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Go Globetrotting The diversity of Winnipeg's culture is matched in its culinary offerings. The ever popular French flair begins with Sous Sol (22-222 Osborne Street) a French small plates restaurant where Gold Medal Plates Winnipeg winning chef Michael Robins does some incredible work. Then there's our recent ramen boom. One spot where you can get some tremendous bowls is Yujiro (1822 Grant) — arguably the city's best Japanese restaurant. For authentic yōshoku- style food and ramen, look no further than Dwarf no Cachette (157 Provencher Boulevard), where owners Yasuko and Takekuni Akimoto (who moved here from Tokyo) have made the most kwaii dining experience possible. At Izakaya Edokko (190 Smith Street), chefs Masa Sugita and Alan Yin serve plates that will bring your taste buds to Tokyo, while the newest spot in town, Cho Ichi Ramen (1151 Pembina Highway) offers numerous bowls filled with noodles that are made in house. If you are looking to eat your way around the world, look no further than Winnipeg's West End, where restaurants representing countless countries line each block. A few standouts include Pho Hoang (794 Sargent Avenue), Magic Thailand (842 Sargent), Café Ce Soir (937 Portage Avenue), Café Dario (1390 Erin Street; Latin American), Sargent Taco Shop (689 Sargent Avenue), Kimbaek (193 Isabel Street), Jeepney (714 Sargent Avenue; Filipino) and Feast Café (587 Ellice Avenue; Indigenous). Finally, let's not forget about the south end of the city, where you can join the huge weekend crowds at Sun Fortune (2077 Pembina Highway) for Hong Kong style Cantonese and Golden Loong (2237 Pembina Highway), for hand-pulled noodles and spicy northern Chinese fare. Meanwhile, in downtown and Chinatown a few other gems include Noodle Express (180 King Street; dim sum), and Double Greetings Chinese Snack House (355 McDermot Avenue). Feasting at The Forks 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 the aforementioned Passero — the former is a takeout counter, the latter is a five-star Italian restaurant. 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 offerings. This wine and beer kiosk serves pints, glasses of wine, and flights, all curated by Véronique Rivest, one of the world's most acclaimed sommeliers. And please dear reader, let this just serve as a snippet of all the deliciousness that Winnipeg has on offer. For more on Winnipeg's culinary scene, including stories on chefs, cafes, Winnipeg's incredible bakery scene, and upcoming food events, visit our culinary website, PegCityGrub.com The Common at the Forks Pho Hoang Vietnamese Restaurant Jeepney 16 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG