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❚ gastro-gamer
Lights and power cords have been flipped on at retro-futuristic video game bar, Select Start( pictured top right). This movie set-like arcade hangout on the second floor of an historic building is a tribute to the past and future with old school video arcade games, mod mixed drinks and playful menu. Asian influences are obvious in the décor and the menu, which incorporates a smattering of popular Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese hits. Expect small“ bytes” like onigiri, spam fries, and chicken bao plus Thai curry and ramen entrées rounding the mix. Desserts are lavish, on point for insta pics and a sweet buzz. Think of it all as fuel for your next round of Galaga. 110 Market Avenue, selectstartwpg. com
❚ two for
The northwest corner of
Osborne Street, closest to Stradbrook has ripped off the window paper concealing renovations, revealing two slickly designed restaurants in the former Basil’ s space. Shirley’ s, named after the grandmother of its chef / owner Renée Girard sports a honey hued, Scandisparce interior hinting at a well-crafted Mediterranean inspired menu. Salads, pastas, and snacks, elevated with perky garnishes and sides are winning fast favour. Try the beef tartare, a reimagined mix with anchovy cream topping a cloud-like pizza bread. 135 Osborne Street, welcometoshirleys. com
Next door, Raya Konrad,
Chris Gama( the masters behind Clementine) and team are knocking the socks off diners in a stylishly appointed interior at Baby Baby. The sophisticated cross between bistro and gastropub showcases beautiful dishes that pair familiar with ingenuity. The menu, divided into small, medium, large, and sweet plates, spans pickerel beignets to whole duck presented with orange sauce and rice crepe. Desserts are all divine, but the creamsicle parfait, layered with blood orange curd, orange blossom ice cream and meringue wins our heart. 137 Osborne St, 204-452-BABY.
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