bestlist
Forth
171 McDermot Ave, 204-505-7073.
Sun dappled café inside an Exchange
District heritage building is home to
local roaster Dogwood Coffee Co. Head
to the downstairs bar for slick cocktails
and charcuterie. LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Frenchway
238 Lilac St, 204-421-9002. Bakery and
café specializes in breakfast and lunch
fare using house-made pastries, breads
and sweets. Bite into a turkey and brie
on crusty baguette. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Green Carrot Juice Co
132 Osbone St, 204-691-0771;
11-2090 Corydon Ave, 204-414-3401;
Airport, 2000 Wellington Ave, 204-691-
0771. A health-conscious menu of cold
pressed juices, smoothies and light
fare. WA, A, IA, M, V
Joe Black Coffee Bar
2037 Portage Ave, 204-415-1660.
Across the bridge from Assiniboine
Park, this mod café serves up casual
lunch fare and sinfully delicious
desserts from Chocolate Zen Bakery.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V, ATM
Marion Street Eatery
393 Marion Street, 204-233-2843.
Elevated homey comfort food. Try
gourmet mac & cheese with bacon
and pretzel topping or fluffy pancakes
layered with bacon and drizzled with
apple whiskey caramel sauce.
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
The Oakwood
660 Osborne St, 204-475-4250.
Sleek decor and a commitment
to local sourcing elevates this
neighbourhood favourite. Filling
breakfasts and twists on comfort food
are top picks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Stella’s Café & Bakery
Seven locations, stellas.ca. Famous
breakfast items like baked eggs and
the Mexican breakfast alongside a
vast selection of entrées. House-
made breads and preserves available
for purchase by the loaf and jar.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Tallest Poppy
103 Sherbrook St, 204-219-8777.
Located in the Sherbrook Inn, this
comfort food with-a-twist diner serves
soul food inspired eats with decidedly
northern ingredients. Buttermilk fried
chicken is excellent. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Verde Juice Bar
887 Westminster Ave, 204-615-8733. Mod
spot serves energy boosting juices and
smoothies, alongside superfood salads
and snacks. Try the acai bowl, loaded
with berries and shredded coconut.
WA, IA, M, V
Winnipeg Free Press News Café
237 McDermot Ave, 204-943-0682.
Diners alongside Free Press journalists
on the job can devour freshly prepared
breakfast classics, soups, sandwiches
and salads. LP, SP, IA, M, V
casino dining
Loft 180
484 McPhillips St, 204-957-2500.
Step away from the casino floor to
experience the brand new space, where
enticing cocktails, live entertainment
and a variety of gaming come together.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Mango’s Restaurant
1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury,
MB, 1-877-775-8259. Canadian
and tropical delights served in a
1920s-style setting at South Beach
Casino. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Toukie’s Lounge
1425 Regent Ave W, 204-223-6439.
Newly renovated lounge nestled in
Club Regent Casino. Lunch and dinner
entrées accompanied with cocktail
specialties like the Bahama mama bull
dog. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
chinese
Ming Court
236 Edmonton St, 204-949-1087.
Northern Chinese specialties with top-
notch soups. Try the juicy jumbo shrimp
served with sweet and sour sauce.
LP, IA, M, V
Sun Fortune
15-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-6868.
Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a
south suburban shopping mall favoured
by university crowd. Barbequed duck is
a must. WA, LP, IA, M, V
More play time!
Leave the slow cooking to the pros and
spend your lake day on (or in!) the water.
Famous Dave’s Take-out BBQ amps up
your picnic and outdoor fun.
Catering and Delivery available.
Unit 70-11 Reenders Drive 204.504.7200 famousdaves.com
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ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen