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array of cheeses, meats and
veggies. Watch as dough
is pressed, sauced, topped,
and fired to order along an
assembly line style counter
in this sleek fast casual
spot. E-1220 St Mary’s Rd,
204‑615‑0808—JK
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T
he West End's eclectic
food scene now includes
Feast Café & Bistro
(pictured), newly opened in
the former Ellice Café space.
Housed in the same building
as the Adam Beach Film
Institute and Bandwidth
Theatre, this cozy spot is
perfect for a quiet cuppa in
the morning, and mingling
with pre-WECC crowds in
the evening. Paying tribute
to the culinary traditions of
Manitoba’s Indigenous groups
has resulted in a menu rich
with bison, bannock, and
berries. Try fun fusion items
like bannock tacos, a slab of
quickbread fried and piled
with a mountain of bison or
pulled chicken, salsa, veggies,
and a swirl of chipotle-kicked
sour cream. 587 Ellice Ave,
204‑691‑5979—JK
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C
afé culture in Winnipeg is
booming, with local cafés
embracing the multi-cultural
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cuisines of our city. Rustic
Restaurant & Bakery serves
an eclectic mix of Chinese
and Japanese
favourites
like pan fried
and steamed
dumplings,
shrimp salad
(pictured)
and fragrant
blooming flower
teas, alongside
intriguing baked
I local love
goods. Try light and sweet
upporting local producers
cakes flavoured with green tea
and artisans, the indoor
or red bean. 2615 Portage Ave,
Osborne Farmers Market
204‑504‑4025 —KC
aims to showcase local talent.
I choose your own The space houses products
from St. Norbert Farmers'
adventure
Market vendors including
new concept has opened
its doors, from the owners cheese from The Dairy Fairy,
and all-natural skincare from
of Palatal Stir Fry Express.
Following suit of international Sweet Spirit Apothecary. In
addition, over 40 varieties of
giants like Subway and
microgreens are grown and
Chipotle, Za Pizza Bistro
sold on-site, and supplied to
trades in DIY pies, where
30 restaurants and businesses
diners can customize pizza
in the city. 383 McMillan
from the crust up. Options
Ave, 204-590‑7745. Visit
include regular, whole wheat,
and gluten free crust, scratch- osbornefarmersmarket.com
—KC
made sauces, and a bountiful
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Photos: Courtesy of Feast Cafe & Bistro, Sugar Blooms and Cakes, Rustic Restaurant & Bakery
now open
ouse made ice cream, pork
belly hash and chicken
and waffles are just some of
the delicious menu items at
Crème DeL'Essence. This
unexpected gem is located
in the industrial district of
Inkster Blvd, and offers a
wide ranging menu from
chef RJ Urbano that blends
cuisines like, Filipino and
Italian, to create fresh fusion
fare. 1833 Inkster Blvd,
204‑694‑2225—KC