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BY JOELLE KIDD AnD SHEL ZOLKEWICH
Editor’s pick
top 5 attraction
dining destinations
authentic argentina
At historic Exchange District restaurant Corrientes,
the menu is a love letter to Buenos Aires from
owners chef Alfonso Maury and his wife Roxana.
Chef Maury made a career working in Argentina’s
kitchens before moving to Winnipeg in 2009. At
Corrientes, specialties combine South American
classics: pizza (the result of a wave of Italian
immigrants to Argentina in the 20th century) and
empanadas. golden empanadas are stuffed with
creative ingredients like bacon and sweet dried prunes.
The love for classic foods of their home country
prompted the launch of a second venture, La Pampa,
last February. For Winnipeg diners in search of South
American flavour, Maury delivers the real deal. 137
Bannatyne Ave, 204-219-5398, Map 1: O-5
now open
Eat and play at these restaurants found inside
the following must-see attractions of Winnipeg.
Cap off a day at The Forks spent skating the
river trail and shopping the Johnston Terminal
with a fine dining experience at Sydneys. The
elegant space on the second level of The Forks
Market is the perfect setting for any of the three
masterful entrees from their prix fixe menu. 1
Forks Market Rd, 204-942-6075, Map 1: Q-5
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights
educates and inspires with multicultural stories
from across the globe and at home. On-site
restaurant Era Bistro, offers equally inspirational
local and fair trade ingredients. The baked falafel
board sports a pile of pickled local fare that
highlights Manitoba’s bounty. 85 Israel Asper
Way, 204-289-2190, Map 1: Q-5
Spanning 153 hectares, Assiniboine Park is
the city’s largest green space. Kick-off a day in
the great outdoors at the Park Café, where their
filling yam and black bean veggie burger will
complement their view of nature through floor-
to-ceiling windows. 330 Assiniboine Park Dr,
204-927-6080, Map 2: D-2
Feel the need for a wellness adventure?
Try Restö at Thermea, Winnipeg's ultimate
destination for clean eating in a spa atmosphere
(pictured). Enhance your sauna stint with a
vegan farmers feast heaped with quinoa, confit
mushrooms, and dill-scented peas. 775 Crescent
Dr, 1-855-284-6868, Map 2: F-4
The McPhillips Street Station Casino is a fair
gamble with more than 800 slot machines,
poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette. The variety
of options continues at Michele’s Restaurant
with a packed menu of comfort food and
seasonal features prepared with local ingredients.
484 McPhillips St, 204-982-3791, Map 2: C-3
Locavores, beer and burger lovers will revel in downtown's newest hot spot
Tipsy Cow. Co-owners Joshua Mesojednik and Will Seunghun Bang, present
a host of locally brewed beers and finger food options such as the sweet and
spicy TC Candy, smoked bacon with sugar and chili glaze. 285 Portage Ave,
204-944-8928, Map 1: O-4. A recent renovation to a 15,000 sq foot industrial
building has been converted to Winnipeg's newest brewpub Trans Canada
Brewing Co (pictured). The large variety of inhouse beers and warm, fresh
pizza will hit the spot for nearby shoppers looking for a place to reenergize.
1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204-666-2337, Map 2: E-3.
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