specialtyfoods
To help Ciao ! readers seek out the best gourmet foods in Winnipeg , we compiled a list of shops that offer a selection of fresh , prepared , and packaged foods . While we try to provide a comprehensive and accurate list , store information may change without notice . Enjoy !
BEVERAGES
The Sobr Market 2 - 484 Academy Rd , 204-489-8254 An exciting collection on nonalcoholic spirits , wine , beer and seltzers
BREAD / PASTRY
La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale , 204-219-2123 . Pastry chefs make everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St , 204‐287‐CAKE . Decadent tortes , pastries and squares for special occasions The Crusty Bun 1026 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐7311 ; 8-925 Headmaster Row , 204-661-6414 . European-style artisan breads and baked products made on-site Flour & Flower 530 Waterloo St , 204-228-5663 . Beautiful cakes , cookies and more adorned with edible pressed flowers Gunn ’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave , 204‐582‐2364 . Bagels , specialty breads , kosher baking and originator of applejacks High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐0264 . Custom-designed cakes , dainties and cookies for all occasions . Imperial cookies cause line-ups Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd , 204-691-4222 ; The Forks Market , second floor ; Unit A9 20 Island Shore Blvd . Macarons , cupcakes and decorating embellishments make this a fun stop Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave , 204‐237‐0743 . Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish bakery cafe offering sweets and packaged items for gifting Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co . 859 Westminster Ave , 204‐783‐5097 ; The Forks Market , main floor , 204-957-5097 . Organic sourdough , rye and cracked wheat . Also dairy- and egg‐free baking
CHOCOLATIER
Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd , 204‐897‐0689 . City ’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells award-winning chocolates in a stylish space Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street , 204‐772‐4626 . Artisanal chocolates mix unique flavour combinations like Manitoba honey and thyme
Mordens ’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave , 204‐783‐4551 . Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made on-site , including popular Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave , 204‐615-2994 . Wide selections of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties including housemade pitas , dips and desserts British Food Co 3125 Portage Ave , 204-306-1170 . Quirky culinary favourites , snacks and confectionery of the motherland Dino ’ s Grocery Mart 84 Isabel St , 204‐942‐1526 . Importer of food and spices from the Caribbean Islands , Asia , Africa and the Americas Dobromarket 1940 Main St , 6-1575 Regent Ave , 605 Sterling Lyon Pkwy , 204-558-5999 . Housemade baking , frozen pierogies and pelmeni Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐6161 . Imported and prepared Greek specialties , including bread and desserts Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness ave , 204-615-9991 . Ukrainian specialties made on-site for over the counter take-out . Frozen foods available Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave , 204‐272‐8011 ; 1303 Jefferson Ave , 204‐285‐8011 . Enormous selection of Asian groceries . Small cafeteria Perogy Planet Five locations to serve you . perogyplanet . com . Fresh ingredients fill scratch-made perogies ready to be cooked at home Spice World 137 Marion St , 204‐586-8585 . Vast array of unique spices and seasonings , with housemade blends respond to current food and recipe trends Vincenzo ’ s Mercato 30-1580 Taylor Ave , 204-500-0555 . Modern new spot weds Italian food market with cozy cafe Young ’ s Market 397 William Ave , 204‐957‐0230 , 1000 McPhillips St , 204‐957‐1088 , 2188 McPhillips St . Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods , fresh produce , frozen seafood and meat counter
FARMERS ’ MARKETS
St . Norbert Farmers Market 3514 Pembina Hwy , St . Norbert , 204-275- 8349 . Indoor and outdoor spaces welcome makers of food , craft and art Open Sat 8am-2pm Downtown BIZ Farmers ’ Market 204-958-4630 , 333 St . Mary ’ s Ave . Outdoor at MB Hydro Place , Thurs 10am - 2pm until Sept Wolseley Farmers ’ Market , 160 Ethelbert St , wolseleyfarmersmarket . com , Tue & Thu 3-6:30pm until Oct 22
Red River Ex World Market 3977 Portage Ave , 204-888-6990 . Open Sat 11am-4 pm , until Sept 28 Pineridge Hollow Farmers Market East on Garven Road off of Highway 59 , 204-981-8656 . Open Sat and Sun 10 am-4 pm , open through Sept 1
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Black Market Provisions 550 Osborne St , 204-477-5500 . House-made soups , salads and vegan ice cream . The Cheesemongers 839 Corydon Ave , 204-691-7555 . Slicing imported soft , hard and stinky cheeses De Luca ’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave , 204‐774‐7617 ; 66 South Landing Dr ., Oak Bluff , 204-775-8605 . House made prepared foods and Italian imports fill shelves at this beloved hubspot . Fromagerie Bothwell 136 Provencher Blvd , 204-505-2144 . A unique made-in-Manitoba collection of cheeses and locally made food and hostess gifts G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines beside rows of imported delicacies , cheeses , preserves and gourmet take away Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐982‐9461 [ market ], 204‐982‐VINO ( 8466 ) [ wine store ]. Prepared Italian specialties , cheese and wines , and an elaborate pastry counter St-Léon Gardens 419 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐237‐7216 . An outdoor market offering local seasonal fruits and vegetables , baking and preserves Vic ’ s Fruit Market 1049 Pembina Hwy , 204‐475‐8332 . Fresh produce year‐round from mostly local suppliers . Also made‐in‐Manitoba dry goods Vita Health Fresh Market Six locations in Winnipeg , 204‐984‐9599 for information . Local chain of health stores carrying natural beauty products , supplements and organics
MEAT & FISH
Boulevard Fine Meats and Deli 1A‐49 Vermillion Rd , 204‐219-0445 . Family-owned full-service butchershop with fresh cuts , local goods and more The Carver ’ s Knife 29‐1530 Regent Ave , 204‐663‐6771 . Manitoba beef aged and cut on‐site . Selection of made‐in‐Manitoba products Gimli Fish Market 596 Dufferin Ave , 204‐589‐3474 ; 625 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐6831 ; 1083 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐256‐3474 . Specialties include fresh or frozen pickerel and goldeye , smoked on-site Marcello ’ sMeats 9‐200 Meadowood Dr , 204‐256‐6328 . Fresh cuts , fine deli meats , frozen foods and certified Angus beef . Select Manitoba mades and stand out condiments
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