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Winning Fans With Diner Hits since 1986 • Eggs Benedict • Burgers • Clubhouse Sandwiches • Hot Turkey & Beef Sandwiches 43 Sherbrook St. 204-774-0818 Great Local Eats Comfort food favourites • Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and more • Full menu available all day 660 Osborne St. (204) 475-4250 oakwoodcafe.ca 30 ciao! / apr/may / two thousand twenty 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. Chef Richard de Krijger’s new menu is worth the drive. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927-6080. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, the breakfast and lunch menu serves comforting, casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V CHINESE 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 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, LP, SP, IA, M, 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 Red Top Drive Inn 219 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-233-7943. Winnipeg drive-in style diner continues to impress locals since 1960. Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415-5600. Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, 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, ramen and poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub offers casual dining options centered 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 Hargrave St. Market 242 Hargrave St, hargravestmarket. com. Mod downtown food hall with swanky interiors houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar. Also home to Lake of The Woods Brewing Co. 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. 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 juicy, tender brisket, vegan bbq pulled jackfruit and creative weekly specials. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary’s Road, 204-615-8969. Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are prepared on site for take out. WA, IA, M, V Magic Bird Fried Chicken 61 Sherbrook St, 204-615-2977 , Southern inspired eatery specializes in extra-crispy fried chicken with unique flavour combinations served alongside craft cocktails. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan Three locations, shawarmakhan.com. Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite Middle Eastern food in modern spaces. Try its signature Wrath of Khan pita. WA, A, IA, M, V FAMILY FRENCH Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943-4655. The city’s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for dim sum lunches. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Ming Court 236 Edmonton St, 204-949-1087. Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine. Try 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 perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V DANISH Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204-775-5662. This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food. Specialties include frikadeller and chicken schnitzel. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V DELI/DINER The Original Pancake House Four locations, originalpancakehouse.ca. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. Menu includes classic breakfasts and lunch favourites. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V FAST CASUAL Beaujena’s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef/ owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte menu serves seven-course palate- pushing dinners at $64. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V