109507 Mon Jun 19 18:08:58 -0700 2006 77 57 Western Canada 0 590633 I posted a few weeks ago asking for suggestions in Winnipeg-ONLY ONE response! (for which I'm grateful) I find it hard to believe that it's that bad in the capital of Manitoba. Please help me select some chowish spots for food in Winnipeg. thanks for your help Mon Jun 19 18:08:58 -0700 2006 0 Schaf 1 590636 I have never been myself - but apparently Osbourne Road is the trendiest part of the city, and a recommended organic restaurant on 230 Osbourne Rd is called something along the lines of The Dandelion... Good luck! I have heard that there may be slim pickings in Winnipeg. Tue Jun 20 11:41:09 -0700 2006 590633 0 diamondintherough 2 1705610 Winnipeg is not truly a wasteland. I think the problem lies in that there do not seem to be many Winnipeggers who post on Chowhound. There are many great choices out there. Osborne Village is a very trendy location and if heading there I would recommend Basils(Greek/eclectic/tapas), Wasabi for sushi, and Fude for fusion style food. A bit further up Osborne is Mise (my favourite restaurant) which features amazing local/seasonal food. If I had to make a top 10 list for Winnipeg right now this would be it (hope it helps): Mise: regional/eclectic Ivory: Indian, nice atmosphere Spuntino: Italian Basils: Greek/eclectic/tapas Tre Visi: amazing Italian Stella's Cafe & Bakery: amazing breakfasts, garden burgers. Wasabi (Broadway & Osborne locations) : sushi Fusion Grill: eclectic/fusion/local Cafe 22: personal pizza's, cheap but good wine, nice atmosphere La Fiesta: El Salvadorian, don't go hungry as it is a slow process but worth it! Hope this helps! Wed Jun 21 18:15:23 -0700 2006 590636 0 MCS 3 1707305 Besides the restaurants already mentioned I would add EdoHei - japanese/sushi. The owner, Mr. Ono, was the first sushi restaurant in Winnipeg and he has trained the majority of sushi chefs in Winnipeg. Try the "chef's special", you pick the $ amount and he will create magic. I have a chowhound brother that lives in New York City and he claims EdoHei is THE BEST sushi restaurant he has ever eaten at. Gluttons chef is Mac Ono, Mr. Ono's son, also a great chef and very creative. I too vote for Fusion Grill, Inferno's Bistro, Bombolini is consistent and always excellent try their specials. Step'n Out is great too. There is a new restaurant on Osbourne called 7 1/4 that is supposed to be good. I haven't tried it yet. There are excellent restaurants in Winnipeg! Enjoy! Thu Jun 22 15:59:27 -0700 2006 1705610 0 Q 2 4397061 The Dandelion Eatery :) Its pretty good, very fresh. Sat Feb 07 18:12:28 -0800 2009 590636 264220 kodiakwun 1 590637 I live in Toronto but my parents live in Winnipeg. I got this from my mother. She's passed on the message to a more her more chowish sister, I'll follow up when I hear more. My personal experience with Winnipeg tends to be more from my childhood or early adult years. More burgers and such. I wouldn't miss the Bridge Drive Inn on Jubilee in the summer for a milkshake. hope it helps. "We like Bombolini. It is very good but I don't think you can call it authentic. Inferno's Bistro in St. B. is also good. Belissimo on Waverley-Italian. Decanters-eclectic, Mirlycourtois-French in the Exchange District." Tue Jun 20 15:22:14 -0700 2006 590633 0 GGS 1 1712689 Nope. Not a wasteland. I second the recommendations for Ivory and Fude. Also for authentic Ukrainian--Alycia's. It's not anywhere near the city centre so you'll need access to a vehicle. Mon Jun 26 17:17:31 -0700 2006 590633 12881 MaryZ 1 1725593 It's fricking cold in the winter if that's what you mean by wasteland. Other than that, a great city -- seriously, move the entire place (and the people) to any other warmer part of the world and it would be amazing. I grew up there, but live in Boston now.... a few other places I go to when I go back: 1) VJs -- hands down the best burger place in North America. My ususal rituat is to get off the plane at about midnight and head straight there. Little shack on the corner of Main and Broadway. You want a "special" (or double special) and fries, in a box. 2) Stella's: in osbourne village, just about anything is good there, great for breakfast or lunch 3) BDI - ice cream 4) Alycia's - John Candy's favorite perogi place, I was there around after he died and they appeared to have a bit of a shrine for him. Yum. 5) Hy's - high end steakhouse -- it recently moved to a new more swanky location near portage and main (richardson building i think) -- I have to say i was disappointed with the new place. Trying to hard to be cool, I miss the old interior and the old waitors. Enyoy the city -- a great place in the summer, I'm headed there this friday -- will be at VJ's at about 12:30 PM. Cheers. Tue Jul 04 02:53:29 -0700 2006 590633 16137 afurgal 1 2052688 I'm not sure which of these may have been mentioned already but there so many fabulous restaurants and food joints in Winnipeg. Here are my favourites: 1) Confusion Corner Bar and Grill (At confusion corner) Average price $11-30 a plate depending what you're in the mood for. **** 2) Spuntinos Cafe 926 Grosvenor Avenue - Fabulous Italian with the famous yummy little buns. (A little more expensive but worth it $20-40) **** 3) Nikos on Corydon - Wonderful Greek. My fave is the chicken souvlaki. ($10-20 a plate) **** 4) Nucci's Gelati on Corydon - Best Italian Ice Cream in the world. (About $5) ***** 5) The Current in The Inn at The Forks is amazing! Their entrees are decadent, beautiful and very reasonable. If you have a lower budget but still want the high class $250 dinner experience DEFINATELY check it out. ($16-$35 a plate) ***** 6) If you're in the mood for pizza Chicago Phil's on Donald is great. They make that world famous Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza. $11 for a two topping extra large on pick up and I think $23 for the Chicago Stuffed. **** 7) Sweet Palace at 1425 Pembina in Fort Garry. Really yummy Indian Food. $14 all-you can eat dinner buffet. Don't forget to pick up a pound of sweet meats. **** 8) If you're in the downtown area looking for a Cafeteria - The Convention Centre has excellent food! (Around $8-10) **** 9) Palatal Restaurant on South Pembina (2790 Pembina) - Tasty Mongolian BBQ (About $20) **** 10) Last but not least - Ichi Ban Japanese Steak House at 189 Carlton. Pricey but always delicious. ($30-$60) ***** There are so many more but I decided to limit to 10. If you would like more then send a reply :) Bon Appétit! Tue Nov 28 17:13:04 -0800 2006 590633 56190 Mandielc 1 2054381 I concur with the above people--as a born and raised winnipegger (though now transplanted to alberta for work)--winnipeg has lots to offer culinary-wise. I agree with many of the above suggestions. My particular favorites when I get into town are: Stella's Fusion Grill However, other