chinese
Kum Koon Garden 257 King St , 204-943‐4655 . The city ’ s largest restaurant packs in patrons for its well-executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Ming Court 236 Edmonton St , 204‐949‐1087 . Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top-notch soups . Try the juicy jumbo shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce . LP , IA , M , V North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204-275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Coffee
These boutique coffee shops can make a killer cup of joe . Cafe Postal , 202 Provencher Blvd , 204-414-3654 ; Fools & Horses , 379 Broadway , 1 Forks Market Rd ; Park Lane Coffee 685 Osborne St ; Joe and Lily , 145 Pacific Ave ; Make Coffee + Stuff , 751 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐0101 ; Mountain Bean , 2001 Henderson Hwy , 204-334-6959 ; Little Sister Coffee Maker , 470 River Ave ; Parlour Coffee , 468 Main St ; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea , 64 Sherbrook St , 250 Kennedy St .
comedy club
Rumor ’ s Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐4520 . Stand-up comedians from around the continent ; full service menu . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
danish
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , M , V
Deli / Diner
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle takeout . Eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels thickly layered with cream cheese and lox . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave , 204-489‐5811 . True to its name , this bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts . WA , IA The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St , 204‐774‐0818 . Daytime neighbourhood hangout pushes out short order favourites including a scrumptious eggs Benedict . Breakfast served all day . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V bestlist
Oscar ’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St , 204‐947-0314 . Jewishstyle diner serving sandwiches piled high with shaved meat alongside new school favourites . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Red Top Drive-In 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner continues to impress locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sherbrook Street Delicatessan 102 Sherbroook St , 204‐615‐3354 . This bright spot makes nostalgia hip with traditional kosher-style cooking . Family recipes with Eastern European flavour . WA , IA , M , V
Family
Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel , 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947‐5077 ; 1049 Pembina Hwy , 204‐452‐1040 , not LP ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . A Winnipeg signature serves full menu including crêpes , waffles , burgers , roast beef , and salads . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204‐927‐6001 . Situated in the Qualico Family Centre , the casual menu serves favourite dishes like pancakes and pulled pork poutine . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Fast Casual
Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 2696 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615‐8313 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 . Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like poke bowls . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The stylish hub offers casual dining options centred around The Common , which serves local beer and wine . List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ' s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Clevery named combinations like “ Chickplease ” and a brightly coloured dining room cater to all ages . IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ' s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Nick ’ s on Broadway 287 Broadway , 204‐891‐3636 . Nick Graumann ’ s serves impressive salads , soups and sandwiches , like the killer hot pastrami . WA , IA , M , V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 . 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Discover generously stuffed shawarmas are served in this bright , modern space . WA , A , IA , M , V french
Beaujena ’ s French Table 302 Hamel Ave , 204‐233‐4841 . Table d ’ hôte menu serves seven-course surprise dinners at $ 55 . Open Fri and Sat at 5 pm . WA , 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 Chef / owner Cam Tran ’ s divine desserts . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V InFerno ’ s Bistro & InFerno ’ s on Academy 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 ( WA , SP ); 414 Academy Rd , 204‐475‐7400 . Chef / owner Fern Kirouac ’ s French-Canadian-meets- Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city ’ s best . LP , A , IA , M , V Mon Ami Louis 50 Provencher Blvd , 204-938-2226 . French inspired fare on the Esplanade Riel bridge . Thin crust pizzas in the style of Alsace . Closes Oct 9 for the season . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐989‐7700 . Almost all items 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 neighbourhood bistro has the best view of the city ’ s skyline , making it a great place to savour classic French fare . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St , 204‐237‐7072 . This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare , like 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 , 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 serves specialties including khinkali . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
greek
Homer ’ s 520 Ellice Ave , 204-788‐4858 . Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot . Enjoy 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 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
40 ciao ! / oct / nov / two thousand seventeen