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ciao!news ciao!news new openings and food and retail news winner. Open daily until 4 am. 121 Osborne St, 204-452-1019 — MK retail news I Manitoba merch T now open I fl avour boost R 6 ecent coffee shop expansions have added sizeable snack menus to their selection of brews. Little Sister Coffee Maker’s (pictured above) new South Osborne spot and new location of The Canteen adjoining Black Bird Brasserie are drawing crowds looking for a little sustenance with their booster. Croque madame, meatballs, and fresh baked pie make a trip down 62 South a must. 539 Osborne St. On the other hand, The Canteen in its cozy St. Boniface digs satisfi es with cheffy sandwiches, soups and marvelous mac and cheese. 102-300 Tache Ave, 204-221-0407 — MK I pub grub R egina’s Leopold’s Tavern has opened its eighth location on the Prairies on South Osborne street to a welcoming neighbourhood appreciative of pub snacks nearby. Scotch eggs, smoked oysters and Buffalo caulifl ower have found a quick fan base, as have the massive burgers that come with a promise to those who fi nish it, bragging rights and a picture for wall of fame glory. 696 Osborne St, 204-421-5367, — MK ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand eighteen I in praise of pita M iddle Eastern fl avours continue to pop up across the city in the form of casual cafes. Shawarma Khan opened its third spot serving its much-loved pita wraps to downtown crowds. 392 Graham Ave, 204-414- 5421. Now Blady, a focused specialty food retail outlet, has emerged onto the scene welcoming shoppers with the aromas of freshly baked pita pulled out of its on-site oven. Housemade Labneh, hummus and pickles have us hooked, along with shelves of newly familiar ingredients we’ve discovered eating out this year! 1324 Portage Ave, 204-615-2994 — LH I royally delicious F ood truck brand, The Poutine King (pictured) has found a permanent home in the Village, giving gravy lovers more of a good thing, year round. Choose from many variations, all dripping with melted cheese curds and gravy and each delivering a twist of tastes. It could be our love for a good hot wing, but we call the Mighty Buffalo, topped with the signature sauce, hot peppers, green onions and ranch a wo new retailers passionately promoting products from this province are quickly winning favour among #shoplocal fanatics. Pink Moon Handmade Boutique carries sweet and quirky treasures of all kinds like antique bottles, handmade dolls, wooden bow ties and artisanal soaps. 296 McDermot Ave, 204-963-9822 M ade Here For You (pictured above) features the work of more than 90 local makers and artisans in its stylish Lombard Concourse locale. A portion of all proceeds goes toward children’s charities of Manitoba. With both stores within walking distance of each other in the Exchange District it means doubling down with one stop. L14 1 Lombard Place. — MK