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The Esplanade Riel bridge is once again ready for diners looking for a sweeping view of the Red with their meal . The eagerly anticipated new tenant , Mon Ami Louis , is helmed by chef Luc Jean ( leaving his RRC post at Jane ' s ), and is staying true to its St . Boniface location with a menu of decadent , rustic French fare . Alsatian-style flatbreads with crisp crusts and pommes frîtes fried in rich duck fat are sure to draw ooh la la ' s . The restaurant will be open until the end of September and will be on call for private functions and events throughout the winter months . 50 Provencher Blvd , 204-942-1090 .— JK
food news
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Snack lovers and health fiends have gone crazy for hemp hearts , the Manitoba Harvest superfood product winning fans with its sweet , nutty flavour . The newest iteration of these powerful seeds , hemp heart bites , allow snackers to refuel on the go . The bite sized pieces contain ten grams of protein and ten grams of omega 3 & 6 per 8 pieces , perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up . Visit manitobaharvest . com — KC
retail news
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Giftware shop Five Small
Rooms has relocated to swish new digs in a south side strip mall . Handcrafted and brand name home décor pieces are on display in the sleek space . Also find silky scarves , tote bags , Pandora jewellery and Kate Spade key chains and accessories , perfect for gifting or treating yourself . 2-1176 Taylor Avenue , 204-488-8099 .— KC ciao ! news
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The Provencher Boulevard shopping scene just got hotter with the addition of Bra Bar & Panterie . An expanded selection in the new location includes beach ready swimwear , with collections from Prima Donna , Fantasie , Freya , and Elomi . Sophisticated bras , lingerie , mastectomy products and helpful staff remain , offering professional bra fittings and expert knowledge on breast health . 100-160 Provencher Blvd , 204-231-3487 .— KC culinary calendar
I it ' s a date
• Aug 1-31 : Tour the globe one lunch at a time with Ciao ! Taste the World . The month-long lunch event features ethnic eats and cultural mash-ups like Brazilian shepherd ' s pie with a cassava mash at Carnaval , or classy poutine at Resto Gare , topped with boeuf bourguignon . Lunches are $ 12 each . For details see page 31 , or visit ciaowinnipeg . com for a complete list of menus .
• Aug 2-15 : It ' s that time again – Folklorama returns for the 46th year , with 43 cultural pavilions boasting traditional delicacies , music , and folk dances . See just how low a professional limbo dancer can go at the Caribbean pavilion , or taste freshly roasted coffee at the Ethiopian pavilion . Tickets : $ 6 , $ 54 for 12 tickets . 204-982-6210 or folklorama . ca .
• Aug 21-22 : Local , national , and international blues performers take the stage at the Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival , while Kansas City Barbeque Society judges pick the champion griller at this cook-off meets concert . For
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