Oscar’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204‐947-0314. Jewish-style diner serving shavedmeat sandwiches alongside quinoa yam hash and matzo fried chicken.
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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 Salisbury House 8 Winnipeg locations, see Salisburyhouse. ca. Since 1931 it’ s been known for its legendary nips( burgers) and hospitable warm service. WA, IA, M, V
FAMILY
Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204‐957‐1391. Spaghetti dishes, simple salads and a kids’ menu make this a family-friendly spot.
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The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885; 1170 Taylor Ave, 204-947-5077. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its giant apple pancake. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927- 6080. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, the menu of this familyfriendly eatery serves casual dishes in a sunny space. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Pony Corral 1050 Nairn Ave, 204‐668‐4414; 1700 Pembina Hwy, 204‐275‐3687. A Greek-centric menu with steakhouse favourites appeals to the masses.
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FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 1-1130 Taylor Ave, 204-219-1673. Montreal-style bagels come in four flavours— and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear.
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Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐9323. Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like the namesake sandwich WA, IA, M, V Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956- 2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-7045. Street staples from around the world. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas.. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Chosabi 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-8881. Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen. WA, LP, SP, I A, M, V
bestlist
The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar. Don’ t be fooled by the casual setting, the locale draws some of the city’ s best chefs. List of vendors at theforks. com.
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Friend Bakery & Pizza 380 Osborne St, 204-453-7200. Specialty breads( yes, sourdough) and sweets attract by day. After 5, dough turns into pizza crust for premium pies. WA, M, V, IA Hargrave St. Market 242 Hargrave St, hargravestmarket. com. Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local and multi-culti cuisine restaurants and a craft cocktail bar. WA, LP, A, 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 ingredient combinations. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
Naan Culture 1700 Corydon Ave, 204-504-6226. Cultural cuisine crash ups take humble naan bread beyond the tandoor. Try chicken Tikka Masala, and Southwest Kernal for a global smorg. WA, A, IA, M, V Red Ember Common 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-504-8998. Fast-casual pizzeria using local and ethically raised ingredients to create a variety of modern sides and neo-Neapolitan pies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Shorty’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St, 204-779-7968. Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley. Save room for the banana pudding. LP, A, IA, M, V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St, 204-221-7272. West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere.. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
FRENCH
InFerno’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400. Fern Kirouac’ s French-Canadianmeets-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 La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St, 204-295-2631. French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany. WA, A, IA, M, V
Ne de Loup 1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. Photogenic space sets the scene for Scott Bagshaw’ s stunning dishes that embrace the traditions of French cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Classic Comforts Everyday Elegance
393 Marion St. 204-691-4820 theroastednomad. com
Flavour
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Locally owned Asian fusion restaurant offering dishes both mouthwatering and eyecatching
305 Madison St. 204.306.1130
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