Photographed by Ian McCausland
Travel may be limited this summer, but
discovering incredible experiences right here in
our home province doesn’t have to be.
Make no mistake these last few
months have tested the mettle
of even the most assured entrepreneurs.
Spring brought uncertainty,
fear and vulnerability to our lives.
In these unprecedented times,
new operational models
emerged quickly. Local
distillery Patent 5 and
rural brewery Farmery
went into the production
of hand sanitizer. Fashion
designers Lennard Taylor
and Erin Kembel added
protective masks to their lines. Local
stores amped up their commitment
to online shopping and added delivery
to their offerings. Restaurants
started selling groceries. Innovation
kept us carrying on and prompted a
surge of rallying for small business.
Social media accounts of Winnipeg
companies radiated with
messages of gratitude. The positive
energy amidst global misery was
inspiring at a time it was most
needed. The innate resourcefulness
of Manitobans has enabled
us to adapt to difficult conditions
and transition through re-opening
phases successfully. For this we
can be proud.
A global pandemic devastating
tourism and restaurants worldwide
puts the future of this magazine at
risk too. Ciao! celebrates regional
flavour and a city magazine like this
depends on advertising support
from the community. Our core
strength, and our raison d’etre, is
what makes us most vulnerable.
So, I began making phone calls to
other companies who depend on the
restaurant industry’s success. By
promoting themselves in Ciao! they
would be assisting us in promoting
Manitoba restaurants. As such, new
publisher’snote
advertisements from a few national
food companies got this issue
to print. Gratitude doesn’t seem
like a big enough word! The decision
makers shared a common
response: helping customers helps
their business too.
This special summer
issue is filled with great
ways to enjoy summer in
the city. It is a summer of
nature—hiking, biking
and picnicking—and
street-side shopping and
dining is the play. Inthekitchen
spotlights favourite dishes found
in great places, making this an
eater’s go-to guide worth keeping.
People are looking for new ways
to support local businesses. Manitoba
families are exploring attractions,
new places close to home and
finding world class destinations in
our own backyard. Perhaps money
that has been freed up will be happily
spent in new ways and you are
ready to treat yourselves after
months of isolating.
That got us thinking. How could
we take our support for local small
companies to a higher level? The
answer became clear. We know our
readers are seeking distinctive businesses
of local origin, so Ciao! wants
to make it easier for them to stand
out. That is why we have renewed
our commitment to boosting star
businesses by relaunching our
Be Vocal, Buy Local campaign.
Look for window decals bearing this
message city-wide. Independents
bring local flavour to the mix—and
that is the essence of what Ciao! is
all about.
Laurie Hughes, Publisher
Enhance your
table with
beautiful pottery.
Handcrafted in Manitoba.
Artists: Kathryne Koop (plate)
Steve Jorgenson (square casserole)
778 Corydon Ave. 204-475-8088
www.stonewaregallery.com
Summer
mer
Entertaining
Get Your Backyard
Cooking Game On!
Mon - Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12 - 4pm
d.a. Niels is committed
to the health and safety of
our customers and employees.
Curbside pickup is available.
BE VOCAL, BUY LOCAL!
485 Berry Street 204-953-2345
danielsgourmetkitchenware.ca
ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty 3