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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
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