bestlist
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑0453;
2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615-6006.
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan
serves up his favourite food in this
bright space. Tackle signature dish
The Wrath of Khan: halal beef/lamb,
chicken and falafel all rolled into a
generously stuffed pita. WA, A, IA,
M, V
FRENCH
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204‑233‑4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte
menu serves seven- and five-course
surprise dinners at $49 and $39.
Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Blind Tiger
725 Osborne St, blindtigerwinnipeg.ca.
Styled after a 1920s speakeasy, this
coffee bar by day, swinging dining
room by night serves an array of
classic French dishes. Try a steaming
bowl of seafood-pot-au-feu. LP, A,
IA, M, V
Café Ce Soir
937 Portage Ave, 204‑414‑SOIR
(7647). Enjoy favourites like
ratatouille and beef bourguignon,
and save room for dessert: chef/
owner Cam Tran is a French-trained
pastry chef. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Mon Ami Louis
50 Provencher Blvd, 204-938-2226.
Chef Luc Jean serves French inspired
fare on the Esplanade Riel bridge.
Thin crust pizzas in the style of Alsace
are a specialty. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch.
Chef Tristan Foucault’s menu offers
elegantly updated classics and rustic
dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204‑233‑7030.
This bistro has the best view of the
city’s skyline, making it a great place
to savour classic French fare from
morning to night. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072.
This industrial-chic space serves
up French bistro fare, like smoked
Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood
crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and
Gruyère. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St,
soussolosborne.com. Hidden in a
basement location at Confusion
Corner, this speakeasy is worth the
hunt. An ever changing selection of
old school French classics is executed
with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GEORGIAN
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204‑416‑3996.
The first Georgian restaurant on
the prairies is a welcoming second
floor space overlooking Corydon
Ave. Specialties include khinkali, a
dumpling filled with a spiced blend
of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
GREEK
Gus & Tony’s at The Park
2015 Portage Ave, 204‑414‑5508.
This casual eatery offers brawny
burgers, saucy gyros, perfectly
seasoned souvlaki, and fries
smothered in house-made chili and
feta. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Homer’s
520 Ellice Ave, 204-788‑4858. Grecian
pillars transport you to ancient
Athens at this popular spot. This
is the place for lamb lovers, with a
menu of Greek and Mediterranean
specialties. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Niko’s
740 Corydon Ave, 204‑478‑1144.
Greek and American classics
converge at this casual eatery. Large
menu boasts souvlaki platters, gyros,
burgers and salads. Lightly salted
pita bread satisfies. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Take away treats for
life’s sweet moments
1124 Ellice Ave. 204-949-2480
goodiesbakeshop.com
Mon - Fri 9am - 10pm,
Sat 9am - 8pm, Sun 11am - 6pm
Open late for spontaneous celebrating!
ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand sixteen
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