Pineridge Hollow Off of Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd [ PR # 213 ] to Pineridge Rd, follow signs to Heatherdale, 204‐777‐3880. Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park, this beautiful restaurant also houses a tea room and gift shop. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Prairie 360 83 Garry St, 204‐505‐2681. Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers up regional cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down 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. The pan bagnat ups the ante on tuna salad with tuna steak, hard-boiled egg, and marinated vegetables. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Velvet Glove The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, 204‐985‐6255. High standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award. Chef Eraj Jayawickreme wows with stellar presentation, thoughtful dishes, and unique applications of local flavours. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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The Rib Room Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave, 204-942‐0101. This long-time local favourite has built its reputation on ribs, but the extensive menu also includes lamb, prime rib and filet mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
SOUTH AMERICAN / SPANISH
Cafe Dario 1390 Erin St, 204‐783‐2813. Colombiaborn Chef Dario Pineda‐Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine— North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices. Outstanding five-course dinners for $ 35 prix fixe. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carnaval 270 Waterfront Drive, 204‐505‐0945. Winnipeg’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’ s paradise in the Exchange District. Juicy cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork are carved by gauchos tableside. 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, V, M, IA
Deseo Bistro 696 Osborne, 204‐452‐2561. Chef Scott Bagshaw serves up flavour-punched, Spanish-influenced food. Divine housemade mac and cheese with chorizo is an addictive menu standard. LP, 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 steak topped with zippy chimichurri. WA, LP, 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 Simon’ s Cuisine 513‐B St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐231‐2756. Cozy space features homemade Argentinian dishes such as flavourful steaks, spicy empanadas and light cannelloni. WA, 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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