❚ sunny side up
The most important meal of the day is also the most luxurious at new breakfast spot OEB . Bright splashes of orange and yellow set a cheerful mood for noshinon dishes like ‘ Gold Digga ’ breakfast poutine and the ‘ Threesome !’ platter . Don ’ t let cheap jokes fool you – food strikes high-end . Short-rib , truffle mushrooms , and duck fat potatoes dot an extensive menu ranging from classic go-to o ’ s to unexpected eats . With a handful of locations in Canada and the US , OEB is clearly doing breakfast right . 100-330 Main St . 204- 306-34473447
❚ bottom ’ s up
Cold beer , tasty food , and a cool vibe are must haves for local ing water- holes ciao ! news new openings & food and retail news
and Leopold ’ s Tavern has all three . This hotspot on a quick rise in Winnipeg ’ s nightlife scene just added its fifth location in trendy Osborne Village . The corner of River and Osborne spot packs walls and ceiling with a maximal- ist mix of pin-up art and funky décor just like its other locales and flaunts a spacious bar top. 93 Osborne St .
❚ more cheese , please
K orean corn dogs
are all the rage, and we get why – legendary cheese pulls encased in crispy fried coatings make for an exciting eating experience . Cheezy Tales has upgraded from an Instagram storefront to a fast casual brick-and-mortar shop after growing a dedicated fan base throughout the pandemic . What got the diehards hooked ? Perhaps crazy coatings like flaming hot Cheetos and crunchy ramen , or dessert variations like the OO-Bae , a sweet ube cheese filled tale brimming with nutty , vanilla flavour – and cheese , too ! 1855 Portage Ave .
❚ butter makes better
Market regulars and Gimli cottagers will be thrilled to know The Butter Tart Lady has opened up a brand new shop in the city . Fans of the bakery can expect sweet goodies galore , ranging g from decadent ent cookie sandwiches , vinarterta and brownies to its namesake butter tarts – which , by the way , are to die for . If you ’ re team savoury , soups , buns , quiche , and sandwiches are on offer to satisfy salty cravings . 1850 Ness Ave . 204-415-0017
❚ buzz for bagels
Montreal-style bagel lovers rejoice ! Carlton fave Bagelsmith has opened an ultra-modern shop that boasts classic Quebec bagels in a cute , clean setting . Wall-towall windows lure customers inside its new suburban locale to enjoy a sit-down bite at a chic bar top or table rather than on the go . Try a bagel sandwich or add a ‘ schmear ’ of flavoured cream cheese on
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