More than 40 years ago , Mrs . Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada . She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg , featuring all of her own original recipes . Over the years , Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes . Today , Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine . Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings , paintings and intricate tapestries ; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for .
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PRAIRIE ’ S EDGE Eatery nestled in the greenery of Kildonan Park offers creative dishes packed with regional ingredients in a room sprinkled with touches of retro decor . Lunch Tue-Sat 10 am-2 pm , Sun 9 am-2 pm ; Dinner Mon- Sat 5 pm-9 pm . Entrées : $ 14- $ 29 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 2015 Main St , 204-284-7275 , Map 2 : B-4
SAUCERS CAFÉ Dramatic photography adorns the red and yellow walls of this buzzing neighbourhood eatery . Indulge in the turkey avocado bacon sandwich along with specialty coffee in this buzzing neighbourhood eatery . Mon- Thu 11 am-10 pm ; Fri & Sat 11 am-11 pm . Entrées : $ 9- $ 19 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 570 Academy Rd , 204-489-9204 , Map 2 : D-3
Burgers
DAIRI-WIP DRIVE-IN 383 Marion St , 204-233-5144 , Map 1 : R-7 ; HALF MOON DRIVE-IN 6860 Henderson Hwy , 204-757-2517 Map 2 : A-6 ; VJ ’ s DRIVE-INN 170 Main St , 204-943-2655 , Map 1 : P-4 ;
BOON BURGER CAFÉ Canada ’ s first vegan-only burger joint features house-made patties made of mushroom , chickpeas and other meat substitutes . Open daily 11 am-9 pm . Entrées : $ 6- $ 11 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 79 Sherbrook St , 204-415-1391 , Map 1 : Q-2
NUBURGER Healthy , local twists on the classic burger are what ’ s on the menu at the bright and modern spot . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 7- $ 12 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , V , MC . 472 Stradbrook Ave , 204-888-1001 , Map 1 : R-3 ; 1650 Kenaston Blvd , 204-615-2009 , Map 2 : F-3 ; The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , ilovenuburger . com , Map 1 : Q-5
cafÉ / Bakery
ACROSS THE BOARD GAME CAFE Choose from more than 1,000 board games to play , or simply enjoy a meal in this bright space . Tue-Thu & Sun 11 am-10 pm , Fri & Sat 11 am-12 am . Entrées : $ 14- $ 17 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-691-3422 , Map 1 : O-4
CLEMENTINE CAFÉ Underground nook has stellar offerings for breakfast and lunch , as well as fresh baking and a lineup of morning cocktails . Mon-Fri 7 am-4 pm , Sat & Sun 8 am-4 pm . Entrées : $ 7- $ 13 . LP . Cards : A , IA , M , V . 123 Princess St , 204-942-9497 , Map 1 : O-4
COCOABEANS Gluten free cafe serves light meals that cater to all dietary restrictions , like vegan mac n ’ cheese . Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm , Fri & Sat 9 am-9 pm . Entrées : $ 7- $ 15 . WA , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 774 Corydon Ave , 204-691-6046 , Map 1 : T-2
DESSERTS PLUS A kosher-dairy cafe offers a casual destination for snacks and hot meals . Take a raspberry white chocolate pavlova to-go . Mon-Fri 10 am-7:30 pm , Sun 11:30 am-7:30 pm , Sat closed . Entrées : $ 8- $ 16 . WA , SP . Cards : IA , M , V . 664 King Edward St , 204-339-1957 , Map 2 : D-3
FEAST CAFÉ & BISTRO This cozy spot pays tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in bannock , bison and berries . Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm , Fri-Sat 8 am-9 pm . Entrées : $ 8- $ 14 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 587 Ellice Ave , 204-691-5979 , Map 1 : O-1
FORTH This well-designed , sun-dappled café has a short menu of breakfast and light lunch classics . The hip downstairs bar serves slick cocktails and appetizers . Mon-Fri 7 am-10 pm , Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm . Entrées : $ 5.50- $ 12 . LP , SP . Cards : AE , MC , V . 171 McDermot Ave , Map 1 : O-4
THE FRENCHWAY France ex-pat and chef / owner Oliver Fortat serves up modern French cuisine in this bright space . Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm , Sun 9 am-5 pm . WA . Cards : IA , MC , V . 238 Lilac St , 204-421-9002 , Map 1 : T-2
THE OAKWOOD Sleek décor and a commitment to local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood haunt . Filling breakfasts are menu highlights . 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
MARION STREET EATERY Chef Melissa Hryb elegantly blends comfort food with local ingredients . 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
PANDA TEA South end tea room serves bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean , and taro . Mon-Thu , Sun 11 am-11 pm , Fri & Sat 11 am-12 am . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2999 Pembina Hwy , 204-504-8299 , Map 2 : G-3
STELLA ’ S CAFÉ & BAKERY A top pick for breakfast with a zesty Mexican breakfast and top-notch baking . Lunch favourites include the hearty garden burger and spiced chicken curry . House-made strawberry-blueberry jam is a local legend . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 8- $ 15 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V . Seven locations , stella . ca
THE TALLEST POPPY Bright space pairs mis-matched chairs with comforting soul food , killer cocktails , and twists on classic diner fare . Mon-Thu 9 am-11 pm , Fri-Sat 8 am-11 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
casino dining
JAG ’ S RESTAURANT À la carte menus feature local , sustainable ingredients . Theme nights and rotating buffet nights . Must be 18 or older to enter . 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 .
More than 40 years & three generations
More than 40 years ago , Mrs . Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada . She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg , featuring all of her own original recipes . Over the years , Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes . Today , Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine . Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings , paintings and intricate tapestries ; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for .
Extensive lunch and dinner buffet includes delicious vegan , vegetarian and gluten free options
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• Ottawa - 210 Somerset St . West 613-567-4634 • Ottawa - 1993 Robertson Rd . 613-721-3777
24 where . ca september / october 2017