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Chefs Fern Kirouac and Sean McGillivray infuse fresh regional ingredients with French flair and the results are inspired .
www . infernosbistro . com 312 Des Meurons 204-262-7400 infernosbistro
Chef Fern Kirouac ’ s Parisianinspired cafe is home to tantalizing small batch hand-crafted gourmet ice cream creations and a savoury collection of light and hearty comfort food , a wide range of lush spirits like champagne / beer floats and a bold selection of fine wines .
309 Des Meurons St . 204-417-0026 dugandbettys . com
Sweet . Savoury . French .
Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204-594-0339 . Renovated heritage space in a former pumphouse boasts one of the city ’ s best views . Mediterranean plates have big flavours . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . South suburban locale draws with chef Brent Genyk ’ s stunning menu . Italian delicacies like house-made pasta are stand-outs . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4-2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269-5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of Italian classics . Béchamel is a revelatory addition to the Lasagna Emiliana . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave , 204-421-6711 . Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust . Try the tropic pizza topped with pineapple , jalapeno , and a hot honey drizzle . A , IA , M , V Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-219-7300 . Corto serves as a sandwich counter and specialty coffee shop at lunch . Passero opens at night with elevated offerings like roasted pork belly and ricotta gnocchi . WA , LP , IA , M , V Tommy ’ s Pizzeria 842 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7499 . Sleek interiors give an old-school , New York diner vibe with accents of red and blue . Thick Detroit-style pie is a must-try . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204-487-4222 . This popular and contemporary sushi chain bursts with options , including signature house rolls , Japanese noodles and grilled seafood . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779-9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with sharp ginger-laced teriyaki sauce . LP , A , IA , M , V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-8832 . Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is the mission , with longsimmered broth and housemade noodles . Appetizers include Japanese street-food favourites LP , A , IA , M , V GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W , 204-615-6868 . Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary creativity to the Regent area with Japanese small plates , ramen and drinks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Meal Set Bistro 612 Academy Rd , 204-414-8088 Globe-spanning condiments like Korean spicy chili and ginger juice are layered into sushi and tapas at this modern , stylish bistro . LP , A , IA , M , V
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