suggestions that haven't been mentioned: Tavern in the Park --in Assiniboine park --lovely pavilion, great food. Vietnamese: Viva, on Sargent I think. Chinese: Oceania's at Pembina and Bishop Grandin used to be good. haven't been in years. Sushi: I'd add Masa sushi on Pembina (close to bishop grandin, same strip mall as nicolino's) Deen's (if it's still open) on Marion, I believe --Caribbean food -- great "doubles" Falafels -- The Falafel Palace --it's on Corydon (west) close to Kenaston intersection. Yummy yam fries and falafel. Never had breakfast there but apparently makes a good greasy hangover breaky. There's my two cents. Enjoy the peg. believe it or not it's warmer there than in alberta right now! Wed Nov 29 01:59:43 -0800 2006 590633 16623 Dr. J 1 2072102 Wiinipeg is absolutely not a wasteland. Its culinary scene is not as expansive as Toronto however, there are many choices to be had in the Peg, (many already mentioned). I second Basils, and MirlyCourtois. Tue Dec 05 18:20:06 -0800 2006 590633 57481 88GK 1 2089692 I adore Sukothai in Osborne Village - friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices. I'm utterly addicted to their Kaeng Kai Wan soup. In general I'd say their soup is definitely their forte, and you can order everything from spice level 1-spice level 10. Mon Dec 11 19:39:02 -0800 2006 590633 48187 trixel 1 2118566 Yes, Winnipeg is a wasteland. We moved here 7 years ago and are consistently disappointed by the quality and expense of the food. True, if you want a fine hamburger joint, V.J's is the place... All "ethnic" retaurants are B flat relative to Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. Ask anyone from a one of those cities how Winnipeg compares and they'll give you the real scoop. Thu Dec 21 03:16:08 -0800 2006 590633 60982 PEGGER 2 2119901 I suggest you move back to Van if you have not found good food in 7 years. Winnipeg has some fantastic dining and I have dined in many different cities. Granted there are plenty of "how the hell do they stay in business" restaurants that you do have to weed through like anywhere else, but I will say you can't go wrong with 529, Sydney's or the Current for a fabulous fine dining experience. Middle of the road, pricewise but good quality food lunch/dinner Nicolinos or Inferno's offers incredible tasting food and nice atmosphere. Casual fun, beautiful atmosphere and very good food & drinks...Earl's is a safe bet. There are many, many more but rather than take a risk with your money, ask around. Thu Dec 21 17:41:41 -0800 2006 2118566 61205 Hope D 3 2120965 Sadly, I don’t have the luxury of choosing the city in which I live based on restaurants. Nor have I lived in Vancouver. Earl’s is a tacky chain with a vulgar component (waitresses are selected for their anatomy). Inferno’s is overpriced and you have to make a reservation. Places like Nikos are not in the realm of “authentic”. FYI: Greek salad doesn’t have lettuce in it. Anyway, to each their own – my impression is that Winnipeger’s are very content with their food. People from more diverse/cosmopolitan cities are not. Thu Dec 21 22:47:44 -0800 2006 2119901 60982 PEGGER 4 2951428 Oh please, get over yourself. I think we all know that an authentic Greek salad doesn't have lettuce in it, we just like it better that way. Nikos is definitly authentic and will make your salad without lettuce if you ask nicely. I do agree with you about Earl's; however, it comes from Calgary so we can't be blamed for that. If you take your bitter hat off for a while and really experience Winnipeg, you will find out that it is very diverse and has everything other cities have to offer. Take a tour around the rest of Manitoba while your at it. If you don't find what you are looking for in Winnipeg/Manitoba, you can take some of the money you save by living here, as compared to other, more "cosmopolitan" cities, and go visit. Tue Sep 18 05:49:53 -0700 2007 2120965 128190 SorryImLate 5 4402595 Actually, Earl's originated in Edmonton. Mon Feb 09 18:50:33 -0800 2009 2951428 189409 tdeane 2 4450053 I know I'm replying to a very old post, but I just wanted to mention one thing about the "ethnic" restaurants in Winnipeg. While I won't argue about Winnipeg restaurants vs. Vancouver or Toronto ones, there's not a chance Ottawa and Montreal have better "ethnic" restaurants, at least in the Asian category. The exception would be Middle Eastern food, which is an area sorely underrepresented in Winnipeg (Montreal has excellent ME food, and yes, ME is considered part of Asia). But for Cantonese Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino, etc., Winnipeg has far better options. People from the Thai Embassy in Ottawa come to Winnipeg every year, and even they have said Siam Thai is better than any of the Thai places in Ottawa. And have you ever had dim sum in Montreal? We went to the "best" place, recommended by HK students studying at McGill, and it was far and below even the 3rd best dim sum place in Winnipeg. Wed Feb 25 03:19:38 -0800 2009 2118566 55178 prasantrin 1 2126365 Cosmopolitan describes discerning or multi-ethnic, I wasn't talking fancy. My favorite chow is the cheap, good quality, truffles are out. Been to Tropikis, La Fiesta etc.. These, in my expireance, are not good. My position in this province has taken me from Churchill to Emerson and Lac du Bonnet to Flin Flon. One or two have restos have been semi-OK. I live in a part of Winnipeg that has these restos that you're describing -- don't live in the suburbs. One thing I must correct is that Inferno is not expensive, I was there last week, the price was reasonable, food was passable and the service was good. Sun Dec 24 15:41:13 -0800 2006 590633 60982 PEGGER 1 2134220 Winnipeg isn't a wasteland exactly but if you come in expecting the equivalent of Mtl, TO, Van you're obviously going to be disappointed; if you compare to say Calgary there are more highs and lows, as Winnipeg doesn't have the fire hose of money leading to the new blingy restos opening all the time in Cowtown, with varying results. Generally the most consistent high end restos are steakhouses - 529 is as good as any Ruths Chris or Mortons and comes with a better setting, really cool old mansion. Other than that to enjoy dining in winnipeg you need to enjoy OLD SCHOOL CHARACTER .. and eccentricity (both qualities Calgary's seriously short on). Basically the place is a total timewarp with cheapo rents and a surprisingly diverse ethnic mix, and this can have good results if you seek out the good stuff in true chow hound style (and avoid Earls! sorry whoever wrote that but you deserve a smackdown for even mentioning that name.) 1) Rae & Jerry's - actually this is hardly obscure but it's the go-to place for steak with character. Total Vegas Rat Pack decor, red vinyl seats, pickled herring appetisers, liver.. some of the fellow diners are awesome too, old wasps in checked jackets, 70 year old jewish lawyers with their families.. keyword is Time Warp. I go every time I'm in town. Now that the equally old school Hy's Steak Loft has been destroyed in favor of a generic high end corporate space in the Richardson Building (very sad) this makes Rae & Jerry's even more of a gem. 2) Alycia's - place looks like a soviet worker canteen and is some of the most unhealthy cuisine ever. It's awesome. Order the North End Special with borscht to shorten your lifespan. 