Eva ’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave , 204-452-3827 . 36 colourful varieties of house-made Argentinean gelato . Dulce de leche is a signature flavour . WA , SP , IA , M , V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Deluxe ice cream and specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space . Try French toast and candied bacon . WA , LP , IA , M , V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness thin layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled in this playful pink space . IA , M , V
CARIBBEAN
Gladys Caribbean Kitchen 726 Sargent Ave , 204-415-7344 . Big flavours inspired by a little island . Superb jerked spice dishes are the real draw . Popular Jamaican recipes are given a chef ’ s flair . LP , IA , M , V K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave , 204-415-5550 , Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers . Try the excellent jerk chicken for a kick . LP , A , IA , M , V
CASINO DINING
Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights are served in a retro , 1920s style setting at South Beach Casino . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Oasis Bar & Grill 21-9-14 Hwy 5South Carberry , MB , 1-855-370-7263 . Housed in Sandhills Casino a brand new menu offers a mix of casual snacks and refined entrees . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
CHINESE
Dim Sum Kingdom Restaurant 2677 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐7799 . More than 50 types of dim sum available here . À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites like shark fin dumplings delight . 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 dim sum lunches . Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners . WA , LP , A , 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 perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Spicy Noodle House 102‐99 Osborne St , 204-287‐2388 . This cozy underground nook is a popular spot for takeout . The honey spicy chicken shines LP , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . Barbequed duck is a must . WA , LP , IA , M , V bestlist
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 , IA , M , V
DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle take-out . Eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels layered with cream cheese and lox . 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 Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for . WA , LP , IA , M , V The Nook 43 Sherbrook St , 204-774-0818 . Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short-order favourites like eggs Benedict . Breakfast served all
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Oscar ’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St , 204‐947-0314 . Jewish-style diner serving meatstuffed sandwiches alongside new school favourites like matzo-battered fried chicken . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . This Titanic-inspired diner boasts over 40 milkshakes alongside diner classics , like grilled cheese sandwiches filled with pulled pork . WA , LP , 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 . Reservations required . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FAMILY
Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks , 204‐957‐1391 . Housed in an old railway storage building , antiques maintain a turn-of-the-last‐century feel . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel , 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947‐5077 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . Breakfast spot famous for its giant apple pancake and lively atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204‐927‐6080 . Situated in the Qualico Family Centre , the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting dishes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 1-1130 Taylor Ave , 204-306-4633 . Montreal-style bagels baked in a wood-fired oven . Bagels can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-956- 2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Street food staples from around the world , like stir fry noodle boxes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try add-ons like lime sour cream and chilli-roasted corn . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287-881 Slick spot serves Asian eats like sushi burritos and poke . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd , theforks . com . The stylish hub offers casual dining from local independents centred around The Common , which serves local beer and wine on tap . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interiors houses local restaurants and a cocktail bar . Also home to a brewery . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 joint serves 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 tender brisket . Weekly specials feature creative combinations . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary ’ s Road , 204‐615‐8969 ; 1549 Grant Ave , 204-306-8161 . Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are to die for . WA , IA , M , V
Panda Crepe 2999 Pembina Hwy . 204-504-8299 . Japanese style crepes filled with fresh fruit , custards and brownies transforms the original Panda Tea into something new . Shawarma Khan 392 Graham Ave ; 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite Middle Eastern eats at this local chain . WA , A , IA , M , V
Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with Italian wine , local beer , and garlic knots at the iconic intersection of Wolseley and Maryland . LP , A , IA , M , V
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