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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