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I bites and brews

Two of our current favourite trends on the rise are expertly prepared sandwiches and highbrow coffee , so why not have both at once ? Miss Brown ’ s Hot Pressed Sandwich & Coffee Co . is the first in the city to brew Stumptown Coffee , delivered weekly from Portland , Oregon . Enjoy an Australian-style flat white alongside a pressed ' wich packed with house smoked brisket or pork . 288 William Ave , 204‐962‐3143 .

Delicate finger sandwiches and decadent pastries are laid out for high tea at La Cuisson , but the main draw is siphon coffee , a science experimentlike brewing method which extracts smooth , intricate flavour without removing any of the coffee beans ' delicious oils . 774 Corydon Ave , 204‐691‐6046 — JK
I fuel-up

Less than a year after its launch , Green Carrot Juice Company has squeezed up a fresh new spot in the Departures Hall at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport . Weary travellers can fuel their journey with coldpressed juices like morning greens or nosh on vegan sandwiches and coconut chips . 2000 Wellington Avenue , 204‐691‐0771 — KC

I donut daze

With a cheeky name and hip subway tile and bare-bulb decor , Bronuts shows off their modern , fun side . Cinnamon sugar , Nutella , and peanut butter donuts have pastry lovers racing for a taste , as they often sell out before noon . 3-100 King St , bronuts . ca — KC

I red hot

Latin tastes meet Asian fusion at The Merchant Kitchen within the new Alt Hotel . The epitome of cool downtown swank , this recent open serves a mash up of street food inspired plates to share , punched with sweet and spicy flavour . Try the stand out papaya som tum , a refreshing shaved salad tossed with mint , pickled carrots and ribbons of papaya . 314 Donald St , 204‐615‐2278 — KC

I summer sips

Nothing spells summer more than craft cocktails in the culture-crazed core of the District . Albert St . Cocktail Company is stirring and shaking up concoctions like the El Segundo , a mix of Cointreau , vanilla-infused Campari , orange bitters , grapefruit juice and soda . 91 Albert St — KC

I everything but the ...

Kitchen Sync , a new , fully loaded commercial kitchen space in the heart of the hip Exchange , is poised to provide a place for start-up food companies to produce their growing quantities and caterers to prep for big functions . We think the oh-so-cool design makes it the perfect creative party venue – the best parties always end up in the kitchen ! 370 Donald St , 204‐227‐4223 — JK

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I spice of life

The same spirit and vibrancy found in the cuisine at East India Company is now packaged for home cooks . Spicy butter chicken sauce

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