd fl oor, 204-474-0908. Located in the courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River, this sunlit room boasts exotic Thai dishes. LP, IA, M, V Siam Thai 587 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-254-7765. This small ethnic eatery focuses on Thai cuisine, using the freshest produce. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633-6907. The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. WA, LP, IA, M, V VIETNAMESE Pho Hoang 794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893. The pho at this chic spot ranks among the city’s best. Rich broth gains its deep fl avour from a 24-hour simmering process. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho No. 1 81 Isabel St, 204-943-7449. Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with hundreds of menu options. Try the coconut tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA, V Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave, 204-774-8888. Serving French-accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine for more than a decade. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Fresh. Delicious. Authentic. Japanese traditional delicacies and fl avours from around the world. 1822 Grant Ave. 204-489-9254 yujirowinnipeg.com 26 TASTE Winnipeg’s Culinary Guide 2018-2019 Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772-3167. Family- owned and-operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like bánh mì are highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V WORLD FOOD Refl ecting Winnipeg’s ethnocultural diversity, this category represents our top choices from the many small, primarily family-run restaurants. Each restaurant represents food from the owner’s culture, with sometimes astonishingly low prices that refl ect the simplicity of the service and surroundings, not the quality of the food. Asian Hot Pot [Southeast Asian] 740 Corydon Ave, 204-615-8878. Do-it-yourself-deliciousness. 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, M, V Baraka Pita Bakery [Lebanese] 1783 Main St, 204-334-2004. Famous for in-house fi red pita bread, this North End gem offers pitas and specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, V, M Casa Grande [Italian] 984 Sargent Ave, 204-783-6231. Checkered tablecloths and candlelight create the ambience for Italian fare like homestyle pizza and pasta. LP, A, IA, M, V