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Eva ’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave , 204-452-3827 . This chic spot serves 36 colourful varieties of house-made Argentinean gelato . Dulce de leche is a signature flavour . WA , SP , IA , M , V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Supreme ice cream in an ultra-cute space . Try fun flavours like a French toast and candied bacon creation .
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Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204‐475‐8765 . This Corydon institution offers 75 wild , powerful flavours of Italian ice cream . LP , SP , IA , M , V Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd , 1-204-309- 0606 . Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit medleys are worth their price at this Korean dessert café . WA , A , IA , M , V
CARIBBEAN
K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave , 204-415-5550 , Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers . Try the excellent jerk chicken for a flavourful kick . LP , A , IA , M , V
CASINO DINING
Loft 180 484 McPhillips St , 204-957-2500 . Step away from the casino floor to experience the new space , where enticing cocktails , live entertainment and a variety of gaming come together . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Toukie ’ s Lounge 1425 Regent Ave W , 204-223-6439 . Nestled in Club Regent Casino ’ s game centre serving lunch and dinner entrées with cocktail specialties . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
CHINESE
Dim Sum Kingdom Restaurant 2677 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐7799 . More than 50 types of dim sum available at this Winnipeg mainstay . À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites too . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kum Koon Garden 257 King St , 204-943‐4655 . The city ’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for dim sum lunches . Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners . WA , LP , A , IA , M , North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204-275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties on offer . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V
COFFEE
Colosimo Coffee 145 Pacific Ave , 140 Provencher Blvd , 877 Henderson Hwy . Treats from La Belle Baguette and Bagelsmith add more substance to these community -first spots . IA , M , V Harrisons 151 - 25 Forks Market Rd , 106 - 270 Waterfront Dr , 533 Broadway ; Art adorned spaces amp up the aesthetic at this premium coffee chainlet . WA , LP , IA , M , V Mountain Bean 2001 Henderson Hwy , 204-334-6959 . Log cabin inspired with a large stone fireplace surrounded by comfy seating transports guests at this north end hub . WA IA , M , V Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea 64 Sherbrook St , 250 Kennedy St , 743 Corydon Ave , 2090 Corydon Ave . Sunlit boutiques with beautiful displays of plants as art . A few well chosen coffee accessories . WA , SP , M , V
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . Not much has changed at this nationallyrecognized yet intimate restaurant . European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Creative eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels layered in decadent cream cheese and lox and savoury Jewish classics .
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Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave , 204-489‐5811 . Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts . The yam fries and borscht are a must-try . WA , IA Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for . WA , LP , IA , M , V Salisbury House 7 Winnipeg locations . Cheap and cheerful local favourite since 1931 known for its nips ( burgers ).
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White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . Titanic-inspired diner boasts more than 40 milkshake flavours and classic diner food . WA , LP , IA , M , V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947‐5077 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake . WA , LP ,
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Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204-927- 6080 . Situated in the Qualico Family Centre , the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting , casual dishes in a sunny space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 ; 1-1130 Taylor Ave , 204-219-1673 . Montrealstyle bagels come in four flavours enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287-881 Stylish spot serves sushi burritos , poke bowls and ramen . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar . List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar . Expect it to get busy before games and shows . 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 . Japanese sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere . IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . Weekly specials of creative combinations . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary ’ s Road , 204‐615‐8969 ; 1549 Grant Ave , 204-306-8161 . Authentic empanadas and in traditional and creative flavours are made on site for take out . WA , IA , M , V Shawarma Khan 392 Graham Ave ; 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Bright , modern space dedicated to the Middle Eastern specialty . WA , A , IA , M , V
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