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MORE THAN 50 YEARS , 3 GENERATIONS NS , AND COUNTLESS FAMILY RECIPES
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A Little Pizza Heaven Five location Winnipeg chain has a cult-like following with the young , known for its garlic crust and late-night hours . WA , IA , MC , V Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 ; 1-1130 Taylor Ave , 204-219-1673 . Montrealstyle bagels come in four flavours — and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐9323 . Trendy takes on Vietnamese fare , like the namesake sandwich , pho , and pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao . WA , IA , M , V
Basta ! 1 Forks Market Rd , A team led by chef Norm Pastorin celebrates his ancestral recipes of the Phillipines to culinary adventurers and expats . Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-956- 2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Street food staples from around the world , like stir fry noodle boxes , fish n ’ chips and burritos . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287-881 Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market Forks Market Rd . The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar . List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses a craft cocktail bar . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Japanese crêpe joint offers sweet and savoury varieties . IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Bright , modern space serves generously stuffed pitas with classic Middle Eastern fixings . WA , A , IA , M , V
Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley . LP , A , IA , M , V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 . Fern Kirouac ’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city ’ s best .. WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St , 204-295-2631 . An astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany . WA , A , IA , M , V
Ne De Loup 1670 Corydon Ave , 204-487-1529 Photogenic space sets the scene for Scott Bagshaw ’ s stunning dishes that embrace the traditions of French cuisine . WA , A , IA , M , V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐989‐7700 . Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch . Chef ’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V

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The Mehra family invites you to celebrate and enjoy the unique flavours of Indian cuisine with an innovate flair , in a dining room filled with centuries-old Indian wood carvings , paintings , and intricate tapestries .
Executive Chef Nitin Mehra , East India Company Restaurants
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