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I meeting place 2.0
T
he eagerly awaited
renovations to the Forks
Market Food Hall have
transformed the space into
a sleek and modern dining
hall with communal tables,
attention-grabbing light
fixtures, and black accents.
Anchoring the room is The
Common, a craft beer and
wine station offering local
pours in flights presented
on a board shaped like our
province. Other new venues
include Fusian Sushi, a
second outpost for Academy
Road Asian fusion spot, and
Simon’s Cuisine, the return
of which is being joyfully
celebrated by those craving
empanadas and Argentinean
specialties from the late St
Mary’s Road location. A new
rotating food stall, NEXT,
acts as a permanent popup, showcasing a different
local chef or restaurant every
month. A few remaining
expectant stalls guarantee
that more good eats are in
the works. 1 Forks Market Rd,
theforks.com—JK
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I cuisines on
corydon
A
dding a new culinary
category to the multiculti
Corydon strip is Bisita. This
brick and mortar spot from
the proprietors of the Pimp
My Rice food truck showcases
flavours of the Philippines.
Despite a sizeable (and
growing) Filipino population,
the city has remarkably few
restaurants specializing in
the cuisine. Bisita makes a
good introduction, with a
warm, bistro-like space and
a menu including highlights
like crispy pork belly and spicy
adobo sauce. 637 Corydon
Ave, 204‑615‑7423—JK
I ace antioxidants
W
olseley wanderers
have a new pit stop
to fuel up with immunity
boosting juices, smoothies
and superfood salads at
Verde Juice Bar. Juices
freshly pressed on the spot
using organic and locally
sourced fruits and veggies
provide a perfect jolt of
energy. 887 Westminster Ave,
verdejuicebar.ca—KC
I sunset swim
G
et ready to live the high
life on the roof of the Delta.
Newly launched BLU Pool
Bar transforms the hotel's
rooftop into a Palm Springs
dreamland, with mod loungers,
giant swan floaties and trendy
types sipping cocktails and
champagne. Free entry, cash
bar. Tue and Thu from 4 pm-9
pm, weather dependent. Delta
Winnipeg Hotel, 350 St Mary
Ave, 204-942-0551—JK
I let them eat cake
T
he bespoke cake creations
at Buttercream by
Alareen may be just the thing
for your next fancy do, but
those craving a quick sugar
fix shouldn't hesitate to stop
in either. The case at this
sweet nook is packed with
cupcakes, bars, freshly baked
cookies and crispy French
macarons. 2-709 Corydon
Ave, 204‑416‑6722—JK
I go nuts
T
he hotly anticipated
Oh Doughnuts
shop has opened its doors,
carrying 12-16 wild flavours
Photos: courtesy The Forks; Delta Winnipeg Hotel; Oh Doughnuts; CNIB Dine In The Dark
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