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Satisfy your Cravings Tonight PRIME RIB, slow roasted, hand carved, served with a red wine herb au jus MONDAY & TUESDAY $5 sangrias & $10 off all bottles wine WEDNESDAY 1131 St. Mary’s Road 204-257-1521 or 204-257-1526 $2 off apps and glasses wine Open 7 Days per Week, Lunch & Dinner. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Visit our website for full menus www.maximesrestaurant.ca 6 PAGE GLUTEN FREE MENU AVAILABLE. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL MENUS SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE Winnipeg’s favourite Chinese recipes served in a contemporary and warm atmosphere. Beef Tenderloin with Mixed Mushroom (#A5) FRESH FRUIT BUBBLE TEAS 6-33 University Crescent (204) 275-2591 Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm, Sun 10 am-10:30 pm 38 ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand twenty bestlist The Roost 651 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑9313. A place to perch on Corydon Ave, with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by a changing menu of small plates. Steam buns are addicting. 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 shephard’s pie prepared with ground lamb. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St, 204‑775‑6676. Simple, scratch‑made food such as perogies, pizza, bruschetta and soups make this no‑frills, deep fryer‑free tavern a perfect place to have a pint and a plate. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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 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 Prairie 360 83 Garry St, 204‑505‑2681. Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles. 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. 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