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icy apple granita for this take on a scallop crudo, served in a large shell teeming with cold, herby broth. Traditional pastas and sumptuous surfand-turf mains are equally impressive, like the seabass cioppino infused with unexpected notes of saffron. While the OG menu has been revised, Sotto-superfans can expect new favourites to follow suit as Chef Brent Genyk’ s fresh seasonal menu comes full swing. 160 Osborne St, 204-478-1600
❚ flames rise
An elegant addition to Winnipeg’ s growing South Asian dining scene, Shahi Flames has opened its second location in the Polo Park shopping district. The spacious new restaurant seats 160 guests, expanding on the success of its St. Boniface original. While the exterior may be understated, the interior reveals a more refined setting, with modern leather seating, chandeliers, and decorative tin ceiling details adding a touch of glamour. The menu mirrors the original location, balancing beloved classics with dishes that encourage diners to venture beyond the familiar flavours of South Asian cuisine. With its larger footprint, this strip mall surprise may be the rare reason to head to Polo Park with dinner plans instead of a shopping list. 1045 St. James St, 204-414-5800
❚ 50 and fabulous
From humble beginnings at Selkirk Avenue in 1972, to its 23-year long home in Winnipeg’ s arts district, Mayberry Fine Art( pictured above) has been championing Canadian artists, and elevating the profile of talented local artists wherever it calls home. While its recent move out of the Exchange District mayfeel like a loss for neighbours, a visit to MFA gallery space 4.0 on Wall Street is a poignant reminder that starting anew is an invigorating way to slay 50 years! Whether already an avid fan or newly curious about art, this welcoming new address is curated to create art lovers. 661 Wall St, 204-255-5690
❚ old is new
Trend watching reveals home editing is at an all time high, as baby boomers downsize and declutter. The good news; next gen furniture buyers can seize a variety of premium, luxury furniture entering the resell market at a great buy! More good news: local retailer, Urban Treasures has got its thumb on the pulse, with its treasure trove of pre-loved discards destined for a new home. The relocated retailer is already drawing savvy shoppers with its beautiful collection of new and preloved furniture and décor. Expect an eclectic mix of modern, midcentury modern, bohemian, Scandinavian, transitional and maximalism designs at its new south Winnipeg digs. # 9 – 1875 Pembina Hwy, urbantshop @ gmail. com
❚ the new buzz
Freshly opened on Main
Street, Passage Cafe( pictured below) is less interested in becoming another neighbourhood coffee shop than in becoming a meeting hub for Winnipeg’ s creative community. Sunlight pours through the front windows onto a thoughtfully assembled mix of vintage armchairs, café tables, and work-friendly nooks, creating a room that feels designed to linger in. Owner Conner Vogt hopes Passage will become a gathering place for artists, designers, and makers, where ideas are exchanged as readily as coffee orders. Popups featuring local creatives
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