Health Conscious
GREEK
Helios 241 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-233-3655. Sun soaked room offers a large selection of traditional and modern Greek favourites. End your meal on a sweet note with baklava. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Homers 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular 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 massive Greek salads that are never stingy on feta. 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; Chaeban Ice Cream, 390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226; GG Gelati, 705 Corydon Ave, 204-453-5710; Sargent Sundae, 2053 Portage Ave, 204-832-5021; Sub Zero Ice Cream, 298 Jamison Ave, 204-668-7341 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. Dulce de Leche is a longtime favourite. WA, SP, IA, M, V
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Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204-475-8765. The Nucci family popularized gelati in Winnipeg, with 75 flavours of silky 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). Large 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 beautifully presented and perfectly spiced. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204-774-6061. A large menu features vegetable, chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. Lunch and dinner buffet. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944-1180. Heavy wooden doors open into 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 provides a superb view. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
The Allen Restaurant 281 Donald St, 204-594-9494. The historic Metropolitan Theatre reborn as a dining establishment with rooftop patio. 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 reflects its riverside views. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd, 204-615-3116. Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses in the sleek, modern dining room over a mix of homey and high cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Close Co. 256 Stafford St, 204-691-7788. This ultra-intimate lounge has a mere 12 seats, though the small size belies big flavour. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Health Conscious
Whether it ' s a matter of personal preference or health-related reasons, dietary restrictions are a huge part of today ' s dining scene. These local favourites offer meals that cater to nutritional preferences, while still providing the flavours fans can ' t get enough of. Cocoabeans, Winnipeg ' s gluten-free go-to, turns dietary restriction on its ear, serving items like a coconut chicken sandwich. Sweet and crunchy meet soft and savoury in this meal that hits all the right notes. An aptly named anti- inflammatory shot( pictured) at Verde Juice Bar combines fresh turmeric, ginger, carrot and lemon to give a refreshing immunity boost. The Buddha burger has become a staple at Boon Burger, appeasing savoury cravings using local, plant-based ingredients. A gluten-free chickpea patty is topped with fresh vegetables, curry mayo and peach chutney, packing a punch of flavour in every bite. The tofu eggplant tower from Star Grill may consist of fairly light ingredients, but the portion is sure to satisfy. Vegetarians are well-served with this tower of power that layers panko-crusted strips of tofu and eggplant with sweet roasted red peppers, mushrooms and spinach, doused in an aromatic tomato sauce. Spaghetti gets a facelift at Prairie Ink in the form of curried spaghetti squash, a dish that ' s light on calories but heavy on flavour. Strings of squash are laced with housemade curry and tempered by a side of crisp bok choy. Shawarma Khan ' s beet apple salad can satisfy several cravings at once with its cheeky sweet and sour blend of tart granny smith apple, sweet beet slices and a splash of housemade red wine vinaigrette.
18 TASTE Winnipeg’ s Culinary Guide 2018-2019