2 kinds of perogies and fried sausage 3) Kum Koon Garden - this place has expanded and renovated a few times and the dim sum's as good as anything in Toronto chinatown. I always go when in town. 4) Sum Hay - across the street from Kum Koon - go here at 2 am after the bar, awesome scene with cops and massive $3 bowls of hot and sour Actually the Chinese food scene in town is pretty good. there are enough Chinese kids studying at the U of M that you can get away from the nightmare `Chinese & Canadian Cuisine' and even find stuff similar to Richmond Hill/Vancouver hardcore. I like 5) Ho Tay on pembina 6) Victoria Seafood on St Mary. (I hope both of them are still open, it's been a while since i got to either) Both these places are the real deal like Markham joints, strip mall places serving stuff that doesnt' compromise to white people's palate.. chicken feet and congee. 7) New Hong Kong Snack House on notre dame. This is a terrifying looking shack in a semi sketchy area. You'd think there'd be biker gangs inside. It's actually fine, though very spartan/ rough interior. Quirky dim sum lunch on weekdays. Basically, avoid anywhere shiny and new unless you get serious and repeated recommendations from trusted sources.. there's a few serial entrepreneurs trying to open new concept places to convince Winnipeggers they live somewhere with as much economic dynamism as Calgary, and they generally suck.. Earls in pantyhose with a bit of coriander thrown on the food.. every so often someone tries something ambitious but there just arent enough people with money to support those kinds of restos over the long term so usually menus end up getting dumbed down so the businesses can survive. Thu Dec 28 17:54:10 -0800 2006 590633 62464 kdrcampbell 2 2136056 Thanks, this was genuinely helpful. Fri Dec 29 05:01:01 -0800 2006 2134220 60982 PEGGER 3 2684630 I found this looking up something else and I know that it is very out date but I had respond! I grew up in Winnipeg and now live just outside of Whistler, BC. Before moving here I had lived in Vancouver and Toronto as well as spending a great deal of time in Halifax. Although I have experienced incredible food in each of these cities there are still places and food from Winnipeg that I haven't found anywhere else! Amici's off Broadway is one of my all-time favorites as well as Deen's and Alycias. There is also only one place in Vancouver to get a knish... lots of asian but no where near the variety of Eastern European that you get in Winnipeg! Fri Jun 22 10:34:19 -0700 2007 2136056 107197 Kelly from winnipeg 1 2862276 May I recommend the following dives: - Taste of Laos - Ha Long Bay (Vietnamese) - Pyramid Falafel (Ethiopian) All are in the 'not as rich' part of town, so lock you car doors. Mon Aug 20 10:40:38 -0700 2007 590633 120700 Zoliver 2 2864541 I have relatives that live in Winnipeg who can vouch for it being a truly multi-cultural city, complete with diverse and yummy quisine. http://www.whatcandy.com Mon Aug 20 20:41:19 -0700 2007 2862276 120873 shilohautumn 3 2890006 If you want something sweet try the gelati at Mercato at Confusion Corner. There are 72 flavours of gelati, sorbetto and tofulati at any one time. I used to be a Nucci's devotee, but I have been converted! Bridge Drive Inn (BDI) is overrated. Instead look for Sub Zero in Elmwood - you'll need a car. As far as Niko's Greek salad containing lettuce, there is a second Greek salad on the menu called the Village Greek which I believe is lettuce-free. They have recently renovated - a very wise move IMO - new table and chairs and a fresh coat of paint (and I think probably a new ventilation system) have done wonders. The hot Greek salad is a fave, as well as the chicken souvlaki in a pita, served with Greek salad and normally your choice of fries or rice, although I ask for the roasted potatoes instead. Very affordable, satisfying stuff. Stay away from 529 Wellington at all costs. If you want to check out the location, have a quick drink in the very small lounge or maybe go for lunch. We tried sending a steak back when we were there for our anniversary and the waiter brought it back to us saying, "The chef says it's fine." And the plate got plunked back down on the table. We were dumbstruck and will never go back. If you like German food try Gasthaus Gutenberger on Portage AVE. It is a bit of a drive from downtown, but on Saturday nights they usually have an accordion player strolling through the dining room - complete with lederhosen. Real home-cooked Italian food doesn't get any better than Paradise Restaurant on Portage AVE near the intersection with Broadway. Another terrific Italian place is Mona Lisa on Corydon. Another Winnipeg institution is Baked Expectations in Osborne Village. The trifle and strawberry pie are standouts. Kum Koon Garden for dim sum is a must. Orlando's on Corydon is super delish. Amici on Broadway is reliable. Step'n'Out on Provencher has amazing crab cakes at lunch but I have not been there for dinner. Alycia's for perogies can't be beat. Tue Aug 28 12:35:31 -0700 2007 2864541 122802 emeraldeyes 1 2891083 I posted a very long review of a lot of places I recently visited on family visit. Since this thread seems to be the one everyone is focusing on, I wanted to highlight my recent posting, which may be found here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/435122. And by the way, while I agree that Winnipeg is far from a culinary wasteland, part of the problem is that no-one talks about the place. If you want people to understand the place, get a dialogue going. Post some reviews. Don't let folks from Toronto and Vancouver put you down! Tue Aug 28 18:30:36 -0700 2007 590633 12074 bluedog 2 2933836 Bluedog,..." I wanted to highlight my recent posting, which may be found here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/435122."