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DINING
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights at
each location. Call for hours. Entrées: $18-$20. WA (not
Osborne), LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 588 Broadway, 204774‑4328, Map 1: Q-2; 105‑121 Osborne St, 204-474‑2332,
Map 1: R-3; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415‑7878, Map 1: E-3
LA ROCA The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico sing in
dishes like taco trios, bright ceviche, and flavoured margaritas.
Tue-Sat 3 pm-late. Entrées: $12-$18. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE,
IA, MC, V. 155 Smith St, 204‑615‑9605, Map 1: P-4
PUB/LOUNGE
YUJIRO This simple space attracts sushi purists with
traditional preparation. Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm, 5
pm-9 pm, Sun 1 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $11-$20. WA, LP. Cards:
IA, MC, V. 1822 Grant Ave, 204‑489‑9254, Map 1: P-3
Canadian: BARLEY BROTHERS Celebrates good brews
with a menu designed with beer in mind. Mon-Sat 11
am-late, Sun 11 am-11 pm. Entrées: $13-$40. WA, LP, SP.
Cards: V, M, AE, IA. 655 Empress St, 204‑772-2337, Map 2:
D-3; 2005 Pembina Hwy, 204‑691-3300, Map 2: F-4
MEXICAN
CARLOS & MURPHY’S Mexican cantina staples from
heaping nachos to iced margaritas. Mon-Wed 11:30 am-1
am, Thu-Sat 11:30 am-2 am, Sun 3:30 pm-midnight.
Entrées: $7-$17. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
129 Osborne St, 204-284‑3510, Map 1: R‑3
Canadian: THE CORNERSTONE Neighbourhood hotspot
serves smart bar food. Try the divinely prepared and
perfectly crispy pork belly. Mon-Sun 11 am-2 am. Entrées:
$7-$20. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 93 Osborne St,
204‑505-7772, Map 1: R-3
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Canadian: THE PALM LOUNGE Situated in The Fort Garry
Hotel, this high-class lounge is open to hotel guests and the
public for lunch, dinner as well as late-night drinks and live local
jazz performances. Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am, Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat
12 pm-1 am, Sun 12 pm-12 am. Entrees $15-$27. WA, LP. Cards:
AE, MC, V, ATM. The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway St.
1-800-665-8088, Map 1: Q-4
Canadian: PEG BEER CO. Exchange District brewpub offers up
craft beers alongside regional specialties. Sharing is key, with a
menu of meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, and “large plates”
of family style feasts from baked ham to rack of lamb. Tue-Thu
11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am. Entrées: $12-$15, $45-$60
for large plates. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 125 Pacific Ave,
204‑416‑2337, Map 1: N-4
REGIONAL/CANADIAN
CHEW Mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in
season local tastes with an emphasis on butchery and noseto-tail eating. Housemade ice cream is divine. Tue-Sun 11
am-11 pm. Entrées: $20-$27. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 532
Waterloo St, 204-667-2439, Map 2: D-3
FUSION GRILL This is one of the finest dining experiences
in the city, having virtually created the upscale regional
cuisine category. Chef Lorna Murdoch is a talented star who
uses locally sourced products to create stunning Manitoba
regional cuisine. Tue-Sat 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm
onward. Reservations recommended. Entrées: $20-$43. LP.
Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‑6963,
Map 2: D-3
PRAIRIE 360 Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant
offers up regional cuisine, such as elk, bison, and lamb, with
a view. 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 Canadian touches
offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine. 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
•HOLIDAY CELEBRA
THE VG RESTAURANT Chef Eraj Jayawickreme wows
with stellar presentation, meticulously thoughtful dishes,
and unique applications of local flavours. Breakfast: MonFri 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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CARNAVAL BRAZILIAN BBQ Take a meat tour of Brazil
carved up table side by charming gauchos. This all-you-caneat 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. Cards: AE, IA. MC, V. 270 Waterfront
Dr, 204-505-0945, Map 1: P-4
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CORRIENTES ARGENTINE PIZZERIA On the menu at this
bustling eatery find scrumptious empanadas and signature
pizzas. Mon-Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat 12 pm-10 pm. Closed Sun.
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’s 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: $39 prix fixe. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1390 Erin
St, 204-783‑2813, Map 2: C-3
155 Smith St. 204-615-9605
Tue - Wed 4 pm - late
Thu - Fri 11:30 am - late, Sat 4 pm - late
For reservations: [email protected]
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HERMANOS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR This spacious
eatery and wine bar offers a dist inct Latin flavour. Share and
nibble on tapas with choices like mussels, chorizo, shrimp
and paella. Mains include 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