bestlist
Nick’s on Broadway
287 Broadway, 204‑891‑3636. Nick
Graumann’s impressive lunch offerings
include salads, soups and sandwiches,
like the killer hot pastrami. WA, IA, M, V
Red Ember Common
1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑504‑8998. Fast‑
casual pizzeria using local and ethically
raised ingredients creates modern
sides and neo‑Neapolitan style pies.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑0453;
2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑6006;
392 Graham Ave. Former Blue Bomber
Obby Khan serves up his favourite food
in this modern space. WA, A, IA, M, V
Za Pizza Bistro
Six locations, zapizzabistro.com.
Customized pizzas are made to order.
Options include regular, whole wheat
and gluten‑free crust, scratch‑made
sauces, cheese and veggies.
WA, IA, M, V
french
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204‑233‑4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynolds’ table d’hôte
menu serves seven‑course surprise
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 window‑lined eatery serves
hearty French dishes like pickerel à
la meunière, chicken confit and beef
bourguignon. WA, LP, IA, A, 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. Moules et frites are a
specialty. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
Langside Grocery
164 Langside St. Contemporary lounge
with classic appeal in a corner brick
building in West Broadway. French‑
inspired small plates 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 cottagey space.
French fried chicken is causing a stir.
LP, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700.
Almost all items, from cured meats to
mayonnaise, are made from scratch.
Menu offers elegantly updated classics.
Go on Wednesday for buck‑a‑shuck
oyster night. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130‑C Provencher Blvd, 204‑233‑7030.
This neighbourhood bistro has the
best view of the city’s skyline, making
it a great place to savour classic
French fare from morning to night.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072.
This industrial‑chic space serves
French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba
goldeye fillets are menu highlights.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22‑222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.
com. Hidden in a basement location at
Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy
is worth the hunt. An ever changing
selection of old school French classics is
executed with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
EMPANADAS
Argentina’s favourite snack
will now be YOURS!
Choose from 23
empanada fl avours,
a variety of alfajores,
cookies and more!
GeorGian
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204‑416‑3996. The
first Georgian restaurant on the prairies.
Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling
filled with a spiced blend of minced beef
and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Greek
Homer’s
520 Ellice Ave, 204‑788‑4858. Grecian
pillars transport you to ancient Athens
at this popular spot. This is the place
for lamb lovers, with a menu of Greek
and Mediterranean specialties.
WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
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
Niko’s
740 Corydon Ave, 204‑478‑1144. Greek
and American classics converge at
this casual eatery. Large menu boasts
souvlaki platters, gyros, burgers
and salads. Lightly salted pita bread
satisfies. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tuxedo Village Restaurant
2090 Corydon Ave, 204‑897‑6565.
Family‑run restaurant famous for its
spiced chicken souvlaki and massive
Greek salads that are never stingy on
feta and olives. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Unit 10, 1604 St Mary’s Rd.
204-615-8969
www.lapampaempanadas.ca
ARAB WORLD
FLAVOURS
Discover the world’s most
fl avourful street food like
manakeesh, shawarma,
hummus, and more.
ice creaM
Line-ups are common at these
locally loved ice cream shops.
Bridge Drive-In, 766 Jubilee
Ave, 204‑475‑6850, Kildonan Place,
1555 Regent Ave W; GG Gelati,
705 Corydon Ave, 204‑453‑5710; Licks
Ice Cream Patio, 20 Britannica Rd,
204‑254‑7262; Neon Cone ,
1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑415‑6321;
Sargent Sundae, 2053 Portage Ave,
204‑832‑5021; Sub Zero Ice Cream,
298 Jamison Ave, 204‑668‑7341;
Sweet Tops Ice Cream,
949 Henderson Hwy, 204‑668‑1062.
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
1785 Portage Ave.
204-221-1636 yafacafe.com
ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen
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