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PATIO NOW OPEN
At the Sandman Hotel 1750 Sargent Avenue 204 788 2015
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Open Daily Mon - Fri at 11 am Sat - Sun at 4 pm
WALK-IN GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME
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 . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V
Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This intimate and ultra-hip space boasts an extensive list 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 . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V . 295 York 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 . Sophisticated steak and seafood in a sleek blue-and-copper 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 flavour and Asian fusion . WA , SP , LP , V , MC , A , IA 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 , IA , V , M , ATM Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , main floor 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 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 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Sydney ’ s The Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers 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
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
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Brooklynn ’ s Bistro 177 Lombard , 204‐415‐4112 . A lofty and elegant room features wood-fired pizzas and polenta with truffles . WA , A , IA , M , V Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . Housemade , classic Italian fare satisfies comfort food cravings . A friendly environment makes this a favourite for many family outings . WA , SP , LP , M , V , IA Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐3687 . The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been served here for more than 20 years . Several housemade pastas , traditional and gourmet pizzas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM 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
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Amici 326 Broadway , 204-943‐4997 . Executive Chef Patrick Shrupka leads a talented kitchen team that turns out inspired 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 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 Cafe Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . This cozy , chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , IA , M , V , A
42 ciao ! / june / july / two thousand fifteen