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!
BREAD / PASTRY
Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St, 204‐287‐CAKE. Decadent tortes, pastries and squares for special occasions. Cocoabeans Bakeshop 268 Tache Ave, 204‐918‐5313. Gourmet glutenfree bakery offers wide selection of breads and pastries. Le Croissant 276 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐3536. Traditional French bakery; excellent baguettes. The Crusty Bun 1026 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐7311. European‐style artisan breads and baked products made on site. The Cupcake Corner 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE. Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavours and colours in cupcakes. Goodies Bake Shop 1124 Ellice Ave, 204‐949‐2480. Specialty breads, cakes, pastries and confections. Gunn’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave, 204‐582‐2364. Bagels, specialty breads and kosher baking. High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Custom‐designed cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions. Jonnies Sticky Buns 941 Portage Ave, 204‐415‐7287. Rolled sticky buns with sweet and savoury fillings. Gluten‐free and vegan buns available A l’ Epi de Ble 1757 Main St, 204‐334‐2526. Pastries of Provence and hearty loaves of bread. Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐992‐8000. Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make. Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave, 204‐775‐7612. Corn bread, rye and Portuguese water bread Sweet Impressions 669 Stafford St, 204‐237‐0743. Nut‐free bakery specializing in designer hand‐iced cookies and cupcakes. Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor. Organic sour dough, rye and cracked wheat.
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Bernstein’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle take‐out Dino’ s Grocery Mart 460 Notre Dame Ave, 204‐942‐1526. Food and spices from the Caribbean Islands, Asia, Africa and the Americas specialtyfoods
Neechi Foods 865 Main St, 204‐586‐5597. Stocked with MB proteins, produce and specialty foods. On‐site bakery sells bannock Young’ s Market 397 William Ave, 204‐957‐0230, 1000 McPhillips St, 204‐957‐1088. Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods, fresh produce, frozen seafood and meat counter
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Le Marché St. Norbert 3514 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert, 204‐275‐8349. Food products and handicrafts sold online year‐round with pick up at 3459 Pembina Hwy. www. localfoodmarketplace. com / stnorbert / Products. aspx My Farmers’ Market 204‐272‐9555, myfarmersmarket. com, online farmers’ market offering same‐day delivery in Winnipeg year‐round. Locally sourced product.
MARKET / FINE FOOD
De Luca’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave, 204‐774‐7617. Italian cheeses, cold cuts, olives, marinated vegetables. Dried and fresh pasta and breads The Forks Market Home to a variety of specialty food stores including: Bindy’ s Island Hut, 204‐956‐7206; Fenton’ s Gourmet Foods; The Cheese Shop, 204‐942‐8984; Grass Roots Prairie Kitchen, 204‐942‐5097; Human Bean Coffee & Tea, 204‐947‐3777; Maple Leaf Fudge, 204‐943‐7666 G. J. Andrews 384 Academy Rd, 204‐487‐7300. Wines from around the world beside rows of imported delicacies and gourmet take away Organza 230 Osborne St, 204‐453‐6266. Natural deli, produce, dry goods, frozen foods and home care products Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave, 204‐982‐9461; Wine store 204‐982‐VINO( 8466). Indoor market offers prepared Italian specialties, gourmet dried goods, cheese and wines. Elaborate pastry counter and gelati cooler Scoop’ n Weigh 1770 Taylor Ave, 204‐489‐1031. Spices, specialty flours, snacks, candies and health foods Vita Health Fresh Market Six locations in Winnipeg, myvita. ca, 204‐984‐9599 for information. Local chain of health stores carrying natural beauty products, supplements and organic groceries
MEAT & FISH
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, 5‐1604 St. Mary’ s Ave, 204‐256‐3474. Specialties include fresh or frozen pickerel and goldeye, smoked on site Local Meats and Frozen Treats 8‐1604 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐255‐2172. Free‐run meats, perogies, pies, pizzas, and specialty items Mariner Neptune 472 Dufferin Ave, 204‐589‐5341. Live, fresh and frozen seafood from around the world Miller’ s Super Valu Meats 590 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐233‐5409; # 2‐2425 Pembina Hwy, 204‐269‐4442; 1867 Grant Ave, 204‐487‐2666. Fresh meats and specialty foods.
TEA, COFFEE & OIL
The Canister 121 Osborne St, 204‐474‐0407. More than 100 varieties of teas, Godiva chocolates and 60 varieties of coffee beans Cornelia Bean 417 Academy Rd, 204‐489‐5460. Over 200 varieties of loose tea and 18 freshly roasted coffees from around the world Frescolio 929 Corydon Ave, 204‐505‐1455. Extra virgin olive oil and vinegar tasting room offering a vast selection of specialty oils, balsamic vinegars and more OLiV 540 Academy Rd, 204‐414‐2019. Canadian olive oil and vinegar tasting franchise featuring product for hundreds of pairings
WINE
Banville & Jones Wine Co 1616 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐948‐WINE( 9463). Large, Tuscan‐inspired space features wines from around the world; wine gifts, accessories and gourmet items Calabria Market & Fine Wines 139 Scurfield Blvd, 204‐487‐1700. Italian favourites made fresh daily for take‐out, and an exclusive wine selection. De Luca Fine Wines 942 Portage Ave, 204‐783‐9463. Hundreds of new and old world wines, as well as a wide selection of wine‐related gifts and accessories Fenton’ s Wine Boutique The Forks Market, main floor, 204‐956‐4613. Many varieties of wines including reds, whites, sparklings, ports and sherries Fine Wines Boutique Grant Park Liquor Mart, Grant Park Shopping Centre, 204‐987‐8560. Wines from around the world Kenaston Wine Market 1855A Grant Ave, 204‐488‐9463. Fine wines, sherries and ports; Riedel custom gift baskets The Wine House 110‐1600 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐275‐6660. Canadian and imported wines; wine accessories
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