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innipeg’s craft brewing
mini masterchefs. Don’t
now open
first of its kind in Canada,
new up-scale salon
Blacksmith Parlour offers
services for men, like nail
treatments and facial massages
with a refreshment. Pampering
comes with choice beverages
like Fort Garry Dark and Tall
Grass Vodka. This man cave
is lined with cozy leather
chairs and personal televisions
for customers to plug into.
289 Garry St, 204-977-8267,
blacksmithparlour.com—NB
I summer fling
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rab a smoothie or chocolate
dipped banana at Le
Monkey Bar and stroll across
Esplanade Riel to The Forks.
This treat kiosk is serving fruity
desserts and smoothies seven
days a week until September.
50 Provencher Blvd—NB
I pizZA craze
R
ed, white, smoky barbeque,
buffalo or olive oil? Options
prevail at Za Pizza Bistro,
and that’s just the sauce! The
popular custom pizza bistro
is expanding across the city
with more locations to be
added at 2360 Main St and
2-1573 Regent Ave by August.
See listing on p 36 for current
locations.—NB
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scene has exploded
recently, with two new
breweries popping up and
setting a new standard for
pub food. Well-designed Fort
Garry Brazen Hall opened
to instant approval, the
stylish space quickly filling
with lively chatter. Find five
in-house beers on tap such as
the light Blonde Ale brewed in
collaboration with local Torque
Brewing. 800 Pembina Hwy,
204-453-7980.
Grab a spot on the patio and
sample the line-up of house
made beer from One Great
City in St. James. In order to
create their dream brewpub on
a budget, owners Tim Hudek
and Jon Burge built everything
themselves, from countertops
to bar stools. Burge, who
previously worked at Vancouver
Club, brings his experience
of fine dining into a more
casual setting. 1596 Ness Ave,
204-210-2337— NB
food news
I masterchef jr.
M
oms’ favourite sous-chefs
can learn and experiment
with new flavours this summer
at Food Studio Inc. The
studio is offering week-long
kids and teen camps with a
worry, there are plenty of adult
classes offered year-round too.
3200 Roblin Blvd, 204-888-3663,
foodstudio.net—NB
I u-pick
J
ust beyond the perimeter,
discover pick-your-own
local fruit and veggie farms.
Floodway Gardens
U-Pick Vegetables offers
more than 25 varieties of
certified organic veggies. Plate
your next salad with local
cucumbers, kale, carrots and
zucchini. 567 Shalom Path,
Narol, 204-661-9162,
floodwaygardens.com
On the south side of the
city, find Poco-Razz Farm.
Between grandparents trading
recipes and children learning
where vegetables come from,
this 37 year old farm has
created a place for community.
Sweet corn and apples are
much anticipated summer
picks. 130 Greenview Rd,
204-255-4717, pocorazzfarm.ca
For luscious berries, stop
by Grenkow’s Strawberry
U-Pick. Crowds swarm
during the short growing
season in July. Find directions
at grenkowsupick.com.
7 km South of Winnipeg.
204-269-0254—NB
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