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Preservation Hall 655 Empress St , 204-783-2386 . Chef Tristan Foucault plates up French fare at this new , inviting space . Pair meals with one of several creative craft cocktails . WA , LP , 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 . 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 . Smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté 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 . Old-school French classics are 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 warm room overlooking Corydon Ave . Specialties include khinkali , a dumpling filled with spiced beef and pork . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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GREEK
Homer ’ s 520 Ellice Ave , 204-788‐4858 . Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens . With a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialties , this is the place for lamb lovers . WA , LP , SP 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
INDIAN
Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 . Serves Indian favourites and mod signatures like ginger coconut curry and dum-style biryani . WA , LP , IA , M , V Clay Oven Three locations , Clayoven . ca . Classic Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space . Those in the know go for the memorable thali platters . WA , LP , A ,
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East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947‐3097 . Centuriesold artifacts grace the Mehra family ’ s flagship restaurant . The food is flawless , beautifully presented and perfectly spiced . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a celebration of the British Empire . Specialties include rack of lamb and prime rib . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . The standard for suburban-style fine dining . The wide-ranging menu , offering short‐order favourites , makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser .
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Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . Long-established neighbourhood eatery popular for its certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in house-made sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204‐615‐3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Regulars clink glasses in the sleek , modern dining rooms over a mix of homey and high cuisine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Close Co . 256 Stafford St , 204‐691-7788 . Small size belies big flavour at this intimate , 12-seat spot . Creative sharing plates keep those in the know returning . WA ,
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AGAIN Bowling | Live Music | Pinball | Burgers | Pizza | Beer | Cocktails

Park Alleys is a reimagined bowling alley , restaurant , bar and live music venue . It is once again a place for neighbours and friends to meet , relax , enjoy a few games , a drink and a good meal . Lets make new memories that will last another 75 years !!!
Bands on Stage
Wed – Sun , No Cover Wed , Thurs and Sun
730 Osborne St . 204.560.5067 Follow @ parkalleysbowl for band details . Visit parkalleys . com for Live Music schedule
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