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