destination dining
Eat your way through these unique and diverse neighbourhoods for a tasty tour of Winnipeg
exchange district The historic city centre gets a modern injection of cool at casual spots that offer stylish simplicity . Early morning grazers tuck into a poppy seed bagel breakfast sandwich with seared halloumi , prosciutto , and fried egg at Forth Cafe & Restaurant . A stroll on Bannatyne brings one to a chic and sweet sushi spot , B l ü fi s h . A wide selection of rolls take creative steps into unexpected territory , with delicious results . The New Style roll showcases real crab with wasabi tobiko and cucumber inside a soy crêpe , topped with fire-torched toro and salmon , drizzled with truffle oil . Seductive , heady aromas delight the senses at Cordova Tapas & Wine . Diners are lured here by sensational shareables such as toasted sourdough slices topped with velvety , herb-dusted goat cheese and succulent crimini mushrooms . Take a high seat at Amsterdam Tea Room ’ s penny bar and dig into Dutch-inspired broodjes ( sandwiches ) piled high with fresh veggies and gouda . An enormous choice of teas and cocktails ensure pairings will be perfect . The Matcha caprioska tea-infused cocktail is a must . After thirty years , King ’ s Head Pub & Eatery continues to reign supreme as a place to enjoy a pint and local live music . Those in the know come for the Big Khanuja Burger , filled with jalapenos , sautéed mushrooms , onions , bacon and cheese .
PRINCESS ST .
WILLIAM LIAM AVE
KING ' S HEAD
PUB & EATERY AMSTERDAM TEA ROOM
KING ST .
ARTHUR ST
NOTRE DAME AVE
PORTAGE AVE
CORDOVA TAPAS & WINE
ALBERT ST
New Style Roll , Blüfish
BLÜFISH
FORTH CAFE
RORIE ST
LOMBARD AVE
MARKET AVE .
BANNATYNE AVE
MCDERMOT AVE
VG RESTAURANT
downtown Winnipeg ’ s business district teems with dining options ranging from fast casual cafes to swanky rooms with elegance . The opulent oval Palm Lounge in The Fort Garry Hotel offers a throwback to historic chic dining , chateau style . The menu is contemporary though — superbly steamed shrimp dumplings reflect today ’ s multi-culti tastes . Chef Phil Andrews of Blaze Restaurant & Lounge , in the Delta Hotel by Marriott , shows a commitment to healthy eating with light options like herb marinated grilled swordfish brightly dressed in fresh pico de gallo . Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink ’ s vintage steakhouse décor prepares for a little taste of retro . Rudy ’ s reuben , piled high with house made corned beef , Swiss cheese , sauerkraut and a double
EDM EDMONTON ST
RUDY ' S EAT & DRINK
CARLTON ST
HARGRAV HARGRAVE ST
ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
DONALD ST
SMITH ST
BLAZE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
smack of Russian dressing is a house signature . Down a flight of stairs , within a Japanese zen garden , long-time downtown stalwart , Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse delivers a nightly show of sizzling filet mignon , lobster and chicken on teppanyaki grills . VG Restaurant at the Fairmont Winnipeg adopts Manitoba fare with a menu stacked with local produce and seasonal ingredients . Bison tataki is thinly sliced , seared and presented on a bed of mustard cress with tangy ponzu soy sauce and fluorescent fish roe .
GRAHAM AVE
GARRY ST
FORT ST
ST MARY AVE
YORK AVE
MAIN ST
BROADWAY
PALM LOUNGE
6 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2018-2019