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bestlist The Black Bird Brasserie 101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760. This charming window-lined eatery serves hearty French comfort food like pickerel à la meunière, chicken confit and beef bourguignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V InFerno’s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262-7400. Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French- Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’s best. Six different preparations of mussels impress. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St, 204-783-6154. A contemporary lounge with classic pre- prohibition appeal in West Broadway. Small plates and charcuterie boards pair nicely with creative cocktails. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Little Goat 2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628. Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of French comfort food to west Winnipeg in this charming and quirky space. French fried chicken is a winning menu pick. LP, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch. The menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Promenade Café and Wine 130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030. This neighbourhood bistro has a stellar view of the city’s skyline, making it a perfect spot for savouring French fare morning to night. 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. Seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère are a menu highlight. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com. Hidden in a basement location at Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. A changing selection of French classics is executed with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V GeorGian Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies overlooks Corydon. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with spiced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V MEXICAN VIBES FLAVOURS IN EVERY BITE HOURS: TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 4PM - LATE HAPPY HOUR SERVED UNTIL 6PM $10 TACO TRIOS THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30AM - LATE SATURDAY 4PM - LATE Greek Homer’s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot. This is the place for lamb lovers, with a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialties. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V MEXICAN RESTAUR ANT 155 SMITH ST. 204-615-9605 LAROCA.CA ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand nineteen 51