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DINING
MARION STREET EATERY Elevated comfort food. Try
gourmet mac and cheese with bacon and pretzel topping.
Fluffy pancakes layered with bacon and drizzled with
apple whiskey caramel sauce make for an indulgent
brunch. Mon-Tue 11 am-8 pm, Wed-Thu 7 am-8 pm,
Fri & Sat 7 am-9 pm, Sun 7 am-2 pm. Entrées: $9-$15.
WA, SP, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 393 Marion Street,
204-233-2843, Map 2: F-4 NORTH GARDEN Modern university neighbourhood
restaurant where innovative Cantonese and northern
Chinese cuisine are the specialties. A popular spot for
dim sum amongst international students. Barbequed half
duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. Mon-Sat
10 am-11:30 pm, Sun 10 am-10:30 pm. Entrées: $13-$21.
WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 6-33 University Cres,
204-275-2591, Map 2: F-4
THE OAKWOOD Sleek décor and a commitment to
local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood haunt. Filling
breakfasts and twists on comfort food are top picks. Don’t
miss the chalkboard menu listing an indulgent array of
desserts. Sun-Tue 8 am-8 pm, Wed-Sat 8 am-9 pm.
Entrées: $8-$19. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
660 Osborne St, 204-475-4250, Map 2: E-4 SUN FORTUNE Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a
south suburban shopping mall favoured by the university
crowd. The soup changes daily and each special is packed
with luscious ingredients such as pork tenderloin and
tentacles of dried squid. Barbequed duck is a must. Tue,
Thu-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm Wed & Sun 11 am-9:30 pm.
Entrées: $10-$29. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
15-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-6868, Map 2: F-4
COFFEE
CAFÉ POSTAL Enjoy a great cup of coffee while taking
in the charm of Winnipeg’s French Quarter. Located on
the main drag of Provencher, this cozy, 430 sq ft boutique
coffee shop features a highly selective, back-to-basics
coffee menu to match its minimalist design. The gleaming
counter tops and street-facing bar were crafted from
reclaimed local elm trees. 202 Provencher Blvd,
204-414-3654, Map 1: P-6
FOOLS & HORSES COFFEE This local coffee chain serves
everything including espresso, kombucha and teas. The
flagship location on Broadway offers a full food menu,
craft beer, whiskey and a selection of wines on-tap. At the
Forks location they serve locally made pastries. 101-379
Broadway, Map 1: P-3, 1 Forks Market Rd, Map 1: Q-5
STELLA’S CAFÉ & BAKERY A top pick for breakfast
with fluffy omelettes and top-notch baking. House-
made strawberry-blueberry jam is a local legend. Lunch
favourites include the hearty garden burger and spiced
chicken curry. Call for hours. Entrées: $8-$15. WA, LP, SP.
Cards: IA, MC, V. 166 Osborne St, 204-453-8562,
Map 1: R-3 ; Plug In Gallery, 460 Portage Ave,
204-772-1556, Map 1: P-2; 340 Provencher Blvd,
204-477-8393, Map 1: P-5; Kenaston Village
Mall, 1895 Grant Ave, 204-488-7810, Map 2: E-3 ;
116 Sherbrook St, 204-477-5556, Map 2: R-2 ; James
Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 2nd
floor, 204-779-1415, Map 2: D-2; 1463 Pembina Hwy,
204-275-2001, Map 2: E-3
THE TALLEST POPPY A bright, homey space that pairs
mis-matched chairs and a fun vibe with comforting soul
food, killer cocktails, and twists on classic homestyle diner
fare. Try the savoury-sweet chicken and waffles drizzled
with maple syrup. Mon-Thu 10 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 8 am–
9 pm, Sun 9 am–9 pm. LP, SP. Entrées: $9-$18. Cards: IA,
M, V. 103 Sherbrook St, 204-219-8777, Map 1: R-1
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS NEWS CAFÉ Diners can get
up close and personal with working Winnipeg Free Press
journalists while nibbling on fresh breakfast classics,
sandwiches, soup and salad. The savoury Manitoba club
sandwich nods to local ingredients. Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm.
Entrées: $8-$13. LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 237 McDermot
Ave, 204-943-0682, Map 1: O-4
CASINO DINING
JAG’S RESTAURANT À la carte menus feature local,
sustainable ingredients. Special theme nights and rotating
buffet nights. Must be 18 or older to enter casino and
restaurant. Mon-Sun 4 pm-9 pm, Thu-Sun dinner buffet.
Entrées: $12-$23, Buffets: $15-$30. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Ave W,
204-982-3793, Map 2: D-6
MANGO’S RESTAURANT Canadian and tropical delights
served in a 1920s-style setting at South Beach Casino.
International buffet, nightly dinner specials and full-
service menu offered. Daily 7 am-11 pm. Entrées: $8-$16.
Buffets: $9-$22. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1 Ocean
Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury, MB, 1-877-775-8259.
MICHELE’S RESTAURANT Re-creation of a 19th-century
railroad hotel, complete with red-carpeted staircases
on each side of the restaurant. A la carte menu features
classic, hearty dishes with local ingredients. Theme nights
and dinner buffets some nights. Must be 18 or older to
enter casino and restaurant. Mon-Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun
12 pm-12 am. Dinner buffet Thu-Sun 4 pm-9 pm, Sunday
brunch 12 pm-3 pm. Entrées: $7-$20. Buffets: $15-$30.
WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. McPhillips Street Station
Casino, 484 McPhillips St, 204-982-3791, Map 2: C-3
CHINESE
KUM KOON GARDEN The city’s largest restaurant
is a Chinatown institution that packs them in for its
well-executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese
regional specialties. Mon-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri 11 am-12
am, Sat 10:30 am-12 am, Sun 10:30 am-10 pm (closed
daily between 3 pm-4:30 pm). Entrées: $13-$25. WA,
LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 257 King St, 204-943-4655,
Map 1: N-4
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