thingswelove 100( plus!) Things We Love About Winnipeg
Ciao! visits hundreds of restaurants and shops every year hunting out Winnipeg ' s best places. To celebrate our 100th issue, the editors share the best of the best that prove we ' re living in One Great City.
GET IT( HAND) MADE Hand-painted tees from Lennard Taylor are the ultimate one-of-a-kind item. Hilary Druxman ' s philanthropic jewellery provides funds to local charities in style. Hand-thrown pottery at Stoneware Gallery turns our kitchen cupboards into an art exhibit. Watching glass-blowers in action at Bayshore Gifts in Glass is as fun as picking out colourful glass sushi sets. Painted truffles at Decadence Chocolates are almost too pretty to eat. We ' re obsessed with Coal & Canary candles for their sweet scents and fun names. About 800 pounds of Mordens ' signature Russian Mints are sold over the holidays, but this family business still cuts its minty centers by hand. Artists like George Shannon, whose stunning fused glass pieces decorate the Buhler Gallery, beautify unexpected spaces. The WAG Gallery Shop turns shopping into an art form with a beautiful selection of jewellery and homeware.
# TBT Bailey ' s stately dining room is an ode to the British empire. 529 Wellington ' s white-jacketed servers offering a platter of beef for our perusal is perfect pampering. Timeless vitello alla parmigiana at Amici has us swooning.
DECOR THAT MAKES US SMILE Wall-length photos and a high-tech tap / dryer combo make the bathroom at BerMax Caffé the classiest in the city. Sous Sol ' s walls, papered with vintage cookbooks, provide some dinnertime reading. Quirky murals at the Underground Café liven up lunchtime. Rudy ' s retro-glam décor incorporates new digital technology to show old school ads. Canadiana cool at Smith includes Hudson ' s Bay stripes and antler chandeliers that have us feeling patriotic.
CREATIVE COFFEE A number of new boutique coffee shops have put extra pep in our step. Pick me ups at Caked With Love Co. even come with inspirational quotes written on top in chocolate syrup.
SHAREABLE PLATES TO HOARD Delicate slices of tuna crudo at The Blue Marble are complemented with a grassy pea purée. Patatas bravas at Segovia are an irresistible tapas classic. Café La Scala ' s dumplings in ginger garlic cream sauce are a longtime signature that never gets old. Sumptuous beef tartare at Enoteca is topped with a delicate raw quail yolk. deer + almond ' s baby potatoes topped with Japanese mayo, tobiko, and togarashi are the hip answer to potato salad.
COMFORT FOOD Sweet and savoury chicken and waffles at The Tallest Poppy brings soul food to the Great White North. Coal fired crusts had us at hello; Carbone ' s new white pizza, with its creamy-salty blend of ricotta and parmigiano, keeps us from saying goodbye. Unbelievable warm knishes at Sherbrook St Deli are best chased down with a housemade soda. Calories don ' t count at brunch, especially if your morning meal is a stack of pancakes and bacon doused in apple whiskey caramel sauce at Marion Street Eatery. The pressure-fried chicken at Red Top Drive-Inn is definitely the star here. Promenade Café ' s bison tourtière smothered with gravy has us feeling like voyageurs. Homey dishes at The Oakwood include indulgences like alfredo fries. The setting is refined, but appetizers like the McDuckettes at Sydney ' s show the restaurant ' s playful side.
DRINK UP Winnipeg ' s diverse cocktail culture has us loving libations like the complex syrup and bitters-infused creations at The Roost Social House, ultra-refreshing authentic margaritas at La Roca, and Bondstyle martinis at Rae & Jerry ' s while lounging on red leather seats.
VERY IMPORTED Globe-hopping local retailers make it easy to find items from afar at shops like Global Connections and Brave New World.
BURGER MASTERS From Greek-style, chilismothered patties at VJ ' s to gourmet creations at Nuburger, connoisseur-worthy burgers are all over this town.
RIVERSIDE LICKS Whether at Sargent Sundae or BDI, nothing beats enjoying ice cream while strolling across a footbridge.
A WELL-STOCKED PANTRY From old favourites like Bothwell Cheese, Nature ' s Farm pasta and La Cocina chips to new finds like Dr. Beetroot beet ketchup and Smak Dab mustard, made in Manitoba food products are keeping us well fed.
WHAT ' S GOOD IN THE ' HOOD Saturday morning wanders through the Wolseley elms // Shop hopping at hip fashion spots in The Exchange // Watching characters, hipsters, and fashionistas on the scene in Osborne Village // Getting a birds ' eye view on Corydon from rooftop patios // Perusing Academy ' s sleek shops for the wellheeled crowd
ciao! / oct / nov / two thousand sixteen 5