Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204‐224‐2837. This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming dining atmosphere. Pan‐Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Mise Bistro and Lounge 842 Corydon Ave, 204‐284‐7916. Skillfully blending regional mainstays with global accents, chef / owner Terry Gereta’ s inventive menu wows. LP, WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Pineridge Hollow Off of Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd [ PR # 213 ] to Pineridge Rd, follow signs to Heatherdale, 204‐777‐3880. 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, such as venison sliders, with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V.
Smith 75 Forks Market Rd, 204‐944‐2445. Nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch‐made 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
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The Velvet Glove The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, 204‐985‐6255. Extremely high standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award. The menu showcases Canadian cuisine with stellar presentation. 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
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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.
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. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V 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 such as the steak topped with coriander crab and 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. 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.
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