Beverag-ing Internationally...

The buzz of Winnipeg's first Gastropub is on the loose!  Luxalune is one of Osbournes best kept secrets.  Its location isn't in the heart of Oz, however, definitely worth the trip that is a bit farther from downtown Winnipeg.  It features beer from all over the world and a variety of pub-inspired tapas. 

While dining there, we ordered the brezel pretzels and the cheesy chicken flautas.  The pretzles were soft on the inside and accompanied a nice salty crunch on the exterior.  The cheesy chicken flautas were done with re-fried beans served with salsa and sourcream.  The flavours were there for both items, however I would have liked to see more unique dips being internationally inspired.  All of the appetizers range from $8 to $13.

I opted to live adventurously and indulged in a Dr.Pepper brew.  Dr. Pepper you say?  Taking the conservative way out? Not entirely.  The Dr. Pepper brew is actually three fouths guinness, one fourth cola and one healthy shot of Amaretto.  I like it so much that once we left Luxalune and went to a more commercial pub, I ordered another.  The difference was in price only as I was able to enjoy the brew at Luxalune for a nice combined price of $8.95 where as ordering it at the alternative locale, I was charged for both the beer and the shot.  Yikes!