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❚ marshmallow madness now open
❚ chic boutique

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New sweet shop and factory wner Shauna Fontaine , direct store of The Marshmallow Factory ( pictured

Anishinaabekwe , proud member of Sagkeeng First bottom left ) is a welcome addition on Selkirk Avenue . The tiny
Nation Manitoba , a . k . a . Anishinaabe Girl ( pictured above ) is candy coloured space brims spreading her lifelong passion with packaged marshmallows for creativity in the heart of Crescentwood . The newly opened anything like the type filling
produced on site . Don ’ t expect boutique showcases her exquisite jewellery designs , along with These are small batch squishy
supermarket bags though .
a collection of art and designs flavour bombs with character . including clothing , candles and More than 35 boundary pushing crafts made by other Indigenous varieties , from Canadian maple artists . We love her generous bacon to salted caramel and spirit which carries into teaching , mentorship and workshops market share from , your favour-
toffee take direct aim at , and
supporting artists . 165 Lilac St , ite sweet snack . Ridiculous 204-474-2141 sounding honey dill may not be everyone ’ s taste , but reserve judgement until after tasting it melted over roasted carrots or sweet potato pie . 771 Selkirk
Ave , 204-295-5821
❚ baking queen

Crumb Queen , ( pictured right ) the city ’ s newest bakery cafe , assuming former Stella ’ s original corner spot in Osborne Village , is a cozy addition to the city ’ s

sweet scene . Baker Cloe Wiebe and chef Andy Koropatnick team up , luring mid-day noshers with stacked sandwiches and pastas , tempting sweet loving citizens with crisp and airy honey crullers , croissants and chocolate cookies . 2-166 Osborne St , 204-997-0181
❚ wine tasting

Red , white , and rose wine , mead and cider fill stemmed glasses at Winnipeg ’ s newest tasting room . Shrugging Doctor , ( pictured right ) maker of Manitoba fruit wines and beverages . Cozied up with vintage velvet couches and chairs , the new wine bar pairs easy going style with hard working production in the back . All the drinks are made and bottled right on site . Sip a vibrant raspberry wine with charcuterie or satiate a heartier appetite with a housemade panini or flatbread . A corner stage featuring rotating musicians and edu-tainers creates a warm scene while swishing through the line up of regional tastes . 483 Berry St , 204-889-0318

Photography : Anishinaabe Girl , Crumb Queen , The Marshmallow Factory
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