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❚ chic café
Local chainlet Thom
Bargen is spreading its coffee fixation to a new chic café in Tuxedo , assuming the space of the former Timothy ’ s . The newest spot maintains the high bar set by this team for furnishing stylish show rooms for the different coffees you can buy here . Scandinavian inspired simple design , fashionable fixtures and greenery welcome those seeking a cuppa something delicious . 2090 Corydon Ave , 204-284-0031
❚ bon appetit
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new South Asian cuisine eatery has made its home in the city ’ s French dining district . Le Colonial is quickly gaining nods of approval for its unique dishes resulting from France ’ s culinary influence on Vietnamese cooking . Fresh innovative dishes such as beef bourguignon flavoured with lemongrass reveal time honored traditions of two blended cultures . Signature classics presented with flair and steaming bowls of broth
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brimming with veggies affirm global mash ups are cutting new paths for culinary adventures . 4-208 Marion St , 204-231-3005
❚ genre bender
The iconic corner of Main and
York – where Earl ’ s downtown became Friskee Pearl last summer – is under new ownership once again . A fresh coat of teal paint , replacing grey tones , brightens our first impression of Boujee ( pictured top right ). The 250 seat space serves smart interpretations of globally inspired food trends of the moment and with Chef Sean McKay still at the helm of the kitchen team , the dishes are unsurprisingly , wonderful . Grilled ginger flavoured salmon tops a perfectly balanced Thai style green papaya salad . A trio of golden fried bao bend French , filled with duck confit smothered in brandied cherry barbeque sauce , and are easy to wolf down as a light meal for one . While the recipe for success has many elements , this is a destination that rewards culinary adventurers . 191 Main St , 204-800 6644
❚ hummus a happy tune
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second location of the popular Portage Ave food retailer , Blady has opened in St . Vital . Making it easy to pick up some of the Middle Eastern staples and spices we have discovered in the last few years . Shelves brimming with ingredients entice shoppers to explore before picking up freshly baked pita pulled out of the on-site oven and housemade signature dips and pickles . For those who appreciate the taste more than care for creating it at home , Next door Blady Shawarma offers immediate gratification . 1117 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204-255-3773
❚ new baby makes three
The third addition of Les
Saj Restaurant on Grant officially elevates this local gem to chainlet status . Big flavoured Lebanese and Syrian fare such as chicken shawarma , falafel and kebabs are easy to come by in the suburbs . This franchised spot serves the same signatures as the Polo Park and downtown locations , with a few seats for dining inside . 1857 Grant Ave , 204-414-3771
Photography : Boujee Restaurant & Bar , La Panaderia , Commonwealth , Bull and Filly
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