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CONFUSION CORNER BAR & GRILL This large, inviting
restaurant and lounge pops with the colours of prairie
art on the walls. Innovative cuisine with sandwiches,
pasta, seafood and entrées that satisfy all taste buds. A
unique rooftop summer patio provides a fascinating look
at Confusion Corner. 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 MÁQUÈ The latest open from chef Scott Bagshaw is
a cozy window wrapped Crescentwood dining room,
where the open kitchen 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. Try
the steamed bao. 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
CORDOVA This casual and lively atmosphere offers
unique European influenced tapas and wine selection.
Try the tender albondigas (beef meatballs) with a sauce
that changes everyday. Tues-Wed 8 am-2:30 pm, 4:30
pm-12 am, Fri 8 am-2:30 pm, 4:30 pm-2 am, 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 THE MITCHELL BLOCK Located in the historic Mitchell
building in the Exchange, 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
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 ex