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❚ sustainable sweets
Sunny West End bakery Gâto is dedicated to decadent yet ecologically made pastries . Environmentalism is baked right into the menu , which offers sourdough across the board and vegan cronuts ( pictured ),
croissants and tarts . Sourdough avoids chemicals used to produce commercial yeast , making it the most sustainable bread . Rising to the eco-challenge , owner Laura Gurbhoo sources local flour and fruit for her creations , believing an earth-conscious focus inspires better flavours . 819 Sargent Ave , gâtowpg . com
❚ making an impression
At last count , almost 40 boba shops have bubbled up in Winnipeg , proving our growing obsession with the Taiwanese treat . Chinatown sweet spot Impression Delight is the latest addition , serving a rotation of playful bubble tea and slushie flavours like avocado coconut ( pictured ) and Oreo from ciao ! news new openings and food and retail news
a colourful corner of the Dynasty Building . Pop in for a specialty drink with all the cheese milk foam and jelly fixings . Fresh sushi and DeLuca ’ s desserts round out the grab-and-go menu . 102-180 King St .
❚ tapped in
Framed black-and-white photos of Osborne Village through the years line the walls beneath big-screen TVs and hockey jerseys , encapsulating the community-centred sports bar vibe of The Osborne Taphouse ( pictured top right ). With over 40 different kinds of vodka , a lineup of twelve local brews and gourmet pub grub from the Poutine King and Fhat Dawgs , “ the O ” is an easy-going hang out for Jets fans and Village regulars alike . 112 Osborne St .
❚ noodle fusion
Pull up to the bar for a bowl of
Vietnamese pho , Japanese ramen or Korean bibimbap and watch the careful preparation of noodles and housemade broth in the open-concept kitchen of Sherbrook ’ s new Banza Noodle & Tea House . This is the only joint in town making dry noodle bowls —“ dry ” because the noodles aren ’ t in a broth , but are cooked and served hot , unlike a salad bowl . Try the saucy tofu pudding version which features silky rice noodles mixed with pickled mustard , toasted nuts and a rich , housemade chili oil . 102 Sherbrook St .
❚ wagyu to go
Premium Wagyu patties and
Japanese flavours transport Tokyo Burger ’ s menu from Osborne Village to Tsukiji Market . Potent ingredients like grilled pineapple , jalapenos and bulgogi sauce pair with
panko-fried chicken or spicy tuna in poke bowls or as burgers ( pictured ) with the option of a crispy rice bun . It ’ s the Wagyu beef that really shines , though , the extra-juicy meat adding oomph to every bite . Unit 2-120 Osborne St .
❚ high-time for low-waste
It ’ s easier than ever to cut out single-use plastics with one-stop lifestyle shop Planet Pantry . Childhood friends Sam Soloway and Tyrell Witherspoon followed their passion for planetapproved products , opening the refillery and supply store in the Forks ’ Johnston Terminal and proving that low-waste living can be a piece of cake . Simply bring your own containers and fill up on body products like lotion and shampoo and household staples including detergents , soaps and cleaners to effectively eliminate
Photography : Courtesy Gâto , Impression Delight , The Osborne Taphouse
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