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In Ferno’ s Bistro & In Ferno’ 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 Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐989‐7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise 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 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 up French bistro fare, like smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets and 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 at Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. An ever changing selection of old school French classics is executed with fl air. LP, A, IA, M, V
German
Gasthaus Gutenberger 2583 Portage Ave, 204‐888‐3133. The hearty style of authentic German cuisine is practised in this rustic, chalet‐style atmosphere, using market‐fresh ingredients to create traditional fare. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Greek
Gus & Tony’ s at The Park 2015 Portage Ave, 204‐414‐5508 This casual eatery offers saucy gyros, perfectly seasoned souvlaki, and fries smothered in house‐made chili and feta. 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Pembina Village Restaurant 333 Pembina Hwy, 204‐477‐5439. Mediterranean and North American cuisine mixed together, with gyros and souvlaki joined by New York steak at this family‐friendly spot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐897‐6565. This large family‐run restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on the feta and olives. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
indian
Charisma of India 83 Sherbrook St, 204‐222‐7878. Dine in or take out savoury dishes steeped in flavour. Creamy vegetable korma and spicy tandoori chicken are menu highlights. WA, LP, IA, M, V Clay Oven 240‐1600 Kenaston Common, 204‐888‐2529; 1 Portage Ave East( Shaw Park), 204‐982‐7426; 247 Edmonton St, 204‐415‐7797. The extensive East Indian menu features everything from butter chicken to spicy seafood curries. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V East India Company 349 York Ave, 204‐947‐3097. Centuriesold artifacts grace the room of the Mehra family’ s flagship restaurant. The food is flawless, with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204‐774‐6061. A large and varied menu features vegetable, chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. Also a lunch and dinner buffet. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
internationaL / cLassic
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204‐944‐1180. Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. Specialties include the reuben, rack of lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Maxime’ s 1131 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐1521. This South Winnipeg favourite sets the standard for suburban‐style fine dining. The elegant atmosphere and the wide‐ranging menu, offering short‐order favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Terrace Dining Room 3975 Portage Ave, 204‐885‐3330. Overlooking the racetrack at Assiniboia Downs, a multi‐tiered room gives every table a superb view. Reservations required. Off season Thu 5‐9 pm only. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
internationaL / contemporary
The Allen Restaurant 281 Donald St, 204‐594‐9494. The historic Metropolitan Theatre has been reborn as a destination dining establishment. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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