Best Ways to Get Baked
Homer’ s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot. This is the place for lamb lovers, with a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialties. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V Niko’ s 740 Corydon Ave, 204-478-1144. Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery. Large menu boasts souvlaki platters, gyros, burgers and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Pembina Village Restaurant 333 Pembina Hwy, 204-477-5439. A blend of Mediterranean and North American cuisine, with gyros and souvlaki joined by New York steak at this family-friendly 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 that are never stingy on the feta and olives. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
ICE CREAM / GELATI
Each of these popular ice cream shops offer treats for cooling off when temperatures rise. Bridge Drive-In, 766 Jubilee Ave, 204-475-6850; Sargent Sundae, 2053 Portage Ave, 204-832-5021; Sweet Tops, 949 Henderson Hwy, 204-668-1062
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Eva’ s Gelato 101-1001 Corydon Ave, 204-452-3827; 9A-20 Island Shore Blvd, 204-254-2837. Features a variety of Eva’ s house-made Argentinean gelato and a gourmet coffee bar. WA, SP, IA, M, V Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204-475-8765. The Nucci family popularized gelati in Winnipeg, with 75 flavours of mouthwatering Italian ice cream. LP, SP. Cash only.
INDIAN
Clay Oven 240-1600 Kenaston Common, 204-888-2529; 1 Portage Ave East( Shaw Park), 204-982-7426( SP); 247 Edmonton St, 204-415-7797( SP). This extensive East Indian menu features everything from butter chicken to spicy seafood curries. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V East India Company 349 York Ave, 204-947-3097. Centuriesold artifacts grace the room of the Mehra family’ s flagship restaurant. The food is flawless, with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced. Wide selection of vegetarian entrees. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204-774-6061. A large and varied menu features vegetable, chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. Also a lunch and dinner buffet. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944-1180. Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. Prime rib is the star of the menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Maxime’ s 1131 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-257-1521. This South Winnipeg favourite ' s elegant setting and wide-ranging menu make for a multi-generational palate pleaser. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Terrace Dining Room 3975 Portage Ave, 204-885-3330. Overlooking the racetrack at Assiniboia Downs, a multi-tiered room gives every table a superb view. Wed, Fri & Sat 6 pm-10 pm. Off season Thu 5-8 pm only. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
The Allen Restaurant 281 Donald St, 204-594-9494. The historic Metropolitan Theatre has been reborn as a destination dining establishment. Rooftop patio impresses. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Beachcomber The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-948-0020. This restaurant’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views. Crab cake sliders are a popular choice. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Best Ways to Get Baked
Over the top sweets are all the rage, from magical macarons to gourmet doughnuts.
Eat your way through the city’ s most coveted pastry cases. French ex pat and pastry chef Nathalie Gautier and her husband Gilles daily fill the case at A L’ epi de Ble with a mouth watering array of flavoured eclairs, flaky croissants, and crispy macarons. Nathalie’ s charming accent and smile is as sweet as the religeuses( pictured).
At High Tea Bakery, cute sugar cookies with intricate icing designs and adorable petit fours are perfect snacks while sipping a latte in the newly renovated cafe space. Tucked in the heart of St Boniface, La Belle Baguette stocks freshly baked breads and classic French pastries as well as pastry chef Alix Loiselle’ s creative pocket tarts stuffed with berries and colourful croissants. More than 25 years of baking has made Tall Grass Prairie Bakery a local legend. Longtime favourites include the Folk Fest cookie and cinnamon buns made with freshly ground whole wheat. The FrenchWay Cafe is a popular pick for tarts, squares, croissants and crème brûlée. In the style of traditional Parisian boulangeries, savoury items like sandwiches, soups, and breakfast items are also served. Stella’ s Cafe and Bakery has become a Winnipeg favourite, expanding to eight locations of its restaurant throughout the city. Visit the original Sherbrook Street location for the widest selection of freshly baked breads, hefty pastries, and healthy muffins. Gourmet doughnut fever is sweeping the food world( and our Instagram feeds), and Bronuts is on board. The brother-owned doughnut shop carries fun flavours like grapefruit rosemary and crème brûlée in its small, bright space in the Exchange District.
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