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Behind Closed Doors
Some parties are best kept "under wraps" in
private rooms. Check out this list of the city's
most interesting group spaces. Behind sliding barn
doors, multi-culti classics and spectacular burgers
hit the mark inside a chic farmhouse atmosphere
at Brazen Hall Kitchen and Brewery. An elegant
private lounge is tucked upstairs at The Mitchell
Block. Chef Sean McKay's house-made pastas
please even the fussiest. Rooms at Clay Oven
Shaw Park host 20-100 with a view of the city's
ball diamond. Its special catering menu explores a fusion of Chinese and Indian flavours, while
accommodating gluten-free, vegan, halal and mild spice restrictions. Nestled in the French Quarter,
Pasquale's second floor is an oasis for private gatherings. Just like in Italy, the kitchen treats groups
like family with platters of food to pass around. Bailey's (pictured) two levels provide ample room
for opulent private affairs when nothing but the best will do. Prime rib, steak and lobster tails are all
excellent picks. Hy's Steakhouse offers tony options for fine dining. Opt for the Kennedy Room if the
party is for an intimate 16. Experience unwavering service in an exclusive environment.
REGIONAL/CANADIAN
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge
Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave,
204-944-7259. Sophisticated prairie
cuisine in a contemporary setting.
Meat and cheese boards are perfect for
group nibbling. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Fusion Grill
550 Academy Rd, 204-489-6963.
Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses
fresh products sourced locally to create
stunning Manitoba regional cuisine.
Canadian wine list. LP, A, IA, M, V
Gates on Roblin
6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224-2837.
This elegant country estate offers a
charming, contemporary atmosphere.
Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fi sh
and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pineridge Hollow
Off of Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd
[PR #213] to Pineridge Rd, follow signs
to Heatherdale, 204-777-3880. This
beautiful restaurant on the outskirts of
Birds Hill Park also houses a decor and
gift shop. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Prairie 360
83 Garry St, 204-505-2681. Winnipeg's
revolving restaurant offers regional
cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge
two fl oors down features premium
pours grouped according to fl avour
profi les. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Smith
75 Forks Market Rd, 204-944-2445.
Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian
touches offer a backdrop to scratch-
made regional cuisine. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
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TASTE Winnipeg’s Culinary Guide 2018-2019
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204-985-6255. Extremely high
standards garnered this hotel a CAA/
AAA Four Diamond Award. Creative
applications of Manitoba meats, from
bison carpaccio to boar belly. 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 in the Exchange District. 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 in a historic Exchange
District location. SP, LP, IA, M, V
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204-783-2813. Colombia-
born Chef Dario Pineda-Gutierrez
prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine—North
American ingredients fused with Latin
American spices. Outstanding fi ve-
course dinners for $44 prix fi xe. 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 to nibble on
tapas or enjoy colourful mains such
as the steak topped with crab chèvre
cream. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Segovia
484 Stradbrook Ave, 204-477-6500.
This trendy tapas restaurant features
Chef Adam Donnelly’s exquisite tastes
of Spain. Supple ricotta gnudi are
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 and top Canadian prime
beef. Over 800 wine list selections. WA,
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carne Italian Chophouse
295 York Ave, 204-896-7275. Chef
Michael Dacquisto’s blend