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I new flavour
S
outh Osborne now
serves locally sourced
ingredients with Arabic
flavours that make exotic
and intriguing concoctions
at Chaeban Ice Cream.
Lebanese cheese-maker
Josphen Chaeban infuses
sour cream with beets,
and ricotta cheese with
poppy seeds, giving each
delish dish a name to match
originality. Enticing light
boxes encourage guests to
share their treats with their
followers. 390 Osborne St,
204-475-6226 —TL
I fuel + fun
I southern seafood
T
he owners of Bouchée
Boucher go New Orleans
style in Osborne Village with
Ward 1 (pictured above).
Chef Justin Gagnon serves up
a host of southern favourites
with Cajun and Creole
seafood boils, Louisiana stew
gumbos and an impressive
offering of crab, crawfish, and
shrimp. Boasting a happy
hour that begins at 2 pm -
everyday is Mardi Gras. 135
Osborne St, 204-504-5966
—TL
I grass is greener
A
fter five years of thriving
at The Forks Market,
Generation Green has
uprooted its location to the
Exchange District. The
newly renovated eco-friendly
emporium carries locally
sourced and sustainable
products for environmentally
conscious consumers.
On-site Acorn Café offers
healthy drinks and a short
lunch menu for take-away.
100-433 Main St,
204-808-9848 —NB
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I all in the family
S
tella's Café and Bakery
has a new upscale cousin,
Kevin’s Bistro, whose
divine take on comfort food
makes it the latest 'hood
hotspot in the Exchange
District. Kevin's menu brings
back the 1970's casserole
and ups the Mac & Cheese
ante with a saucy bechamel.
141 Bannatyne Ave,
204-221-5028 —KS
I c'est bonbons
F
ormer pharmacist
turned pastry chef,
Sophon Chhin has
opened S Squared
Pâtisserie
(pictured), offering
prairie locals an
exquisite taste
of Paris. Layered
mousse-based
cakes, macarons,
choux, and tarts
are prepared
with meticulous
attention to detail -
making these sweet
works of art worth
the drive. 3416 Roblin Blvd,
204-914-5112 — TL
S
cout: Coffee + Tea
opened in the West
End with a steaming cup
of community. Catering
to young families, it's
a great meet-and-greet
location for parents to relax
while children play in an
interactive and safe kid zone.
Features a chalkboard
mountain range wall,
campground, toy barbeque
grill and pop-up RV for
decor. 859 Portage Ave,
204-914-3800 —NB
Squared
now open