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I what's the buzz
T
he dynamic duo behind
Beeproject Apairies, Chris
Kirouac and Lindsay Nikkel,
have opened the doors to
their fi rst brick and mortar
spot, Bee Space. After years
of pushing to restructure the
city's restrictions on downtown
beekeeping, the couple has
improved Winnipeg's bee
population and stability. The
multi-purpose venue allows
guests to watch the harvesting
of local honey, purchase honey
products and attend workshops.
Open Tues-Sat from 9 am-8 pm.
196 Osborne St.—NB
F
I double up culinary calendar
P
roving 'Peggers are meat
lovers, Miller's Meats has
opened its fourth location in
North Kildonan. The new shop
arrives just in time to stock
barbeque season with fresh meat
and other local food products.
Responding to consumer needs,
many of the deli counter options
are gluten-free for a fraction of the
cost we've grown accustomed to.
7-925 Headmaster Row,
204-663-7358, millersmeats.com
—NB
T
he Exchange District's
popular South American spot
Hermanos introduces a second
location on south Osborne Street.
For those who haven't seen
the transformation, look for the
corner spot's freshly painted
scarlet brick—surely a sign this
resto will be red hot. 725 Osborne
St, hermanos.ca —NB
S
outh Osborne is on fi re,
ushering in another new
business. Park Line Coffee's
small space is amped up
with mod decor. Grab a frothy
cappuccino or a colourful scoop
of Nucci's gelati. 685 Osborne St.
Caffeine cravings at The Forks
are easily sated too; Broadway's
Fools + Horses now boasts an
industrial-chic second location
in The Forks Market atrium.
Specialty lattes spiked with an
herb-infused syrup are poised to
be the new post-Riverwalk treat.
1 Forks Market Rd.— NB
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food news
or many, it's a summer
tradition: backyard trees
overfl owing with ripe apples.
To help move beyond the
endless parade of crisps and
pies, fresh cider is right on
trend. Started by Winkler farm
boy Marcus Weibe, Burwalde
Juice Co takes advantage of
the bounty of Manitoba apples
to produce sweet cider. Drop
off apples and return to pick
up jugs of cider at designated
Winnipeg markets announced
on burwaldejuice.com—NB
I save the date
Honey
fter White Star Diner's
8 years in the 4-seater on
Albert Street, owner Bruce
Smedts expanded his business
to Kennedy Street this spring.
Find the same rapid menu of
fresh, fl avourful choices now
supplemented with more seats,
menu items and emblems of
Bruce's passion for ocean liners.
258 Kennedy St, 204-947-6930,
whitestardiner.ca
Fans of the quirky Albert St
nook, don't despair; Vicky's
Diner, an extension of Vicky's
Drive-In in Saint Anne, now
fi lls the space. Stop by the new
location for fresh burgers, chili,
and to-die-for milkshakes in
fun fl avours like cotton candy.
58 Albert St, 204-474-7070,
vickysdiner.com—NB
• Aug 6-19: It’s that time
again —Folklorama returns,
boasting traditional delicacies,
music, and folk dances from
across the globe. Enjoy
entertainment, such as the
fl aming limbo at the Caribbean
pavilion, and traditional meals,
like perfectly pinched perogies
and scratch made kolbassa at
the Ukrainian show. Multiple
locations, 204-982-6210,
folklorama.ca
• Aug 18-20: Music festival
Interstellar Rodeo pairs
headliners such as Beck and
Father John Misty with gourmet
beer and wine for a full VIP
experience. Don’t miss local food
trucks on site. The Forks, 1 Forks
Market Rd, interstellarrodeo.com
• Aug 25-27: Savour the
season during the 3rd anunal
Winnipeg Rib Fest in support
of local youth projects. Enjoy a
weekend fi lled with free music,