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dining
THE VG RESTAURANT Chef Tim Palmer wows with
unique applications of local flavours. Local bison tataki
is a beautifully presented array of thinly sliced, lightly
seared loin served with tangy ponzu soy sauce on a bed
of mustard cress. Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-2 pm, Sat &
Sun 7 am-11:30 am. Dinner: Fri & Sat 5:30 pm-9:30 pm.
Entrées: $25-$40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The
Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, 204-957-1350, Map 1: O-4
south american
CAFÉ DARIO Colombian-born Chef Dario
Pineda-Gutierrez creates Nuevo Latino cuisine. His five-
course, prix fixe menu is one of the most memorable
meals in the city. Open daily 11:30 am-2 pm, 5 pm & on.
Entrées: $44 prix fixe. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1390
Erin St, 204-783-2813, Map 2: C-3
CARNAVAL BRAzILIAN BBQ Enjoy a unique meat tour
of Brazil carved up table side by charming gauchos. This
all-you-can-eat meat extravaganza is accompanied by
unlimited sides. Lunch: Thu & Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Dinner:
Mon-Thu 5 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm, Sun 4:30
pm-9 pm. Lunch: $25; dinner: $48. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE,
IA. MC, V. 270 Waterfront Dr, 204-505-0945, Map 1: P-4
CORRIENTES ARGENTINE PIzzERIA This Argentinean
pizzeria pays homage to its namesake avenue in Buenos
Aires with everything from art to wine and books. On the
menu at this bustling eatery are scrumptious empanadas
and signature pizzas. Mon-Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat 12 pm-10
pm, Sun 12 pm-8 pm. Entrées: $5-30. LP. Cards: IA, MC,
V. 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204-219-5398, Map 1: O-4
LA FIESTA CAFECITO Salvadoran dishes found inside a
bright room festooned with vacation-inspired decor. Menu
offers combo platters and exotic fruit drinks. Tue-Thu 4
pm-9 pm, Fri & Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $11-$19. WA, LP,
SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 730 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-257-7108,
Map 2: F-5
HERMANOS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR This spacious
eatery and wine bar offers a distinct Latin flavour. Share
and nibble on tapas like mussels, chorizo, and paella.
Mains include grilled halibut and steak topped with crab
chèvre cream and zippy chimichurri. Mon-Wed 11:30
am-10 pm, Thu 11:30 am-11 pm, Fri 11:30 am-1 am, Sat
4:30 pm-1 am, Sun 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $30-$36. LP, SP.
Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434,
Map 1: O-5; 725 Osborne St, 204-691-9939, Map 2: E-4 CHOP This stylish steakhouse—from the team behind
Moxies restaurants—oozes sex appeal. The shades-of-
grey interior is made up of natural materials like slate,
leather and marble. Located in the Sandman Hotel, this
swanky restaurant boasts an in-house butcher and a
pastry chef. Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am, Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat 4
pm-1 am, Sun 4 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $22-$40. WA, LP, SP.
Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1750 Sargent Ave, 204-788-2015,
Map 2: C-3
spanish HY’S STEAKHOUSE A tried and true classic Winnipeg
establishment for 60 years, located at the city’s famous
Portage and Main intersection. Perfectly aged steaks and
Canadian prime rib are outstanding. Try the New York strip
with Hy’s special steak sauce. Other favourites include filet
mignon with Gorgonzola and steak neptune topped with
blue crab and hollandaise. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm and
5 pm-10 pm; Sat 5 pm-11 pm; Sun 5 pm-9 pm; lounge is
open during restaurant closure from 2 pm-5 pm Mon-Fri.
Entrées: $31-$50. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Valet
parking. One Lombard Pl, 204-942-1000, Map 1: O-4
SEGOVIA TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT Bar snacks,
tapas and snack-sized desserts make up the Spanish-
flavoured menu. Chef Adam Donnelly creates fabulous
plates for sharing that range from traditional Spanish
dishes to creative new interpretations. Mon, Wed-Thu,
Sun 5 pm-11 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-12 am. Tapas: $4-$28.
LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 484 Stradbrook Ave,
204-477-6500, Map 1: S-3
steak & seafood
529 WELLINGTON STEAKHOUSE The toniest
steakhouse in town, this renovated historical mansion has
taken local dining to grand new heights. Top Canadian
prime beef is used and the head of the class is a 22-ounce
porterhouse. The excellent wine list has more than 800
selections and the blueberry bread pudding is legendary.
Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner Mon-Sat 5 pm-11
pm, Sun 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $15-$50. WA, LP, SP. Cards:
AE, IA, MC, V. 529 Wellington Cres, 204-487-8325,
Map 1: S-2 THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR It’s all about consistency
at this casual steakhouse chain with its familiar menu.
Sizzling steaks off the grill, slow-roasted prime rib, rock
lobster tails and Alaskan king crab are delivered in a
friendly,