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Food is the ingredient that binds us together 812 NOTRE DAME AVE. 204-219-2615 LITTLENANASKITCHEN.COM FRENCH BISTRO FRANÇAIS The Best French Cuisine in Winnipeg! Winnipeg’s ONLY historic train station restaurant celebrates 50 YEARS Try what others are raving about! 630 Des Meurons at the old St. Boniface Train Station. 204-837-3624 Free Parking. @restogaretrainbar @restogaretrain www.restogare.com bestlist La Fiesta Cafecito [Salvadoran] Unit M-730 St. Anne’s Rd, 204‐257‐7108. The vacation-inspired decor offers the perfect setting for platters and exotic fruit drinks. Try the burrito podoreso or the champion pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Gohe [Ethiopian] 595 Notre Dame Ave, Gohewinnipeg. com. Rich doro wat and vibrant lentil stews are highlights at this popular spot. Combo platters are perfect for sampling with a group. IA, M, V. Gojo [Ethiopian] 533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Made fresh every morning, injira is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican] 187 Henderson Hwy, 204‐414‐9187. This cheerful restaurant instantly offer house-made juices and made-fromscratch dishes like pupusas, tortas and tacos. WA, IA, V, LP, M Kyu Bistro [Japanese] 185 Isabel Ave, 204‐504‐8999. Winnipeg’s first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age. Ramen bowls satisfy. WA, A, IA, V, M Kyu Bochi [Cambodian/Thai] 870 Logan Ave, 204-832-7192. Traditional Cambodian and Thai-style fusion cuisine served in a quaint and cozy space. Lok lak beef is a popular pick. A, IA, V, M Les Saj [Middle Eastern] 1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939. This is the first restaurant in Winnipeg to cook using a saj, a dome-shaped hot surface for baking flatbreads covered in za’atar, meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V Meal Set Bistro [Japanese] 612 Academy Rd, 204-414-8088. Serving traditional Japanese plates and tapas infused with international flavours. Add sushi rolls, baos or yakitori to any meal. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho Cuu Long [Vietnamese] 757 St Mary’s Rd, 204-505‐0400. Minimalist space has an extensive menu. Try the Deluxe Ho Fan featuring thin-wide rice noodles with chicken, beef and shrimp. WA, LP, IA, M, V Pho Kim Tuong [Vietnamese] 856 Ellice Ave, 204‐661‐8888. Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood spot offers an exhaustive menu of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai specialties. WA, IA, M, V Pho No. 1 [Vietnamese] 81 Isabel St, 204-943‐7449. Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with sprawling menu. Try the creamy coconut tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA, Sugar Blooms Café [Filipino] Unit C-1020 McPhillips St, 204-615- 4620. Order-at-the-counter traditional Filipino fare is served in modern surroundings complete with an Instagram-worthy floral wall. IA, M, V 42 ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty