The Beachcomber The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204‐948‐0020. This restaurant’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views. Crab cake sliders are a popular choice. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Bistro 1800 1800 Wellington Ave, 204‐786‐0926. At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, well‐made classics are offered with a slight twist. Served with creative presentation in a contemporary setting. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Blue Marble 1979 Wellington Ave, 204‐594‐1967. With greens grown on site, fresh delights are served up with artful presentations. Cavena nuda risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V Café Savour 956 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐254‐4681. Handpainted tables and vibrant green walls complement the eclectic menu, which draws influence from New Orleans to South Africa to Asia. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Enoteca A‐1670 Corydon Ave, 204‐487‐1529. This intimate and ultra‐hip space boasts an extensive menu of wines and cocktails as well as a creative menu of exotic ingredients. WA, LP, IA, M, V Jane’ s 504 Main St, 204‐632‐2594. Red River College’ s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute offers a unique dining experience where patrons interact with students as they execute an inspired menu. Open Tue‐Fri for lunch and dinner. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 295 York 295 York, 204‐896‐7275. Sophisticated steak and seafood in a sleek blue and copped hued dining room. Feast on prime cuts of beef and tender half rack of lamb. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave, 204‐949‐9032. Newly renovated Exchange District spot serves up an eclectic, Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Merchant Kitchen 314 Donald St, 204‐615‐2278. This recent open serves a mash‐up of street food inspired plates with Latin and pan‐Asian flavours. Try the papaya som tum which tames chile heat with mint and cilantro. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V Moxie’ s Grill and Bar 1620 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐489‐1199; 300 Portage Ave, 204‐926‐5757; Polo Park Shopping Centre, 204‐783‐1840; 1615 Regent Ave W, 204‐654‐3345; St. Vital Shopping Centre, 204‐257‐1132. Quality and consistency are hallmarks of this respected Canadian chain. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway St. 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, V, M, ATM Rudy’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, main fl oor MB Hydro Place, 204‐421‐9094. Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings, like steak frites or grilled dijon salmon served with tomato jam and chickpea salad, in a high tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Star Grill Located across from Assiniboine Park, 2069 Portage Ave, 204‐837‐STAR( 7827). The menu is a fusion of Asian, Mediterranean and down‐home continental dishes, often covering many fl avours in one bite. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Sydney’ s The Forks Market, 2nd fl oor, 204‐942‐6075. This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers a fi ve‐course evening menu for a fi xed price of $ 55. Chef / owner Michael Schafer uses ingredients culled from Israel to Hawaii. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Table Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐948‐0085. Daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG’ s rooftop sculpture garden. The varied menu offers Mediterranean inspired dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V, A
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Buccacino’ s 155 Osborne St, 204‐452‐8251. The varied menu includes a large selection of traditional specialty pastas. Brunch buffet Sun. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave, 204‐284‐4977. House‐made, classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings. A warm and friendly environment makes this a favourite for many family outings. WA, SP, LP, M, V, IA
Dona Onesta 177 Lombard, 204‐415‐4112. An elegant room is the setting for traditional fare from Northern Italy including Venetian styled dishes. WA, AE, IA, MC, V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐3687. The Cuisine from the Grande family’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this restaurant. Adjacent La Cantina di Mona Lisa is a wine bar and deli. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204‐477‐4773. This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space. Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and Provolone cheese. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204‐957‐1391. Spaghetti dishes and a kids’ menu make this a family‐friendly spot, housed in an old railway storage building. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐475‐4447. Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro. His nationally recognized Italian‐ Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city’ s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St, 204‐222‐6306. A simple menu of Neapolitan‐style pizza features clean preparation of high quality ingredients. IA, M, V
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Amici 326 Broadway, 204‐943‐4997. Chef Todd Bjornson and a talented kitchen team turns out Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St, 204‐489‐0495. This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare, like the signature chicken linguine in Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Bombolini 326 Broadway, 204‐943‐5066. This wine bar offers an extensive menu of simpler, less‐expensive versions of Amici’ s fine Italian cuisine in a bistro atmosphere. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Café Carlo 243 Lilac St, 204‐477‐5544. This cozy, chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures. Those in the know come for stellar house‐cut steaks. Reservations recommended. WA, LP, IA, M, V, A Cafe La Scala 725 Corydon Ave, 204‐474. ‐2750. Owner Perry Scaletta’ s nationally recognized restaurant turns out pasta and meat dishes including famed dumplings. Includes small plates and hip cocktails in a newly redesigned lounge. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carbone 400‐1580 Taylor Ave, 204‐488‐2554; 260 St Mary Ave, 204‐691‐2213. Crispy crusts are the result of an 850 ° F coalfired oven at this pizza place. Toppings include arugula, and calabrese salami. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
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