Grace Café City Hall, 510 Main St, 204‐946‐0264; 2207 Henderson Hwy, 204‐338‐2229. Aside from this diner’ s menu staples like hearty wraps, salads, soups and pasta, there are fresh pastries and specialty drinks. WA, IA, M, V Green Carrot Juice Co 132 Osbone St, 204‐691‐0771; 11‐2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐3401. A health‐conscious menu of cold pressed juices, teas, and light fare such as acai bowls. WA, A, IA, M, V Joe Black Coffee Bar 2037 Portage Ave, 204‐415‐1660. Across the bridge from Assiniboine Park, this mod café serves up casual lunch fare and sinfully delicious desserts from Chocolate Zen Bakery. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V, ATM Marion Street Eatery 393 Marion Street, 204‐233‐2843. Chef Melissa Hryb elevates homey comfort food with touches of elegance. Fluffy pancakes layered with bacon and drizzled with apple whiskey caramel sauce make for an indulgent brunch. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Oakwood 660 Osborne St, 204‐475‐4250. Sleek decor and a commitment to local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood favourite. Filling breakfasts and twists on comfort food are top picks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Snow and Moon 5‐1727 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐309‐0606. This sweet spot offers delicious homemade temptations from strawberry tarts, fruit smoothies and decadent tiramisu snow bowls. WA, A, IA, M, V The Tallest Poppy 103 Sherbrook St, 204‐219‐8777. Located in the Sherbrook Inn, this comfort food with‐a‐twist diner serves soul food inspired eats with decidedly Northern ingredients. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave, 204‐615‐8733. Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies. Try the acai bowl, loaded with berries and shredded coconut. M, V Winnipeg Free Press News Café 237 McDermot Ave, 204‐943‐0682. Diners devour freshly prepared breakfast classics, soups, sandwiches and salads. LP, SP, IA, M, V
cafe / bakery
Beet Happening 818‐Notre Dame Ave, 204‐775‐2338. Fresh spot offers outstanding takeaway breakfast and lunch options like rustic mini pizzas. WA, IA, M, V The Frenchway 238 Lilac St, 204‐421‐9002. Lilac St bakery and café specializes in breakfast and lunch fare using housemade pastries, breads and sweets. WA, SP, IA, M, V bestlist
Stella’ s Café & Bakery 1895 Grant Ave, 204‐488‐7810; 166 Osborne St, 204‐453‐8562; 116 Sherbrook St, 204‐477‐5556; 1463 Pembina Hwy, 204‐275‐2001; 340 Provencher Blvd, 204‐477‐8393. James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 2nd Floor, 204‐779‐1415; Plug In Gallery, 460 Portage Ave, 204‐772‐1556. Famous breakfast items like the Mexican breakfast alongside a vast selection of entrées, and hearty soups. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
cafe / gelateria
Eva’ s Gelato 101‐1001 Corydon Ave, 204‐452‐3827; 9A‐20 Island Shore Blvd, 204‐254‐2837. Features a variety of Eva’ s house‐made Argentinean gelato and gourmet coffee bar. WA, SP, IA, M, V Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204‐475‐8765. The Nucci family have single‐handedly popularized gelati in Winnipeg, offering 75 flavours. LP, SP.
casino dining
Dunes Restaurant 21‐9‐14 Hwy 5 South, Carberry, MB. 1‐855‐370‐SAND( 7263). Housed in the Sand Hills Casino, international buffets feature specialties from around the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Jag’ s Restaurant 1425 Regent Ave, 204‐982‐3793. Impressive international dinner buffet inside the newly renovated Club Regent Casino. Must be 18 or older. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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. International buffet, daily nightly dinner specials and fullservice menu offered. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Michele’ s Restaurant 484 McPhillips St, 204‐982‐3791. Elegant recreation of a 19th‐century railroad hotel. Highlight is the dinner buffet Thu‐Sun. Also serves Sunday brunch noon‐3 pm. Must be 18 or older to enter. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
chinese
Ming Court 236 Edmonton St, 204‐949‐1087. Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top‐notch soups. Try the juicy jumbo shrimp. 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
Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204‐269‐6868. Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd. WA, LP, IA, M, V
chinese / dim sum
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 Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave, 204‐691‐1213. Bright, minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics. Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce. WA, LP, IA, M, V
coffee
Cafe Postal, 202 Provencher Blvd, 204‐414‐3654; Fools & Horses, 379 Broadway, 1 Forks Market Rd; The Fyxx, 310 Broadway, 204‐989‐2470; Park Lane Coffee 685 Osborne St; Joe and Lily, 145 Pacific Ave; Make Coffee + Stuff, 751 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐0101; Mountain Bean, 2001 Henderson Hwy, 204‐334‐6959; Little Sister Coffee Maker, 470 River Ave; Parlour Coffee, 468 Main St; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea, 64 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St.
comedy club
Rumor’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4520. Stand‐up comedians from around the continent; full service menu and fun cocktail selection. WA, LP, A, M, V, ATM
cooking class
Bouchée Boucher [ Varied ] 101‐ 300 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐1530; De Luca’ s Cooking Studio [ Italian ] 950 Portage Ave, 204‐774‐7617; The Food Studio [ Varied ] 3200 Roblin Blvd, 204‐888‐3663; Kitchen Sync [ Varied ] A‐370 Donald St, 204‐227‐4223; Mary Jane’ s Cooking School [ Varied ] 252 Arlington St, 204‐775‐2522
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
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