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Greek Fare Extraordinaire Chicken souvlaki, lamb chops and the best avgolemono soup in the city make this a “MUST VISIT”! 2090 Corydon Ave. 204.897.6565 Get It To Go Digital editions of Ciao! make choosing a restaurant easy anywhere, anytime. Follow us! www.ciaowinnipeg.com 42 ciao! / oct/ nov / two thousand nineteen bestlist FAST CASUAL Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204‑775‑9323. Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like the namesake sandwich, pork belly and steamed bao burgers. WA, IA, M, V Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956-2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-7045. This fun and friendly restaurant offers tasty street food staples from around the world. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‑5600. Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas and quesadillas with unique garnishes like chilli-roasted corn. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Burrito Splendido Four locations, burritosplendido.com. A smart, gourmet take on Mexican street food. Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house are loaded with fresh toppings. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chosabi Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos, ramen and poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd, theforks.com. The stylish hub offers casual dining options centered around The Common, which serves local beer and wine on tap. 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 sandwich spot’s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Changing weekly specials feature creative ingredient combinations. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑615‑8969. Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are prepared on-site for take out. WA, IA, M, V Nick’s on Broadway 287 Broadway, 204‑891‑3636. Nick Graumann’s impressive lunch offerings include salads, soups and sandwiches, like the killer hot pastrami. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 392 Graham Ave; 225 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑0453; 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615-6006. Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite Middle Eastern food by pita of platter. WA, A, IA, M, V FRENCH Beaujena’s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204‑233‑4841. Chef/ owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte menu serves seven-course palate- pushing dinners at $64. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Black Bird Brasserie 101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760. This charming window-lined eatery serves hearty French comfort food like pickerel à la meunière, chicken confit and beef bourguignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V InFerno’s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‑7400. Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French- Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’s best. Six different preparations of mussels impress. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St. A contemporary lounge with classic pre-prohibition appeal in West Broadway. Small plates and charcuterie boards pair nicely with creative cocktails. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Little Goat 2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628. Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of French comfort food to west Winnipeg in this charming and quirky space. French fried chicken is a winning menu pick. LP, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch. The menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Promenade Café and Wine 130-C Provencher Blvd, 204- 233‑7030. This neighbourhood bistro has a stellar view of the city’s skyline, making it a perfect spot for savouring French fare morning to night. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072. This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare. Seafood crêpes with Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère are a menu highlight. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com. Hidden in a basement location at Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. A changing selection of French classics is executed with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V GEORGIAN Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204‑416‑3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies overlooks Corydon. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with spiced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V