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bestlist The VG Restaurant The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, 204‑985‑6255. 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V south american/ spanish Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945. Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’s paradise. WA, SP ,LP, A, IA, M, V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398. Argentinean‑style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings and empanadas. SP, LP, V, M, IA. Café Dario 1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine – North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑947‑5434; 725 Osborne St, 204‑691‑9939. This Latin eatery is the perfect place for tapas or mains such as the steak topped with crab chèvre cream and chimichurri. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V love Segovia 484 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑477‑6500. This trendy tapas restaurant features tastes of Spain in Chef Adam Donnelly’s creative shareables. Supple ricotta gnudi with sage, Pecorino and butter is sublime. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V steak & seafood 529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres, 204‑487‑8325. A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef. Over 800 wine list selections draws the city’s toniest clientele. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carne Italian Chophouse 295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. Chef Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic Italian and fusion influences creates an engaging menu in a slick downtown setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑2015. The Shades‑of‑grey interior in this stylish and swanky steakhouse boasts in‑ house butcher and pastry chef. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Hy’s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‑942‑1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling. Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204‑942‑7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204‑477‑5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204‑885‑5275. It’s all about consistency. The Keg delivers sizzling steaks and seafood with legendary friendly service. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’s 1405 Portage Ave, 204‑783‑6155. Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V thai Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St, 2nd floor, 204‑474‑0908. This sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware. LP, IA, M, V Khao House 126 Sherbrook St, 204‑783‑3642. Belly‑ filling Laotian specialties are spiked with uncommon ingredients like black fungus mushroom and pickled bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave, 204‑888‑6508. The succinct menu at this neighbourhood hot spot has popular standbys as well as a few contemporary house specials. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Give them the gift of local style with global fl avours. LOCALMORE GIFT Get more mind blowing fl avour by purchasing a gift certifi cate. Buy $50, get a FREE BONUS $20 Call 204.489.6963 or order online fusiongrill.mb.ca Gift Certifi cate offer expires: December 25th. fresh, local, organic, wild Authentic Prairie Flavour Make a reservation tonight! 550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St. 204.489.6963 fusiongrill.mb.ca Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner. Walk-ins welcome. ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand eighteen 63