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Local but worldly , modest but tasty … We silently hummed ‘ Oh Canada ’ as we ate … It ’ s become a can ’ t miss spot - Iron Chef Rob Feenie
One of Canada ’ s Top Ten Restaurants - The Globe and Mail
Winnipeg ’ s “ Best Place to Eat .” - The National Post
Cuvee Award Winning Wine List
DINING
PINERIDGE HOLLOW Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park , this secluded country cottage restaurant is committed to celebrating the food and people of Manitoba . On-site garden provides vegetables and herbs are as fresh as they get . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushroooms as a regionally inspired treat . Open daily 9 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 8- $ 29 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . Located off of Hwy 59 , east on Garven Rd to Pineridge Rd , follow signs to Heatherdale Rd , 20 km northeast of the city , 204‐777‐3880
PRAIRIE 360 Revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine with a view . Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11 am-1:30 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9 pm , Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm . Lounge : Fri-Sat 5 pm-late . Brunch : Sun 10:30 am-1:30 pm . Entrées : $ 24- $ 45 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . 83 Garry St , 204‐505-2681 , Map 1 : Q-4
SMITH Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadiana touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . Try the delectable beef tartare . Breakfast from 6:30 am Mon-Fri ( 7 am Sat & Sun ), lunch daily from 11 am , dinner daily from 5 pm . WA , LP . Entrées : $ 16- $ 36 . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 75 Forks Market Rd , 204‐944‐2445 , Map 1 : Q-5
THE VG RESTAURANT Extremely high standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award . Chef Tim Palmer wows with unique applications of local flavours . Breakfast : Mon-Fri 6:30 am-11:30 am , Sat & Sun 7 am-11:30 am ; Dinner Tue-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
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Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner . Reservations appreciated . Walk-ins welcome . 550 Academy Rd . at Lanark St . 204.489.6963 fusiongrill . mb . ca
RIBS
THE RIB ROOM This long-time local favourite has built its reputation on ribs but the extensive menu also includes lamb , prime rib and filet mignon . Mon-Thurs 7 am-9 pm ; Fri & Sat 7 am-10 pm ; Sun 8 am-9 pm . Entrées : $ 16- $ 35 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Best Western Plus Downtown Winnipeg , 330 York Ave , 204-942‐0101 , Map 1 : P-4
SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE
Winnipeg ’ s favourite Chinese recipes served in a contemporary and warm atmosphere .
TONY ROMA ’ S FAMOUS FOR RIBS This international chain has won many awards for its baby back ribs . They offer four very distinct signature rib sauces . Service is exceptional . Kids menu available . Take-out and hotel delivery . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 9- $ 29 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 1500 Pembina Hwy , 204-477‐5195 , Map 2 : E‐4 ; 656 St . James St , 204-949‐9426 , Map 2 : D-3 ; 1212 Nairn Ave , 204-668‐7995 , Map 2 : D-5
SOUTH AMERICAN
CARNAVAL BRAZILIAN BBQ Much buzzed-about , new concept to this region offers diners a unique meat tour of Brazil carved up table side by charming gauchos . This allyou-can-eat meat extravaganza is accompanied by unlimited sides , including nutty farofa and a potato salad flavoured with toasted cumin . 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 . Cards : AE , IA . MC , V . 270 Waterfront Dr , 204-505-0945 , Map 1 : P-4
CORRIENTES ARGENTINE PIZZERIA Located in the heart of the historic Exchange District , 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 : V , MC , IA . 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 , Map 1 : O-4
CAFÉ DARIO Colombian‐born Chef Dario Pineda‐Gutierrez creates Nuevo Latino cuisine — sophisticated North American ingredients fused with Latin‐American herbs and spices . His five-course , prix fixe menu ( you choose the appetizer and entrée ) 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 www . northgardenwinnipeg . com 6-33 University Crescent ( 204 ) 275-2591 Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm , Sun 10 am-10:30 pm
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
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