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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