Ducky’ s Fish & Chips 884 Notre Dame Ave, 204‐772‐5600. Choose your catch of the day at this British-style café. WA, LP, AE, IA, M, V The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204‐774‐0818. Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short order favourites including the city’ s best eggs Benedict. Breakfast served all day. WA, SP, LP, V, M, IA.
DINNER THEATRE
Celebrations Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-982‐8282. They’ ll sing for your supper at this interactive theatre served alongside a four-course meal. Costumed servers pull you right into the show. Theatrical presentation changes frequently. Reservations required. WA, LP, A, 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. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles, French toast, burgers, roast beef, soups and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‐927‐6001. Situated in the new Qualico Family Centre, the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting, casual dishes like buttermilk pancakes and pulled pork poutine. WA, LP, SP, M, V, IA
FRENCH
Beaujena’ s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204‐233‐4841. Chef / owner Randy Reynold’ s table d’ hôte menu serves seven- and five-course surprise dinners at $ 49 and $ 39. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V In Ferno’ s Bistro & In Ferno’ s on Academy 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400; 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, SP, WA, A, IA, M, V; 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 Cafe 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, 204‐237‐3624. 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
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
Homer’ s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788‐4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot. The pastitsio is a wholesome lasagne casserole smothered in a mild Béchamel cheese sauce. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
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