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Photography : Courtesy The Toad in the Hole , The Locals packaging from your pantry . 135B-25 Forks Market Rd , planetpantry . square . site
new location
❚ across the pond
Osborne Village mainstay
The Toad in the Hole has reopened , its new digs emphasizing a more intimate , sophisticated aesthetic . Still the pub we know and love — regulars will recognize knickknacks preserved from the old Toad — wingback chairs now encircle a stone fireplace while dark wood shelves showcase a vast selection of whiskys . The menu , too , has seen a renovation , introducing brunch and integrating vegan options with traditional English offerings like fish and chips , chicken pot pie and Scotch eggs ( pictured above ). 155 Osborne St , thetoadpubwinnipeg . com
❚ hometown highlights
Bursting with Winnipeg pride — and the hip , handmade products to back it up — The Locals ’ new Logan storefront ( pictured below ) offers a curated selection of locally made food and drinks , jewellery , lotions , soaps and decor . Browse the small , stylish space with the help of knowledgeable staff whose passion for Manitoban small businesses adds a personal touch . The Locals ’ signature brand includes hoodies , hats and T-shirts with fun , colourful designs , like the MTV- YWG mashup . 9-1050 Logan Ave , thelocalswpg . com
❚ get a load of this !
Living up to its name ,
Loaded Pierogi piles Ukranian dumplings with extravagant , globe-trotting toppings including lobster , kimchi , butter chicken and truffles . The Canadian chain ’ s second Winnipeg location suits Osborne Village ’ s line up of diverse food options . Comforting and creative carbs make it a go-to dinner destination . 166 Osborne St , loadedpierogi . com ciao ! / may / jun / two thousand twenty-one 5