chinese
Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943‐4655. The city’ s largest restaurant packs in patrons for its well-executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Ming Court 236 Edmonton St, 204‐949‐1087. Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top-notch soups. Try the juicy jumbo shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce. LP, IA, M, V North Garden 6‐33 University Cres, 204-275‐2591. Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties. Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Coffee
These boutique coffee shops can make a killer cup of joe. Cafe Postal, 202 Provencher Blvd, 204-414-3654; Fools & Horses, 379 Broadway, 1 Forks Market Rd; Park Lane Coffee 685 Osborne St; Joe and Lily, 145 Pacific Ave; Make Coffee + Stuff, 751 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐0101; Mountain Bean, 2001 Henderson Hwy, 204-334-6959; Little Sister Coffee Maker, 470 River Ave; Parlour Coffee, 468 Main St; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea, 64 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St.
comedy club
Rumor’ s Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐4520. Stand-up comedians from around the continent; full service menu. WA, LP, A, M, V, ATM
danish
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‐5662. This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food. Specialties include frikadeller, hakkebof and daily soup. WA, LP, A, M, V
Deli / Diner
Bernstein’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle takeout. 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 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, SP, LP, IA, M, V bestlist
Oscar’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204‐947-0314. Jewishstyle diner serving sandwiches piled high with shaved meat alongside new school favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Red Top Drive-In 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 Sherbrook Street Delicatessan 102 Sherbroook St, 204‐615‐3354. This bright spot makes nostalgia hip with traditional kosher-style cooking. Family recipes with Eastern European flavour. WA, IA, M, V
Family
Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035; The Forks Market, 204-947‐5077; 1049 Pembina Hwy, 204‐452‐1040, not LP; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885. A Winnipeg signature serves full menu including crêpes, waffles, burgers, roast beef, and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‐927‐6001. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, the casual menu serves favourite dishes like pancakes and pulled pork poutine. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Fast Casual
Chosabi A-100 King St, 204‐615‐8338; 2696 Pembina Hwy, 204‐615‐8313; 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386. Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub offers casual dining options centred around The Common, which serves local beer and wine. List of vendors 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. Clevery named combinations like“ Chickplease” and a brightly coloured dining room cater to all ages. IA, M, V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St, 204‐691‐9757. This sandwich spot ' s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Nick’ s on Broadway 287 Broadway, 204‐891‐3636. Nick Graumann’ s serves impressive salads, soups and sandwiches, like the killer hot pastrami. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave, 204‐504‐0453. 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‐615-6006. Discover generously stuffed shawarmas are served in this bright, modern space. WA, A, IA, M, V french
Beaujena’ s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204‐233‐4841. Table d’ hôte menu serves seven-course surprise dinners at $ 55. Open Fri and Sat at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Café Ce Soir 937 Portage Ave, 204‐414‐SOIR( 7647). Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef bourguignon, and save room for Chef / owner Cam Tran’ s divine desserts. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V InFerno’ s Bistro & InFerno’ s on Academy 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400( WA, SP); 414 Academy Rd, 204‐475‐7400. Chef / owner Fern Kirouac’ s French-Canadian-meets- Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’ s best. LP, A, IA, M, V Mon Ami Louis 50 Provencher Blvd, 204-938-2226. French inspired fare on the Esplanade Riel bridge. Thin crust pizzas in the style of Alsace. Closes Oct 9 for the season. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐989‐7700. Almost all items are made from scratch. Chef Tristan Foucault’ s 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 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, 204‐237‐7072. This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare, like seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne. com. Hidden in a basement location, an ever changing selection of old school 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 serves specialties including khinkali. 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. Enjoy a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialties. 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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