... File not found (Error 404). Maybe your post got moved to another server? Wed Sep 12 07:42:23 -0700 2007 2891083 117023 Paphos.SK 3 2934027 Hmmm...I'm just cutting and pasting....if you can;t find it with this http://www.chowhound.com/topics/435122 Then search on the western canada board for gimli and hecla Wed Sep 12 08:28:02 -0700 2007 2933836 12074 bluedog 1 2921678 So this is probably way late but I wanted to mention La Vielle Gare which doesn't seem to have a review. It is one of my favourite Winnipeg restaurants. We had absolutely delicious food and very nice, attentive service. Already mentioned is the Fusion Grill, which was a great hit with my group. The other place we went to during our stay was Ivory and it was surprisingly good East Indian food in a buffet format. I also had a wonderful lunch at the restaurant in Assinniboine Park. I can't remember the name of the place but I really went there to see the WJ Phillips prints in their art gallery and there is a very good restaurant in the same building. I think they had a dinner menu too. Fri Sep 07 20:15:53 -0700 2007 590633 117023 Paphos.SK 2 2938001 The place in Assinniboine Park is Tavern in the Park. Beautiful ambience on a winter evening. Thu Sep 13 10:08:46 -0700 2007 2921678 122802 emeraldeyes 1 2922570 Old topic, but worth replying to. There are a lot of great restaurants in Winnipeg, but they tend to be scattered in the sprawl of the city. You won't find a stretch of several contiguous blocks that are packed with great dining, because the city just isn't structured that way. Even the more classic "hip" areas (Osborne, Corydon, Academy, Exchange) can't compare with what you'd find in a truly major center. This topic has already covered a lot, but it's left out some relatively significant places: - Bistro 7 1/4 (South Osborne): Excellent bistro-style food, and really cheap for what you get. The staff actually knows something about cheese, so you don't have to worry about getting a cheese board with Kraft Cracker Barrel and string cheese. The desserts are hit and miss - avoid the chocolate pot de creme, but try the lemon tart - it's the best in Winnipeg. Oh, and they have the best beef short ribs ever. - Lux Sole (South Osborne): This is actually right across the street from Bistro 7 1/4. It's a pretty generic fusion joint, and the quality seems to have dropped slightly in recent years, but it's still a good place to grab some tapas. Their bruschetta is very worthwhile, as are the ginger bison and the dry pork ribs. A lot of people swear by their pizza, which is admittedly pretty good. - Right There! (Osborne Village): A Korean restaurant in the Osborne Village. You won't get Korean-style BBQ beef this good anywhere in Winnipeg. Everything is delicious, and every meal comes with a complementary series of Korean salads and roasted barley tea. However, be aware that the owner may not let you order exactly what you want to... - The Toad in the Hole (Osborne Village): A pub, but has the best breakfast in Winnipeg. Unfortunately, you can only get it on the weekend, starting at 11 a.m. The corned beef hash is really damn good. Sat Sep 08 10:33:38 -0700 2007 590633 125689 puck1337 1 2935125 It's not really a wasteland even though I can't find any Indonesian restaurant in town which is easily to find some Indonesian restaurants in Vancouver ^_^. Here are some of my favorite restaurants One Night in Bangkok 207 Edmonton Street It's pretty much authentic Thai cuisine, friendly servers Tropikis, a small Caribbean restaurant, 878 Ellice Avenue. It's also the closest one for Caribbean taste. My friend who is from Caribbean, was admitted it. Papa George's, 93 Osborne Street. a Greek restaurant VJ's, the best burger in town, the corner between Broadway ave. and Main street BDI, the creamiest ice cream in town, Dim Sum Garden for dim sum, 277 Rupert Ave A Taste of Laos, 840 Erin Street A Taste of Srilanka Wed Sep 12 12:48:40 -0700 2007 590633 126807 Andaliman 1 2951438 P.S. Winnipeg has more restaurants per capita than any other city in North America. Tue Sep 18 05:55:13 -0700 2007 590633 128190 SorryImLate 1 2951505 Winnipeg is definitely NOT a wasteland however if you were to believe all those folks from TO, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary etc (many of whom have never set foot here) it is the belly button (or worse!) of Canada. We moved here 20 years ago and have always found great dining, whether ethnic or more upscale. In the past two to three years, the eating scene has really taken off. One of the things that you need to keep in mind is that for many Winnipegers, food is about nostalgia and so they will list the places they went to as kids as being exemplars of great dining. Not necessarily so. As a widely travelled eater who has recently eaten at Alinea in Chicago, The Kitchen at Chambers in Minneapolis, Canoe and Susur and Lee and Thuet in Toronto, Feenies and Vij's and Chambar in Vancouver, Joel Rubichon and Nobu in Tokyo (are you getting the picture here?) I would recommend the following in the Peg: Gluttons - great food, good service Bistro 71/4- great food, reasonable prices, great service, lots of buzz Sydneys - food can be iffy (apps better than mains) but the location is nice Wasabi - upscale Japanese Yujiro's - really good sushi and daily specials Clay Oven - great Indian in a coffee shop atmosphere Frankly, I think Winnipeg (and its restaurants) is one of the best kept secrets in Canada and I like it that way. We are smallish, friendly, lack attitude and accessible. If that keeps away visitors, well there is just more for me! Tue Sep 18 06:37:22 -0700 2007 590633 118171 MaxieGourmet 1 3018094 There are many great spots. I've listed some of the more formal spots we've had luck with. Not listed are the many cheap, ethnic spots that are just terrific. 529 Wellington 529 Wellington Cres, Winnipeg MB 204-487-8325 Restaurant Dubrovnik 390 Assiniboine Ave., Winnipeg MB 204-944-0594 Tre Visi Restaurant 173 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB (204) 949-9032 Amici Restaurant And Bombolini / Wine Bar 326 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-4997 Fusion Grill 550 Academy Road, Winnipeg MB (204) 489-6963 Bistro 7 1/4 725 Osborne Winnipeg Mb. 204. 777.2525 Mise Restaurant 22-222 Osborne, Winnipeg MB (204) 284-7916 In Ferno's Bistro 312 Des Meurons, Winnipeg MB (204) 262-7400 La Vieille Gare 630 DesMeurons, Winnipeg MB (204) 237-7072 LUCE 635 Corydon, Winnipeg MB (204) 452-3037 Gluttons Specialty Foods & Bistro 842 Corydon, Winnipeg MB (204) 475-5714 Sydney's 215-1 Forks Market, Winnipeg MB (204) 942-6075 Vivere Ristorante 3-433 River, Winnipeg MB (204) 949-2485 Wasabi On Broadway 588 Broadway, Winnipeg MB (204) 774-4328 Tue Oct 09 10:15:22 -0700 2007 590633 60881 Roberto7 1 3021476 Can't say enough good things about MISE -- we went there for a special occasion and were greeted with a personalized 'Welcome' sign and menus. The ribs with wild rice fries are CRAZY good, and they focus on Canadian produce. The atmosphere is typically Winnipeg -- cozy, classy, but never snotty. Apparently they are open uber-late on the weekends. Wed Oct 10 09:27:51 -0700 2007 590633 120700 Zoliver 1 3146318 VJ's - amazing burgers, best in N. America - get the special Gluttons - won best chef