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bestlist Rudy's Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, main floor MB Hydro Place, 204-421-9094. Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings in a high tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204‑615‑1898. Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic East Exchange District heritage space. Unexpected flavour pairings and fresh uses of regional ingredients wow. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204‑416‑3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Sydneys The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204‑942‑6075. This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers an upscale table d’hôte experience. Lounge offers an option to sample the new hors d'oeuvres menu while relaxing with a glass of wine. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Table Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204-948‑0085. Daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG’s rooftop sculpture garden. The varied menu offers exhibit-inspired dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V EMPANADAS Argentina’s favourite snack will now be YOURS! Unit 10, 1604 St Mary’s Rd. 204-615-8969 www.lapampaempanadas.ca ITALIAN/CLASSIC Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‑3687. The cuisine of the Grande family’s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 30 years in this casual restaurant. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204-477‑4773. This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space. Try the signature breaded veal. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pasquale's 109 Marion St, 204‑231‑1403. This long- standing destination treats all as family. Classic pastas, red sauces, and old fashioned recipes keep diners raving. The great rooftop patio is a summer hotspot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‑475‑4447. Chef/owner Giacomo Appice nationally recognized Italian-Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city’s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V COOL YOUR SUMMER WITH OUR HOUSE BREWED ICED TEAS ITALIAN/ CONTEMPORARY Café Carlo 243 Lilac St, 204-477‑5544. This cozy, chic bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures. Those in the know come for stellar house-cut steaks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 570 Academy Road 204-489-9204 saucerscafe.com ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand seventeen 37