Mediterranean & Greek cuisine
• Fresh, healthy ingredients
• House-baked, multi-grain breads
• Olive oil from our family estate in Greece.
dining
EAT, DRINK, PLAY!
Whether you come to play some of our 1,200 games, shop for gifts in our boutique games store, or to enjoy selections from our delicious menu, you are sure to love our bright, spacious inviting atmosphere! Across the Board Game Café is located in Winnipeg’ s historic Exchange District, the epicentre of many of Winnipeg’ s famous festivals.
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211 Bannatyne Avenue www. acrosstheboardcafe. com( 204) 691-3422
Mediterranean & Greek cuisine
• Fresh, healthy ingredients
• House-baked, multi-grain breads
• Olive oil from our family estate in Greece.
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RED TOP DRIVE-IN Winnipeg drive-in style diner continues to impress locals since 1960. Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for. Mon-Wed & Sat 8 am-8 pm, Thur & Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sun 9 am-2 pm. Entrees: $ 6- $ 17. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 219 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-233-7943, Map 1: S-6
SHERBROOK STREET DELICATESSEN Traditional Jewish specialties and Eastern European flavour profiles add old school charm to this slick sandwich spot. Piles of housemade smoked meat, corned beef, and sour coleslaw draw crowds eager for from-scratch cooking. Mon-Sun 10 am-8 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 102 Sherbrook St, 204-615-3354, Map 1: R-1
THE NOOK DINER Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short order favourites including veggie wraps and scrumptious eggs Benedict. Breakfast served all day. Sun 7 am-5 pm, Mon 6:30 am-5 pm, Tues-Fri 6:30 am-8:30pm, Sat 7 am-5 pm. Entrées: $ 5- $ 15. WA, SP, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 43 Sherbrook St, 204-774-0818. Map 1: R-1
family
AALTO’ S FAMILY DINING A popular family dining spot located within the Canad Inns hotel chain. Each location offers nightly themed buffets, as well as table service. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 7- $ 14, dinner buffet $ 8- $ 18. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-478-6422, Map 2: F-4; Canad Inns Transcona, 826 Regent Ave W, 204-224-1681, Map 2: D-6; Canad Inns Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St, 204-633-0024, Map 2: B-4; Canad Inns Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd, 204-253-2641, Map 2: E-5; Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, 204-775-8791, Map 2: D-3; Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave W, 204-667-5560, Map 2: D-6
CHICAGO JOE’ S Located in the Victoria Inn. The huge menu includes all the comfort food favourites— the Big Cheese burger and Monte Cristo sandwich— along with pasta, chicken, seafood and steak options. Mon-Thu 6:30 am-10 pm, Fri 6:30 am-11 pm, Sat & Sun 7 am-11 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 27. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, 204-786-4801, Map 2: C-3
THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles and French toast as well as burgers and roast beef. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 7- $ 13. WA, LP( except Pembina), SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Forks Market, 204-947-5077, Map 1: Q-5; 1049 Pembina Hwy, 204-452-1040, Map 2: E-4; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204-489-2885, Map 2: G-3. Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775-9035, Map 2: D-3
PARK CAFÉ Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, this window wrapped dining room enjoys a great view of the Assiniboine Park duck pond. Executive Chef Heiko Duehrsen’ s breakfast and lunch menu has appeal for all ages, with comforting casual dishes that nod to regional ingredients, from buttermilk pancakes. Open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. Entrées: $ 6- $ 14. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Qualico Family Centre in Assiniboine Park, 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927-6080, Map 2: D-2
fast casual
BURRITO DEL RIO / BURRITO DEL RIO DOS These casual Tex-Mex eateries offer made-to-order favourites including fajitas, generous burritos and quesadillas. Try tasty garnishes like lime sour cream and chile-roasted corn for southern flavour. Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun noon-10 pm. Entrées: $ 8- $ 11. WA, LP, SP. Cards: A, IA, M, V. 433 River Ave, 204-415-5600, Map 1: R-3; 775 Corydon Ave, 204-414-2440, Map 1: T-2
