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bestlist south american/ spanish steak & seafood 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 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 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 Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑947‑5434. Nibble on tapas and mains, such as the steak topped with crab chèvre cream and zippy chimichurri, at this rustic Latin spot. 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. Finish each meal off with an addicting mascarpone and pistachio stuffed date. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V 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 Carne Italian Chophouse 295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. Chef Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic Italian and fusion influences creates an engaging menu in a slick downtown setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑2015. This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an in‑house butcher and pastry chef. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Hy’s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‑942‑1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling. Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204‑942‑7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204‑477‑5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204‑885‑5275. It’s all about consistency. The Keg delivers sizzling steaks off the grill, slow‑roasted prime rib and seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’s 1405 Portage Ave, 204‑783‑6155. Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave, 204‑889‑7246. Long‑ established neighbourhood eatery popular for its certified angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in house‑made sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V taprooms The number of local breweries is ever-increasing, with on-site taprooms for hopheads to sip a pint on site. Barn Hammer Brewing Co, 595 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing.ca; Half Pints Brewing Co, 550 Roseberry St, 204‑832‑PINT (7468); Little Brown Jug, 336 William Ave, 204‑500‑0441; Sookram’s Brewing Co, 479‑B Warsaw Ave, sookrams.com; Stone Angel Brewing Co, Devil May Care Brewing Company and Kilter Brewing Co, 9‑1875 Pembina Hwy, 204‑226‑1361; Torque Brewing Co, 330‑830 King Edward St, 204‑941‑1723; Trans Canada Brewing Co, 1‑1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204‑666‑2337. Classic flavours never go out of style Our most popular classic fl avours include Cheddar and Potato, Cottage Cheese, Sauerkraut, Cheddar Bacon and Onion, Blueberry and Potato Onion Garlic and Dill. Completely cooked and ready for reheat your favourite way. Quick dinners so easy, so fast, so delicious. That’s the Perogy Planet. www.perogyplanet.com Perogy Pride since 1943! • 1411 Main St. 204.633.6533 • 11-845 Dakota St. 204.416.7606 • 4-2001 Portage Ave. 204.615.0707 Follow @perogyplanet for fl avour of the week ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand twenty 39