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Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 . Montreal-style bagels baked in a wood-fired oven . The slightly sweet bagels come in four flavours and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐956‐2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Fun and friendly spot for 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 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes like lime sour cream and chilli-roasted corn . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V 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 creative sushi burritos , ramen and poke bowls . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The stylish hub offers casual dining options and local beer and wine on tap . List of vendors and contact information at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interiors houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar . Also home to Lake of The Woods Brewing Co . 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 serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere . IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This trendy sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . Changing weekly specials feature creative ingredients .
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La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary ’ s Road , 204‐615‐8969 ; 1549 Grant Ave , 204-306-8161 . Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are prepared on site for take out . WA , IA , M , V
Second Spot 102 -300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0761 . Second locale for sandwich shop King + Bannatyne . Juicy stacks of meat draw regulars , but don ’ t pass up the gourmet sides like pineapple jalapeno coleslaw . WA , IA , M , V
Shawarma Khan 392 Graham Ave ; 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Bright , modern space serves halal beef / lamb , chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita . WA , A , IA , M , V
Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with Italian wine , local beer , and nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection of Wolseley and Maryland . LP , A , IA , M , V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves NYC-style pizza whole or by the slice . Try the house-cured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FRENCH
InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 . Chef / owner Fern Kirouac is renowned for his French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare . Six different preparations of mussels impress . WA , LP , SP 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 Melissa Makarenko ’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V

Green

Eating GREEN has never been so delicious ! Try our artisanal spinach flavoured spaghettii , fusilli and tagliatelle .
Pair these fresh pastas with our housemade pesto and tuco sauces .
www . corrientes . ca www . lapampaempanadas . ca PizZA 137 Bannatyne Ave . 1549 Grant Ave . • # 10-1604 St Mary ’ s Rd .
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