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dining This guide represents the city’s most noteworthy dining places of interest to travellers. They have been selected by the editorial team at this magazine. Cards are listed as follows: AE-American Express, ATM-bank machine on premises, IA-Interac, MC–Mastercard, V–Visa. Other symbols stand for as follows: WA-wheelchair accessible, LP-licensed premises, SP-summer patio. While we always strive for accuracy, hours and information may change without notice. Maps start on page 35. DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD Winnipeg is a renowned restaurant town and many of the most interesting dining establishments can be found clustered together. Here is a listing of foodie-friendly districts worth visiting. AIRPORT Family-friendly restaurants in hotels near the airport offer contemporary settings and diverse menus. Map 2: C-2 Chop Steak & Seafood Desserts Plus Café/Bakery Oak & Grain International/Contemporary CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY Traditionally known as Little Italy, an influx of global cuisine has turned this hot spot into one of the city’s most multicultural culinary hubs. Map 1: T-3 Café Carlo Italian/Contemporary Café La Scala Italian/Contemporary Cocoabeans Café/Bakery Colosseo Ristorante Italian/Classic Eva’s Gelato Ice Cream/Gelati Falafel Place Deli/Diner The Frenchway Café/Bakery Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee The Roost Social House Pub/Lounge Saperavi Georgian DOWNTOWN Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants, including a touch of regional cuisine. Map 1: P-4 Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Regional/Canadian Capital Grill & Bar International/Contemporary Carbone Italian/Contemporary Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood Clay Oven Indian East India Company Indian Grey Owl Coffee Café/Bakery Human Bean Coffee Hy’s Steak & Seafood Izakaya Edokko Japanese Ichiban Japanese The Keg Steak & Seafood La Roca Mexican Oscar’s Deli Deli/Diner The Palm Lounge Pub/Lounge Pho Hoang Vietnamese Prairie 360 Regional/Canadian The Rib Room Ribs Rudy’s Eat & Drink International/Contemporary Shannon’s Pub/Lounge Stella’s Café/Bakery Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee Tipsy Cow Burgers The VG Restaurant Regional/Canadian EXCHANGE DISTRICT Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings serve up distinctive cuisine amidst charming turn-of-the- last century architecture. Map 1: N-4 Across the Board Café/Bakery Bailey’s International/Classic Blüfish Japanese Carnaval South American Chosabi Fast Casual Cibo Italian/Contemporary Clementine Café Café/Bakery Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American Cordova International/Contemporary deer + almond Bistro Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Kevin’s Bistro Bistro King + Bannatyne Fast Casual 24 where.ca november/december 2018 King’s Head Pub Pub/Lounge Kum Koon Garden Chinese The Mitchell Block International/Contemporary Parlour Coffee Coffee Peasant Cookery French Saddlery on Market International/Contemporary Shawarma Khan Middle Eastern THE FORKS A grazer’s heaven. Numerous specialty kiosks feature a variety of food delights. Several good sit-down restaurants with patios are also here. Map 1: Q-5 Era Bistro Bistro Fools + Horses Coffee Nuburger Burgers Old Spaghetti Factory Italian/Classic The Original Pancake House Family PASSERO and Corto Italian/Contemporary Smith Regional/Canadian FORT GARRY Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic restaurants. Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse university crowd. Map 2: F-4 Aalto’s Family Brazen Hall Pub/Lounge Cho Ichi Ramen Japanese Chosabi Fast Casual Nicolino’s Italian/Contemporary North Garden Chinese The Original Pancake House Family Panda Tea Tea House Sun Fortune Chinese OSBORNE VILLAGE Winnipeg’s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend of cafés, pubs and ethnic eateries. Map 1: R-3 Baked Expectations Bistro Bangkok Thai Thai The Cornerstone Pub/Lounge Carlos & Murphy’s Mexican Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee Meiji Japanese Nuburger Burgers Pete’s Place Family Segovia Spanish Sous Sol French Stella’s Café/Bakery Sukhothai Thai Tea Story Tea House Toad