in Canada in a Whistler competition in 2006 or 07 Rae & Jerry's - Winnipeg Institution - great atmosphere steak house - sit in the lounge for more casual experience Oui - recently getting good write-ups (newer place) Infernos - good - attempt to be Mtl style Edo-hai - good sushi Wasabi - good sushi Mondragon - good vegan place, cool location Kilekis - Winnipeg institution Baked Expectations - their old fashioned chocolate cake is very good Tavern in the Park - has the worst decor - in desperate need of an good interior decorator 529 - nice lounge - Bread pudding dessert is very good Amici's - used to be good, but I haven't been there is a while Stella's - good Toad in the Hole - a pub; good chicken fingers Ivory - good indian East Coast Indian Company - good Indian Viva - good Vietnamse Martini's - good Italian Breads and Circuses - good bread and soup (across from Gluttons) Cafe Carlos - cute street - across from Breads and Circuses Wed Nov 21 14:05:45 -0800 2007 590633 52698 AppleSpam 1 3146714 Winnipeg has some outstanding restaurants. A friend of mine who currently retired to France after living in Toronto and travelling all over the world was absolutely blown away by Gluttons as was his company. Rae and Jerry's is a must- you can't beat their martinis with a Prime Rib sandwich. Edohei sushi bar has some of the best sushi I have encountered - I travel a lot and eat a lot of sushi (sashimi mostly). Bombolini is great for italian and reasonably priced. Let's not forget the endless number of great little ethnic restaurants. I love exploring new finds. I find most people who knock Winnipeg are pleasantly surprised when they do visit. Wed Nov 21 16:53:55 -0800 2007 590633 134437 salsailsa 2 3147570 I was there a couple of weeks ago & enjoyed some outstanding sushi at Wasabi - as good as any I have had on the West Coast. Thu Nov 22 07:51:59 -0800 2007 3146714 94423 graemejw 1 3274444 Update on the thread: Any places near the Delta downtown? I am going to your city for a congress and will probably escape at some point. tx. Tue Jan 08 12:45:15 -0800 2008 590633 13079 ScoobySnacks20 2 3275683 Next door to the delta is a great pub with equally great food (elephant and castle), across the street is pasta la vista which has decent pasta dishes. Just down a couple of blocks (less than 10 mins walking) is the East India Company (next to the convention centre), one of the best (if not THE best) Indian food in town, they have a phenomenal buffet for lunch and dinner, the owners are extremely professional and courteous and the restauraunt itself is beautiful. if you are able to go a bit south of broadway to osborne village (running perpendicular to st. mary's ave (where the delta is)) then you can have your choice of ethiopian (massawa), fusion (Fude), sushi (meiji's), mexican (carlos and murphy's), desserty (baked expectations), italian (buccacino's) cafe/breakfast (stellas), or asian (spicy noodle house), to name a few. if you are able to get a couple blocks north (on the other side of Portage Ave), to Sargent or Ellice streets (running parallel to portage) the area is a bit more run down but has great little mom and pop ethnic retauraunts there, (Homer's Greek food next to the university of wpg on Ellice close to balmoral), a shwarma place farther down the street (ellice and sherbrook), an ethiopian place (on sargent and balmoral), which all serve great dishes and highly inexpensive prices. happy tasting! Tue Jan 08 18:08:07 -0800 2008 3274444 155856 minimedgirl 3 3282695 Winnipeg has great food! I used to live there and as someone said it doesn't have the firehose of money opening up new and trendy places but the established places or the artsy small independent places are amazing, people put a lot of care into small things there and food is one of them. I think that culturally Winnipeg is still ahead of a lot of bigger cities and there is a lot of historical and even French influence in Winnipeg compared to anywhere else west of Toronto. Thu Jan 10 15:10:23 -0800 2008 3275683 105538 Kor 1 3301504 there are plenty of good restaurants in the city, have had some great meals there, both in fine dining establishments and everyday holes in the wall. current faves: great pho at KG Saigon on Sargent, and Sun Fortune, way down Pembina at Bishop Grandin. the place is packed with large groups of Asian diners for good reason. best to take a large group so you can sample several dishes. Wed Jan 16 11:19:54 -0800 2008 590633 157971 mrnugz 1 3301637 Winnipeg is the only Canadian city outside Toronto where you can find many (versus one or two in Calgary as an example, and none whatsoever in "cosmopolitan" Vancouver) real Trinidadian places with food made by real Trinis. Deen's Doubles of Santa Cruz, TT has had a second location in the Peg for decades. For this reason, and this alone, I would insist that the Peg is NOT a wasteland. Wed Jan 16 11:52:51 -0800 2008 590633 12135 John Manzo 2 3302152 Obviously you love TT food, but I think that it does not rank highly in most people's definitions of a cosmopolitan city in terms of its cuisine. Wed Jan 16 13:53:23 -0800 2008 3301637 90693 WelcomeBack 2 3307037 There is a Roti place in Port Moody (a long drive from Downtown Vancouver) called Rehana's Roti and Trinidadian that is run by Trinis. I hear it is good. But you are right - Vancouver could use more food from the Caribbean. We have a number of Jamaican places - none of them are in the league of the TO restaurants. I didn't have time to chow down in Winnipeg the last few times I was there. I went to Glutton's - I thought it was very good. Thu Jan 17 20:34:23 -0800 2008 3301637 145820 fmed 1 3311879 Sorry for the delay... here is a list of what I think is good. Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd. 204 489 6963, talented young female chef and fresh local as possible ingredients. Complete VQA wine list, well chosen. 