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Above: A local favourite, Supply and Demand offers an upscale bistro ambience for enjoying their
menu, which features house-made pasta and a variety of seafood dishes
Two Six Ate
Town/Citizen
Reservations are recommended
for an evening at Town, an Italian-
inspired restaurant with a seasonal
menu that offers fresh takes on such
classics as risotto. Their ricotta-
stuffed meatballs — a dish that
takes three days to make — are a
menu staple. Knowledgeable servers
can assist you with their Canadian
and Italian wine lists. Around the
corner, Town’s little sister restaurant,
Citizen, is slightly more casual:
their menu lets chef Marc Doiron
play with different influences and
cuisines, and the drinks list changes
often. Laid-back, but certainly not
laissez-faire, Citizen is open late
and is a popular new addition to the
dining scene. 296 Elgin St., 613-695-
Two Six Ate
With a tongue-in-cheek approach
to nose-to-tail cuisine, Two Six
Ate takes snacking in Little Italy to
another level. Local and seasonal
produce is always the focus; shar-
ing plates feature creations such as
a foie-burger with fries and crispy
perogies. They also take pride
in housemade charcuterie and
playful nods to traditional entrees
such as steak tartare. Looking
for a decadent dessert? Try their
cannoli. Open for dinner until
late, Two Six Ate is fun place to
cut loose — there’s often a DJ to
add a hip soundtrack to nighttime
nibbles. 268 Preston St., 613-695-
8200, twosixate.com
8696, and 207 Gilmour St., 613-422-
6505, townlovesyou.ca
Citizen
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