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bestlist Prairie 360 83 Garry St, 204‑505‑2681. Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers up regional cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge 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 scratchmade regional cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V SOUTH AMERICAN/ SPANISH Carnaval 270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945. Juicy cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork are carved by gauchos tableside at the city’s only Brazilian barbeque. WA, LP, 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 a historic Exchange District location. SP, LP, IA, M, V Café Dario 1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine—North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices. Outstanding five-course dinners for $39 prix fixe. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434. This rustic Latin eatery is the perfect place to nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful mains like spicy paella and Argentinean strip steak. WA, 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. Supple ricotta gnudi with sage, Pecorino and butter is sublime. WA, LP, SP, 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Hy’s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‑942‑1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 40 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling. Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‑6155. Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Famous for liver and sandwiches. Reservations preferred. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V THAI Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St, 2nd floor, 204-474‑0908. Located at the corner of Osborne and River, this sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware. LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‑6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V VIETNAMESE Mama’s Noodle House 141 McPhillips St, 204‑783-4847. This bustling soup house dishes out steaming bowls of soup including pho special with barbeque pork. WA, LP, IA, M, V Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‑3167. Familyowned and -operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho No. 1 81 Isabel St, 204-943‑7449. Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with hundreds of menu options. Try the creamy coconut tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA,V For intimate dining, business meetings or group events in one of our signature rooms, count on our culinary expertise to create a fine dining experience in an atmosphere rich with history. Bailey’s is committed to the personal touch. Call us to book a reservation. 185 Lombard Avenue 204-944-1180 baileysprimedining.com ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand sixteen 49