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HANDCRAFTED RECIPES • GROUP EVENTS • MUSIC • 40 + TEQUILAS
dining
CLOSE CO Intimate lounge serves up creative sharing plates and decadent rotating three-course chef ’ s menu with optional dessert choice . Knowlegable staff assist in tasteful wine pairings . Sun & Tue-Thu 5 pm-11 pm , Fri-Sat 5 pm-12 am , Mon closed . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , M , V . Chef ’ s Menu : $ 35 . 256 Stafford St , 204-691-7788 , Map 1 : S-1
CONFUSION CORNER BAR & GRILL This large , inviting restaurant and lounge pops with the colours of prairie art on the walls . Innovative cuisine with pasta , seafood and entrées that satisfy all taste buds . Mon-Tue 11:30 am-11 pm , Wed-Thu 11:30 am-12 am , Fri-Sat 11:30 am-1 am , Sun 11 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 14- $ 29 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284-6666 , Map 1 : S-3
CORDOVA This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European influenced tapas and wine selection . Try the tender beef meatballs , known as albondigas , with a sauce that changes every night . Tue & Wed 5 pm-12 am , Thu-Sat 5 pm-2 am , Sun & Mon closed . Tapas : $ 6- $ 8 / plate . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 92 Albert St , 204-691-1900 , Map 1 : O-4
ENOTECA This intimate and ultra-hip space boasts an extensive menu of wines as well as a creative list of exotic ingredients . French techniques merge with mod tastes like black garlic and curry . Tue-Thu 5 pm-11 pm , Fri-Sat 5 pm-2 am , Sun 5 pm-11 pm . Entrées : $ 14- $ 18 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204-487-1529 , Map 2 : D-3
JANE ’ S The opulent anchor restaurant of Red River College ’ s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute offers one of the most unique dining experiences in town . Interact with students as they execute an inspired menu =. Tue-Fri lunch 11:30 am-12:45 pm , dinner 6 pm-7:30 pm . Reservations required . WA , LP . Entrees : $ 16- $ 29 . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 504 Main St , 204-632-2594 , Map 1 : O-4
MONA LISA The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 30 years in this neighbourhood restaurant . Excellent fresh made pastas and pizzas and prolific gluten-free offerings . Adjacent cantina boasts self-serving wine system and the city ’ s only by-the-glass Champagne . Mon-Thu 11:30 am-11 pm , Fri & Sat 11:30 am-12 am , Sun 4:30 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 25- $ 37 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V , ATM . 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488-3687 , Map 2 : D-3
MONTICCHIO The homestyle menu features traditional recipes in a classic Italian-style location . Try the signature veal served with either a tart lemon cream sauce or savoury garlic white wine sauce . A wide variety of pasta options as well . Lunch : Wed-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-10 pm , Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-midnight . Entrées : $ 10- $ 19 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 684 Osborne St , 204-477-4773 , Map 2 : E-4
PASQUALE ’ S ITALIAN RESTAURANT This long-standing destination treats all as family . Classic pastas , red sauces , and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving . Lunch : Mon- Fri 11 am-2 pm ; Dinner : Mon-Wed 4 pm-9:30 pm , Thu- Sat 4 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 13- $ 24 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 109 Marion St , 204-231-1403 , Map 1 : Q-5
SUPER DELUXE PIZZERIA Mod nook serves Neapolitanstyle pies including classics and contemporary combos . Tue-Sun 5 pm-11 pm . Entrées : $ 15- $ 18 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 4-433 River Ave , 204-475-4513 , Map 1 : R-3
TRE VISI CAFÉ Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro with his nationally recognized Italian-Mediterranean cuisine . Lunch : Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm . Dinner : Tues-Thu & Sun 5 pm-9 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 15- $ 28 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204-475-4447 , Map 1 : T-1

Warm Up to MEXICO

MÁQUÈ A cozy window wrapped Crescentwood dining room slings impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine . French-inflected dishes meld traditional preparations with far East ingredients , like a transcendant blend of lobster bisque and red curry . Tue-Sun 5 pm-12 am . WA , LP . Small plates : $ 5- $ 22 . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 909 Dorchester Ave , 204-284-3385 , Map 1 : T-2
THE MITCHELL BLOCK This restaurant showcases housemade pasta and gastronomically elevated home cooking . Crispy fried Brussels sprouts , served with tart charred lemon aioli , are spectacular . Mon-Wed 5 pm-9 pm , Thu-Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Lounge open 2 hours after restaurant closure . Entrées : $ 20- $ 29 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949-9032 ; Map 1 : O-4
OAK AND GRAIN At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport , comfort food classics are offered with regional spin at the newly renovated bistro . Mon-Fri 6 am-12 am , Sat & Sun 7 am-11 pm . Entrées : $ 20- $ 36 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 1800 Wellington Avenue , 204-786-0926 , Map 2 : C-3
RUDY ’ S EAT & DRINK New meets old inside an architecturally innovative building , where diners relax in a handsome caramel coloured space to tuck into short order classics with a contemporary twist . Mon-Fri 11 am-late , Sat 5 pm-late . Entrées : $ 18- $ 26 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 375 Graham Ave , main floor MB Hydro Place , 204-421-9094 , Map 1 : P-4
SADDLERY ON MARKET A beautiful Exchange District heritage space houses this chic restobar . Rustic decor acts as a backdrop to comforting fare incorporating regional ingredients like bison and beets , as well as touches of global influence . Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm , Thu-Fri 11 am-late , Sat 4 pm-late . LP . Entrées : $ 12- $ 35 . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 114 Market Ave , 204-615-1898 , Map 1 : O-4
italian / classic
COLOSSEO RISTORANTE House-made , classic Italian fare make this the place for Italian cravings . A warm and friendly environment makes this a favourite for many family outings . Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am , Fri 11 am-1 am , Sat 12 pm-1 am , Sun 12 pm-12 am . Entrées : $ 18- $ 25 . WA , SP , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 670 Corydon Ave , 204-284-4977 , Map 1 : S-2

HANDCRAFTED RECIPES • GROUP EVENTS • MUSIC • 40 + TEQUILAS

A REFRESHING NEW TAKE ON MEXICAN CUISINE
155 Smith Street , 204-615-9605
Tuesday - Wednesday 4pm - late Thursday - Friday 11:30am - late Saturday 4pm - late Happy hour daily from open till 6pm
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