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❚ go nuts for donuts

Forget everything you know about doughnuts . At MoNUTs ( pictured ), plant-based proteins are turned into delicacies . A rotating weekly special and five original flavours , including chocolate and everything bagel , help make up the menu at this quaint cafe tucked into a residential space close to Osborne Village . Grab lunch and dessert in one stop with a selection of one of three fresh sandwiches . 2-120 Scott St , 204-306-8400

❚ shahi flames
Curry is king at Shahi Flames . These staple Indian dishes delight with a signature spice blend and hearty pieces of chicken ( pictured ), lamb or goat melt with every bite . Samosa are a must . 2-208 Marion St , 204-306-8000
❚ pho-ashionable

Stylish upgrades to Pho

Hoang ’ s Sargent Avenue space ( pictured ), including a stunning peacock mural , are in perfect contrast with the classic cuisine this Vietnamese joint dishes out . Pho is memorable
with its deep broths and shareables such as prawn tempura and spring rolls packing punch . 794 Sargent Ave , 204-415-6893
❚ on kilter

An industrial façade belies

Kilter Brewing Co .’ s playful interior . Faux foliage and lighthearted design sets the stage for this St . Boniface brewery ’ s punchy pours . A taster flight allows for sampling of four in-house brews from this purveyor of creative India pale ales , including brews such as ever-popular Juicii , Wavy and Pina Colada Dreamsicle . 450 Rue Deschambault , kilterbrewing . co
❚ gourmet grocery

Mottola Grocery has opened its doors at Hargrave St . Market . The stylish grocer features more than 1,600 products , exclusive ice cream

from Fête and smoothies from Verde Juice Bar . Grab a restaurant kit such as The Good Fight Taco Kit or Yard Burger Kit to bring the dine-out experience home . 242 Hargrave St , 204-808-1400
❚ taco ‘ bout it

Habanero Sombrero

( pictured ) is stepping out of the food truck and into The Forks with a spot at The Common . Dive into authentic Mexican cuisine and mix-andmatch your meal with taco trios of slow-roasted beef brisket , cochinita pibil-style pork or chicken in adobo sauce . A zippy signature slaw brightens every bite . 1 Forks Market Rd , habanerosombrero . com
Photography : Courtesy MoNUTs , Pho Hoang , Shahi Flames , Habanero Sombrero
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