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CLASSIC & UNEXPECTED DELI FARE
“ Sweet 2 Meat U” Burger
Deli: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Restaurant: Mon-Fri 8am-7:30pm Sat 8am-3:30pm, Sun 9am-2:30pm
Winnipeg’ s Favourite Deli for more than 29 years!
Corydon Village Mall 1700 Corydon Ave. 204-488-4552 bernsteinsdeli. com
Shannon’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St, 204-943‐2302. Irish hospitality is extended through a huge menu of classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes. Also, darts and billiards. LP, A, M, V, ATM The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St, 204‐775‐6676. Simple, scratch-made food such as perogies, pizza, bruschetta and soups, make this tavern a perfect place to have a pint and a plate. WA, LP, IA, V, M, A
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Chew 532 Waterloo St, 204‐667‐2439. New mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in season local tastes. Truffle fries and crisp pickerel with arugula and spiced chickpeas tempt. WA, LP, V, M, IA. Elements 599 Portage Ave, 204‐786‐9237. Smart, globally inspired dishes using regional and organic ingredients. Menus change seasonally; three step ramen is a perennial and popular pick. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Fude 303‐99 Osborne St, 204-284‐3833. This progressive eatery boasts a celiacfriendly menu. The toadstool puffs, earthy sauteed button mushroom and goat cheddar ensconced in flaky puff pastry, are legendary. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‐6963. Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine. The wine list is exclusively Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224‐2837. This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming, contemporary 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. 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, such as venison sliders, with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V.
bestlist
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. 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
SOUTH AMERICAN / SPANISH
Carnaval 270 Waterfront Drive, 204‐505‐0945 Winnipeg’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’ s paradise. 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. Outstanding five-course dinners for $ 35 prix fixe. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Deseo Bistro 696 Osborne, 204‐452‐2561. Chef Scott Bagshaw serves up flavourpunched, 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. Nibble on tapas at this rustic Latin eatery, 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. 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.
54 ciao! / oct / nov / two thousand fourteen