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Chefs Fern Kirouac and Sean McGillivray infuse fresh regional ingredients with French flair and the results are inspired .
www . infernosbistro . com 312 Des Meurons 204-262-7400 infernosbistro
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Fern Kirouac ’ s Parisian-inspired cafe is home to tantalizing small batch gourmet ice cream creations and a savoury collection of sandwiches and comfort food .
• Premium small batch house made Ice Creams & Sorbettos
• Artisan Cookie Sandwich
• Specialty Sundaes • Parfaits
• Twister • Sundaes
• Mains • Features • Salads
• Sandwiches • Artisanal Hot Dogs
309 Des Meurons St . 204-417-0026 dugandbettys . com
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REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 . Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba 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 offers a charming dining atmosphere . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , 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 . WA , LP , IA , M , V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd , 204‐944‐2445 . Nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . Pounded cheese is a star shareable starter . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The VG Restaurant The Fairmont Hotel , 2 Lombard Pl , 204‐985‐6255 . Unique applications of local flavours served in elegant dining room . Surprises like the vegan Vietnamese pho wows the lunch crowd . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
RIBS
Tony Roma ’ s Famous for Ribs 656 St . James St , 204-949‐9426 ; 1500 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐5195 . This family-friendly international chain has won awards for its baby back ribs with four distinct signature sauces . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
SOUTH AMERICAN /
SPANISH
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 , A , IA , M , V
Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . Casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European-influenced tapas , beer and wine selection . Chicken liver pâté is luscious and smooth . LP , 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 , IA , M , V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204-487‐8325 . A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections draws the city ’ s toniest clientele . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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