ciao!news
I cake bosses
M
other-daughter
duo Genevieve
and Nikki Melegrito
are whipping up
traditional Filipino
confections at
Sugar Blooms
and Cakes. Since
opening in August,
this McPhillips St
bakery has earned
a faithful following,
specializing in
Filipino cakes such
as ube macapuno
(pictured), made
with purple yam
and coconut preserves.
Other tempting treats
include sans rival, a dessert
of buttercream, and chewy
meringue, garnished with
almonds and cashews.
Unit A-1020 McPhillips St,
204‑633‑8212—KC
retail news
I less is more
S
leek shop Anya Boutique
has opened in the Exchange
District. This bright shop
specializes in womenswear
essentials like trousers,
sweaters and t-shirts from
Canadian and international
brands like Product of Privilege
and LINE the Label. Also find
leather bags and one-of-a kind
hand-sculpted clay necklaces.
88 Albert St, 204‑416‑1323—KC
culinary calendar
I save the date
• Feb 2-12: Ciao!'s Dine About
Winnipeg presented by
Manitoba Pork is back to warm
hearts in the coldest season,
with exceptional culinary talent
at great value. Winnipeg's top
chefs serve up creative threecourse prix fixe menus for $18,
$28 and $38. Be sure to make
reservations. Menus available on
ciaowinnipeg.com
• Feb 11: A Night to Remember in Canada, presented
by the Alzeheimer Society, is
one of the citys largest charity
galas. This extravagent event
includes live entertainment, a
gourmet dinner, complimentary
bar and a silent and live auction,
all themed around the sights,
sounds, and tastes of our great
country. The local-focused menu
includes field greens with beets
and mushroom bisque with wild
rice. Purchase tickets online at
alzheimer.mb.ca/gala2016/
• Feb 12-21: Explore the
rich Francophone heritage
of Manitoba during the 47th
annual Festival du Voyageur.
See this year's snow and
ice sculptures, have a drink
at the ice bar, and take in
traditional fiddling and jigging
performances. New events
include theme evenings in
the Portage tent, like board
game night with Across the
Board Cafe, karaoke night, and
singles' night on Valentine's
Day. Artisan market days are
on Feb 13 & 20, and Louis
Riel Day activities on Feb 15.
Whittier Park, 836 St. Joseph St,
festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
• Mar 4: The Canadian
Hemophilia Society Manitoba
Chapter presents the 13th
annual Gala Dinner of
Culinary Inspiration at the
ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand sixteen
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