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bestlist 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 spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Changing weekly specials feature creative condiments. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Nick’s on Broadway 287 Broadway, 204-891-3636. Nick Graumann’s impressive lunch offerings include salads, soups and sandwiches. Breakfast and sweets also served. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave, 204-504-0453. 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-6006. Tackle signature dish The Wrath of Khan: halal beef/lamb, chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita in this bright, modern space. WA, A, IA, M, V Za Pizza Bistro 2360 Main St; 2-1573 Regent Ave; A1-1424 Ellice Ave, 204-888-1999; E-1220 St Mary’s Rd, 204-615-0808; City Place, 234 Donald St, 204-691-0988. Customized pizzas are made to order along an assembly- line style counter. WA, IA, M, V french Beaujena’s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Husband and wife duo Beaujena and Randy Reynolds operate this chef’s table style restaurant, cooking up a new 7 course meal every week.at $55. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Café Ce Soir 937 Portage Ave, 204-414-SOIR (7647). Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef bourguignon, and save room for dessert. Chef/owner Cam Tran is a French-trained pastry chef, and his sweets are too good to share. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V In Ferno’s Bistro & In Ferno’s on Academy 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262-7400 (WA, SP); 414 Academy Rd, 204-475-7400. Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-Canadian-meets- Mediterranean fare is a hit. The extensive list of daily specials really lets the kitchen spread its wings. LP, A, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700. Chef Tristan Foucault offers updated French classics and innovative dishes, including his signature house-cured charcuterie. Wednesday night buck- a-shuck oysters are popular. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Promenade Café and Wine 130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030. Just over the Esplanade Riel from The Forks, this neighbourhood bistro has one of the best views of the city. Classic European fare in an understated atmosphere at a phenomenal price. Popular place for divine breakfasts. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072. This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare: smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com. Hidden in a basement space at Confusion Corner, this speakeasy-inspired eatery is worth the hunt. An ever-changing menu of traditional French cuisine is masterfully prepared. LP, A, IA, M, V GeorGian Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies is a welcoming space overlooking Corydon Ave. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V love Grilled grass-fed beef from Arborg, Manitoba tifi cates r e C t f i G Our resents e ! P t a e r G cat Make ift Certifi S a $50 G Purchase ive a FREE BONU e c re e t and Certifi ca drop in $20 Gift er or ord place an Call us to pick them up. to fresh, local, organic, wild Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome. 550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St. 204.489.6963 f usiongrill.mb.ca ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand seventeen 63