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 .
22 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2017-2018