COMEDY CLUB
Rumor’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐4520. Stand-up comedians from around the continent; full service menu. WA, LP, A,
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Yuk Yuk’ s Comedy Club 222 Broadway, winnipeg @ yukyuks. com. This national brand is located in the Fort Garry Hotel. Bar bites pair with the laughs. WA, LP, A, M, V, ATM
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‐5662. This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant trades on European favourites Try frikadeller, hakkebof and daily soup. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
DELI / DINER
Bernstein’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Creative eat-in menu features deli staples, modern comfort food and Jewish classics. The chicken soup soothes the soul, naturally.
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Dave and LaVerne’ s 15 Lakewood Blvd, 204-594-9015. Stylish modern diner presents a modern twist on 50s diner decor and fare. Don’ t miss the fancified beef short rib. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‐5811. Bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts. WA, IA The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204‐774‐0818. Daytime hangout pushes out short-order faves and breakfast served all day. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Oscar’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204‐947-0314. Jewish-style diner serving shavedmeat sandwiches alongside new favourites like quinoa yam hash and matzo fried chicken. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Red Top Drive Inn 219 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-233-7943. Drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960. Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V Salisbury House 8 Winnipeg locations, see Salisburyhouse. ca. Cheap and cheerful favourite since 1931 known for its legendary nips( burgers) and warm service. WA, IA, M, V
ETHIOPIAN
Baro Ethiopian and Eritrean 810 Beverley St, 204-421-5944 Colourful art sets the tone for a culinary adventure that honours classic dishes from Africa. Gracious servers guide diners to signatures like decadent Doro Wat. WA, A, IA, M, V bestlist
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885; 1170 Taylor Ave, 204-947-5077. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake.
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Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927- 6080. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, this family-friendly eatery serves comforting, casual dishes in a sunny space. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Pony Corral 1050 Nairn Ave, 204‐668‐4414; 1700 Pembina Hwy, 204‐275‐3687. A Greek-centric menu with steakhouse favourites appeals to the masses..
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FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 1-1130 Taylor Ave, 204-219-1673. Montreal-style bagels come in four flavours— and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear. WA, LP,
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Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐9323. Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like the namesake sandwich. WA, IA, M, V Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956- 2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-7045. Fun restaurant offers street food staples from around the world.. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Burrito Splendido Five locations. Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house are loaded with toppings at this local Winnipeg chain. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chosabi 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-8881. Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar. List of vendors at theforks. com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Friend Bakery & Pizza 380 Osborne St, 204-453-7200. Specialty breads( yes, sourdough) and sweets like cinnamon knots, by day. After 5, dough turns into pizza crust for premium pies. WA, M, V, IA Hargrave St. Market 242 Hargrave St, Hargravestmarket. com. Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar.
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King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St, 204‐691‐9757. This sandwich spot’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Changing weekly specials feature creative ingredient combinations. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
Naan Culture 1700 Corydon Ave, 204-504-6226. Cultural cuisine crash ups take humble naan bread beyond the tandoor. Try Southwest Kernal for a global smorg. WA, A, IA, M, V Papa Ed’ s Pizza & More 761 Westminster Ave, 204-774-7272. Super cheesy slices served from a cozy corner of the neighbourhood.
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Red Ember Common 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-504-8998. Fast-casual pizzeria using local and ethically raised ingredients to create neo-Neapolitan pies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Saburo Kitchen 242 Hargrave St, 204-219-5295. Chef Ed Lam and his pro team pump out an ever-changing menu of Asian dishes kicked up with bold flavour in Downtown’ s swanky Hargrave Street Market. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Skyr The Forks Market, 204-956-0679. A new Icelandic inspired yogurt shop introduces parfaits layered with fruit. This thick decadent dairy is equally delicious in savoury bowls.
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Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St, 204-221-7272. West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere. Fold your slice in half and eat like a real Yankee.
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FRENCH
InFerno’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400. Fern Kirouac’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’ s best. Six different preparations of mussels impress. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St, 204-295-2631. French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany. Don’ t miss the showcase of pastries. WA, A, IA, M, V
Ne de Loup 1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. Photogenic space sets the scene for Scott Bagshaw’ s stunning dishes that embrace the traditions of French cuisine. WA, LP, 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’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes.
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