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PARK CAFÉ This 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.
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 LA PAMPA This casual spot specializes in authentic
Argentinean empanadas in traditional flavours like beef
and olive, as well as creative varieties. Mon-Sat 11 am-7
pm, Sun closed. Entrées: $4-$5 per empanada. WA.
Cards: IA, MC, V. 10-1604 St Mary’s Rd, 204-615-8969,
Map 2: F-4 LITTLE GOAT Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of
French comfort food to west Winnipeg. Try their French
fried chicken and beef bourguignon. Mon closed, Tues-Sat
8:00 am-10 pm, Sun 10:00 am-2 pm. Entrées: $21-$29.
LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628,
Map 2: D-2
PETE’S PLACE This Osborne Village eatery serves up
comfort food like housemade soups, burgers and steaks.
The menu showcases Greek favourites like spanakopita
and souvlaki pita. Mon-Fri 11 am-11 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-11
pm. Entrées: $13-$35. LP, SP. Cards: A, IA, MC, V,
135 Osborne St, 204-339-7225, Map 2: D-2 french PEASANT COOKERY Chef Tristan Foucault offers
updated French classics and innovative dishes, including
his signature house-cured charcuterie. Mon-Thu 11:30
am-10 pm, Fri 11:30 am-11 pm, Sat 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 5
pm-9 pm. Entrées: $18-$28. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700, Map 1: N-4
fast casual
CHOSABI Excellent Asian eats, like sushi burritos and rice
bowls, in four stylish locations. 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; 605 Sterling
Lyon Pkwy, Map 2: E-3
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
KAWAII CREPE This crêpe joint attracts young and old
with its freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes and
modern atmosphere. Mon 12 pm-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. Juicy, tender brisket, accented
simply with a swipe of mustard on rye, is a highlight. 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
BEAUJENA’S FRENCH TABLE Husband and wife duo
Beaujena and Randy Reynolds operate this chef’s table
style restaurant, cooking up a new 7 course meal every
week. Open Fri & Sat 5 pm-midnight. Entrées: $55 (7
course prix fixe), wine pairings $30. WA, LP. Cards: IA,
MC, V. 302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841, Map 1: P-7
BLACK BIRD BRASSERIE The window-lined eatery
serves up hearty dishes like pickerel a la meunière and
flat iron steak. The newly opened restaurant is owned by
the group behind The Grove and Cornerstone. Call for
hours. Entrées: $11-$24. LP, WA. Cards: IA, AM, MC, V.
101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760, Map 1: R-6
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. Wed-Fri 4
pm-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
INFERNO’S BISTRO Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-
Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare is a hit. Live music
some nights. Call for hours. Entrées: $15-$22. WA, LP,
SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 312 Des Meurons St, 204-
262-7400, Map 1: R-7
LANGSIDE GROCERY A menu of simple and delicious
French-inspired small plates pair nicely with creative
cocktails and hours of socializing in the intimate lounge.
Tue-Sun 4 pm-12 am. Entrées: $5-$19. WA, LP. Cards:
AE, IA, MC, V. 164 Langside St, Map 1: R-2
PROMENADE CAFÉ AND WINE Classic European fare
in an understated atmosphere at a phenomenal price.
Sun & Mon 8 am-2 pm, Tue-Sat 8 am-10 pm. Entrées:
$16-$26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 130 Provencher
Blvd, 204-233-7030, Map 1: P-6
RESTO GARE & TRAIN BAR The signature historical
railcar has been converted into a contemporary dining
room. Mon-Fri from 11 am, Sat & Sun from 5 pm.
Entrées: $14-$60. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 630 Des
Meurons St, 204-237-7072, Map 1: P-6
SOUS SOL Hidden in a basement space at Confusion
Corner, this speakeasy-inspired eatery is worth the hunt.
Chef Michael Robins’ ever-changing menu of traditional
French cuisine is masterfully prepared. Thu 5 pm-12 am,
Sat & Sun 5 pm-2 am. Entrées: $20-$30. LP. Cards: IA,
MC, V. 22-222 Osborne St, Map 1: S-3
georgian
SAPERAVI The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies.
Specialties include khinkali, a Georgian dumpling filled
with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. Tue-Sat
4:30 pm-11:00 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrées: $10-
$22. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 709 Corydon Ave,
204-416-3996, Map 1: T-2
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