specialty foods
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
Cocoabeans Bakeshop 268 Tache Ave , 204‐918‐5313 . Gourmet glutenfree bakery offers wide selection of breads and pastries . 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 Le Croissant 276 Tache Ave , 204‐237‐3536 . Traditional French bakery ; excellent baguettes Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐992‐8000 . Upscale bakery offering classic treats Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave , 204‐775‐7612 . Corn bread , rye and Portuguese water bread Pinky ’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave , 204‐453‐CAKE . Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavours and colours in cupcakes Stella ’ s Bakery 110 Sherbrook St , 204‐783‐1453 . Crusty breads , cinnamon buns , squares , croissants , and cookies . Also serves specialty coffees 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 . Also dairy- and egg‐free baking
CHOCOLATIER
Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd , 204‐897‐0689 . Award-winning artisanal chocolates . Creative use of regional ingredients . Mordens ’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave , 204‐783‐4551 . Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made on site , including Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
The Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐6161 . Imported and prepared Greek specialties Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave , 204‐272‐8011 . Enormous selection of Asian groceries . Fresh produce , meat and seafood counters . Small cafeteria offers dim sum and Asian entrées
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
The following is a list of farmers ’ markets in and around Winnipeg . Each market offers a selection of locally produced fruits , vegetables , meats , baking and crafts . Le Marché St . Norbert 3514 Pembina Hwy , St . Norbert , 204‐275‐8349 . Open Wed 11 am-4 pm , Sat 8 am-3 pm Downtown BIZ Farmers ’ Market Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza ( Graham Ave entrance ), 204‐958‐4640 . Thu 10 am-3 pm 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
Crampton ’ s Farm Produce Market 1765 Waverley Ave , 204‐269‐3355 . Cozy market boasting local organic produce , Manitoba meats , and fresh baking De Luca ’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave , 204‐774‐7617 . Italian cheeses , cold cuts , olives , marinated vegetables . Dried and fresh pasta and breads , frozen Italian delicacies The Forks Market Home to a variety of specialty food stores including : Bindy ’ s Caribbean Delights , 204‐942‐8409 ; Fenton ’ s Gourmet Foods ; The Cheese Shop , 204‐942‐8984 ; Grass Roots Prairie Kitchen , 204‐942‐5097 ; Human Bean Coffee & Tea , 204‐947‐3777 ; The Fudge Guy , 204‐504‐0101 G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines from around the world beside rows of imported delicacies and gourmet take away Jardins St Leon Gardens 419 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐237‐7216 . Outdoor market stocks seasonal fruits and veggies Organza 230 Osborne St , 204‐453‐6266 . Deli , produce , dry goods , frozen foods and home care products Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐982‐9461 . Indoor market offers prepared Italian specialties , gourmet dried goods , cheese and wines . Stop by the 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 pickerel and goldeye , smoked on site Marcello ’ s Meats 9‐200 Meadowood Dr , 204‐256‐6328 . Fresh cuts , fine deli meats , frozen foods and certified Angus beef 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 . Mariner Neptune 472 Dufferin Ave , 204‐589‐5341 . Live , fresh and frozen seafood from around the world Roblin Choice Meats 5606 Roblin Blvd , 204‐889‐1881 . Popular Charleswood butcher stocks fresh meat and deli products Tenderloin Meat & Sausage 1483 Main St , 204‐582‐2280 . Many house‐made cold cuts , garlicky kolbassa and spicy pepperoni sticks
TEA , COFFEE & OIL
The Canister 121 Osborne St , 204‐474‐0407 . Over 100 varieties of teas , loose and in bags ; Godiva chocolates and 60 varieties of coffee beans Cornelia Bean 417 Academy Rd , 204‐489‐5460 . More than 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 balsamic vinegar tasting room offering a vast selection of flavours
WINE
Banville & Jones Wine Co 1616 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐948‐WINE ( 9463 ). Large , Tuscan‐inspired space features wines from around the world , gifts , accessories and gourmet items De Luca Fine Wines 942 Portage Ave , 204‐783‐9463 . Hundreds of new and old world wines , 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 Kenaston Wine Market 1855A Grant Ave , 204‐488‐9463 . Newly remodeled space carries 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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