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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 30 ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen