destination dining
Eat your way through these unique and diverse neighbourhoods for a tasty tour of Winnipeg
exchange district Red brick , wrought iron and murals , both aging and new mark the twenty blocks designated as a national historic site . But don ’ t let age fool you : the arts focused neighbourhood is one of Winnipeg ’ s most cutting edge , a home for creative types looking to explore what ’ s new and exciting . Stylish simplicity rules at King + Bannatyne , where slow roasted meaty marvels like tender juicy brisket sandwiches are part of a weekly changing roster . The melt-in-your mouth delicacy is layered onto thick slices of City Bread rye for the perfect pillowy cushion to soak up zippy house made yellow mustard . Cross the street and find Peasant Cookery , a cozy spot that pays homage to the region ’ s French-Canadian roots . Dry cured meats and pickled vegetables made in-house by chef Melissa Makarenko cover gorgeous shareable charcuterie boards ( pictured above ). High quality ingredients make Blufish the spot for sushi purists looking for traditional delights and playful specialties . Crowd favourite rainbow roll showcases its best assets by flipping inside out and presenting four colourful varieties on a blanket of rice . Once filled with horses and wagons , the old Dominion Express Co . building is now home to Patent 5 Distillery . Small batches of gin , vodka and aged oak whisky are produced behind a chic chandelier and stained glass clad tasting room . Artful cocktails are poured in vintage crystal . For those looking for a different type of jolt , head to local coffee roaster , Harrison ’ s for a robust cup of coffee or your choice swanky caffeinated beverage .
PRINCESS ST .
KING ST .
WILLIAM AVE
ARTHUR ST
NOTRE DAME AVE
HARRISON ’ S
PEASANT COOKERY
KING + BANNATYNE
ALBERT ST
PACIFIC AVE .
Charcuterie Board , Peasant Cookery
KUM KOON GARDEN
BLÜFISH
MARKET AVE .
BANNATYNE AVE
RORIE ST
LOMBARD AVE
ALEXANDER AVE .
PACIFIC AVE .
JOHN HIRSCH PL
LOGAN AVE
MCDERMOT AVE
LILY ST
PATENT 5 DISTILLERY
HARRISON ’ S
WATERFRONT DR .
downtown Winnipeg ’ s business district teems with dining options ranging from fast casual cafes to ultra chic eateries . Downtown stalwarts co-mingle with new trendsetters adding allure to the mix . The Fort Garry Hotel ’ s stylishly rebranded Oval Room Brasserie nee The Palm Lounge offers a throwback to historic chic dining , chateau style . Nods to culinary field trips abroad appear throughout the menu like the Balthazar salad offering a taste of the NYC classic . Comfort food classics in a stylish retro steakhouse space are the draw at Rudy ’ s Eat and Drink . Try the escargots laden with garlicky parmesan butter and untraditionally piled onto jumbo portobellos . Although clientele of classic delis are often creatures of habit , Oscar ’ s Deli ( est . 1929 ) possesses the ability
PORTAGE AVE to alter smoked meat orders with its sensational towering smoked salmon club . Salmon is balanced with a soothing zest of house made lemon honey dill cream cheese and an eye-catching fuchsia beet horseradish dressing . Fresh on the scene , Friskee Pearl ’ s cavernous 250 seat space serves a seafood forward menu nodding to signatures of the Maritimes . Lobster agnolotti featuring house made ricotta reveals chef Sean McKay ’ s noodle know how . Montreal may have a jump on the bagel bandwagon , but Bagelsmith bagels reign supreme in Peg city . Try a bagel sandwich or add a schmear of flavoured cream cheese on top for an extra dose of delicious . Chinatown offers a small handful of stand-out players . Kum Koon Garden , packs them in for its exemplary dim sum and evening Cantonese specialties . The scene is electric , especially on weekends when more than 600 people can fill the elaborate interior .
EDMONTON ST
RUDY ' S EAT & DRINK
CARLTON ST
HARGRAVE ST
BAGELSMITH
DONALD ST
SMITH ST
OSCAR ’ S DELI
GRAHAM AVE
GARRY ST
FORT ST
ST MARY AVE
YORK AVE
MAIN ST
BROADWAY
FRISKEE PEARL
OVAL ROOM BRASSERIE
6 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2023