CHOSABI Excellent Asian eats, like sushi burritos and rice bowls, in three stylish locations. Grab a seat under the mural by local artist Pat Lazo. Packaged nigiri, salads, and smoothies are fresh, light options. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 8- $ 14. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. A-100 King St, 204-615-8338, Map 1: O-4; 2696 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8313, Map 2: F-4; 520 Portage Ave, 204-615-9386, Map 1: P-2
THE FORKS MARKET FOOD VENDORS The stylish hub of Winnipeg’ s meeting place offers casual dining options and a local beer and wine bar. List of vendors and contact information at theforks. com. The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, Map 1: Q-5
GREEN CARROT JUICE CO. Refresh and energize at with health conscious sips and eats. Cold pressed juices are the stars of the menu, which also features fully loaded smoothies, acai berry bowls, and light salads and sandwiches. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 5- $ 12. Cards: IA, MC, V. 132 Osborne St, 204-691-0771, Map 1: R-3; 11-2090 Coydon Ave, 204-414-3609, Map 2: E-3; James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 2000 Wellington Ave, greencarrotjuice. com, Map 2: D-2
KAWAII CREPE Japanese crêpe joint attracts crowds with its freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes. Cleverly named combinations and a brightly coloured dining room live up to the restaurant’ s name, which means“ cute” in Japanese. Mon noon-12 am, Tue-Thu & Sun 10 am-12 am, Fri & Sat 10 am-1 am. Entrées: $ 3- $ 8. Cards: IA, MC, V. 201-99 Osborne St, 204-415-2833, Map 1: S-3; 1220 St. Mary’ s Rd, Unit D, 204-691-3700, Map 2: F-4; 4-1385 McPhillips St, 204-694-0986, Map 2: B-3
KING + BANNATYNE Things between bread are the draw at this hip sandwich spot inside an Exchange District heritage space. Juicy, tender brisket, accented simply with a swipe of mustard on rye, is a highlight, as are changing weekly specials with wild flavours and creative ingredients. Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm. Entrées: $ 8- $ 12. WA, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 4-100 King St, 204-691-9757, Map 1: O-4
LA PAMPA Take out spot offers authentic Argentinean empanadas in traditional flavours like beef and olive, as well as creative contemporary varieties. Mon-Sat 11 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm. Entrées: $ 4- $ 5 per empanada. WA. Cards: IA, MC, V. 10-1604 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-615-8969, Map 2: F-4
NICK’ S ON BROADWAY Nick Graumann is slinging superbly crafted sandwiches and classic sides with the speed and efficiency of old pros in this light, cozy space with an open kitchen. Impressive lunch offerings include soups and sandwiches. Mon-Fri 11 am-3 pm, Sat & Sun closed. Entrées: $ 11- $ 15. WA. Cards: IA, MC, V. 287 Broadway, 204-891-3636, Map 1: P-4
SHAWARMA KHAN Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite food in this bright, modern space. Tackle his signature dish, the Wrath of Khan. Mon- Sat 11 am-8 pm. Entrées: $ 7- $ 12. WA. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 225 McDermot Ave, 204-504-0453, Map 1: O-4; 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-6006, Map 2 F-4
ZA PIZZA BISTRO Customized pies are fired to order with an unlimited choice of toppings and served in an ultra-mod space. Load up housemade dough with fresh veggies, premium meats, and scratch-made sauces, or try a sweet dessert pizza. Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-12 pm. 11” pizza: $ 9.95, add $ 2 for gluten free. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2360 Main St, Map 2: B-4; E-1220 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-615-0808, 2-1573 Regent Ave, Map 2: D-5; Map 2: F-4; Cityplace, 234 Donald St, Map 1: P-4; A1-1424 Ellice Ave, 204-888-1999, Map 2: D-3
filipino
BISITA Comforting Filipino cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Crispy pork belly sliders topped with an oozing, golden quail egg on a pandesal bun are a fusion food must-try. Tue-Sat 6 pm-10 pm, Sun 6 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 11.50- $ 18. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 637 Corydon Ave, 204-615-7423, Map 1: T-2
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CAFÉ CE SOIR Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef bourguignon, and save room for dessert: Chef / owner Cam Tran is a French-trained pastry chef, and his sweets are too good to share. Wed 5 pm-11 pm, Thu & Fri 11 am-11 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm. Entrées: $ 14- $ 23. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 937 Portage Ave, 204-414-SOIR( 7547), Map 2: D-3
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