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bestlist One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave, 204‑210‑2337. Sleek St. James neighbourhood brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on‑ site. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑9313. A place to perch on Corydon with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by a changing menu of small plates. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Shannon’s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St, 204‑943‑2302. Irish hospitality is extended through a huge menu of classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes, like sheperd’s pie prepared with ground lamb. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM REGIONAL/CANADIAN Chew 532 Waterloo St, 204‑667‑2439. Mod rustic River Heights bistro tucked into a tiny strip mall delivers big on local seasonal tastes. Roasted beets and pork belly tempt. WA, LP, IA, M, V Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204‑489‑6963. Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine. The wine list is exclusively Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V The Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204‑224‑2837. Elegant country estate offers a charming, contemporary dining atmosphere and a pan‑Canadian menu. 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. Perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms are a regionally inspired treat. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Prairie 360 83 Garry St, 204‑505‑2681. This revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profile. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Resto 12 Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave, 204‑697‑1495. Hotel restaurant offers an expansive view of north Portage Ave. Menu includes a variety of dairy‑free, gluten‑free and vegetarian options. 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. 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. Unique applications of local flavours. Surprises, like Vietnamese pho with a vegan twist, wow the lunch crowd. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V sOuth AmERICAN/ spANIsh Café Dario 1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine. Outstanding five‑course dinners for $44 prix fixe. Reservations recommended. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr, 204‑505‑0945. Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’s paradise in the Exchange District. WA, 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. Chicken liver pâté is luscious and smooth. LP, SP, IA, M, V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398. Argentinean‑style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings and to‑die‑for empanadas in an historic Exchange District location. LP, SP, IA, M, V MEAT UP with your group Seriously good barbeque in a fun and lively locale Authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural fl avours. Private room available for up to 50 people. We deliver to your parties HOT and set up for you. Unit 70-11 Reenders Dr. 204.504.7200 famousdaves.com ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand nineteen 55