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Love is in the air at the Historic Train Station

Friday Piano Nights
Enjoy live music in an intimate evening atmosphere.
Valentine’ s Weekend
Experience romantic dining rooted in classic French cuisine.
Festival Feast
Celebrate French-Canadian traditions with hearty, seasonal dishes.
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Kiwa 10-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-261-3131. Classic dishes like bibimbap, jigaes and chicken wings topped with sweet and spicy sauce delivers on bold flavours. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Little Korea 519 Ellice Ave, 204-783-5188. Sweet space with a contemporary vibe serves classics from South Korea. Beef bulgogi is outstanding.
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MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy’ s 129 Osborne St, 204-284‐3510. Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads, hot wings, chimichangas and heaping Carlos nachos.
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La Roca 155 Smith St, 204‐615‐9605. Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg. The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios, bright ceviche and the city’ s best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
MIDDLE EASTERN
Ashur 584 Pembina Hwy # 19, 204-275-3939. Middle Eastern specialties like rotisserie-cooked meat, fresh falafel and house-made kebabs offered in a casual setting. A, IA, M, V. Winnibakes 1765 Kenaston Blvd, 204-488-1632. Inspired flatbreads emerge from a brick oven. Phyllo wrapped pies offer a twist on shawarma. WA, A, IA, M, V Yafa Café 1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636. This artistic space serves street food like manakeesh, a flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings. WA, A, IA, M, V
PUB / CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room 103-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-295-7728. Trendy spot with a cool vibe specializes in boozy teas and cocktails alongside Euro-style sharing plates. LP, SP, IA, M, V Bar Accanto 100-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0761. The luxe bistro setting hints at the artistic and exciting food coming out of the kitchen at this new hot spot. The kiwi cucumber salad is a fast favourite. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980. House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub. The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Confusion Corner 500 Corydon Ave, 204-284‐6666. This sleek, casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young, hip crowd. Innovative menu changes seasonally. Try the halloumi fish tacos served on purple tortilla. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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