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publisher’s note F Easy Gourmet Our high-quality extra-virgin olive oils turn even the simplest eats into exceptional meals. Quick dinner ideas like this Easy Flatbread Pizza and more are on frescolio.ca frescolio.ca 2-929 Corydon Ave. 204-505-1455 5-1604 St Mary’s Rd. 204-615-3885 1-1530 Regent Ave. 204-504-4200 Open Tuesday through Sunday 4 ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand nineteen ood, fashion and home are topics we love, and this issue features all three. Each of these things is enjoyed for its creativity and provides an opportunity to bring beauty to our lives. This magazine was so exciting for us to produce. Putting it together reinforced what amazing and imaginative people we have living in this city! It’s always fun to be first on the scene to see what interpretations have come into the local stores representing the Fall 2019 runway looks. The variety and colour of animal prints out there this year are terrific and add even more playfulness to this recurring fashion theme. Ciao! fashion showcases the editors’ picks found around town. We know even more “wild” looks have arrived in shops now. Look to ciao! home for our annual Ciao! Kitchen Design Competition presented by Steinbach Credit Union in an eight- page feature revealing that creativity shines in homes all over the city. Styles and square footage vary but all the winners have executed beautiful spaces that mix modern materials and new technology. The grand prize winner will enjoy a gourmet meal prepared in the new kitchen by Chef Sean McGillivray of InFerno’s Bistro. Annually, this kitchen feature leaves us inspired and motivated to begin personal reno projects. If it strikes you similarly, a list of our favourite Kitchen Suppliers in the city has been provided as a resource to get you started. The professionals at these retailers are sure to make the creative process rewarding and fun. Speaking of styles and square footage, a visit inthekitchen with Chef Dustin Pajak at Close Company gives us a glimpse of honed efficiency in a tiny space. Chef Dustin shows us how it’s done, not letting limited counter space, one burner and a tiny oven keep him from turning out delicious food. But, before you feel too bad about using your small kitchen as an excuse for not turning out remarkable dishes, remember Chef Dustin is a trained professional. And we don’t judge. Last bite has proven to be one of our best additions to Ciao! It gives me the opportunity to talk to fascinating and influential people – someone who simply makes the city better. Anyone who knows Kenny Boyce will attest to his effervescent personality and unwavering positivity. If you care to share Ciao! with someone who loves discovering the city’s best, look to ciaowinnipeg.com for a complete digital version. And, check out peguru.ca, our new online guide to the BEST dining, shopping and events in Winnipeg. To know Winnipeg is to LOVE Winnipeg! Laurie Hughes Publisher