bestlist
Resto 12
Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave,
204‑697‑1495. This downtown hotel
restaurant offers an expansive view of
north Portage from the 12th floor. WA,
LP, A, IA, M, V
Smith
75 Forks Market Rd, 204‑944‑2445.
Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian
touches offer a backdrop to scratch‑
made regional cuisine. Classic
cocktails are not to be missed.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204‑985‑6255. Chef Tim Palmer wows
with unique applications of local
flavours. Bison tataki is a beautiful
lightly seared loin served with tangy
ponzu soy sauce. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
ribs
The Rib Room
Best Western Plus Downtown
Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204‑942‑0101.
Long‑time local favourite built its
reputation on ribs, but the extensive
menu also includes lamb, prime rib and
filet mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
south american/
spanish
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ
270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945.
Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque
carves out juicy cuts of beef, lamb,
chicken and pork tableside. WA, SP, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean‑style pizza boutique
serves up pies with unique toppings
and empanadas in a historic Exchange
District location. SP, LP, V, M, IA.
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Colombia‑
born Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez
prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine – North
American ingredients fused with Latin
American spices. Five‑course dinners
for $44 prix fixe. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Segovia
484 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑477‑6500.
This trendy tapas restaurant features
tastes of Spain in Chef Adam Donnelly’s
creative shareables. Supple ricotta
gnudi with sage, Pecorino and butter is
sublime. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Casual
Mediterranean
Elegance
Steve’s Bistro offers a
traditional Mediterranean
inspired atmosphere
mixed with a little exotic.
It’s a place for fi ne
dining, but also ideal for
stopping by for a drink.
Let our extensive wine
list and enticing cocktails
tantalize the senses.
3121 Portage Ave. 204-831-5531
www.stevesbistro.com
live music. good friends. fabulous food.
Chefs Fern Kirouac and Sean McGillivray
infuse fresh regional ingredients
with French fl air and the
results are inspired.
A fresh round up of
features presented
daily keeps the
experience
exciting.
steak & seafood
529 Wellington Steakhouse
529 Wellington Cres, 204‑487‑8325.
Renovated mansion offers grand style
along with top Canadian prime beef.
Over 800 wine list selections. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
Carne Italian Chophouse
295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. Chef
Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic
Italian and fusion influences creates an
engaging menu in a slick downtown
setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V
www.infernosbistro.com 312 Des Meurons, 204-262-7400
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