destination dining
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Home to one of the
largest Francophone populations west of Québec,
Winnipeg’s vibrant French Quarter is a bona fi de dining
destination brimming with bistros and cafés. French-
Mediterranean eatery InFerno’s Bistro welcomes diners
with its relaxed yet smart atmosphere and imaginative
dishes. Curry adds subtle fl avour to a bowl of soft
mussels served in a lovely cream sauce with large pieces
of mango chutney. The breaded veal cutlet topped with
plump shrimp and a rich, garlicky cream sauce zippy
from gorgonzola cheese is an ideal pick at cozy red-sauce
joint Pasquale’s, a St. Boniface mainstay since 1977.
Tantalizing zesty sautéed crevettes served with garlic
crostini and crispy sweet potato chips tease the taste buds
at Promenade Café and Wine. This river-side restaurant
boasts breathtaking views of the bustling Esplanade
Riel, historic Red River and Canadian Museum for
Human Rights. An old home turned resto, Chaise Café
& Lounge is delightfully cozy and captures the fun of a
family dinner in its fi xed-price suppers. Grilled romaine
lettuce topped with capers, buttered breadcrumbs and a
generous drizzle of creamy Caesar dressing satisfi es right
from the start. Break through the top layer of melted
Swiss to scoop up rich dark broth in a French
onion soup that ranks among the city’s best at Le
Garage, one of Winnipeg’s hottest music spots.
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Charming yet
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trendy, Sherbrook Street acts as the heart of this up-and-
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coming neighbourhood fl anked by residential streets.
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Long-standing favourite Bistro Dansk has garnered
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national recognition for its European comfort food.
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Specialties like frikadeller, hakkebof and crispy chicken
schnitzel are heaped with sides, including a sweet and sour
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bacon imbued cabbage medley brilliant enough to convert
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sour krauts. It’s always sunny at Thom Bargen’s brick-lined
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fl agship location, decked out with lush greenery and plenty of
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seating. Pair artful lattes with to-die-for housed-baked cookies
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THE NOOK DINER
and scones. Cool southern-inspired eatery Magic Bird Fried
Chicken specializes in fun fl avour combinations like honey
butter, green onion and sesame that pair perfectly with craft
cocktails, such as bourbon-laced Kentucky Sweet Tea. Try the extra
crispy chicken on its own or in a bun with crunchy slaw and thick
butter pickles. The original Wasabi location on Broadway serves new-style sashimi in an historic setting, with fresh
fi sh fl own in regularly, making raw options, including silky tuna carpaccio and shiso yuzu butterfi sh, sensational
stand outs. At The Nook, neighbourhood noshers continue to turn out in droves for hearty meals, all-day breakfast
and bottomless coffee. Old school entrées like liver and onions, veal cutlets, chicken dinner and a top notch 10 oz
striploin steak, are delicious bargains, coming in under $16.