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DANISH

Bistro Dansk
63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‑5662. This
nationally-recognized yet intimate
restaurant serves European comfort
food. Specialties include frikadeller and
hakkebof. WA, LP, A, M, V

DELI/DINER

with a

GIFT CARD
At the Sandman Hotel
1750 Sargent Avenue
204 788 2015

WALK-IN GUESTS
ALWAYS WELCOME
chop.ca

Open weekdays
from 11am to late

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Bernstein’s Deli
1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‑488‑4552.
Jewish specialties and homestyle takeout. Eat-in menu features deli staples
like bagels thickly layered with cream
cheese and lox. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ducky’s Fish & Chips
884 Notre Dame Ave, 204‑772‑5600.
This British-style chip shop serves fried
halibut, haddock, cod and other seafood
specialties in a room that blends cozy
and kitsch. 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
served in pitas or on a platter 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, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Oscar’s Deli
175 Hargrave St, 204‑947-0314. Jewishstyle 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-In
219 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-233-7943.
Winnipeg institution since 1960.
Pressure fried chicken is a signature
worth waiting for. WA, IA, M, V
Sherbrook Street Delicatessan
102 Sherbroook St, 204‑615‑3354. This
bright spot makes nostalgia hip with
traditional kosher-style cooking. Family
recipes with Eastern European flavour.
WA, IA, M, V

DINNER THEATRE

Celebrations
Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Hwy,
204‑982‑8282. They’ll sing for your
supper at this interactive theatre served
alongside a four-course meal. Costumed
servers pull you right into the show.
Reservations required. WA, LP, A,
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 full menu includes
crêpes, waffles, burgers, soups and
salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V

Park Café
330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‑927‑6001.
Situated in the Qualico Family Centre,
this family-friendly breakfast and lunch
eatery serves comforting, casual dishes
like buttermilk pancakes and pulled
pork poutine. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Pony Corral
444 St Mary’s Ave, 204‑942‑4414;
400 Wilton St, 204‑475‑4464;
1050 Nairn Ave, 204‑668‑4414;
1700 Pembina Hwy, 204‑275‑3687. A
Greek-centric menu with steak house
favourites. Souvlakis and shrimp
are crowd pleasers along with steak
dinners that come with all the sides
and fixings.

FAST CASUAL

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 Epic Wedge Eatery
216 McDermot Ave, 204‑691‑7707. Epic
daytime dining with mouth-stretching
sandwiches and loaded burgers. Try
the massive clubhouse with pulled
turkey and bacon. LP, A, 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, a local beer and wine bar.
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
Nick’s on Broadway
287 Broadway, 204‑891‑3636. Nick
Graumann and Ana Damaskin’s
impressive lunch offerings include
salads, soups and sandwiches, like
the killer hot pastrami. Breakfast and
sweets also served. 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 dish The Wrath of Khan.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Za Pizza Bistro
E-1220 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-615-0808.
DIY pizzas are made to order along
an assembly-line style counter, with a
choice of everything from toppings to
crust. WA, IA, M, V