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ciao!news ciao!news new openings and food and retail news now open I health fix S t. Boniface welcomes Fortify, the city’s first alternative medicine wellness collective on a mission to promote healthy living from the inside out. Find toxic- free beauty essentials and lifestyle products in the boutique, including skincare and haircare. Re-fuel with nutrient-dense eats, energizing smoothies (pictured) and health-boosted lattes in the plant-based café. Adjoining clinic offers alternative medicine practices including naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, holistic nutrition and massage. We love that wellness workshops and events are part of the mix. 123 Marion St, 204-231-5333. -JS I juice me A fter years in the works, Fruit de la Vie Juice Co. (pictured) opens its doors just in time for the flood of new year's resolutions! Sip nutrient- packed cold-pressed juices and hand crafted almond milk on the go or try one of its cleansing sets and regain joie de vivre by rejuvenating, re-energizing and detoxifying. 1853 Portage Ave, 204-414-1388. -JS I new flames T he Norwood Hotel finally reveals its gorgeous new restaurants Wood Tavern (pictured), a cozy neighbourhood eatery specializing in wood-fired meats, and Pauline, a French- inspired daytime café giving Winnipeggers even more reason to get up early! 112 Marion St, 204-235-6003. -JS 6 ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand nineteen I cream and coffee W hoever said ice cream and cold weather don’t go together has never been to Winnipeg! Downtown’s newest sweet treat destination Fête (pictured) serves scratch-made ice cream and gourmet coffee in its adorable rainbow sprinkle-esque space. Co-owners Élise Page and Teri-Lynn Friesen worked with the team at the U of M Dairy Science Program to perfect their supremely creamy recipe. Try fun flavours like a French toast and candied bacon creation. Better yet, enjoy the best of both worlds and try any scoop affogato-style! 300 Assiniboine Ave. -JS