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At the Sandman Hotel 1750 Sargent Avenue 204 788 2015
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WALK-IN GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME
open weekdays from 11am until late
India Palace 770 Ellice Ave , 204-774‐6061 . A large and varied menu features vegetable , chicken , lamb and seafood dinners . Also a lunch and dinner buffet . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb and prime rib of beef . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . South Winnipeg favourite sets the standard for suburban-style fine dining . The elegant atmosphere and the wide-ranging menu , offering short‐order favourites . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
The Beachcomber The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204‐948‐0020 . This restaurant ’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views . Crab cake sliders are a popular choice . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Blue Marble 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena nuda risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This intimate and ultra-hip space boasts an extensive menu of wines and cocktails as well as a creative menu of exotic ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949‐9032 . This renovated Exchange District spot serves up an eclectic , Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting . Slick upstairs lounge has trendy sharing plates . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
The Merchant Kitchen 314 Donald St , 204-615‐2278 . This recent open serves a mash-up of street food inspired plates with Latin and pan-Asian flavours . WA , SP , LP , A , IA , M , V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway St . 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 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 served with tomato jam and chickpea salad . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Sydneys The Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers an upscale table d ’ hôte experience . New lounge allows diners to sample an hors d ’ oeuvres menu while relaxing with a glass of wine . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , Table Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial Blvd , 204-948‐0085 . Daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG ’ s rooftop sculpture garden . The varied menu offers Mediterranean inspired dishes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V , A
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
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 Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro . His nationally recognized Italian- Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Amici 326 Broadway , 204-943‐4997 . Chef Todd Bjornson and a talented kitchen team create Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Bombolini 326 Broadway , 204-943‐5066 . This wine bar offers an extensive menu of simpler , less‐expensive versions of Amici ’ s fine Italian cuisine in a bistro atmosphere . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . This chic bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Those in the know come for stellar house-cut steaks . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space cooks up Mediterranean small plates with big flavours . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pizzeria Gusto 404 Academy Rd , 204‐944‐8786 . The wood-fired oven and contemporary pies , dressed with unique toppings like pear and rosemary , draw a crowd to this posh neighbourhood bistro . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
40 ciao ! / june / july / two thousand sixteen