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dining
french
CAFÉ CE SOIR Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef
bourguignon, and save room for dessert: Chef/owner Cam
Tran is a French-trained pastry chef. Wed-Fri 4 pm-11 pm,
Sat 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm. Entrées:
$14-$23. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 937 Portage Ave,
204-414-SOIR (7547), Map 2: D-3
INFERNO’S BISTRO Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-
Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare is a hit. The extensive
list of daily specials lets the kitchen spread its wings. Live
music some nights. Call for hours. Entrées: $15-$22. WA,
LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 312 Des Meurons St,
204-262-7400, Map 1: R-7
WHY NOT
TONIGHT?
Regardless of who you’re with or what the occasion,
we’ll always make you feel celebrated at The Keg.
LITTLE GOAT Little Goat Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand
of French comfort food to west Winnipeg in this charming
and quirky space. French fried chicken and beef bourguignon
are already creating a stir. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2615 Portage
Ave, 204-254-4628, Map 2: D-2
PEASANT COOKERY Chef Tristan Foucault offers updated
French classics and innovative dishes. Wednesday night
buck-a-shuck oysters are popular. Mon-Thu 11:30 am-10
pm, Fri 11:30 am-11 pm, Sat 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 5 pm-9 pm.
Entrées: $18-$28. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700, Map 1: N-4
PROMENADE CAFÉ AND WINE Just over the Esplanade
Riel from The Forks, this neighbourhood bistro has one
of the best views of the city. Popular place for divine
breakfasts. Sun & Mon 8 am-2 pm, Tue-Sat 8 am-10 pm.
Entrées: $16-$26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
130 Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030, Map 1: P-6
RESTO GARE & TRAIN BAR The signature historical
railcar has been converted into a contemporary dining
room, serving delicate seafood crepes with Chardonnay
velouté and Gruyère. Mon-Fri from 11 am, Sat & Sun from
5 pm. Entrées: $14-$60. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072, Map 1: P-6
St. Ja