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❚ new digs for new threads
Fashion designer Lennard Taylor ( pictured right ) has relocated his street facing creative house in the heart of Winnipeg ’ s design district to a fifth-floor studio worth scoping out . Lennard ’ s artistic duality is revealed upon entering ; fashion lovers walk through an art festooned corridor leading to an exhibition space featuring clothing turned into art pieces before arriving at a spacious fifth floor showroom of womenswear . The uber coolness is punctuated yet further by Lennard ’ s warm welcoming presence , exhorting his confidence building ethos to all who enter in . 290 McDermot Ave , 204-272-9112
❚ off the beaten path
Newcomer to the airport district , Manoomin Restaurant is paying tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous culture . The welcoming casual space is located inside the new Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport hotel , owned by Long Plain First
Nation , and operated by Sparrow Hotels . A menu inspired by the land , wetland , lakes and forests of the province brings ingredients such as bison , berries and pickerel to dishes . Red seal chef , and member of the Opaskwayak Cree nation , Jennifer Ballantyne , applies her skillful hand to turn out the lightest golden Bannock we ’ ve tasted . Try it sandwiching a knockout pickerel burger loaded with apple slaw . 460 Madison St , 204-219-0704
❚ stylish soaps
Waterfront Drive ’ s new retail addition , Pine and Peony Co . ( pictured above ) is a gifter ’ s paradise . Park facing windows , make a bright and airy space for owner , Bridgette Romero to display her signature line of handmade luxury soaps . Patchouli lime , apricot peach bellini , cinnamon clove , or dramatic black and white mixture of spearmint terrazzo , each bar is artfully made , subtly aromatic and long lasting . Find a lovely selection of well-made beauty and bath products , candles and unique finds . 108-270 Waterfront Dr , 431-999-1292
❚ festive pleasant ville
Technically , The Village at Pineridge Hollow is not Santa ’ s workshop or the North Pole , but the new north-of- Winnipeg retail community , from founder and visionary Jan Regehr certainly rivals the jolly man ’ s locale as a happy holiday hub . The exquisite country setting acts as a magical backdrop to the stylish outdoor shopping centre riffing on a Village Square . A collection of vendors selling lifestyle and home goods join new outposts for Teekca ’ s Boutique and Nuburger . A beautifully landscaped area offers a comfortable spot to recharge , grab a bite or a bevvy from a food vendor and warm up by the fire . Pineridge Hollow , 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E , 204-777-3881
❚ jewel in st . vital
The cuisine of the Philippines has a new champion with south Winnipeg ’ s new Tito Boy . The Owner Jackie Wild ’ s labour of love is poised to be a meeting place for fellow Filipino Canadians and general food explorers alike . Expect traditional dishes such as pancit , lumpia and pork belly sisig along with visually stunning interpretations of popular brunch fare like ube mochi Belgian waffles topped with ube whipped cream . 730 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204-414-8486
4 ciao ! / dec / jan / two thousand twenty-two