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dining
PEASANT COOKERY Chef Tristan Foucault offers updated
French classics and innovative dishes. Wednesday night
buck-a-shuck oysters are popular. Mon-Thu 11:30 am-11
pm, Fri 11:30 am-12 am, Sat 5 pm-12 am, 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 FOUR POINTS RESTAURANT Located inside the Four
Points Sheraton Hotel adjacent to the Airport. Serves an
interesting mix of entrées like striploin and Atlantic salmon.
Daily 6 am-10 pm (bar open until 12 am). Entrées: $17-$28.
WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1999 Wellington Ave,
204-775-5222, Map 2: C-2
PROMENADE CAFÉ AND WINE Just over the Esplanade
Riel from The Forks, this neighbourhood bistro has one
of the best views of the city. Popular place for divine
breakfasts. 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 MAXIME’S This south Winnipeg favourite sets the
standard for suburban-style fine dining. The wide-ranging
menu offers short-order faves along with an extensive
selection of dinner entrées. 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
RESTO GARE & TRAIN BAR Classic French bistro fare
in an industrial chic setting. The signature historical
railcar has been converted into a contemporary dining
room. House specialties include delicate seafood crepes
with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère. 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-
Sat 5 pm-2 am. Entrées: $20-$30. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
22-222 Osborne St, Map 1: S-3
greek
HOMER’S Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens
at this popular spot with a menu of Mediterranean and
G reek specialties. Mon-Sat 11:45 am-9:30 pm (last seating
at 8:45 pm). Entrées: $15-$30. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA,
MC, V. 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858, Map 1: O-3
TUXEDO VILLAGE RESTAURANT This large family-
run restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken
souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on
the feta and olives. Mon-Thu 11 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 pm-10
pm. Entrées: $10-$23. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
2090 Corydon Ave, 204-897-6565, Map 2: D-2
ice cream/gelati
BRIDGE DRIVE-IN Mon-Sun 11 am-11 pm. Cash only.
766 Jubilee Ave, 204-475-6850, Map 2: E-4; EVA’S
GELATO & COFFEE BAR Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm,
Sat noon-10 pm, Sun noon-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 Daily 9 am-12 am. LP, SP. Cash only.
643 Corydon Ave, 204-475-8765, Map 1: T-3
indian
CLAY OVEN Most diners stop in for the memorable
thali platters. The butter chicken is out of this world. 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, 204-982-7426, Map 1: O-5
EAST INDIA COMPANY The Mehra family’s flagship
restaurant has set the standard for East Indian fine dining
in Winnipeg. The ornate South Asian art make 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 noon-8:30 pm.
Entrées: $12-$16. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 349 York
Ave, 204-947-3097, Map 1: P-4
INDIA PALACE A large and varied menu features
vegetable, chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. Also a lunch
and dinner buffet. 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
international/classic
BAILEY’S Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that
celebrates the British Empire. Food is prepared and served
in a highly professional manner. Specialties include the
Reuben (one of the best in town), rack of lamb and prime
rib of beef. Mon-Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat noon-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
international/
contemporary
THE BEACHCOMBER Whether dining on the patio or
inside the dining room, this restaurant offers one of the
city’s best riverside views. The wide range of dishes spans
from asparagus and ricotta ravioli to baby back ribs and
pan-fried pickerel. 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
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
THE BLUE MARBLE Serves up fresh delights with
artful presentations. Standouts include Middle Eastern
influenced pizza with lamb and pomegranate molasses
and tuna crudo set on a vibrant pea puree. 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
BOUCHÉE BOUCHER Within this cozy St Boniface dining
room, small plates influenced by favourite cuts from the
attached butcher counter are sure to please. Stop by
attached deli and cafe to pick up local and housemade
products to go. Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-11
pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm. Call for butcher shop hours. WA, LP.
Small plates: $7-$28. Cards: IA, MC, V. 101-300 Tache Ave,
204-237-1530, Map 1: R-6
ENOTECA This 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
MÁQUÈ The latest open from chef Scott Bagshaw is a
cozy window wrapped Crescentwood dining room, where
the open kitchen slings impeccable adaptations of pan-
Asian cuisine. French-inflected dishes meld traditional
preparations with far East ingredients, like a transcendant
blend of lobster bisque and red curry. 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 MITCHELL BLOCK This restaurant showcases
housemade pasta and elevated home cooking. Crispy fried
Brussels sprouts are spectacular. Entrées: $20-$29. Mon-
Wed 5 pm-9 pm, Thu-Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Lounge open 2
hours after restaurant closure. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC,
V. 173 McDermot Ave, 204-949-9032; Map 1: O-4
RUDY’S EAT & DRINK New meets old inside an
architecturally innovative building, where diners tuck into
short order 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
SADDLERY ON MARKET A beautiful Exchange District
heritage space now houses this chic restobar. Comforting
fare incorporates regional ingredients like bison and beets,
as well as 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
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