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dining
Chaeban ICe Cream Josphen Chaeban infuses locally
sourced ingredients with Arabic flavours to make exotic
and intriguing concoctions like sour cream with beets, and
ricotta cheese with poppy seeds. 390 Osborne St,
204-475-6226, map 1: T-4
eVa’S GeLaTO & COFFee bar Bright gelateria gleams
with 36 varieties of house-made Argentinian gelato.
Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm, Sat 12 pm-10 pm, Sun 12 pm-9 pm.
WA, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 101-1001 Corydon Ave,
204-452–3827, map 1: T-1; 9a-20 Island Shore Blvd,
204-254-2837, map 2: e-5
nUCCI’S GeLaTI The Nucci family offers 75 flavours of
mouth-watering Italian ice cream. Open daily 9 am-12 am.
LP, SP. Cash only. 643 Corydon Ave, 204-475-8765,
map 1: T-3
indian
CLaY OVen Stop in for the memorable thali platters, or
samosas topped with chickpeas. Call for hours. Entrées:
$12-$25. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 240-1600,
Kenaston Common, Kenaston Blvd, 204-888-2529,
map 2: F-3 ; 247 Edmonton St, map 1: P-3 ; Shaw Park
1 Portage Avenue East (3rd floor), 204-982-7426,
map 1: O-5
international/classic
baILeY’S Heavy wooden doors open to a world that
celebrates the British Empire. Mon-Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat 12
pm-1 am, Sun 4:30 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $18-$34. WA, LP,
SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V, ATM. 185 Lombard Ave,
204-944-1180, map 1: O-4
maXIme’S South Winnipeg fave sets the standard for
suburban-style fine dining. Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm, Fri
& Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 10:30 am-10 pm. Reservations
recommended. Entrées: $10-$27. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. 1131 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-257-1521, map 2: F-4
international/contemporary
The beaChCOmber Restaurant offers one of the
city’s best views from the patio with a menu reflecting its
waterfront location. Mon-Fri 11 am-11 pm, Sat 11 am-12 am,
Sun 11 am-10 pm. Entrées: $15-$30. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE,
IA, MC, V. The Forks Market, 204-948-0020, map 1: Q-5
enOTeCa This intimate and ultra-hip space boasts an
extensive menu of wines as well as a creative list of exotic
ingredients. French techniques merge with mod tastes like
black garlic and curry. Tue-Thu 5 pm-11 pm, Fri-Sat 5 pm-
2 am, Sun 5 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $14-$18. WA, LP. Cards: IA,
MC, V. A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529, map 2: D-3
OaK anD GraIn At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport,
comfort food classics are offered with regional spin at the
newly renovated bistro. Mon-Fri 6 am-12 am, Sat & Sun 7
am-11 pm. Entrées: $20-$36. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
1800 Wellington Avenue, 204-786-0926, map 2: C-3
mÁQUÈ The latest open from chef Scott Bagshaw is a
cozy window wrapped Crescentwood dining room, where
the open kitchen offers impeccable adaptations of pan-
Asian cuisine. French-inflected dishes meld traditional
preparations with far East ingredients. Tue-Sun 5 pm-12 am.
WA, LP. Small plates: $5-$22. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
909 Dorchester Ave, 204-284-3385, map 1: T-2
The bLUe marbLe reSTaUranT & LOUnGe Serving
fresh delights with artful presentations. Open daily 11:30
am-10 pm, lounge hours 11:30 am-12 am. Entrées: $11-$30.
WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1979 Wellington Avenue,
204-594-1967, map 2: C-3 The mITCheLL bLOCK Located in the historic Mitchell
building, this restaurant showcases gastronomically
elevated home cooking. Mon-Wed 5 pm-9 pm, Thu-
Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Lounge open 2 hours after restaurant
closure. Entrées: $20-$29. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
173 McDermot Ave, 204-949-9032; map 1: O-4
eaST InDIa COmPanY The Mehra family’s restaurant
makes dining a complete sensory experience. Lunch buffet
(Mon-Fri): $15, daily dinner buffet: $20. Mon-Fri 11 am-
2:30 pm, 4:30 pm-9:30 pm; Sat 4:30 pm-9:30 pm; Sun
12 pm-8:30 pm. Entrées: $12-$16. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. 349 York Ave, 204-947-3097, map 1: P-4 CaPITaL GrILL anD bar Neighbourhood regulars
clink glasses over a mix of homey and high cuisine. Short
rib rigatoni in a winey tomato sauce is perfect comfort
food. Tue-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-9 pm. Entrées:
$13-$38. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 3116 Roblin Blvd,
204-615-3116, map 2: D-2 rUDY’S eaT & DrInK New m eets old inside an
architecturally innovative building, where diners tuck into
classics with a contemporary twist. Mon-Fri 11 am-late,
Sat 5 pm-late. Entrées: $18-$26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. 375 Graham Ave, main floor MB Hydro Place,
204-421-9094, map 1: P-4
InDIa PaLaCe Neighbourhood haunt in the West End
caters to all tastes with a large and menu. Classic curries
and delicious, cumin-laden samosas. Buffet available for
lunch and dinner. Mon-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 4 pm-10 pm.
Entrées: $10-$15. WA, LP. Cards: IA, AE, MC, V. 770 Ellice
Ave, 204-774-6061, map 1: P-1 COrDOVa This casual and lively atmosphere offers
unique European influenced tapas and wine selection.
Tues-Wed 8 am-2:30 pm, 4:30 pm-12 am, Fri 8 am-2:30
pm, 4:30 pm-2 am, Sat 5 pm-2 am, Sun-Mon closed.
Tapas: $6-$8/plate. LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 92 Albert St,
204-691-1900, map 1: O-4 SaDDLerY On marKeT A beautiful Exchange District
heritage space now houses this chic restobar. Comforting
fare incorporates regional ingredients and touches of global
influence. Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm, Thu-Fri 11 am-late, Sat
4 pm-late. LP. Entrées: $12-$35. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
114 Market Ave, 204-615-1898, map 1: O-4
Comfort Food
is food which
provides a nostalgic
or sentimental feeling
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MOST DOWNTOWN HOTELS
COMFORT FOOD. COMFORTABLE CHAIRS. COMFORTABLY PRICED.
Main fl oor - Manitoba Hydro Place, 375 Graham Avenue
1 block west of the Bell MTS Place
204.421.9094 rudyseatanddrink.com
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