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right
off the store’s shelves. Weekly
book launches, readings and musical
performances create a crowd popping in for dinner and a show.
A glass case, visible upon entrance,
is lined with cookies, tarts and cakes
– pastry chef Geoffroy Dextraze’s
works of art. Colourful macarons
flavoured with coconut matcha and
lemon poppy seed tempt, while fluffy
meringue boasts intense lemon filling
and a sprinkle of raspberries. Note to
self: save room for dessert.
A penchant for healthful, local
product is clear on the menu, which
showcases bison, Bothwell cheese and
Granny’s chicken. Expect the menu
to change seasonally as Chef Chris
Kopp utilizes produce from local
fields. His traditional approach is
seen in soups, salads and sandwiches,
but the beautifully executed entrée
selection shouldn't be missed.
Strings of spaghetti squash are
laced with housemade curry in a
kicky dish tempered by a side of
crisp bok choy. Classics also shine,
like tender New York steak swimming
in creamy peppercorn sauce, which
soaks into each bite.
Heart healthy options reveal the
kitchen's love for all. A vegetarian lasagna swaps pasta for quinoa,
giving the Italian classic a trendy
update. Sliced zucchini, mushrooms
and tomato sauce underneath a crisp
cheese shell impart earthy flavour.
The nutty grain also finds its way into
a salad, tossed with spinach, carrots
and cilantro, and topped with lime
cumin dressing.
The seven-grain veggie burger is
another impressive meatless offering, a patty smothered with avocado
cream, caramelized onion aioli and
Bothwell smoked cheddar on a multigrain bun.
Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery is
open Mon-Thurs 9 am-10 pm, Fri &
Sat 9 am-11 pm.
vera pizzeria
Neighbourhood....South Osborne
Address. . . . . 670 Osborne St.
Phone . . . . . . . . 204-222-6306
Entrées . . . . . . . . . . . $11-$16
For a slice of Naples, head to South
Osborne spot Vera Pizzeria. Stepping
inside this pocket-sized place feels
like walking into a friend’s home.
The smell of roasted tomatoes and
mozzarella greets diners, as the chatter
from hip scenesters takes over the
room. With line ups often spilling out
the door, this pizzeria proves that the
best pizza comes down to the basics.
This friendly, no-frills eatery is
part of flourishing South Osborne,
with new addition Blind Tiger just
down the block. The casual interior
holds just 20 seats. White-walled
OUR DELICATESSEN IS A
TRUE LABOUR OF LOVE,
AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO
SHARING IT WITH YOU.
10 2 S H E R B R O O K S T .
MON to SUN — 10:00 to 8:00
1 204 615 3354
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