I just *had* to yelp about this place because it was one of those experiences that just get weirder and weirder. Visiting on business, my best friend was enjoying her last few days in Winnipeg before she moves to Thailand, and I asked her where we could get good perogies in town. I figured she'd lived here all her life (in between moving to Cambodia, China, and falling in love with a Tanzanian) so I'd trust her judgement. To get to this place, you certainly do have to trust your judgement!
Ever had to enter a senior's place to get your perogy fix? When in Winnipeg, don't judge. Because the perogies and borscht might just blow your mind.
Enter the building, take the elevator to the parkade, find the signs to the Rec Centre and "Jessie's Kitchen", walk through twists and turns to find a small kitchen/room overlooking the pool.
Jessie cooks everything herself, and it's obviously homemade. Reasonably priced - apparently this place used to be located on a regular street but moved here - probably save on rent? It's not the most glamourous of places, but hey, when the food is good and it's $36 (incl tax) for two combo plates + borscht, don't complain! The perogies were great, but I'm not as huge a fan of the meatballs - but my friend's kohlbassa was HUGE!
So, follow the signs for something a little different. read more