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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 39