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Owamni's Riverside Wakpa Bar is Now Open

The Wakpa patio outside the lower level of the Owamni restaurant building is now open.

Pick up tacos, snacking crickets, beer, wine, or a zero proof switchel from the Wakpa Bar beer tent pop up.

The Wakpa Bar is open 4pm to sunset on Wednesdays, and 2pm-8pm, Thursday through Sunday. 


Food Options:
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CRICKETS & POPCORN* 14 
Roasted Crickets • Candied Seeds 
Maple Sumac Popcorn
SHRIMP TACO 10 
Chimichurri • Slaw • Jalepeño Aioli
BISON BRISKET TACO 10 
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa • Tortilla Strips 
Greens 
CORN TACO 10 
Corn Dumplings • Corn Jam • Sumac Popcorn 
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Drinks:
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CHENIN BLANC 14 
Kumusha • Swartland, SA 
“SKAAPVELD” SHIRAZ 15 
M.A.N. Family Wines • Cape Coast, SA BEER 
DOŃA FRÍA LAGER 8 
La Doña Cervecería 
PRAGMATIC PILS 8 
Pryes Brewing Company 
ENMOLADA STOUT 8 
La Doña Cervecería 
GLAMORAMA WEST COAST IPA 8 Pryes Brewing Company 
RASPBERRY HIBICUS CIDER 8 Wild State 
PINEAPPLE SOUR 8 
Pryes Brewing Company 
n/a beverages 
HOBBY FARMER SWITCHEL 7 Blend of Ginger, Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar with a flavor of your choice TUMERIC • CAYENNE • CINNAMON

 

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