529 Wellington, 529 Wellington Cres. 4878325, one of the best steaks available in Canada, traditional upscale steak house, try the Rib Steak with the marrow sauce its big and they have never complained about splitting it. Wine list is over the top, some excellent selections. Bistro 71/4, 725 Orborne St, 777 2525, Cozy local bistro, great value for the dollar. Chef and his wife own and operate the place and the service has always been great. Moules et Frites are to die for. Good place to share many plates. Oui Bistro, 238 bannatyne Ave. 989 7000, Up-scale French Bistro, a little pricy but the food is good. Here they have selected a French only wine list. Tre Visi, 173 McDermot Ave 949 9032, Italian, the owner comes from Bari, train with his uncles before settling in Winnipeg. Pastas are exceptional, entrees are just the right size and the food seems very reasonable every time I have gone. Small room but very cozy, they fill up quickly. Lots of ethnic bargains, here a link to our one and only food critic that has clout. http://www.whatsonwinnipeg.com/index.php?option=com_category&task=front&categoryid=11 Hope that helps. Sat Jan 19 11:14:29 -0800 2008 590633 133116 one_prairie_gal 2 3343277 I thought I'd wiped out all memories of the 'peg, but a few restaurant names remain: Orlando's on Corydon, always had great seafood there... Pyramid Falafel (sargent somewhere) & Massawa (osborne village), both Ethiopian, were fine establishments, if a bit slow the chili-soaked burger at Daly Burger on corydon Sydney's for a nice night out (forks) Rae&Jerry's for the true 'peg steakmosphere G-martinis and meiji sushi after work (osborne) Magic Thai (in a super-iffy looking neighbourhood, on logan I think, but fantastic food) I know there were several excellent Chinese and Vietnamese places as well, but I can't quite remember their names now... if you fish it's well worth it to bring your fresh catch to some of the Chinese places to get it done up right (call ahead to verify, not all of the Chinese restaurants would do this for a reasonable fee). As non-manitoban, what I found in winnipeg was that it tended to be best not to take the advice of most of the people I worked with when it came to dining, and to just experiment on my own, looking for good spots under the radar. There's quite a bit of diversity in the city, but there's quite a lot of folks either fresh off the farm (or just feeling insecure) that are simply not going to be comfortable with anything the slightest bit different - that was my experience, I don't say this to be mean. My favourite illustration of this: when I first moved there, there was a "Taste of Winnipeg" type of festival taking place near the legislature... I was happy to see stalls for all sorts of local restaurants of many nationalities and ethnicities, but the lineup for the Red Lobster stall was easily 100x longer than all the rest combined! That was sort of Winnipeg in a nutshell for me. Mon Jan 28 22:26:54 -0800 2008 3311879 59740 gimel 3 3354849 I understand what you're saying--I grew up in Winnipeg, and the city is full of people with average tastes. That being said, most people in Canada (and the US, for that matter), have average tastes and that would explain the proliferation of places like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and The Cheesecake Factory. Bringing it back to good restaurants in Winnipeg, most are in the "cheap ethnic eats" category, but there are some very good places in the mid-priced range, too. Chinese (general)--Sun Fortune and North Garden in the south end of the city are very good, and very highly regarded with the Chinese community. Chinese (Dim Sum)--Kam Ho in the south end is new, and quite good overall (no cart service, and what service they do have is slow and not very personable), but Kum Koon is still the standard. Dim Sum Garden is good, and may have even improved since the new owners took over. Victoria Seafood has excellent seafood items, but the meat-based items are not so good. Thai--I have to disagree with gimel on the Magic Thai rec. Magic Thai might have good food (though I would even argue that point), but it sure isn't good *Thai* food (the last time I was there, they put *ketchup* in the choochee!!!). Siam Thai, also in the south end of the city, is the only place I ever recommend, but the quality depends on who is cooking. Vietnamese--there are a lot of good Vietnamese restaurants. We usually go to Nhu Quynh on Sargent. It's not necessarily the best, but it's very good. Indian--I usually avoid East Indian Company and Ivory, as I find they're geared more to "average" tastes. India Palace was very good (they used to be co-owners of Bombay Snack House--one of the earlier Indian restaurants in Winnipeg), but I haven't been there in a very long time, so I can't comment on their food now. European-influenced places (these are my mid-range restaurants): Bistro Dansk--so often overlooked, but they are always consistent. Their schniztel is excellent, and I can never leave without having the hazelnut pie for dessert! Bistro 7 1/4--I want to love this place, but so far, I only love their moules and frites. Everything else I've had their has not shined, including their desserts. Fusion Grill--I've never had anything bad here. Etcetera... Eva's Gelato--I think this Argentinean gelato place outshines its Italian counterparts, but some of their flavours are somewhat medicinal (like their hazelnut--the last time I was there it had an off-flavour). Gunn's--pizza bagels, florentine cookies, etc. The applejacks have gotten smaller and less flavourful, though. What's up with that? Underground Cafe--for the sunburgers! Places I haven't tried, but want to--Mise (it's always on my shortlist, but I never quite make it there) and Glutton's (but now that Ono is leaving, I may strike it off my list) Places which used to be good, but are now questionable--Tre Visi (what a disappointment! I used to love the place!), Places that are over-rated--In Ferno's (at least for lunch), many of the Winnipeg "institutions"--Kelekis, BDI, Alycia's, Skinner's, etc. etc. FWIW, I love Carlos&Murphy's, but it isn't Mexican, and most of the food is inconsistent. The only thing I've had that is always consistent are the nachos--the plain ones. Fri Feb 01 05:40:01 -0800 2008 3343277 55178 prasantrin 4 3357439 Bombay Snack House, now that takes me back to the '80s! I really enjoyed the India Curry House, is it still around or what happened to it? The reason I ask is that I am returning to Winnipeg for my 25th high school reunion this summer. Fri Feb 01 18:26:36 -0800 2008 3354849 16797 bogie 5 3357505 Where was it? It sounds familiar, but I can't place it. Fri Feb 01 18:59:22 -0800 2008 3357439 55178 prasantrin 6 3359234 My girlfriend went to Balmoral Hall school on Westminster, so I know that it was very close if not on the same street. Sat Feb 02 14:36:06 -0800 2008 3357505 16797 bogie 5 4527130 It was on Broadway. The building has been boarded up for a long time. Sun Mar 22 08:24:21 -0700 2009 3357439 222895 Diddlemouse 4 3443303 Surprised you had a bad experience at Tre Visi. Going there tonight and I've always had luck there. Agree about In Ferno. Had a bad meal there and their menu was too large and mostly out of date. In addition, it points to a big ego when you have 6 or 7 specials that you make your wait staff memorize and then have that huge menu on top of that. If you want to have that many specials, that should be it for the menu. Concentrate on a smaller number of dishes and do them well. Thu Feb 28 07:54:43 -0800 2008 3354849 170250 J_M 5 3448405 It could have been the timing--we went for a late lunch, arriving just after 1. BUT, we did have reservations, so it's not like we walked in just when they wanted to relax. It shouldn't matter, though. A