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Gitanes

French-inspired restaurant that uses local ingredients. Great wines and creative cocktails. Gitanes also has sister restaurant across the street, Gitanes Burger, with amazing burgers.

Address: 361 Elgin Street
Getting there: Centretown
Website: gitanes.co (opens in a new tab)

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