FAST CASUAL
Bodegoes
101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956-2070;
City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-
7045. Fun and friendly restaurant offers
street food staples from around the
world, like stir fry noodle boxes, fish n’
chips and burritos. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600. Tex-Mex
eatery offers flavourful and well-stuffed
made-to-order favourites such as
burritos, tacos and quesadillas.
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Chosabi
A-100 King St, 204‐615‐8338; 520
Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 605 Sterling
Lyon Pkwy; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-
8881. Stylish order-at-the-counter spot
serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi
burritos, ramen and poke bowls.
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The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd. Casual dining
options centered around The Common,
which serves local beer and wine. List
of vendors and contact information at
Theforks.com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Hargrave St. Market
242 Hargrave St, Hargravestmarket.
com. Mod downtown food hall houses
local restaurants, a craft cocktail bar
and Lake of the Woods Brewing Co.
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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
crepe joint serves freshly prepared
sweet and savoury crepes 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, A, IA, M, V
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
takeout. WA, IA, M, V
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook St, 204-615-2977,
Southern-inspired eatery specializes in
extra-crispy fried chicken with unique
flavour combinations. Try the chicken
on its own or in a bun. 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 or decadent mac & bacon
grill cheese. WA, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
392 Graham Ave; 225 McDermot
Ave, 204‐504‐0453; 2589 Pembina
Hwy, 204‐615-6006. Tackle signature
dish The Wrath of Khan: halal beef/
lamb, chicken and falafel rolled into a
generously stuffed pita. WA, A, IA, M, V
FRENCH
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204‐233‐4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynold’s serves sevencourse
palate-pushing dinners at $64.
Open Friday and Saturday at 5 pm.
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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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐989‐7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch in
this old-world heritage building space.
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Preservation Hall
655 Empress St, 204-783-2386.
Renowned chef Tristan Foucault
plates up French fare at this new,
inviting space. Pair meals with one
of several creative craft cocktails.
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ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty 35