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bestlist RIBS The Rib Room Best Western Plus Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204-942-0101. This long-time local favourite has built its reputation on ribs, but the extensive menu also includes lamb, prime rib and fi let mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs 1212 Nairn Ave, 204-668-7995; 656 St. James St, 204-949-9426; 1500 Pembina Hwy, 204-477-5195. This family-friendly international chain has won many awards for its baby back ribs with four distinct signature rib sauces. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Some of the best holiday traditions should be experienced all year long GCs make it so possible! 5HFHLYHD)5(( *LIW&HUWLILFDWH ZLWKD*LIW&DUG SXUFKDVH SOUTH AMERICAN/ SPANISH Carnaval 270 Waterfront Drive, 204-505-0945. Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’s paradise in the Exchange District. Juicy cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork are carved by gauchos tableside. WA, SP ,LP, A, IA, M, V. Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204-219-5398. This Argentinean pizzeria pays homage to its namesake avenue in Buenos Aires with everything from art to wine and books. On the menu are scrumptious empanadas and signature pizzas. 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. Outstanding fi ve-course dinners for $44 prix fi xe. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434; 725 Osborne St, 204-691-9939. This rustic Latin eatery is the perfect place to nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful mains such as the steak topped with crab chèvre cream and zippy chimichurri. WA, 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 STEAK & SEAFOOD Carne Italian Chophouse 295 York Ave, 204-896-7275. Chef Michael Dacquisto meat focused menu includes premium steak alongside Italian infl uenced entrées like veal marsala and an array of pastas in a sleek downtown setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V ‡35,9$7(',1,1*52206‡*,)7&$5'6‡&$7(5,1* :LQQLSHJ·VIDYRXULWHFODVVLF ,WDOLDQUHVWDXUDQWVLQFH 0DULRQ6W ZZZSDVTXDOHVUHVWFRP Riverfront Dining Contemporary food for all tastes at The Forks Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night snacks at The Beachcomber, the city’s most popular meeting place overlooking the historic Forks site. Book your next party with us. We serve groups from 10 to 500 at your place or ours. www.thebeachcomber.ca 1 Forks Market Rd. (204) 948-0020 ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand seventeen 69