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only half a percentage point
separated the bronze and silver
dishes. An avid supporter of
the local farming community,
Barry Saunders of Inn at the
Forks and Era Bistro & Catering
won bronze with a succulent
lamb belly and creamy celeriac
purée kissed with a fig and
rosemary glaze. Chef Melissa
Makarenko of Resto Gare
Bistro & Train Bar drew on her
eastern European roots and
claimed the silver medal with a
trio of treatments of local wild
boar. Past-medallist Jesse
Friesen of Pizzeria Gusto took
home the gold, delighting judges
with his beautifully presented
plate of yellowfin tuna tartare,
avocado mousse and a ‘spoon’
of crispy turkey crackling. The
gold medal winner will go on to
compete at the GMP finale in
Kelowna in February.—AG
retail news
I sampling
encouraged
O
liv Tasting Room is
sporting new digs after
relocating from Academy
Road to the Kenaston Village
Mall. The new space is a sleek
backdrop to bottles upon bottles
of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and true
Balsamic vinegar primed for
the tasting. Sample flavours and
learn about varieties and uses
from helpful staff. 1857 Grant
Ave, 204‑414‑2019—JK
I graceful home
A
cademy Road's newest retail
addition Grace & Co. Ltd.
is a gifter's paradise. Floor-toceiling windows, fresh flowers,
and gleaming glass make a
bright and airy space for owner
Dorota Vannan's ever changing
selection of home décor, bath,
and beauty products. Peruse
shelves stocked with rusticmeets-modern wares like the
shop's signature creamy milk
lotion and soap. 556 Academy
Rd, 204‑292‑9394
MANITOBA
MUSEUM SHOP for all
Visit the
your holiday shopping needs.
Find stunning local and Canadian handcrafted gifts,
including a collection of quality items depicting
the work of Ojibway artist Daphne Odjig.
THE MUSEUM SHOP • 190 Rupert Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Dec 26 – Jan 8: Open Daily 11 am – 5 pm
(Closed Christmas Day)
ManitobaMuseum.ca
@ManitobaMuseum
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