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ew West Broadway spot
Khao House describes
itself as “Asian comfort food”,
and we couldn’t agree more.
One bite of warm noodles—
clinging together with gooey
strands of cheese, scented
with sesame oil and sprinkled
with salty shreds of nori—is
enough to win hearts over to
the simple pleasures of chefs/
owners Randy Khounnoraj
and Korene McCaig’s Laotianslanted menu. Steamed buns,
fried chicken and naem khao
(pictured) are other highlights
at this small but charming
space inside a repurposed
home. 126 Sherbrook St,
204‑783‑3642—JK
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hose who have faced
the noon hour line ups
at Chosabi's Exchange
District location surely won’t
be surprised to see a second
site for the popular sushi
burrito purveyors. The new
spot on south Pembina Hwy
serves the same fresh fare in
a stylish interior sprinkled
with bright yellow chairs.
Centred around a mural by
artist Pat Lazo, family-sized
tables cater to a sociable
crowd. 2696 Pembina Hwy,
204‑615‑8313—JK
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tella's has continued its
world domination with
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the opening of an eighth
location on Pembina. The
new space, set in a mod
building shrouded in black
glass, delivers the same
wholesome specialties we
know and love, from Mexican
breakfasts to dragon bowls,
to the Fort Garry crowd.
The big draw since opening
has been the sunny rooftop
patio, strewn with sleek deck
chairs and glittering café
lights. 1463 Pembina Hwy at
Clarence, 204-275-2001—JK
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he city’s newest coffee
shop is a cozy addition to
the West End. Owner Brock
Peters of Strong Badger
Coffeehouse serves up
lattes, cappuccinos, baked
goods, and community
connections. Grab a seat
and a cuppa in the light
and homey space and cozy
up as local musicians and
performers take the corner
stage. 679 Sargent Ave,
204‑500-1382—JK
I to a tea
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new West Exchange tea
shop is far removed from
the idea of “traditional tea.”
Amsterdam Tea Room
offers fair trade teas in a hip
industrial space that also
acts as a community art
gallery. Sniff through fruity,
green, black and blooming
teas at the nosing bar to pick
a loose-leaf favourite or shop
for some high-end steeping
accessories. 211 Bannatyne
Ave, 204‑295‑7728—JT
culinary calendar
I delicious dates
• Oct 1-16: Swirl and sip
some of the hundreds of
wines available at the
International Wine
Festival of Manitoba as the
well-aged event celebrates
its 25th anniversary.
Co-sponsored by Fenton’s
Wine Merchants and The
Forks, ta sting tickets remain
at 50¢ and admission is
free. The Forks Market,
204‑956‑4613
• Oct 1-31: FLASH
Photographic Festival
returns for its third year, with
more than 100 photographers
showcasing their work in
various restaurants, cafés, and
pubs. Beekeeper and amateur
photographer Tom Hardern
will be displaying images at
Nick’s on Broadway, offering
aesthetically pleasing insight
into honey production. Full list
of venues, events and exhibits
at flashfest.net.
Gold Medal Plates competition