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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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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. WA, LP, IA, M, V 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist 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. 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. 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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. WA, LP, IA, M, V ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty 35