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BY TEENA LEGRIS AND NINA BRYK
EDITOR’S PICK
CHAMPIONS OF
BREAKFAST
KOSHER KITCHEN
For nearly 40 years, Barbara Reiss has operated
Desserts Plus as a dairy-kosher bakery and caterer.
Today, with her daughters Lisa (pictured) and Pam,
this family trio continues to wow with treats beyond
the sweets. A new café and specialty food store
pumps out veg-centric super bowls, salads, soups,
a stupendous Asian salmon burger, and a variety of
signature Jewish fare for noshing. Close proximity
to the Winnipeg airport makes this a favourite stop
for take-out. Up and away! 664 King Edward St,
204-339-1957, Map 2: D-3
NOW OPEN
Early birds and brunch aficionados can bite
into some morning goodness at these top
breakfast destinations that offer regional flair
and locally-sourced ingredients to their creative
dishes.
Cilantro sauce, guac and housemade salsa
Bakery's
add a zesty olé to Stella's Café & Bakery
Mexican breakfast. Two sunny side eggs
on soft corn tortillas, accompanied with
hash browns, green onions, refried beans,
and shredded cheddar, add a full plate of
hearty fuel for the day. 116 Sherbrook St,
204-477-5556, Map 2: R-2
Feast eyes and palate on tempting southern
treats like the crispy buttermilk fried chicken
on Belgian waffles (pictured), cornbread with
coffee, or layered chilequiles (egg nachos), in
the laid-back atmosphere of The Tallest Poppy.
103 Sherbrook St, 204-219-8777, Map 1: R-1
Made to order sweet and savoury crepes are
served fresh with scratch-made sauces with
cute and creative names. Inspired by Japanese
street food, these hand-held breakfast treats are
fun to eat in the pop art-like interior of Kawaii
Crepe. 201-99 Osborne St, 204-415-2833,
Map 1: S-3 with two additional locations.
Bernstein's Deli hosts a delish selection
of Jewish specialties for the most important
meal of the day. The 'Not Your Typical Israeli
Shakshuka!' features basted eggs on a bed of
kale and chickpeas, smothered in a tangy and
aromatic zaatar spiced tomato sauce - with
a side of toasted challah. 1700 Corydon Ave,
204-488-4552, Map 2: D-3
Promenade Café and Wine serves a perfect
petit déjeuner with stunning downtown city
views. Sip on a French press mocha while
diving into divine eggs Benedict smothered in
buttery-cream hollandaise. 130 Provencher Blvd,
204-233-7030, Map 1: P-6
Kevin’s Bistro (pictured) presents a divine take
on comfort food making it the latest 'hood hotspot for lunch and theatre
crowds in Winnipeg's popular Exchange District. Chef Michael Spence's
menu brings back the 1970's casserole, adds a spin to spicy caulifl ower
bites, and ups the mac 'n cheese ante with a saucy Hops & Blue. 141
Bannatyne Ave, 204-221-5028, Map 1: N-4
Head south on Osborne Street to fi nd intriguing concoctions of ice
cream at Chaeban Ice Cream. Lebanese cheese-maker Joseph Chaeban
mixes sour cream with beets, and ricotta cheese with poppy seeds,
giving each delish dish a name to match originality. Guests are not so
subtly encouraged to snap photos and share their treats on Facebook
and Instagram with the help of well placed light boxes. 390 Osborne St,
204-475-6226, Map 1: T-4
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