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Joy ’ s Tea 885 Westminster Ave , 204-786-6812 . Sip on more than 50 choices of loose leaf and matcha along with some treats from Pinky ’ s Bakeshop . WA , A , IA , M , V Marion Street Eatery 393 Marion Street , 204‐233‐2843 . Chef Melissa Hryb elevates homey comfort food with touches of elegance . Try gourmet mac & cheese with bacon and pretzel topping . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Oakwood 660 Osborne St , 204‐475‐4250 . Sleek decor and a commitment to local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood favourite . Filling breakfasts and twists on comfort food are top picks . Don ’ t skip the indulgent array of desserts . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Tallest Poppy 103 Sherbrook St , 204-219-8777 . Located in the Sherbrook Inn , this comfort food with-a-twist diner serves soul food inspired eats with decidedly Northern ingredients . Buttermilk fried chicken is excellent . LP , IA , M , V
CAFE / BAKERY
Beet Happening 818‐Notre Dame Ave , 204‐775‐BEET ( 2338 ). Outstanding take-away breakfast and lunch options . Mini pizzas and savoury tarts stuffed with veggies are feel-good faves . WA , IA , M , V
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The Frenchway 238 Lilac St , 204‐421‐9002 . Specializes in breakfast and lunch fare using housemade pastries , breads and sweets . WA , SP , IA , M , V Stella ’ s Café & Bakery 1895 Grant Ave , 204-488‐7810 ; 166 Osborne St , 204‐453‐8562 ; 116 Sherbrook St , 204‐477‐5556 ; 1463 Pembina Hwy , 204-275-2001 ; 340 Provencher Blvd , 204-477‐8393 . James Armstrong Richardson International Airport , 2nd Floor , 204‐779‐1415 ; Plug In Gallery , 460 Portage Ave , 204‐772‐1556 . Famous breakfasts , hearty soups , sandwiches and homey curries . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
CASINO DINING
Jag ’ s Restaurant 1425 Regent Ave , 204-982‐3793 . Impressive international dinner buffet . inside Club Regent Casino . A la carte menu features local ingredients . Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a 1920s-style setting at South Beach Casino . International buffet , nightly dinner specials and full-service menu offered . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Michele ’ s Restaurant 484 McPhillips St , 204-982‐3791 . Elegant recreation of a 19th-century railroad hotel . Dinner buffet Thu-Sun . Also serves Sunday brunch noon-3 pm . Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
CHINESE

The Dancing Noodle 1393 Pembina Hwy , 204‐691‐0205 . Soup and noodle bowls filled with freshly hand-pulled noodles . WA , IA , M , V Kum Koon Garden 257 King St , 204-943‐4655 . The city ’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for its well-executed dim sum and Cantonese regional specialties . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204-275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Spicy Noodle House 102‐99 Osborne St , 204-287‐2388 . The honey spicy chicken and spicy eight treasure are both gems . LP , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . WA , LP , IA , M , V love Grilled grass-fed beef

from Arborg , Manitoba

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Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner . Reservations appreciated . Walk-ins welcome . 550 Academy Rd . at Lanark St . 204.489.6963 fusiongrill . mb . ca
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