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Asian Fusion Cuisine Chef Chris Taing creativity merges fl avours and textures, and wins rave reviews consistently! A must-try! 612B Academy Rd. 204.691.9334 fusianexperience.com bestlist ITALIAN/ CONTEMPORARY Bellissimo 1‑877 Waverley St, 204‑489‑0495. This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare, like the signature chicken linguine in Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Café Carlo 243 Lilac St, 204‑477‑5544. This cozy, chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures. Those in‑the‑know come for stellar house‑cut steaks. Reservations recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave, 204‑474‑2750. This chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carbone 400‑1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554; 260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St Anne’s Rd, 204‑615‑8117; 3326 Portage Ave, 204‑987‑0952. Extra crispy crusts are the result of an 850°F coal‑fired oven at this chic pizza place. Tantalizing toppings include arugula, calabrese salami and Parmesan. Try coal‑fired wings. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V Harth 1‑980 St Anne’s Rd, 204‑255‑0003. The stunning tapas‑style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk offers a selection of Italian delicacies like housemade pasta. WA, LP, 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 Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑291‑7300. Open only for lunch, Corto serves as a sandwich counter and specialty coffee shop. Passero opens a modern dining at night. WA, LP, IA, M, V jAPANEsE 4MI^M [I\Q[ÅML • • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Sunday Brunch • Catering 2615 Portage Ave. 204.254.4628 littlegoat.ca 36 ciao! / apr/may / two thousand nineteen Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑779‑9888. This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful pan‑seared cuttlefish with ginger‑laced teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑8832. Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is this restaurant’s mission. The pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12 hours and the noodles are housemade using a machine from Japan. LP, IA, A, M, V Fusian Experience [Japanese] 612 Academy Rd, 204‑691‑9334. Serving traditional Japanese plates and tapas, infusing it with international flavours. Fresh fish flown in from around the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V