good restaurant should be good no matter what time or what day you dine there. And the owner was in-house that day (I saw him), so he should have had more control over what was coming out of his kitchen. The service was actually the worst part of our meal that day, though. I know I should give them another chance because I used to love them, but there are usually too many restaurants on my list when I visit Winnipeg that I'm not willing to spend my precious time on a place that half-a**es its way through my meal. Maybe I'll give them another try when I move back, but that won't be for a while, yet. Fri Feb 29 17:59:30 -0800 2008 3443303 55178 prasantrin 1 3359352 Just returned from a trip to the Peg, to see family. Currently residing in Montreal. I always like going back home. I don't get to eat out as much as I usually like when I go home, partly because our families like to cook and eat at home, and that is good eating, let me tell you! I don't go back to Winnipeg for high-end dining, but I would agree that there are many gems in Winnipeg, and the QPR can be very high there! Went skating at the Forks while we were there. For a food court, the choices at the Forks were pretty impressive! Sri Lankan, Caribbean Roti, Polish, Korean, the list goes on. And the prices were very reasonable too. Like I say, lots of gems. Sat Feb 02 15:21:23 -0800 2008 590633 89969 moh 2 3360161 Did you have anything from Tall Grass Prairie? Sundays (maybe other days, too, but definitely Sundays), they have excellent savoury bread pudding (caveat--it's usually excellent, but once they put it out late, and it was kind of crappy that day). bogie--I think India Curry House closed long ago. I haven't heard anything about the owners opening up shop elsewhere in Winnipeg, so I would guess the owners quit the restaurant business or moved (a lot of owners of "ethnic" restaurants in Winnipeg move to TO or more recently, out west once they've done well enough to do so). If you drop by India Palace, try asking the owners about ICH. A lot of the old-timers know each other (at least in passing), and so they might know the scoop. I wonder if anyone remembers Cynthia's--it was a West Indian place across from the Health Sciences Women's Centre. It was very popular, and had the best patties in the city. I know Cynthia went home to take care of her sick mother for a bit (this was at least 10 years ago), but I don't know what happened to her after that. Was she finally lured to BC by that guy who wanted her to make patties for his company? Anyone out there know? Sat Feb 02 20:57:34 -0800 2008 3359352 55178 prasantrin 3 3360177 re: Tall grass prairie: Yes, we had a really great sticky bun (not too sweet) and some really great pecan squares. And I was very impressed that they mill their own wheat! Or at least it seemed like it, they had a small mill that was functioning when we were there. Sat Feb 02 21:08:44 -0800 2008 3360161 89969 moh 1 3365363 A couple of notes FYI: Sing moved from Sum Hay a couple of years ago, and is now running a new restaurant called "Fortune Cooking" (not a typo!) on Ellice in front of The Brick. Also, "Be One" on Portage in St James does the first semi-authentic Korean table BBQ my wife and I have found in Winnipeg. Excellent set of side dishes, too, though you have to ask for kakdugee. Very friendly proprietor. Oh, and the Bombay Snack House used to be on the corner of Broadway and Spence, not that far from BH. It's been gone a loooong time now. Happily, though, there's a new-ish place at Westminster and Sherbrook called "Charisma" that has decent Indian food--plus belly dancing . . . Now if I could only source a proper chimichurri sauce I'd be content. (El Izalco doesn't carry it, sadly, and the Superstore stuff is some Argentinian garlic thing) Mon Feb 04 18:32:27 -0800 2008 590633 163402 pennert 2 3369308 The Bombay Snack House used to be on Ellice in the same strip mall as Maxim's (the HK-style bakery). It was most definitely there in the early 90s and until the yclosed, but perhaps prior to that it was on Broadway? Charisma is OK, but there are still better out there. Have you tried Simon's on St. Mary's Rd for chimichurri? My mother didn't really care for their food, but I can't remember what she said about their chimichurri. The Argentinean Pavilion at Folklorama used to have really good chimichurri, but last year it wasn't so great (nor was the rest of their food). They used to have good food at the yearly fund-raising picnic for the Argentiean Association, too, but I don't know if they still have the picnic. A lot changed after one of the leaders of the community passed away a couple of years ago. Wed Feb 06 04:42:59 -0800 2008 3365363 55178 prasantrin 2 3373423 They sell a decent/good Chimichuri sauce at Eva's gelatti.. It is made by the Argentine owners and Called "Josee Chimichuri" Sauce- Are you looking for the Argentine or the Mexican version...If it is the Mexican version you can find a recipe in Bon Appetit- if you are up for a treasure hunt you might find all the ingredients in Winnipeg in Winter...Good Luck... Try The Gelati at Eva's when you are there.... Thu Feb 07 08:57:26 -0800 2008 3365363 164022 srpenner 3 3393758 Thanks to you both-- I was looking for the Mexican style (a creamy jalapeno sauce) but will try out your suggestions in the name of variety. tp Wed Feb 13 10:50:26 -0800 2008 3373423 163402 pennert 2 4378222 There's great Chimicurri at Eva's Gelato — Corydon and Stafford, or way down by Route 90. Also: my friend had bugs in her curry at Charisma. People rave, but I will not go there. Sun Feb 01 13:52:23 -0800 2009 3365363 262398 foodanddrinkie 3 4378743 Bugs? That is disgusting. Sun Feb 01 17:58:03 -0800 2009 4378222 162977 sarah galvin 1 3400559 Wow, this is an old post, but I'll chime in anyhow. Mise is great. They use local ingredients were ever possible, and the menu is diverse and interesting. Carlos and Murphys, not really Mexican, but tasty. Their fries are amazing, they have a nice taco salad with home made dressing, wings and nachos are good. It's a nice place to go for a drink and some snacks, the patio in summer is great because it's off the main street. Toad in the Hole has great pub food. Rae and Jerrys steak sandwiches and martinis are devine. Sukothai does an amazing yellow curry (Khang Karee), their springrolls are delish Hus On First is upscale quasi-asian, not authentic, but still enjoyable. The Sake-tini is yum, good spring rolls, nice mushu pork. Nikos is great value, again not authentic, but tasty. Some of it is a bit salty though. Daly Burger has the best chicken burger I've ever eaten. A real chicken breast, and it's CRISPY. and it STAYS crispy. Their fries, also, are fab. Inferno Bistro, good stuff. Basils Massawa, Ethiopian, delicious, but it takes a looooong time. Enorae Bistro Star Grill Paradise Fri