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bestlist chios M ontic ies d embo lian a the It passion ily, for fam , s d frien od great fo e. in w and g e ip n Win em h t e mad es. it r u favo ade Time m lassic. them c S. orne St. 684 Osb -4773 204-477 Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072. This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba goldeye fi llets and seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère are menu highlights. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com. Hidden in a basement location at Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. A changing selection of French classics is executed with fl air. LP, A, IA, M, V GEORGIAN Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The fi rst Georgian restaurant on the prairies is a warm space overlooking Corydon Ave. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling fi lled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V GREEK Helios 241 St Mary's Rd, 204-233-3655. Sun soaked room offers traditional and modern Greek favourites. The menu shines at lunch with dishes like beef and lamb gyros and Helios’ staple lasagne. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Homer’s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot beside the University of Winnipeg. 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 Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave, 204-897-6565. This large family-run restaurant is famous for its perfectly seasoned chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on the feta and olives. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V ICE CREAM Line-ups are common at these seasonal ice cream shops. Banana Boat 166 Meadowood Dr, 204-505-6001; Bridge Drive- In, 766 Jubilee Ave, 204-475-6850, Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Ave W; GG Gelati, 705 Corydon Ave, 204- 453-5710; Licks Ice Cream Patio, 20 Britannica Rd, 204-254-7262; Neon Cone , 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-415- 6321; Nucci’s Gelati, 643 Corydon Ave, 204-475-8765; Sargent Sundae, 2053 Portage Ave, 204-832-5021; Sub Zero Ice Cream, 298 Jamison Ave, 204-668-7341; Sweet Tops Ice Cream, 949 Henderson Hwy, 204-668-1062. 20 TASTE Winnipeg’s Culinary Guide 2019-2020