Enoteca A‐1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This intimate and ultra‐hip wine bar boasts a creative menu of exotic ingredients . Cheff Scott Bagshaw ’ s intricately presented plates are thoughtful works of art . 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 often highlighting regional ingredients . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 295 York 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 . Sophisticated steak and seafood is served in a sleek blue‐and‐copper hued dining room . Feast on prime cuts of beef , tender lamb , and playfully mod appetizers , like duck quesadillas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204‐949‐9032 . Exchange District spot serves up an eclectic , Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting . Meltingly thin carpaccio topped with crispy fried beef tendons is a delectable signature dish . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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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 . Rare tuna tacos with smoky jalapeño salsa and som tum with ribbons of papaya and chopped herbs are globe hopping highlights . 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 , M , V , 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 . Stylish cocktails lend a retro glam aesthetic . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Sydney ’ s The Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers a five‐course evening menu for a fixed price of $ 55 . Chef / owner Michael Schafer uses ingredients culled from Israel to Hawaii . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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
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[ see also WORLD FOOD ] Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House‐made , classic fare makes this the place to sate Italian cravings . The warm and friendly environment is a favourite for family outings . WA , SP , LP , M , V , IA Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐3687 . The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this casual neighbourhood restaurant . Several house‐made pastas , traditional and gourmet pizzas . 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
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