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DINING
CASINO DINING
JAG’ S RESTAURANT À la carte menus feature local, sustainable ingredients. Special theme nights and rotating buffet nights, including seafood and prime rib buffets. Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant. 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, 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, daily nightly dinner specials and fullservice 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.
MICHELE’ S RESTAURANT Elegant recreation of a 19th-century railroad hotel, complete with red-carpeted staircases on each side of the restaurant. A la carte menu features classic, hearty dishes with local ingredients. Theme nights and dinner buffets some nights. Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant. Mon-Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 12 pm-12 am. Dinner buffet Thu-Sun 4 pm-9 pm, Sunday brunch 12 pm-3 pm. Entrées: $ 7- $ 20. Buffets: $ 15- $ 30. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. McPhillips Street Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St, 204-982‐3791, Map 2: C-3
CHINESE
KUM KOON GARDEN The city’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs them in for its wellexecuted dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties. The scene is electric, especially on weekends when more than 600 people fill the elaborate interior. Mon- Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri 11 am-12 am, Sat 10:30 am-12 am, Sun 10:30 am-10 pm( closed daily between 3 pm-4:30 pm). Entrées: $ 13‐ $ 25. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 257 King St, 204-943‐4655, Map 1: N-4
NORTH GARDEN Modern university neighbourhood restaurant where innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties. A popular spot for dim sum amongst international students. Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm, Sun 10 am-10:30 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 21. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 6-33 University Cres, 204‐275‐2591, Map 2: F-4
SUN FORTUNE Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by the university crowd. The changing daily soup special is a wonder— each special is packed with luscious ingredients such as pork tenderloin and tentacles of dried squid. Barbequed duck is a must. Check the Cantonese-language chef’ s suggestions and weekend specials card. Tue, Thu-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm Wed & Sun 11 am-9:30 pm. Entrées: $ 10- $ 29. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 15-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐6868, Map 2: F-4
COFFEE
Young entrepreneurs have sparked a local coffee culture renaissance of single origin beans, lovely latte art and community connections. Hubs of activity and creativity, Winnipeg is home to a host of hip boutique coffee shops that make killer cups of joe. CAFÉ D’ AMOUR, 685 Osborne St, 204-415-4995, Map 2: E-4; CAFÉ POSTAL, 202 Provencher Blvd, 204-414-3654, Map 1: P-6; THE FYXX, 310 Broadway, 204-989-2470, Map 1: Q-4; FOLIO CAFÉ, 2299 Grant Ave, 204‐487‐3300( ext 698), Map 2: E-2; FOOLS & HORSES COFFEE, 101‐379 Broadway, Map 1: P-3; MAKE COFFEE + STUFF, 751 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐0101, Map 1: T-2; LITTLE SISTER COFFEE MAKER, 470 River Ave, Map 1: R-3; PARLOUR COFFEE, 468 Main St, Map 1: O-4; THOM BARGEN COFFEE & TEA, 64 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St, Map 1: R-2, Map 1: P-3
DANISH
BISTRO DANSK This intimate restaurant has garnered national recognition for its European comfort food. Specialties include frikadeller, hakkebof, salmon topped with crab, house-made bread and desserts. A variety of European wine and beer adds to the restaurant’ s charm. Lunch Tue-Sat 11 am-2:30 pm( lunch), 5 pm-9 pm( dinner). Reservations recommended for dinner. Entrées: $ 10- $ 16. WA, LP. Cards: AE, MC, V. 63 Sherbrook St, 204‐775‐5662, Map 1: R-2
DELI / DINER
BERNSTEIN’ S DELI Jewish specialties and homestyle take-out. Eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels thickly layered with lox and cream cheese. Mon-Fri 8 am-7:30pm, Sat 8 am-3:30 pm, Sun 9 am-2:30 pm. Entrées: $ 5- $ 16. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552, Map 2: D‐3
FALAFEL PLACE True to its name, this bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts. The yam fries are a musttry. Open daily 6:30 am-9 pm. Entrées: $ 6- $ 12. WA. Cards: IA. 1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‐5811, Map 2: D-3
OSCAR’ S DELI This old school deli has been in operation since 1929. While classic meaty sandwiches and pickles are still on the menu, new dinner and brunch additions like the massive“ dirty burger” served on a challah bun, or matzo-battered fried chicken and waffles, keep things fresh. Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-1:30 pm. Entrees: $ 8- $ 16. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 175 Hargrave St, 204‐947‐0314, Map 1: P-3
SHERBROOK STREET DELICATESSEN Traditional Jewish specialties and Eastern European flavour profiles add old school charm to this slick sandwich spot. Piles of housemade smoked meat, corned beef, and sour coleslaw draw crowds eager for from-scratch cooking. Mon-Sun 10 am-8 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 102 Sherbrook St, 204‐615‐3354, Map 1: R‐1
FAMILY
AALTO’ S FAMILY DINING A popular family dining spot located within the Canad Inns hotel chain. Each location offers nightly themed buffets, as well as table service. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 7- $ 14, dinner buffet $ 8‐ $ 18. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-478‐6422, Map 2: F-4; Canad Inns Transcona, 826 Regent Ave W, 204-224‐1681, Map 2: D‐6; Canad Inns Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St, 204-633‐0024, Map 2: B-4; Canad Inns Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd, 204-253‐2641, Map 2: E-5; Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, 204-775‐8791, Map 2: D-3; Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave W, 204-667‐5560, Map 2: D-6
CHICAGO JOE’ S Located in the Victoria Inn. The huge menu includes all the comfort food favourites— the Big Cheese burger and Monte Cristo sandwich— along with pasta, chicken, seafood and steak options. Mon‐Thu 6:30 am‐10 pm, Fri 6:30 am-11 pm, Sat & Sun 7 am‐11 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 27. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, 204-786‐4801, Map 2: C-3
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles and French toast as well as burgers, roast beef, soups and salads. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 7- $ 13. WA, LP( except Pembina), SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Forks Market, 204-947‐5077, Map 1: Q-5; 1049 Pembina Hwy, 204-452‐1040, Map 2: E-4; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204‐489-2885, Map 2: G-3. Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035, Map 2: D-3
PARK CAFÉ Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, this window wrapped 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, with comforting casual dishes that nod to regional ingredients, from buttermilk pancakes to farmer’ s sausage poutine. 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, 204-927-6001, Map 1: D-2
FAST CASUAL
BURRITO DEL RIO / BURRITO DEL RIO DOS These casual Tex-Mex eateries offer made-to-order favourites including fajitas, generous burritos and quesadillas. Try tasty garnishes like lime sour cream and chile-roasted corn for southern flavour. Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun noon-10 pm. Entrées: $ 8- $ 11. WA, LP, SP. Cards: A, IA, M, V. 433 River Ave, 204-415-5600, Map 1: R-3; 775 Corydon Ave, 204-414-2440, Map 1: T-2
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