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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