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Hometown haunts

 1. G G Gelati

705 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0W4
Canada
(204) 453-5710
5.0 star rating
  6/29/2010 First to Review

The Skinny: in the 'Peg, you're either a G G fan or a Nucci fan... both are killer and worth the price (5 for taste, 5 for value).

Personally, I'm a G G person (ducking the rotten tomatoes/shoes/other projectile objects) mostly because I like their…More »

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 2. Sun Fortune Restaurant

2077 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
Canada
(204) 269-6868

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2010 First to Review

The Skinny: solid Hong-Kong styled restaurant that features Cantonese cuisine (4), service: friendly if not that attentive (3), value - pretty good (4).

This is one of my favourite Chinese places in town. The best time to come is for a weekend lunch…More »

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 3. Huang Pu River Restaurant

1875 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G7
Canada
(204) 261-4407

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2010

This review is only for their weekend lunch specials.

The Skinny: Great fried doughnuts, fresh soy bean milk and tasty dumplings are a real treat (3.75), Service is solid (3), Value - it's reasonable (3).

In the 'Peg, this is the place to get your…More »

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 4. Yujiro Japanese Restaurant

1822 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0N3
Canada
(204) 489-9254

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2010

The Skinny: great sushi with awesome unique truly Japanese specials (4.5) service is solid (4) value - for what you get, it's really reasonable (4.5).

This is by far and away the best Japanese traditional restaurant in town. Period.

It's also a…More »

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 5. Bridge Drive-In

766 Jubilee Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3L 1P8
Canada
(204) 475-6850
4.0 star rating
  6/29/2010

The Skinny: 'Peg summer tradition - ice cream at the BDI and a walk across the bridge (taste -4.5, value 5).

Definitely a Winnipeg tradition, this establishment truly reminds me of home. Coming here for their exceptionally rich soft-serve followed by…More »

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 6. Oui Bistro & Wine Bar - CLOSED

283 Bannatyne Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B2
Canada
(204) 989-7700

Categories: Caterers, Wine Bars

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2010

The Skinny: warm crispy bread, great pate, and reasonable lunch entrees make this place a go-to for lunch downtown (4), service solid (3.5), value - definitely better for lunch (4).

Working downtown, this place is located in the heart of the Exchange…More »

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 7. Dairy Queen Canada

1871 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3N 1Z2
Canada
(204) 489-0369

Category: Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  10/4/2010 First to Review

The Skinny: ah Dairy Queen! your delicious creamy concoctions are crack for my brain (4), service: friendly and prompt (4), value: you can't place a value on this delicious soft-serve iced milk... you just can't!(4)

In this day and age, I ain't…More »

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 8. 529 Wellington

529 Wellington Cres
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A1
Canada
(204) 487-8325

Categories: Caterers, Steakhouses

3.0 star rating
  6/9/2010

The Skinny: okay steak, subpar sides, same menu without much innovation (3) service is reasonable but not in keeping with the ambience (3), value - can get better for the same price (2).

I've been here at least 6-7 times in the past and I'm not sure…More »

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"To quote Anton Ego: "I don't LIKE food. I LOVE it. If I don't love it, I don't SWALLOW.""

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family, Canada, food (pork, truffles and foie gras), books (any kind), knitting, video games, movies, martial arts, fringe festivals, hiking, cartoons, anime, making fun of my hubby, shiba inusI

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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The Last Great Book I Read

Pornology - don't ask.

My First Concert

Smashing Pumpkins... and it smelled funny...

My Favourite Movie

Kung-fu Panda, Pixar Movies (except Cars) especially Ratatouille

My Last Meal On Earth

My Dad's cooking... barring that - Alinea

Current Crush

Fresca, Ketchup chips, Canada... oh yeah... my hubby.