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bestlist 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 thickly 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 Miss Browns 288 William Ave, 204-615-116; 242 Hargrave St. Daytime eatery serves hot pressed sandwiches and breakfast, with all meat sourced locally and smoked in-house. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V. The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204-774-0818. Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short order favourites including a scrumptious eggs Benedict. Breakfast served all day. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, Oscar’s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204-947-0314. Jewish- style diner serving sandwiches piled high with shaved meat alongside new school favourites like quinoa yam hash. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Red Top Drive Inn 219 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-233-7943. Winnipeg drive-in style diner continues to impress locals since 1960. Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V Family Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204-957-1391. Housed in an old railway storage building, antiques and memorabilia maintain a turn-of-the- last-century feel. Kid’s menu available. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Original Pancake House Four locations, originalpancakehouse. ca. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles, French toast, burgers, roast beef, soups and salads. 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 serves comforting, casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Fast Casual Alfy’s Noodle House 840 Waverley St, 204-417-4404; 102 Sherbrook St. Cozy and quick spot specializes in Chinese noodle soup. Its signature beef noodle with fresh wheat noodles is crave-worthy. WA, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415-5600. Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V 32 ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand twenty Chosabi Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos, ramen and poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub offers casual dining options centered around The Common, which serves local beer and wine on tap. List of vendors and contact information at theforks.com. 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 crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere. IA, M, V Kyu Grill 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-615-8828. Tucked inside the Forks Market, this Japanese fusion eatery is known for its heroshima, a grilled skewer and sweet bun sandwich. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V La Pampa [Argentinean] 10-1604 St Mary’s Road, 204-615-8969. Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are prepared on site for take out. WA, IA, M, V Magic Bird Fried Chicken 61 Sherbrook St, 204-615-2977 , Southern inspired eatery specializes in extra-crispy fried chicken with unique flavour combinations served alongside craft cocktails. WA, 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 industrial chic atmosphere. Try the house-cured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V FrenCh Beaujena’s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef/ owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte menu serves seven-course palate- pushing dinners at $64. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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, 204-837-3624. 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 speakeasy is worth the hunt. 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 is a welcoming second floor 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 Greek Helios 241 St Mary’s Rd, 204-233-3655. Sun soaked room offers traditional and modern Greek favourites. The menu shines at lunch with dishes like beef and lamb gyros and Helios’ staple lasagne. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Homer’s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot with a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialties. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave, 204-897-6565. This large family-run restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on the feta and olives. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V iCe Cream Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226. Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients. Arabic flavours offer exotic and intriguing concoctions. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V

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