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I custom buns
T
he alluring aroma of
cinnamon and sugar is
poised to draw line ups at
Winnipeg’s fi rst Cinnaholic
(pictured above). Winnipeg
is the third locale in Canada
for this build your own
cinnamon bun shop out of
California, and expansion is
planned to hit a baker’s dozen
over the next two years. The
menu promises every item,
frostings and toppings, is all
vegan, but it’s the small batch,
scratch-made buns pulled out
of the oven all day that have
us swooning. Choice frosting
fl avours like coffee, coconut,
and caramel and tons of
toppings guarantee a dilemma
awaits. 170-1600 Kenaston
Blvd., 204-414-2111. —LH
I new nest
F
rom The Grove/Cornerstone
team comes the newly
opened Black Bird Brasserie
in St. Boniface. The simple
French style menu offers
a small selection of hearty
delights such as the Black
Bird Burger – a juicy patty in
a brioche bun – or the
Lyonnaise salad with its
creamy poached egg sitting
atop crisp frisee lettuce.
The menu items support the
restaurant’s good selection of
wine and beer. 101-300 Tache
Ave., 204-505-0760 —SM
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I osborne opening
A
fter a short hiatus,
Pete’s Place reopens in
a coveted contempo-rustic
setting in Osborne Village.
The former Main Street
diner known for its classic
burgers serves up housemade
comfort food with a Greek
twist. Souvlaki pita, garides
saganaki and its signature
Big Fat Greek burger have
won us over. 135 Osborne St,
204-339-7225 —MK
onsuch Brewing Co.
drops the anchor and
opens a taproom aimed at
connecting with beer lovers.
Its seven taps offer core
pours like Belgium tripel
and Belgium blonde, and
experimental brews like a
fruited saison. The taproom
is just down the street from
its namesake at the Manitoba
Museum. 125 Pacifi c Ave,
204-666-7824 —MK
I essential oils
S
ample smooth extra-virgin
olive oils and fragrant
balsamic vinegars in a
soothing setting surrounded
by local art. Frescolio opens
a third location with endless
options — varietal olive oils,
infused olive oils, dark and
white balsamic vinegars and
much more. Unit 1 1530 Regent
Ave W., 204-505-1455 —MK
I locale for global
V
ibrant hot spot,
Bodegoes, known by
many for its quirky triangular
shaped patio on Bannatyne
and Albert can rejoice it has
a new home-right across the
street. The made-to-order fast
food spot has a stylish new
look and a playfully presented
menu with lots of globally
inspired fl avours to brighten
the day. 102-211 Bannatyne
Ave, 204-943-3166. —LH
I a cute serving
T
here’s now a spot in the
city to grab taiyaki, a
popular Japanese street snack.
Not A Waffl e presents soft-
serve ice-cream in fi sh-shaped
Japanese waffl e cones. The
cute shop serving Instagram-
worthy desserts introduces
us to traditional taiyaki, fi lled
with sweet red bean paste,
custard or taro. 353 Langside
St, 204-774-4290 —MK
I capital central
A
nticipation is building at
press time as Chef Wayne
Martin's downtown spot
takes shape. The Capital
Grill 2.0 (pictured above) is
expected to feature lots of
salads, burgers and pizzas on
its menu. 275 Broadway,
204-416-1144 —MK