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Manitoba ’ s premiere pottery showcase for 45 years
Artist Anne Fallis
778 Corydon Ave . 204-475-8088 Shop in store or on-line at www . stonewaregallery . com
Journey Into Thai Culture
One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine .
587 St Anne ’ s Rd . ( 204 ) 254-7765 siamthairestaurant . ca
The Oakwood 660 Osborne St , 204‐475‐4250 . Sleek decor and a commitment to local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood favourite . Twists on comfort food and indulgent desserts are top picks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
CARIBBEAN
Gladys Caribbean Kitchen 726 Sargent Ave , 204-415-7344 . Big flavours inspired by a little island are served with tropical spirit . Superb jerked spice dishes are the real draw . Popular Jamaican recipes are given a chef ’ s flair . LP , IA , M , V K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave , 204-415-5550 , Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers . Try the excellent jerk chicken for a flavourful kick . LP , A , IA , M , V
CASINO DINING
Loft 180 484 McPhillips St , 204-957-2500 . Step away from the casino floor for enticing cocktails , live entertainment and a variety of gaming come together . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a retro setting at South Beach Casino .
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Oasis Bar & Grill 21-9-14 Hwy 5 South , Carberry , MB . 1‐855‐370‐7263 . In Sand Hills Casino , menu offers a mix of casual snacks and redefined entrées . Don ’ t miss the bison fettucine . 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
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 like shark fin dumplings delight . 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 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties on offer . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave , 204-691-1213 . Bright , minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics . Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce for a comforting medley of flavour . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V
COMEDY CLUB
Rumor ’ s 190‐2025 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐4520 . Stand-up comedians from around the continent are drawn to this decades old locale .. WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM Yuk Yuk ' s 222 Broadway , winnipeg @ yukyuks . com , New to Winnipeg , this national favourite is located in the Fort Garry Hotel . Light bar bites pair with the laughs . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup .
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DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle take-out on offer at this neighbourhood hub . Eat-in menu features deli staples along with creative takes on classic comfort dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave , 204-489‐5811 . True to its name , this bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts . The yam fries are a
must-try WA , IA
The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St , 204‐774‐0818 . Daytime hangout pushes out short-order faves like a scrumptious eggs Benedict . Breakfast served all day . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Oscar ’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St , 204‐947-0314 . Jewish-style diner serving shavedmeat sandwiches alongside new favourites like quinoa yam hash and matzo fried chicken . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for , along with go-to faves like burgers and fries . WA , LP , IA , M , V
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