❚ fully caffeinated
The past year has seen an uptick in neighbourhood coffee shops , perfect for at-home workers craving convenient pick-me-ups . In the Regent area , Empty Cup Collective has set up ultra-mod shop complete with an exposed ceiling where the word “ Empty ” is emblazoned in lights . Beans are roasted behind a sleek bar serving specialty coffee , including frothy nitro cold brew , similar to a Guinness in texture . For after-work refreshment , Trans Canada Brewing Company ’ s beer is on tap . Try the stout that incorporates Empty Cup coffee . 535 Panet Rd # 2 , emptycup . co . With local art and thoughtful details on display , including a yerba mate gourd , espresso-themed art books and a placard on direct trade coffee ,
Colosimo Coffee ’ s new location on Provencher emphasizes community and connection . Treats from La Belle Baguette and Bagelsmith can be enjoyed with a luxurious latte ( pictured above ) on the coffee shop ’ s large summer patio that extends down the bustling St . Boniface block . 140 Provencher Blvd , 204-954-7444 , colosimocoffee . com . Seven Café brews ciao ! news new openings and food and retail news
Montreal ’ s Structure Roasters beans to perfection from a small , stylish Wall Street storefront . Pair an iced latte with a famously humongous cream puff from For Us Bakery . The only specialty coffee spot in the neighbourhood , Seven Café joins Wall Street Slice , Wolseley Kombucha and Sleepy Owl Bread on one of the most happening West End strips . 745 Wall St
❚ plenty of pop ups
Park picnics , food trucks and pub patios got us through last summer , and in 2021 , beer gardens are back for another season of socially distanced fun . The Beer Can ( pictured top right ) has moved to the parking lot of the Granite Curling Club , serving suds by local picks like Kilter , Torque and Half Pints alongside brew-infused tacos . 1 Granite Way , thebeercanwpg . com . In its place on Main Street , outdoor nightclub Blue Note Park , newly launched by Times Change ( d ) High and Lonesome Club , is booking Manitoban performers nightly all through the summer and offering gourmet snacks courtesy of nearby Modern Electric Lunch . 220 Main Street . The Garden at 955 ( located at 955 Portage Ave ), has popped up with long pallet planters and benches that provide a refreshing , familyfriendly retreat with weekly entertainment for the West End and Wolseley neighbourhoods .
❚ multi-culti sweets
Winnipeg is branching out from baguettes and cinnamon buns as bakeries incorporate global trends . Fantasy Cakes , helmed by Russianborn , Israeli-raised pastry chef Luba Yurchenko , sells Georgian khachapuri , Russian honey cakes and gorgeous , light-asair pavlovas ( pictured right ).
Yurchenko ensures her bakery is fully kosher . 530 Waterloo St , 204-306-4050 . Adorable Korean bakeshop Tiny Bliss opened several months ago on Main Street with signature staple Japanese milk bread — a springy , fluffy loaf made using tangzhong , which is similar to a roux . Baker Lien Pham provides treats for every mood , including savoury cheese and pork floss buns , a coffee and tea bar and a selection of stationery and plush toys on offer . 1354 Main St , 204-306- 4868 , tiny-bliss-cafe . square . site
❚ pizza party
Wolseley residents rejoice : pizza is back on the block ! Papa Ed ’ s Pizza & More serves super cheesy slices from a cozy corner of the neighbourhood . Classic combos feature generous toppings — the doublecheese , double-pep is a favourite — and freshly made crust accompanied by baked chicken wings and garlic cheesy bread .
Photography : Colosimo , Fantasy Cakes , Joey Senft ( The Beer Can ), Shorty ’ s Pizza
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