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Mon Ami Louis 50 Provencher Blvd , 204‐942‐1090 . Chef Luc Jean serves traditional French 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 . Chef Tristan Foucault ’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes . Housemade charcuterie is standout . 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 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 French bistro fare , like smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
GERMAN
Gasthaus Gutenberger 2583 Portage Ave , 204‐888‐3133 . The hearty style of authentic German cuisine is practised in this rustic , chalet‐style atmosphere . Try a housemade Bavarian‐style bratwurst . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
GREEK
Pembina Village Restaurant 333 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐5439 . Mediterranean and North American cuisine mixed together , with gyros and souvlaki joined by New York steak at this family‐friendly spot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐897‐6565 . This large family‐run restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on the feta and olives . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INDIAN
[ see also WORLD FOOD ] Clay Oven 240‐1600 Kenaston Common , 204‐888‐2529 ; 1 Portage Ave East ( Shaw Park ), 204‐982‐7426 ; 247 Edmonton St , 204‐415‐7797 . Extensive menu features everything from butter chicken to spicy seafood curries . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V East India Company 349 York Ave , 204‐947‐3097 . Centuriesold artifacts grace the walls of the Mehra family ’ s flagship restaurant . The food is flawless , with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced . Dinner and lunch buffets offer a spectacular array of choices . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
India Palace 770 Ellice Ave , 204‐774‐6061 . A large and varied menu features vegetable , chicken , lamb and seafood dinners . Also a lunch and dinner buffet . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Ivory Restaurant 200 Main St , 204‐944‐1600 . Ivory channels Bollywood glamour as it combines traditional flavours with an extremely contemporary , colourful and elegant decor . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204‐944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb and prime rib of beef . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐1521 . This South Winnipeg favourite sets the standard for suburban‐style fine dining . The elegant atmosphere and the wide‐ranging menu , offering short‐order favourites , make for a multi‐generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
The Allen Restaurant 281 Donald St , 204‐594‐9494 . The historic Metropolitan Theatre has been reborn as a destination dining establishment . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Beachcomber The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204‐948‐0020 . This restaurant ’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views . Crab cake sliders are a popular choice . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Bistro 1800 1800 Wellington Ave , 204‐786‐0926 . At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport , well‐made classics are offered with a slight twist . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena nuda risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Café Savour 956 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐254‐4681 . Hand‐painted tables and vibrant green walls complement the eclectic menu , which draws influence from around the globe . Five‐course menus offered for $ 45 . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
36 ciao ! / aug / sep / two thousand fifteen