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bestlist Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. This ultra-hip space boasts a creative menu of exotic ingredients. Beef tartare and cured hamachi are exquisite. WA, LP, IA, M, V Jane's 504 Main St, 204-632-2594. Red River College’s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute offers a unique dining experience where patrons interact with students as they execute an inspired menu. Reservations recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave, 204-949-9032. Exchange District spot serves chef/ owner Sean McKay's eclectic, Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting. Crispy fried Brussels sprouts are a menu highlight. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Oak & Grain 1800 Wellington Ave, 204-786-0926. At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, comfort food classics are offered with regional spin at the newly renovated bistro. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, 1-800-665-8088. This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances, while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations. WA, LP, A, V, M, ATM Rae’s Bistro 9-925 Headmaster Row, 204-229-0237. New neighbourhood spot serves electric bistro fare. Don’t miss the chalkboard list of daily features and popular cask nights. WA, LP, IA, M, V Rudy's Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, main floor MB Hydro Place, 204-421-9094. Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings, like steak frites or grilled dijon salmon, in a high tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204-615-1898. Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic heritage space. Unexpected flavour pairings and fresh uses of regional ingredients wow. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Star Grill Located across from Assiniboine Park, 2069 Portage Ave, 204-837-7827. The menu is a fusion of Asian, Mediterranean and down-home continental dishes, often covering many flavours in one bite. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V ITALIAN/CLASSIC Aurora Pizzeria and Café 842 Corydon Ave, 204-615-9644. Family-owned spot revels in tastes straight from Italy, from heaping cheesy pastas to crisp, Rome-style pizza. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Buccacino’s 155 Osborne St, 204-452-8251. The varied menu includes a large selection of traditional specialty pastas. Serves popular all-you-can-eat weekend brunch. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488-3687. The cuisine of the Grande family’s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 30 years in this casual neighbourhood restaurant. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204-477-4773. This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space. Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and provolone cheese. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204-957-1391. Housed in an old railway storage building, antiques and memorabilia maintain a turn-of- the-last-century feel. Spaghetti dishes and a kids’ menu make this a family- friendly spot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Pasquale's 109 Marion St, 204-231-1403. This long- standing destination treats all as family. Classic pastas, red sauces, and old fashioned recipes keep diners raving. The great rooftop patio is a summer hotspot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V ciao! / apr/may / two thousand eighteen 43