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bestlist Mango’s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury, MB, 1‑877‑775‑8259. Canadian and tropical delights served in a 1920s‑style setting at South Beach Casino. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Toukie’s Lounge 1425 Regent Ave W, 204‑223‑6439. Newly renovated lounge nestled in the Club Regent Casino’s game centre. Lunch and dinner entrées are accompanied with cocktail specialties like the Bahama mama bull dog. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V chinese Dim Sum Garden 2677 Pembina Hwy, 204‑269‑7799. More than 50 types of dim sum. À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204‑943‑4655. The city’s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for its well‑executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Ming Court 236 Edmonton St, 204‑949‑1087. Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top‑notch soups. Try the juicy jumbo shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce. LP, IA, M, V North Garden 6‑33 University Cres, 204‑275‑2591. Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties. Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V coffee Café Postal, 202 Provencher Blvd, 204‑414‑3654; Fools & Horses, 379 Broadway, 1 Forks Market Rd; Human Bean, Cityplace, 333 St Mary Ave; Joe and Lily, 145 Pacific Ave; Little Sister Coffee Maker, 470 River Ave, 539 Osborne St; Make Coffee + Stuff, 751 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑0101; Modern Coffee,191 Inkster Blvd; Mountain Bean, 2001 Henderson Hwy, 204‑334‑ 6959; Park Line Coffee, 685 Osborne St, 204‑421‑8383; Parlour Coffee, 468 Main St; Scout: Coffee + Tea, 859 Portage Ave, 204‑914‑3800; The Canteen Coffee Shop, 160 Stafford St, 204‑691‑1605, 102‑300 Tache Ave, 204‑221‑0407. Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea, 365 Main St, 69 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St. danish Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204‑775‑5662. This nationally‑recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food. Specialties include frikadeller, hakkebof and daily soup. WA, LP, A, M, V deli/diner Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave, 204‑489‑5811. True to its name, this bustling diner specializes in Israeli‑style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts. The yam fries are a must‑try. WA, IA The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204‑774‑0818. Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short order favourites including a scrumptious eggs Benedict. Breakfast served all day. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Oscar’s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204‑947‑0314. Jewish‑ style diner serving sandwiches piled high with shaved meat alongside new school favourites like quinoa yam hash. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Greek Fare Extraordinaire Chicken souvlaki, lamb chops and the best avgolemono soup in the city make this a “MUST VISIT”! family The Original Pancake House Four locations, originalpancakehouse. ca. Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. Full menu includes crêpes, waffles, French toast, burgers, soups and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‑927‑6080. 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 2090 Corydon Ave. 204.897.6565 fasT casUal Bodegoes 112 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑956‑2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204‑415‑ 7045. This fun and friendly restaurant offers street food staples from around the world, like stir fry noodle boxes, fish n’ chips, and burritos. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chosabi Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos, curries and poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. Stylish meeting place offers casual dining options centred around The Common, which serves local beer and wine on tap. List of vendors and contact info 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; 4‑1385 McPhillips St, 204‑694‑0986. Winnipeg’s first Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes. LP, A, IA, M, V King + Bannatyne 4‑100 King St, 204‑691‑9757. This sandwich spot’s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Breakfast sandwiches also now available for early‑risers.WA, SP, A, IA, M, V $//'$<'(/,&,286 :,7+$9,(: )UHQFKFRPIRUWIRRGDW WKHIRRWRI(VSODQDGH5LHO %UHDNIDVWOXQFKDQGGLQQHU 3URYHQFKHU%OYG  ZZZFDIHDQGZLQHFRP #FDIHDQGZLQH ciao! / apr/may / two thousand nineteen 33