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STITCH & TREADLE Canadian owner / sewist recently opened shop featuring local designers products made with fair trade materials from around the world . Alterations done on site . 141 Sherbook St , 204-774-4222 , Map 1 : R-2
THERAPY This versatile store carries an ever changing array of styles from blue jeans to ball gowns , casual or cocktail . 485 Academy Rd , 204-417-0557 , therapyfashions . com , Map 1 : S-1
CONFECTIONERIES
ASCHENTI COCOA Bean to bar chocolate is made on site at this small shop . Cocoa beans sourced from owners Christelle and Christian Mekoh ’ s farm in Cameroon are transformed into silky chocolate , available for sampling . 782 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7221 , aschenti . com , Map 1 : T-2
CHOCOLATIER CONSTANCE POPP Creative artisan chocolates are beautifully packaged . A lavish interior is enhanced by artfully displayed sweets and selection of local food products . The homemade hot chocolate is a must . 180 Provencher Blvd , 204-897-0689 , constancepopp . com , Map 2 : D-4
DECADENCE CHOCOLATES Handmade confections like Belgian artisan chocolates use creative flavour ingredients like Manitoba honey and thyme . Watch chocolatier Helen Staines create works of art in an open kitchen . Also carries vegan truffles . 70 Sherbrook St , 204-772-4626 , decadencechocolates . ca , Map 1 : P-2
MORDENS ’ OF WINNIPEG This Winnipeg-based candy company , with a store at the plant , produces a wide range of candy and chocolates , including very popular Russian mints . Roasted nuts are also a highlight . 674 Sargent Ave , 204-783-4551 , mordenschocolate . com , Map 1 : O-1
FASHION ACCESSORIES
BOES Locally owned chain offers a wide variety of bags , wallets and purses from casual to chic . Houses the largest Matt & Nat collection in Canada . Also accessories like gloves and jewellery . CF Polo Park Shopping Centre , main floor , 204-775-6646 , Map 2 : D-3 ; St . Vital Centre , 204-255-2955 , Map 2 : F-4
EYES IN THE VILLAGE This Osborne Village optical is stocked with classic and up to the minute eye glasses including non-prescription sunglasses in trending styles . 134 Osborne St , 204-477-1636 , eyesinthevillage . ca , Map 1 : S-4
THE HABERDASHERY GUYS AND GIRLS Fun , vintage styled space carries a selection of fashionable hats , scarves , gloves , belt buckles , belts , bags and shoes . 84 Albert St , 204-256-3758 , haberdashery . ca , Map 1 : T-2
H ’ ATTITUDE Hat lovers rejoice ! This store offers fresh and fun hats made in-store . Custom orders are welcome . Also fashion accessories , jewellery and home accents by Manitoba artists and designers . Portage Place , 2nd floor , 204-943-4884 , Map 1 : P-3
JOAN ’ S Sophisticated handbags , rock ‘ n ’ roll jewels , feathered fascinators and jewellery are sourced from around the globe . Also carries a large selection of dresses , tops , pants , hats and novelty gifts . B-545 Academy Rd , 204-415-7508 , joansaccessoriesandmore . com , Map 2 : D-3
SHAKTI The bright shop imports intricate carved furniture , home accessories , ikat scarves , sundresses , and jewellery from Indonesia , Thailand , Peru and China . Also buy bulk beads and jewellery-making supplies here or sign up for a workshop . B-194 Osborne St , 204-415-3338 , shaktishine . ca , Map 1 : S-3
SILVER LOTUS Fun space filled with stunning pieces . Handcrafted jewellery by Pyrrha , Andrea Waines , Justine Brooks and Rebel . Features fashions by La Fixsun and Vintage Havana . 103 Osborne St , 204-452-3648 , silverlotus . biz , Map 1 : R-3
FOOD & WINE
