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❚ cute sweet
Winnipeg’ s West End, renowned for its ethnic eateries and neighbourhood nooks, adds a Korean style sweet shop to its diverse line up. Recently opened Café Nul( pictured above) fills its showcase with croissants, pastries and cute mini cakes perfect for sharing with besties who appreciate eating dessert amid decadence. The tiny interior space scores high on style and whimsy. Window seats are fashioned after charming porch swings, complete with weeping greenery above. Though the run of the mill espresso drinks and teas are served, the number of glasses filled with duo-hued iced strawberry matcha indicates this is a beacon for the young’ uns. 794 Sargent Ave, 204-306-0666
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Shopping Centre. Centrally located HayMad & Co, offers easy access to dozens of artisanal made health and beauty products, accessories and specialty fancy foods. Of course, the house brand signature line of sweat shirts bearing the message Be Kind is prominently displayed too, a gentle reminder enriching community wellbeing. 204- 477-6565
❚ Monday Monday, so good to me
For anyone needing a little coaxing to grab a cup of java to kickstart the week, downtown’ s newest coffee hub, Mondays Café is your reminder. The green signage out front may hint to the American coffee slinging brand formerly occupying the space, but inside the brightly lit Broadway location, a fresh rosy look welcomes patrons. Seating caters to remote workers and anyone opting to sip with a friend over grabbing to go. The usual suspects appear on the beverage menu for morning cravings, but notable house signatures, like a delightful icy white chocolate raspberry latte and orange creamsicle matcha keep the spirits light for gen z’ s charting a more chill path. Either choice can be paired with a stuffed cookie from Avril’ s Baked Joy, a sure bet for all generations. 305 Broadway, 204-306-9897
❚‘ lil dumplin
The world’ s favourite food is easier to come by in Winnipeg. Chef Louie and his team of pinch masters at Aroma Bistro( pictured below) add their wonton marvels to the multi-cultural food smorgasbord at The Forks Market. Local foodistas already know these pork and shrimp stuffed parcels of joy are easy to feast on, in soups, sauces and especially swimming in chef Louie’ s signature Aroma Bistro chili oil. Fortunately for visitors, the condiment, along with the house“ la la” seasoning is available to purchase for home. The Forks Market, 204-691-6364
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