Winnipeg Restaurants

[horrorbro123]

The Dapper Doughnuts Is Coming To Polo Park

[esquire]

Originally Posted by horrorbro123

The Dapper Doughnuts Is Coming To Polo Park

I went to Polo Park for my annual walk-around last night while waiting to pick up my kid. Is it just me or does it seem like there are a lot more restaurants, cafes and food vendors in there than I remember seeing, say, 20 years ago?

[Sheepish]

Ate at La Crêperie Ker Breizh on Sherbrook. Fabulous! With Tallest Poppy going, give this one a try down the street.

[wags_in_the_peg]

Top 100 Canada restaurants has 2 Winnipeg entries:
Deer + Almond 59th
Máquè at 98th

[rkspec]

that really goes to show what we are missing for quality dining in this city

[GreyGarden]

^I really don’t agree. I think Winnipeg is well represented on the list, and I think I agree with the picks. Keep in mind that Edmonton also only has 2 on the list. Saskatchewan has none, and Halifax has 4.

Dinner for 2 at lots of these places is north of $350. Winnipeg can only sustain 2-4 of these 6-7 nights a week. I think 2 on the list is good. In 2019, Segovia was the only Winnipeg restaurant to make the list.

[Biff]

Oh Segovia...I really miss that place.

[GreyGarden]

^I was just thinking the same thing, sigh… I still haven’t tried Petit Socco, but I really want to. Has there been any movement on their old space?

On a note related to Osborne. I see that the Fireside Design folks are working on a restaurant in the old Black Rabiit/Basils building. From their teases on Instagram, it looks Mexican or Latin American.

[wags_in_the_peg]

wow, did I ever have a good chicken burger on the Cibo patio today at lunch! and best part, short stroll through Steve Juba park was full of people. Love that area in the summer

[Intrepid-Poster]

Chilli Chutney has now opened at the old Swiss Chalet location on Kenaston. As I understand it, they have both a buffet and menu options.

[thebasketballgeek]

Liking the new ethnic options nearby my area.

Btw has anyone tried out Prairie Donair? They have one in Bridgwater and it’s been my go to spot. The Maple Donair is pure bliss and they have some of the best fries I’ve ever had.

[wags_in_the_peg]

Originally Posted by thebasketballgeek

Liking the new ethnic options nearby my area.

Btw has anyone tried out Prairie Donair? They have one in Bridgwater and it’s been my go to spot. The Maple Donair is pure bliss and they have some of the best fries I’ve ever had.

I see they opened a location on Goulet as well. I tried them 2x in Regina a few years back and enjoyed. I recall them being extremely sloppy!

I really like Les Saj on St. James and newer location on Portage across from UofW

[yellowbean]

New Korean Fried chicken joint just opened -- SeoulDak on St Mary's.

[Intrepid-Poster]

The ice cream place Golf Central that was located on Plessis has been renamed Sky Sundae and will be opening July 1 on Ottawa and Brazier.

[Doogie5]

https://osmows.com/shawarma-regent-avenue-winnipeg/

[rkspec]

Originally Posted by Intrepid-Poster

The ice cream place Golf Central that was located on Plessis has been renamed Sky Sundae and will be opening July 1 on Ottawa and Brazier.

So close to subzero, hopefully this doesn't hurt either of their business.

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by Intrepid-Poster

The ice cream place Golf Central that was located on Plessis has been renamed Sky Sundae and will be opening July 1 on Ottawa and Brazier.

People I know in that area reported to me some time ago that Sky Sundae was open. Also from the looks of it that isn't necessarily a new ice cream shop. It is possible the former Golf Central place is taking over operations of Sky Sundae though.

Also Sub Zero has a much more prominent and nicer setup with tables, etc.

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by Doogie5

https://osmows.com/shawarma-regent-avenue-winnipeg/

The former Za Bistro location on Regent. When I drove past recently it looked with the windows were papered over. Also attempting to order online does not show the location so it is likely still "coming soon". No doubt more locations will follow fairly quickly.

[esquire]

I for one welcome the proliferation of shawarma joints. I've never had Osmows but I'd be willing to give it a try when one opens up closer to my neck of the woods. I'd be happy to see the Paramount chain open up a location too.

[Luisito]

Originally Posted by esquire

I for one welcome the proliferation of shawarma joints.

Same here. I love shawarma, it has to be one of my favorite things to eat. When i first moved here, there was a lack of good shawarma. Things have improved though. The more options the better. I wasn't aware of Osmows. Look forward to trying it.

Speaking of shawarma, I was in the St Vital area earlier today and decided to stop into Lamar Donair for lunch. I got the shawarma platter. A little expensive for the amount they give you. It was good but bon't know if I would go back there. Still a few more shawarma places I need to try, but so far out of the places I have tried Barakas still reigns supreme.

What I would also really like to see more of here are more Mexican and Latino joints. The few tacos places in town are rather lack luster. I would say Brandon does better than Winnipeg when it comes to Mexican and other latino food. I see a lot of Indian places opening up, I have tried a few already will be trying more over the coming months. Any indian food recommendations I would appreciate it.