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Kum Koon Garden
257 King St, 204-943‑4655. The city’s
largest restaurant packs in patrons for
its well-executed dim sum lunches and
evening Cantonese regional specialties.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
North Garden
6‑33 University Cres, 204-275‑2591.
Innovative Cantonese and northern
Chinese cuisine are the specialties. WA,
LP, A, IA, M, V
Deli/Diner
Bernstein’s Deli
1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‑488‑4552.
Jewish specialties and homestyle take-
out. Eat-in menu features deli staples
like bagels thickly layered with cream
cheese and lox. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Falafel Place
1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‑5811.
True to its name, this bustling diner
specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls
and vegan breakfasts. WA, IA
Sherbrook Street Delicatessan
102 Sherbroook St, 204‑615‑3354. This
bright spot makes nostalgia hip with
traditional kosher-style cooking. WA,
IA, M, V
Family
Original Pancake House
Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave,
204-775‑9035; The Forks Market,
204-947‑5077; 1049 Pembina Hwy,
204‑452‑1040, not LP; 2220 McGillivray
Blvd, 204- 489-2885. A Winnipeg
tradition famous for its signature giant
apple pancake. The menu includes
breakfast and lunch favourites. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
Park Café
330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‑927‑6001.
Situated in the Qualico Family Centre,
the breakfast and lunch menu of this
family-friendly eatery serves comforting,
casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
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1750 Sargent Avenue
204 788 2015
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Chosabi
A-100 King St, 204‑615‑8338;
2696 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑8313. Slick
and stylish order at the counter spot
serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi
burritos, curries, and poke bowls. WA,
LP, IA, M, V
The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub of
Winnipeg’s meeting place offers casual
dining options centred around The
Common, which serves local beer and
wine on tap. List of vendors and contact
information at theforks.com. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Kawaii Crepe
201-99 Osborne St, 204-415‑2833;
1220 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑691‑3700.
Winnipeg’s first Japanese crêpe
joint serves freshly prepared sweet
and savoury crêpes in a modern
atmosphere. IA, M, V
King + Bannatyne
4-100 King St, 204‑691‑9757. This
sandwich spot’s specialties include
spiced porchetta and juicy, tender
brisket. WA, A, IA, M, V
La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary’s
Road, 204-615-8969. Take out spot for
authentic empanadas in traditional
and creative flavours. WA, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑0453.
2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615-6006.
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves
up his favourite food in this bright,
modern space. Tackle signature pita
The Wrath of Khan. WA, A, IA, M, V
Za Pizza Bistro A1-1424 Ellice
Ave, 204‑888‑1999; E-1220 St Mary’s
Rd, 204-615-0808; City Place, 234
Donald St, 204‑691‑0988. Customized
pizzas are made to order along an
assembly-line style counter. WA, IA,
M, V
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Blind Tiger
725 Osborne St, 204‑691‑9939. Styled
after a 1920s speakeasy, this swinging
dining room serves an array of classic
French dishes. Tender mussels served
with a side of crispy, Parmesan-
showered fries are a highlight. LP, A,
IA, M, V
Café Ce Soir
937 Portage Ave, 204‑414‑7647. Enjoy
favourites like ratatouille and beef
bourguignon, and save room for dessert.
Chef/owner Cam Tran is a French-
trained pastry chef, and his sweets are
too good to share. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
In Ferno’s Bistro
312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‑7400
(WA, SP); 414 Academy Rd,
204‑475‑7400. Chef/owner Fern
Kirouac’s French-Canadian-meets-
Mediterranean fare has earned him
accolades as one of the city’s best. LP,
A, IA, M, V
Mon Ami Louis
50 Provencher Blvd, 204-938-2226.
Chef Luc Jean serves French inspired
fare on the Esplanade Riel bridge. Thin
crust pizzas in the style of Alsace are a
specialty. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch.
Chef Tristan Foucault’s menu offers
elegantly updated classics and rustic
dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233‑7030.
This bistro has the best view of the
city’s skyline, making it a great place to
savour classic French fare from morning
to night. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072. This
industrial-chic space serves French
bistro fare, like smoked Manitoba
goldeye fillets. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V