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Winnipeg's French cuisine is also of note, and to discover some mighty fine options you just have to cross the Red River into St. Boniface, the city's historic French Quarter. Here you'll find incredible pastries from La Belle Baguette (whose café smells like heaven) and Le Croissant (whose owners are from Alsace and Brittany), and enticing edible works of art from Chocolatier Constance Popp. ALL UNDER ONE ROOF Right in the middle of downtown within the Alt Hotel is The Merchant Kitchen, whose menu features upscale adaptations of global street food. This is a lively room ripe for cocktails, Korean fried chicken, dan dan noodles and other large dishes meant for sharing before you head to an event across the street at Bell MTS Place. Then there is The Forks Market, which has become a must for groups looking to try a little bit of everything. Inside you'll find food kiosks from some of Winnipeg's busiest restaurants and food trucks, including Japanese from Fusian Sushi (get the takoyaki); some of Canada's best pizza from The Red Ember (serious; we don't lie about pie); free range, ethically raised burgers from NuBurger; authentic Argentinian from Empanadas and Company (whose owner moved here from Tucumán, Argentina); izakaya and robatayaki-style dishes from KYU Grill; and outstanding fried fish (including local walleye) from Fergie's Fish 'n Chips. Also within the Forks Market is Tall Grass Prairie — where the grains are milled onsite before being turned into delightful French pastries, pies, and breads. Plus, there's Corto and Passero — the former is a takeout counter, the latter is a five-star Italian restaurant — by nationally acclaimed chef/restauranteur Scott Bagshaw. Above the Market you'll also spy Jenna Rae Cakes — whose 170,000-strong Instagram fans include Martha Stewart. And the best part of all about The Forks Market? Well, it's The Common, which is located right amidst all the food kiosks. This wine and beer bar serves pints, glasses of wine, and flights, all curated by Véronique Rivest, one of the world's most acclaimed sommeliers. BREWERIES, BARS AND GREAT LOUNGES FOR WARDING OFF WINTER. Speaking of getting cozy in winter, there's no better place to do so than in some of the city's handsomest rooms. One that always immediately comes to mind is SMITH at Inn at the Forks, where Canadiana décor (check out the Hudson Bay blanket banquets and antler chandeliers) complements an excellent drink program. It's a great spot to hit up after a skate for a farm-to-table dinner, or to enjoy perhaps the finest selection of local beer on tap in the city. As to that local beer, Winnipeg's brewery scene is now one to boast about, with quite a number of tap rooms and brew pubs on offer. For strictly beer, you really can't beat Little Brown Jug and Barn Hammer — both of which have stylish tap rooms; Half Pints — Winnipeg's original microbrewery; Torque — which has won numerous awards; and Nonsuch — the city's newest brewery. For brewpubs, a popular choice is Brazen Hall, while in the big box store shopping area of Kenaston you'll find Trans Canada, where up to 24 varieties of beer are brewed onsite along with really good pizza. For cool cocktail bars look no further than Langside Grocery — a hip haunt in a heritage building in 36 2018-19 FALL/WINTER EVENTS & ITINERARIES GUIDE WINNIPEG Photo courtesy of Empanadas and Company La Belle Baguette: Mike Green The Merchant Kitchen

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