AMSTERDAM TEA ROOM Newly renovated tea room in the Exchange District carries a large selection of aromatic loose-leaf teas blended with herbs , fruits and spices . The space welcomes guest to unwind with a tea cocktail and small bites . 211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-295-7728 , Map 1 : N-4
BEESPACE The dynamic duo behind Beeproject Apairies welcomes guests into a multi-purpose venue . Watch the harvesting of local honey , purchase products and attend workshops inside the shared space with Oxford Salon . 196 Osborne St , Map 1 : R-3
THE CANISTER More than 100 varieties of black , flavoured and green teas , loose or in bags . Godiva chocolates , flavoured hot chocolate and more than 50 varieties of coffee beans are offered . Wide selection of hand grinders , tea and coffee pots and mugs . 121 Osborne St , 204-474-0407 , Map 1 : R-3
CORNELIA BEAN Tea , coffee , chocolate , and accessories shop on the posh Academy Road strip . More than 200 varieties of loose tea and 18 freshly roasted coffees from around the world . 417 Academy Rd , 204-489-5460 , corneliabean . com , Map 2 : D-3
DE LUCA ’ S SPECIALTY FOODS With an in-house bakery , butcher and kitchen turning out daily specials , this Italian grocery-cum-New York deli is always bustling . More than 65 shapes of pasta , Mediterraneanstyle breads , take-out pasta dishes , cheese and olives . 950 Portage Ave , 204-774-7617 , deluca . ca , Map 1 : Q-1
FRESCOLIO This new extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar offers the ultimate try before you buy experience . Sample more than 65 varieties of oil and vinegar in tantalizing combinations , such as Tuscan herb . 2-929 Corydon Ave , 204-505-1455 , Map 1 : T-2 ; 5-1604 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-615-3885 , frescolio . ca , Map 2 : F-5
GIMLI FISH MARKET Specialties include pickerel and goldeye , smoked on-site . Purchases can be packaged for travel . 596 Dufferin Ave , 204-589-3474 , Map 2 : C-4 ; 625 Pembina Hwy , 204-477-6831 , Map 2 : E-4 ; 1083 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-256-3474 , Map 2 : D-6 ; 6-801 Regent Ave , 204-222-4672 , gimlifish . com , Map 2 : D-5
G . J . ANDREWS Elegant spot features prepared dishes , a bakery counter , imported food products , Jelly Belly candies and common corner store staples . Part of the store features 900 wines from around the world . 384 Academy Rd , 204-487-7300 , gjandrews . ca , Map 2 : D-3
GREEK MARKET Bustling , light space sells Mediterranean specialties such as tabouleh , sausages , and almond-crusted chicken available for take-out . Also find freezer meals and jars of locally produced condiments . 1440 Corydon Ave , 204-488-6161 , greekmarket . ca , Map 2 : E-3
OLIV TASTING ROOM A popular family-run Canadian chain boasting more than 80 varieties of oil and vinegar . Sampling is encouraged , with everything from subtle aged reserves to standouts like Fig Balsamic gracing the shelves . 1857 Grant Ave , 204-414-2019 , olivtastingroom . ca , Map 2 : E-3
PEROGY PLANET Naleway Catering blends grandma ’ s dough recipe with more than 20 types of perogy combinations . Sold along other Ukrainian favourites such as borscht and meatballs . perogyplanet . com , 11-848 Dakota St , Map 2 : E-5 ; 1411 Main St , Map 2 : C-4 ,
PIAZZA DE NARDI This indoor plaza houses La Grotta Mediterranean Market , offering gourmet dried goods , desserts , prepared foods and excellent breads . La Boutique del Vino features more than 1,300 wines . 1360 Taylor Ave , 204-982-9461 , lagrotta . ca , Map 2 : E-3
PINKY ’ S BAKESHOP This sweet bakery specializes in colourful cupcakes baked from scratch with fresh ingredients . Flavours change daily . Gluten-free cake often available . 439 Stradbrook Ave , 204-453-CAKE ( 2253 ), pinkysbakeshop . com , Map 1 : R-3
18 where . ca MARCH / APRIL 2018