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bestlist BURGERS Boon Burger 79 Sherbrook St, 204-415‑1391. This all-vegan burger café serves a range of house-made patties. Treat yourself to house-made organic iced tea and crispy sesame fries. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Nuburger 472 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑888‑1001; 1-1650 Kenaston Blvd, 204-615‑2009; The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd. Healthy, fresh twists on the classic burger. Pick from locally sourced bison, beef, chicken, or veggie patties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V cafe Across the Board Game Café 211 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑691‑3422. Choose from more than 1000 board games to play, or simply enjoy snacks, sandwiches, and delicious entrées in this bright and bustling space. LP, IA, M, V Buffalo Stone Café 1961 McCreary Rd, 204-989‑8370. Relax lakeside at FortWhyte Alive with hearty sandwiches, soups and a signature bison burger. WA, SP, IA, M, V Clementine Cafe 123 Princess St, 204‑942‑9497. Underground nook has stellar offerings for breakfast and lunch, including fresh baking and a lineup of morning cocktails. LP, 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 miss the chalkboard menu listing an indulgent array of desserts. WA, LP, A, 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. Plug In Gallery, 460 Portage Ave, 204‑772‑1556. Famous breakfast items like baked eggs and the Mexican breakfast alongside a vast selection of entrées, hearty soups, sandwiches and homey curries. WA, LP, SP, 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. LP, IA, M, V cafe/gelateria Eva’s Gelato 101-1001 Corydon Ave, 204‑452‑3827; 9A-20 Island Shore Blvd, 204‑254‑2837. Housemade Argentinean gelato and a gourmet coffee bar. Dulce de leche is a signature flavour. WA, SP, IA, M, V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy, 204‑504‑8299. South end destination serves wide variety of bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit and red bean. IA, M, V casino dining Jag’s Restaurant 1425 Regent Ave, 204-982‑3793. Impressive international dinner buffet inside Club Regent Casino. 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 buff et, daily 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. Buffet dining Thu‑Sun. Sunday brunch noon-3 pm. Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurant. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V COMFORT PLATES. CASUAL ELEGANCE. WE ELEVATE COMFORT FOOD AND MAKE IT SPECIAL 720 Corydon Avenue 204-615-9797 elevateeatery.ca ciao! / june/july / two thousand seventeen 35