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Grab a wine or beer flight from the bar then take your taste buds on a tour that can include sushi and izakaya plates from Fusian Sushi, authentic Argentinian dishes from Empanadas and Company by Simon's Cuisine, farm-to-table fare from Nuburger, awesome Asian creations from KYU Grill, outstanding coffees (including boozy ones) from Fools + Horses, and so much more. Two new spots will also be open (as of the time of this reading) in The Forks Market, including wood fired pizzas from The Red Ember – the city's most-popular and highest rated food truck, along with a casual Italian osteria called Passero by chef Scott Bagshaw, whose other restaurants Enoteca and Máquè have both been lavished with national acclaim. CAN'T MISS If the regular lineups and positively brilliant food are any indication, Winnipeg's hottest new restaurant in the past year has been Clementine (123 Princess Street). This breakfast/brunch/lunch outpost defies genres and simply serves up amazing dishes like a delightfully sauced fried chicken toast (our staff favourite), smoked Arctic char atop the most brilliant crispy potato cakes, and arguably the best little burger in the city. It should not come as a surprise, Clementine is owned/ operated by the same people behind Segovia (484 Stradbrook Avenue), which, since it opened in 2009, has been a perennial favourite in the city and easily one of the best Spanish restaurants in Canada (it currently stands at #62 on the Canada's 100 best restaurant list). The small 43-seat room is known for its outstanding tapas, laid back-yet-knowledgeable and friendly staff, and seasonal menus. The aforementioned Enoteca and Máquè are also can't misses – especially when it comes to exquisite plating and assertive flavours, while a current favourite of our culinary writer is Yujiro (1822 Grant Avenue), Winnipeg's best Japanese restaurant where the ramen served during lunch (which is so perfect for winter) makes for lineups outside the door (so make a reservation, then be sure to order the dan dan ramen, which is so luscious). Of particular note from Yujiro is chef Ed Lam's omakase dinners, which happen several times a season. Of course, you can't mention Winnipeg dining without talking about chef Mandel Hitzer, the man behind deer + almond (85 Princess Street) – one of the city's best eclectic small plates restaurants – and the co-mastermind (along with architect Joe Kalturnyk) of RAW:almond, the internationally praised (with coverage including The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times) winter pop-up restaurant that is staged every year for several weeks on the frozen Assiniboine River featuring chefs from across North America. Deer + almond is located in the Exchange District, which has once again become the go-to neighbourhood for great culinary experiences. Other spots in the area of note are Peasant Cookery (283 Bannatyne Avenue) – where housemade charcuterie, a farm-to-table menu and a classy cocktail lounge have www.tourismwinnipeg.com 43 WINNIPEG ITINERARIES Peasant Cookery: Jerry Grajewski Segovia: William Au Fried chicken toast at Clementine: Alex Johnson