Feb 15 08:44:35 -0800 2008 590633 165869 alytron 2 3401912 Re: Carlos and Murphy's: I agree that it is not that authentic, but also agree that the food is tasty! And I am a sucker for their dessert sopapilla especial, a deep fried pice of dough served with ice cream, strawberries in a sauce and whipped cream. Oh yummy... Fri Feb 15 13:32:25 -0800 2008 3400559 89969 moh 2 4378212 Agreed, not a wasteland, but less selection than the big cities. What Winnipeg primarily lacks is in high-quality, high price-point options (do not even mention 529, Sydney's, Oui) and in accessible, word-of-mouth popularized small, cheap ethnic restos. There are lots, but the quality is dubious and it's hard to tell that from the outside. My favourites: India Palace (palak paneer, vegetable zhal frasi, pakora, naan, I hear the chicken vindaloo is great too). Than Huong (the pho with tofu! Not vegetarian, but it's so delicious it's hard to care) Fresh Cafe (the secret is out on this one . . . but their crispy kale is to die for!) Mondragon (vegan — and that's really not scary, I promise.) Bread and Circuses (great soups) Romani's (best pizza! It's super garlicky) Kokeb (amazing bean-filled samosas, and the coffee service is a taste experience every Winnipegger should have) Falafel Place (I had no idea blintzes could be good, never mind great) Civita (other best pizza? Crispy whole-wheat dough with incredibly fresh toppings) Pizzeria Gusto (yeah, my bf likes pizza. The Sofia with drunken mushrooms, though! The fresh buffalo mozzerella! yowza) Tomato Pie Co. (you need reservations two weeks in advance, but since I tried it two years ago I've been trying and failing to recreate the perfection of their arrabiata sauce) Tall Grass Prairie Bakery (best cinnamon buns in the world, beating even my Grandma's) Black Sheep Diner (breakfasts galore) Next on my list to try is the newly opened Daquisto's. Sun Feb 01 13:49:00 -0800 2009 3400559 262398 foodanddrinkie 3 4379377 If you like India Palace, I would suggest giving Taste of India in the little strip mall at Sargent & Young (kitty corner from Asia City) a try. We used to love India Palace (we've known the owners since they were half-owners of Bombay), but our last visit there left us disappointed. The owners no longer do the cooking, and the food just isn't the same. The food at Taste of India had more depth of flavour, and unusually, every dish at the lunch buffet had a different flavour (unlike East India Company, where everything tastes the same). Mon Feb 02 04:30:14 -0800 2009 4378212 55178 prasantrin 1 3414284 How about groceries? Where in Winnipeg can you find (for instance) gluten-free pasta, alternative grains, organic vegetables, and the like? Tue Feb 19 14:31:58 -0800 2008 590633 167623 blurgle 2 3423212 Organza at Confusion Corner is probably the best. There are also Organic Planet and Humboldt's Legacy on Westminster. During the summer, the St. Norbert Farmers Market is great for alternative grains (I think the stall is something like Brueggeman's, but I'm not sure of the selling), and also has some stalls selling organic vegetables. Tall Grass Prairie also sells a few organic products, and some stone-ground wheat, etc. I know the original location on Westminster does, but I'm not sure about the one at the Forks. Fri Feb 22 02:07:38 -0800 2008 3414284 55178 prasantrin 2 3434687 Vita Health in Winnipeg has lots of healthy groceries and a few locations, including one in Osborne Village. Mon Feb 25 19:35:01 -0800 2008 3414284 48187 trixel 2 3450726 Scoop and Weigh has a good selection of bulk grains and gluten-free pastas. Great selection of bulk spices. Sat Mar 01 18:10:13 -0800 2008 3414284 28654 froddard 2 4378190 Mise (which others have raved about) also opened up a specialty grocery store, formerly where Glutton's store was on Corydon. They have a fair number of "healthful" ingredients (though I went the other day for soba noodles and they stopped carrying them!) but do well on the gourmet. In a pinch, I also shop at the Grant Park mall Safeway — for whatever reason, its organic, Asian and "healthy" sections are much larger. Sun Wah Supermarket on King Street is great for Asian packaged foods and amazingly fresh produce — lots of it is local, they have a partnership with a local farmer who immigrated from China. The area around HSC also has lots of Asian and African grocery stores, but I don't have a car so I don't shop frequently enough to recommend. India Spice House on Pembina is the place to stock up before making a curry (Indian or even Thai, in a pinch). Sun Feb 01 13:39:24 -0800 2009 3414284 262398 foodanddrinkie 1 4378520 I spent 2 years in Winnipeg, and some of my best memories there took place in amazing restaurants! I was lucky enough to live walking distance from Osbourne Village, and most of the restaurants listed by others are excellent suggestions. I just wanted to mention East India Company on York Ave -- I still crave Indian food from this wonderful establishment. Others have mentioned "Ivory", which is indeed good, but the flavours (especially the garlic naan) at East India are to die for. Sun Feb 01 16:03:07 -0800 2009 590633 262338 michetta 2 4449209 I didn't have too much luck finding a good restaurant when I lived in Winnipeg. I liked the Star Grill on Portage across the street from the park. Everything there was delicious. Tue Feb 24 17:10:15 -0800 2009 4378520 267465 KellyGiftShop 3 4450046 You must not have looked very hard. . . Did you even try Bistro Dansk? They've been around forever (we've been eating there since the '80's), and I don't know anyone who doesn't like it (at least of the people who have eaten there, but surprisingly, not a lot of Winnipegers seem to know it). Wed Feb 25 03:06:23 -0800 2009 4449209 55178 prasantrin 1 4492272 I'm surprised not to see Bobbie's (Fine European), River Mandarin or the Wagon Wheel mentioned anywhere here! The latter is true Winnipeg nostalgia and subject of a Reader's Digest article in Oct. 08: "Does WINNIPEG have Canada's best diner?". A number of CFL players rush from the airport for the famous clubhouse and the old-style milkshakes there! Tue Mar 10 15:14:37 -0700 2009 590633 273354 BadBob 2 4492804 River Mandarin is most definitely not as good as it once was. I was there last summer, and I probably won't be going back. After the wife had a stroke, it seemed the quality of the food declined (some of the food has always been more Canadian-Chinese food, but some was really quite good and even some of their Thai-inspired dishes were on-par with the best Thai food in the city). I used to love Bobbie's, but I haven't been there in a few years. I saw a year or two ago that they were trying to sell the restaurant. Is it still open? Wagon Wheel--I think it's over-rated. Really over-rated. But YMMV. Tue Mar 10 18:15:44 -0700 2009 4492272 55178 prasantrin