in the Hole Pub/Lounge Wasabi Japanese OSBORNE SOUTH Buzz from Osborne Village has reverberated south to this lush neighbourhood enclave that boasts some excellent restaurants and local favourites. Map 2: E-4 Chaeban Ice Cream Ice Cream/Gelati Park Line Coffee Coffee Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Monticchio Italian/Classic The Oakwood Café/Bakery RIVER HEIGHTS River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros and contemporary restaurants. Map 2: E-3 529 Wellington Steak & Seafood Bonfire Bistro Bistro Close Co. International/Contemporary Enoteca International/Contemporary Fusian Experience Japanese Fusion Grill Regional/Canadian The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub/Lounge Máquè International/Contemporary Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café/Bakery Saucers Café Bistro Stella’s Café/Bakery Tre Visi Café Italian/Classic Yujiro Japanese SARGENT / ELLICE Two parallel streets merge a variety of cultures in an ethnic mosaic of cuisines including Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Indian and Lebanese. Map 1: O-1 Café Dario South American Feast Café Bistro Café/Bakery Pho Hoang Vietnamese Homers Greek India Palace Indian ST. BONIFACE St. Boniface, home to one of the largest French speaking communities in western Canada, offers both casual and formal French-Canadian cuisine. Map 1: Q-6 Beaujena’s French Table French Black Bird Brasserie French Café Postal Coffee Helios Greek In Ferno’s Bistro French Le Garage Bistro Lovey’s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque Marion St Eatery Café/Bakery Pasquale’s Italian/Classic Promenade Café and Wine French Red Top Drive-Inn Deli/Diner Resto Gare & Train Bar French Stella’s Café/Bakery ST. VITAL This southern residential area is growing with new locally owned restaurants. Map 2: E-4 Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual La Pampa Fast Casual Maxime’s International/Classic Siam Thai Thai/Laotian WEST BROADWAY A historical residential neighbourhood with casual eateries perfect for gathering with friends. Map 1: Q-2 Bistro Dansk Danish Boon Burger Café Burgers Khao House Thai/Laotian Stella’s Café/Bakery The Tallest Poppy Café/Bakery The Nook Diner Deli/Diner Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee Wasabi Japanese ARABIc YAFA CAFE This artistic space celebrates Arabic culture, serving street food like manakeesh, a flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings. Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-1 pm. Entrées: $4-$15. WA. Cards AE, IA, MC, V. 1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636, Map 2: 2-D BARBEqUE LOVEY’S BBQ A state-of-the-art smoker cooks brisket, pork shoulder, and chicken wings low and slow. Tue-Thu 4 pm-8 pm, Fri 11:30 am-9 pm, Sat 4 pm-9 pm, Sun 4 pm-8 pm. Entrées: $10-$22. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2-208 Marion St, 204-233-RIBS (7427), Map 1: R-6 SMOKIN’ HAWG BBQ CO. Enjoy brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs accompanied with typical sides in Harbourview Park. Tue-Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm. Entrées: $15-$28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1867 Springfield Rd, 204-942-2748, Map 2: B-6 BIstRO BAKED EXPECTATIONS The menu lists comfort food like a triple-decker grilled cheese and a chili burger, but save room for the sweet stuff. Mon-Thu 11:30-midnight, Fri & Sat 11:30-1 am, Sun 11 am-midnight. Entrées: $9-$12. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA. 161 Osborne St, 204-452-5176, Map 1: S-3 BONFIRE BISTRO Famous for its wood-fired artisan pizzas, this cozy neighbourhood hangout is the perfect place to unwind with a slice and a glass of wine. Mon- Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Thu 5 pm-10 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrees: $14-$34. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1433 Corydon Ave, 204-487-4440, Map 2: D-3 DEER + ALMOND This hip, rustic Exchange District eatery boasts a globally influenced menu of small plates designed for sharing. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrees: $10-$29. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 85 Princess St, 204-504-8562, Map 1: O-4

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