Twist Cafe 392 Graham Ave, 204-668‐9478. Meat loaf and vegetarian sandwiches are just some of the options offered at this colourful cafe. WA, SP, A, 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
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, nightly specials and full-service menu. 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
CHINESE
Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943‐4655. The city’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs them in 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. 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 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
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. The Fyxx, 310 Broadway, 204‐989‐2470; 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. bestlist
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 takeout. 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 authentic British 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 with a four-course meal. 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 and French toast as well as burgers, roast beef, soups and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‐927‐6001. Situated in the new Qualico Family Centre, this breakfast and lunch spot serves comforting, casual dishes like buttermilk pancakes and pulled pork poutine. WA, LP, SP, M, V, IA
FRENCH
Bistro 7¼ 725 Osborne St, 204-777‐2525. The open kitchen, set in the middle of the room, serves up Montreal bistro favourites in a cool urban setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V Bistro Chez Sophie, Chez Sophie Sur Le Pont 248 ave de la Cathédrale, 204-235‐0353; 50 Provencher Blvd, 204‐942‐4142. Chef / owner Stéphane Wild specializes in French family cuisine. His pizzas mirror those in Alsace, with unique cream sauces. Other traditional dishes include the savoury tartiflette. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Café Ce Soir 937 Portage Ave, 204‐414‐SOIR( 7647). Enjoy favourites like beef bourguignon, and save room for dessert: Chef / owner Cam Tran’ s sweets are too good to share. 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-Canadianmeets-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 the cured meats to the 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. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204‐837‐3624. 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 Pembina Village Restaurant 333 Pembina Hwy, 204-477‐5439. Mediterranean and North American cuisine mix, with gyros and souvlaki joined by New York steak at this familyfriendly spot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐897‐6565. This large family-run restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INDIAN
Charisma of India 83 Sherbrook St, 204‐222‐7878. Dine in or take out savoury dishes steeped in flavour. Creamy vegetable korma and spicy tandoori chicken are menu highlights. WA, LP, IA, V, M
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