Joe Black Coffee Bar 2037 Portage Ave , 204‐415‐1660 . Across the bridge from Assiniboine Park , this mod café serves up casual lunch fare and sinfully delicious desserts from Chocolate Zen Bakery . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V , ATM Jolly Friar Café 112 Marion St , 204‐233‐4475 . Housed in the Norwood Hotel , this cozy spot turns out comfort food with neighbourhood flavour like split pea soup and shepherd ’ s pie . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Kawaii Crepe 201‐99 Osborne St , 204‐415‐2833 . Winnipeg ’ s first Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere . Clevery named combinations like “ Chickplease ” and a brightly coloured dining room cater to all ages . IA , M , V
Little Maria ’ s Porchetta and Meatballs 101‐77 Edmonton St , 204‐691‐2185 . Slow‐roasted Italian pork and enormous juicy meatballs are the specialties at this quaint , antique‐y downtown cafe . Menu also includes sandwiches and vegetarian options . WA , IA Stella ’ s Cafe & Bakery 1895 Grant Ave , 204‐488‐7810 ; 166 Osborne St , 204‐453‐8562 ; 116 Sherbrook St , 204‐477‐5556 ; James Armstrong Richardson International Airport , 2nd Floor , 204‐779‐1415 ; Plug In Gallery , 460 Portage Ave , 204‐772‐1556 . Famous breakfast items like baked eggs and the Mexican breakfast alongside a vast selection of entrées , hearty soups , sandwiches and homey curries . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
The Tallest Poppy 103 Sherbrook St , 204‐219‐8777 . Newly located in the Sherbrook Inn , this comfort food with‐a‐twist diner serves breakfast and lunch favourites like chicken and waffles with a new dinner menu . LP , IA , M , V Twist Cafe 392 Graham Ave , 204‐668‐9478 . Meatloaf and vegetarian sandwiches are just some of the options offered at this colourful cafe . A wide array of hot beverages and scrumptious desserts are also available . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V The Underground Café 70 Arthur St , 204‐956‐1925 . Day‐time eatery serves deli‐style fare with a veggie‐centric twist . Local favourite , the sun burger , is a secret recipe of toasted seeds , veggie protein , cheeses , rice , eggs and spices . IA , M , V Winnipeg Free Press News Cafe 237 McDermot Ave , 204‐943‐0682 . Diners alongside Free Press journalists on the job can devour freshly prepared breakfast classics , soups , sandwiches and salads . LP , SP , IA , M , V bestlist
CASINO DINING
Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a 1920s‐style setting at South Beach Casino . International buffet , daily nightly dinner specials and full‐service menu offered . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Michele ’ s Restaurant 484 McPhillips St , 204‐982‐3791 . Elegant recreation of a 19th‐century railroad hotel . Highlight is the buffet . Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Jaguars Restaurant & Lounge 1425 Regent Ave , 204‐982‐3793 . Impressive international lunch and dinner buffet inside Club Regent Casino . Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
CHINESE
Dim Sum Garden 2677 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐7799 . More than 50 types of dim sum . À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites . 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 its well‐executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204‐275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave , 204‐691‐1213 . Bright , minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics . Try the pork with sauteed onions and smoky hickory sauce . WA , LP , IA , M , V . Spicy Noodle House 102‐99 Osborne St , 204‐287‐2388 . The honey spicy chicken and spicy eight treasure are both gems . LP , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐6868 . Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . Barbequed duck is a must . WA , LP , IA , M , V Victoria Seafood 1086 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐255‐0665 . Seafood dim sum is a standout in this south St . Vital restaurant . WA , LP , IA , M , V
COFFEE
Young entrepreneurs have sparked a local coffee culture renaissance of single origin beans , lovely latte art , and community connections . These boutique coffee shops can make a killer cup of joe .
Cafe D ’ Amour , 685 Osborne St , 204‐415‐4995 ; Cafe Postal , 202 Provencher Blvd , 204‐414‐3654 ; Cafferia 360 , 1459 Corydon Ave , 204‐489‐8990 ; Make Coffee + Stuff , 751 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐0101 ; Little Sister Coffee Maker , 470 River Ave ; Parlour Coffee , 468 Main St ; Stain Coffee , 4‐433 River Ave , 204‐475‐0625 ; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea , 64 Sherbrook St .
COMEDY CLUB
Rumor ’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4520 . Stand‐up comedians from around the continent ; full service menu . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
COOKING CLASS
Several restaurants and specialty food stores offer drop-in cooking classes in the evenings or on weekends . A range of cuisines are taught . De Luca ’ s Cooking Studio [ Italian ] 950 Portage Ave , 204‐774‐7617 ; The Food Studio [ Varied ] 3200 Roblin Blvd , 204‐888‐3663 ; Mary Jane ’ s Cooking School [ Varied ] 252 Arlington St , 204‐775‐2522
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204‐775‐5662 . This nationally‐recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , M , V
DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle take‐out . Eat‐in menu features deli staples like bagels thickly layered with cream cheese and lox . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 . Red Top Drive-In 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐233‐7943 . Known for their classic made‐fromscratch lean ground beef burgers , this Winnipeg staple has been dishing up hearty plates including veggie , chicken , beef and lamb gyros since 1960 . WA , IA , M , V .
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