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new openings and food and retail news
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121 Osborne St, 204-452-1019
— MK
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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