bestlist
REGIONAL/CANADIAN
Fusion Grill
550 Academy Rd, 204-489-6963.
Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses
fresh products sourced locally to
create stunning Manitoba regional
cuisine. The award winning wine list is
exclusively Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V
Gates on Roblin
6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224-2837.
This elegant country estate has
several rooms offering a charming,
contemporary dining atmosphere.
Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish
and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pineridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank,
204-777-3880. Beautiful country
restaurant houses an impressive gift
and decor store. Try perogies stuffed
with wild mushrooms as a regionally
inspired treat. WA, LP, SP, 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. Pounded cheese
is a favourite shareable starter. 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. Surprises like Vietnamese
pho with a vegan twist wows the
lunch crowd. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
WHY NOT
TONIGHT?
You don’t need a special occasion to make you and
the people you’re with feel special. From classic
steak dinners to appetizers you can share with
friends, you’ll always feel celebrated at The Keg.
SOUTH AMERICAN/
SPANISH
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204-783-2813. Chef Dario
Pineda-Gutierrez prepares Nuevo
Latino cuisine. Outstanding five-course
dinners for $49 prix fixe. Reservations
recommended. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Cordova
93 Albert St, 204-691-1900. This casual
and lively atmosphere offers unique
European influenced tapas, beer and
wine selection. Chicken liver pâté is
luscious and smooth. LP, 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 an historic Exchange
District location. LP, SP, 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. Finish each meal
off with an addicting mascarpone and
pistachio stuffed date. WA, LP, SP,
IA, M, V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse
529 Wellington Cres, 204-487-8325.
A renovated historic mansion offers
grand style along with top Canadian
prime beef. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
2553 Portage Ave
204.885.5275
115 Garry Street
204.942.7619
2034 McGillivray Blvd
204.477.5300
kegsteakhouse.com
ciao! / apr/may / two thousand twenty
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