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Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St , 204-306-1130 . Polo Park area lounge reveals notable skills in the kitchen with globetrotting dishes like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom truffle pappardelle . LP , A , IA , M , V deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204‐504‐8562 ; inside EQ3 1485 Portage Ave , 204-774-8710 . These hip restaurants boast an inspired , globally influenced menu of creative , shareable plates in a casual , artsy space . WA , LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This ultra-hip space boasts a creative sharing plate-style menu using exotic ingredients . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V
James Avenue Pumphouse Food and Drink 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station like tacos with Mexican birria dip and a super-sized perogy .
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Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204‐284‐3385 . Impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room . Try the smoked duck or soy braised shiitake steamed baos . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Meal Set Bistro 612 B Academy Rd , 204‐414‐8088 . Healthy sushi and tapas served with flair at this Asian-fusion bistro with a genre-bending menu . Try chef Ken Nguyen ’ s seafood risotto and mini “ mamba ” sliders . The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949‐9032 . Chef / owner Sean McKay ’ s eclectic menu is served in a hip , heritage setting in the Exchange . Upstairs , find Supreme Macaroni Co for pizza and pastas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . A stellar menu of small plates touts fusion for the modern era with global flavours and local ingredients . Smoked goldeye salad and karaage fried chicken are standout . WA , LP , A ,
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Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances , while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . The seasonal farm-to-table menu focuses on local ingredients like pickerel , beets , Arctic char and root vegetables . Natural wines are a perfect pairing . LP , A , IA , M , V
Winnipeg ’ s favourite Chinese recipes travel well for delivery and take out ! Now also offering frozen , ready to heat dim sum . Call for Dim Sum Menu .
6-33 University Crescent ( 204 ) 275-2591 Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm , Sun 10 am-10:30 pm
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