Rudy’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, main floor MB Hydro Place, 204-421-9094. New meets old inside an architecturally innovative building where diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings, like sumptuous salmon tartare with wasabi row and seaweed salad, in a high tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, AE, IA, MC, V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
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
Metropolitan Entertainment Centre 281 Donald St, 204-594-9494. The historic Metropolitan Theatre has been reborn as The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre. Every dish on the casual contemporary menu reflects the elegance of the space. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V.
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The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel 222 Broadway St. 1-800-665-8088. Situated in the Fort Garry Hotel, this swish lounge is open to hotel guests and the public. The room is jaw dropping and boasts one of the city’ s most opulent ceilings and live jazz performances. The kitchen consistently presents stellar scratchmade sensations Step’ N Out 157 Provencher Blvd, 204-956‐7837. A quaint, intimate space on Provencher. The menu, handwritten daily on gilded boards, is always kept fresh by chef / co‐owner Alan Shepard. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Sydney’ s The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204-942‐6075. This nationally acclaimed restaurant with a table d’ hôte menu lets diners choose from a five‐course evening menu for a fixed price of $ 55. Chef / owner Michael Schafer uses ingredients culled from Israel to Hawaii. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Buccacino’ s 155 Osborne St, 204-452‐8251. The varied menu includes a large selection of traditional specialty pastas. Brunch buffet Sun. Highlights include lobster ravioli and salmon penne. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐3687. The cuisine of the Grande family’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this casual neighbourhood restaurant. Several house-made pastas, traditional and gourmet pizzas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204-477‐4773. This South Osborne mainstay features traditional recipes served in a contemporary space. Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and Provolone cheese. Fresh garlic bread knots are tops. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204-957‐1391. Housed in a more than a century old railway storage building, antiques and memorabilia maintain this restaurant’ s turn-of-the-last‐century feel. The menu features its famous spaghetti, as well as a wide selection of pasta dishes like blue cheese farfalle. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Paradise Restaurant 662 Leila Ave, 204-338‐4659; 789 Portage Ave, 204-772-2539. Authentic Italian dishes that impress. Big portions are the standard. Cheesy baked pastas and robust veal marsala are menu highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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