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Park Alleys
Good Time Food
Dining is not just about taste . Get the other senses involved at these restaurants which offer music , games and laughs in harmony with mouthwatering flavours . Slow your roll and tuck into a plate of sliders at Park Alleys ( pictured ) while local artists spin jazz , quirky folk or buzzy rock melodies over a backdrop bowling ball crashing pins . Celebrations serves a four-course meal with musical comedy . Riffs on pop culture are interspersed with numbers by talented vocalists who double as servers , bringing the show to the table . Cheer ponies going all out for the win on the track and satisfy an unbridled appetite at the same time at Terrace Dining Room at Assiniboia Downs . An all you can eat prime rib buffet brimming with an expansive selection of meats , seafood , salads , sides and desserts is a sure bet even if your filly finishes last . The cozy Latin space at Hermanos is the perfect setting for sultry jazz played by local musicians on the weekend . La Cabrera , a 24 oz Angus Reserve Ribeye hits all the right notes as a shareable among friends . Buzzing chatter interspersed with jovial shouts and clattering dice create an electrifying atmosphere at Across the Board Game Café . Fuel your winning streak with snacks such as Vietnamese inspired salad rolls and German currywurst .
ICE CREAM
Line-ups are common at these locally loved ice cream shops . Banana Boat , 166 Meadowood Dr , 204-505-6001 ; Bridge Drive-In , 766 Jubilee Ave , 204‐475‐6850 ; Cool Encounters Ice Cream Bar , 1523 Gateway Rd ; GG Gelati , 705 Corydon Ave , 204-453‐5710 ; Le Monkey Bar , 50 Provencher Blvd , 204-891-6624 ; Licks Ice Cream Patio , 20 Britannica Rd , 204‐254‐7262 ; Neon Cone , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-415-6321 ; Not a Waffle , 2-709 Corydon Ave , 204-306-0303 ; Rollesque , 6-794 Sargent Ave , 117 Osborne St , 605 Sterling Lyon Parkway ; 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 ; Teeyah ’ s , 104-240 Graham Ave ., 204-421-7534
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 . A , IA , M , V Dug and Betty ’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St , 204-417-0026 . Sweet St . Boniface spot serving gourmet ice cream creations , including milkshakes and cookie sandwiches . Also serves 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 . Also the place to find special occasion fancy treats . WA , SP , IA , M , V
Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Supreme ice cream alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space . Try fun flavours like a French toast and candied bacon creation . WA , LP , IA , M , V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . Customize your latte art with photos from your phone . IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204‐475‐8765 . This Corydon institution offers 75 wild , powerful flavours of Italian ice cream . LP , SP , IA , M , V Piazza de Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave , 204-982-9461 . Tucked in the bustling market of meats and fine wines , in-the-know shoppers stop at the gelati counter for a fix of classic Italian flavours . Pistachio is a must-try . A , 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 , 1-204-309- 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
INDIAN
Charisma of India 83 Sherbrook St , 204‐222‐7878 . Creamy vegetable korma and spicy tandoori chicken are menu
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Clay Oven Three locations , Clayoven . ca . Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space . Those in the know go for the memorable and deliciously massive thali platters . Shaw Park locale overlooks the ball diamond .
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East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947‐3097 . Centuries-old artifacts grace the room of the Mehra family ’ s flagship buffet-centred restaurant . Butter chicken and beautifully presented biryani sets a high standard in the city . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V India Palace / Express 770 Ellice Ave , 204-774‐6061 plus 2 Express locations . A buffet features delectable curries and a variety of vegetable , chicken , lamb and seafood entrees . Express spots are fast casual . . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
24 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2023