Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226. Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients. Arabic flavours offer exotic and intriguing concoctions. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Chocoberry Dessert House 470 River Ave, 204-615-9998. Tucked into a basement storefront off the Osborne Village strip is a chocolate lover’ s dream. Sundaes and fruity floats are oh-so-extra. A, IA, M, V Dug and Betty’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St, 204-417-0026. Sweet spot serves gourmet ice cream creations, and stellar French bistro fare. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Eva’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave, 204-452-3827. This chic spot serves 36 colourful varieties of house-made Argentinean gelato. Dulce de leche is a signature flavour. A, SP, IA, M, V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave, 204-942-7087. Supreme ice cream and specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space. Try funfetti and salted caramel crunch.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave, 1795 Henderson Hwy. Frozen flavoured cream is artfully rolled and topped with sweets in a cute pink space. IA, M, V
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Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204‐475‐8765. This Corydon institution offers wild, powerful flavours. Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are also dished out. LP, SP, IA, M, V Rollesque 6-794 Sargent Ave, 117 Osborne St, 605 Sterling Lyon Parkway. Thai-style rolled ice cream combines elaborate toppings like pocky, durian, Nutella and gummy bears. A, IA, M, V Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd, 204-309-0606. Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit medleys are worth their lavish price at this cute Korean dessert café. WA, A, IA, M, V
CARIBBEAN
K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave, 204-415-5550, Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers.
LP, A, IA, M, V
CASINO DINING
Loft 180 484 McPhillips St, 204-957-2500. Step away from the casino floor to enjoy enticing cocktails, live entertainment and a variety of gaming.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Toukie’ s Lounge 1425 Regent Ave W, 204-223-6439. Nestled in Club Regent Casino’ s game centre serving lunch and dinner entrées with cocktail specialties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
CHINESE
Aroma Bistro 741 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐691-6364. Chinese homestyle pork wontons, luscious chili oil and“ la la” seasoning are the three essential ingredients forming the dishes here. Wontons are meaty and exceptional, appearing in soups and sauces. IA, M, V Dim Sum Kingdom Restaurant 2677 Pembina Hwy, 204‐269‐7799. More than 50 types of dim sum available at this Winnipeg mainstay. À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943‐4655. The city’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for dim sum lunches. Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners. WA, LP, A, IA, M, North Garden 6‐33 University Cres, 204-275‐2591. Longtime favourite for Cantonese and northern cuisine sets a high standard with top notch ingredients in a modest space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Across the Board
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One of Manitoba’ s musical talents makes an uplifting first impression at Belle’ s Kitchen + Music Hall, a rustic, Texas Style roadhouse. Southern style is etched on the chalkboard menu in the form of smoked brisket, barbequed chicken and other meats teasing with their aromatic allure. Jovial shouts and clattering dice create an electrifying greeting at Across the Board Game Café. Choosing your game from the awe-inspiring wall( 1600 + titles) of options could incite lively debate, but grabbing a bite is a no-brainer. Tender roasted chicken, sharp cheddar and bacon amped up with sweet, caramelized onions raise the board game club to next level. Local artists spin jazz, folk and rock melodies over a backdrop of bowling pins crashing at Park Alleys. The neighbourhood joint scores high for fun and food with smart snacks to refuel between frames. Breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, cheese, sausage and salsa strike the right note on the weekend. Retro futuristic video game bar, Select Start welcomes guests to a movie set-like arcade with mod mixed drinks and a playful menu. Expect small“ bytes” like onigiri, chicken bao plus Thai curry and ramen entrees. Think of it all as fuel for your next round of Galaga. Eschewing the notion of simple arcade snacks, Uptown Alley’ s astounding line up of world cuisine matches its staggering array of fun and games. In between rounds of laser tag, bowling and arcade games, nibble on spring rolls, walleye bites, samosa or a hearty beef and vegetable stirfry.
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