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AT THE OFFICE IN RIVERSDALE STYLISTS SPEAK: HOT FALL TRENDS MAKIN’ CAJUN AT MARDI GRAS
GET COMFY IN YOUR CITY
THE TWO TWENTY: CREATING A LOCAL VIBE IN STYLE CITY HAIR PROS DISCUSS YOUR COOL NEW LOOK
CHEF ROBERT TINGEY‘S CRAWFISH CAKES FROM SCRATCH
• HAVE A LAUGH • RAISE A GLASS • BREAKFAST EATS • WHERE TO MEET, ETC.
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Celebrating 100 Years
of the Drinkle No. 3 Building!
Better Block Party Sunday, September 8th, 4pm Outside The Drinkle Building
FREE Music by
The Young Benjamins Afterparty 7pm at Mediterranno Restaurant Featuring DJ Charly Hustle
Dixieland parade Better bike lanes demo Flamenco dancing Children’s activities
Dmytro Galkin
MEDITERRANNO RESTAURANT
Gary Meckling SCEPTRE COIN & STAMP
Michelle Taylor Harvey & Sherry Neufeld SÓTANO HAIR STUDIO
Contact juggling Hoola hoopster Outdoor dining “Founders” by Henry van Seters
www.drinkle3.com
BACK THEN & AGAIN JEWELLERY BOUTIQUE
Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography) Jessica Stevenson INK DOLL TATTOO PARLOUR
Kari Alba
ALBA FLAMENCO
Alexandria Pavelich for FLASHBACK CLOTHING COLLECTIVE
Mike San Miguel FILIPINOCANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF SASKATOON
Jonn & Pearlynn Tylor ATLANTIS 2000
Debra Stobbe
Afzal Rana & family
SPICY BITE RESTAURANT
YOGA LIFE STUDIO
Not represented: EXPERT GOLDSMITH FILIPINO FOOD STORE HOUSE OF TIME UNIVERSAL PLANNING
Discover some of Saskatoon’s most unique shops & businesses
Mark Tiu Photography
Urban Living . Live/Work . CoWorking 115 3rd Ave. South
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editor’s notes
Laugh it Up and Soak Up some City and more settled in Saskatoon, whether it’s where you’ve always lived or it’s the place you’ll call home for the next eight months or more. If you knew about the places on our lists, great; if not, seek them out and enjoy. That goes double for some of the bigger events in the city this September, such as Saskatoon PARK(ing) Day (Sept. 20), Word On The Street festival (Sept. 22) and the Premier festival (Sept. 26–28). For a full list of what’s going on, check out our events calendar, plus listings for more on The Eagles live in concert (Sept. 14), NHL hockey matches and Roughrider home games (more on p. 12) and the launch of Season #30 at the Broadway Theatre for The Saskatoon Soaps improv comedy troupe (Sept. 13).
It might seem odd to put together a feature on things that long-time residents simply take as givens, such as where to go for cocktails, picture-postcard views of the river and what there is for entertainment around here. But given how much else changed in this city this past summer—heaps of new bars, restaurants and cafés opened downtown, Circle Drive was finally completed, construction began on the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan—it seems high time to reflect on the ins and outs of Saskatoon so that no one who really wants to be part of this city misses the boat.
Also: congratulations to our August cover contest winner, Gisèle Lalonde! She was one of more than 400 people who tried to guess the names of seven of the nine people and businesses or organizations featured on the cover (more on p. 6). We at flow magazine would like to thank the many Broadway businesses and organizations that were part of the cover shoot for their generosity and help in putting the contest gift package together! Finally, be sure not to miss the debut in these pages of a new, soon-to-be-regular music column from SaskMusic, more fashion trends and info from SFDF and Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz, plus food articles from Marion Mutala and Lynette Suchar. It’s a busy city. Take the time to smell the roses. Get out and find your comfort zone. And have fun with the Soaps (we sure did)!
With the kids back in school this month (mind the 30kph speed limit in all school zones, commuters!), our September issue is all about how to feel comfier
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Editor Paul Miazga Art Director Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Production Designer Danna Contreras-Chapa Ad Designers Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Danna Contreras-Chapa Proofreader Olga Bondarenko Contributors Olga Bondarenko, Jennilee CardinalSchultz, Marion Mutala, Paul Miazga, Mandy Pravda, Steve Reed, Lynette Suchar Contributing Photographers Greer Frances, Diane Herron, Paul Miazga, Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Matt Ramage, Patricio del Rio, Lynette Suchar, Mark Tiu Printing Houghton Boston Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd.
FreshWest Media Ltd. is a proud partner of Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival.
FRESHWEST MEDIA LTD. President and Publisher Paul Miazga Special thanks to Olga Bondarenko (Allnorth Consultants), Josh Baker (SICA Films) Project Consultants Käthe Lemon (Redpoint Media), Michael Miazga (Open Storage Solutions), Erick Preciado (PwC), Terry Rock (CADA)
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RIGHT IN RIVERSDALE
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Makitra, n. Ukrainian A SUMMER OF SK MUSIC Local musicians hit the festivals flying By Steve Reed (@SaskMusic)
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Earthen mixing bowl for grinding poppy seeds to be used in Ukrainian cuisine.
WHERE, WHAT & WHY NOT! Get to know your city and get comfy By Paul Miazga
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TOUCHING ON HAIR & BEAUTY Stylists weigh in on this fall’s hottest looks By Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz
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MARKET ORIENTED Top Saskatoon markets to suit any taste By Marion Mutala
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One Jewel of a Riverboat Cruise
The weather was simply perfect for a boat cruise aboard Shearwater Tours’ Prairie Lily, and nearly 90 people arrived to be part of a Freeflow Thursdays by Mane Productions that was totally crowd-funded! With Mike the Gaff on the decks and photographer Mark Tiu dutifully snapping photos, the only thing left for the guests to do was admire the views of downtown
Saskatoon from aboard the ship and get to know those around them. As a bonus to the evening, which was fully catered by Shearwaters staff, Alexandria Koch representing GMG Jewellers gave away a pair of Tacori earrings to lucky guest Tyson McShane. Congratulations! Join us once more on Thursday, Sept. 12, as we head to Mediterranno Restaurant for another fun Freeflow Thursdays event. Get your free ticket at Picatic.com now!
Organizer: Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions) flow magazine publisher: Paul Miazga Photographer: Mark Tiu Music: Mike the Gaff Host: Torry Dirpaul
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1. Ryan Smith (Varial Technologies), Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions), Kaelen Klypak (Music Publishing) and James Glennie (Saskatoon Community Wind). 2. Brianna Bergeron (KPMG), Chelsea Fleischhacker (Saskatoon Teachers’ Federation), Stephanie Yong (Wilson Centre), Jacqueline Woods (Creative Fire), Alisha Edgelow (CBC Saskatchewan), Kelsie Fraser (Saskatoon Police Services) and Jacqueline Gallagher (David Aplin Group). 3. Randy Pshebylo (Riversdale BID) and Tammy Perezchica. 4. Tyson McShane (MoSoFest) and Alexandria Koch (GMG Jewellers). 5. Tara Mertz (Yogini Wellness Clinic & Spa), Tahnee Fournier (ERYT-500) and Sarah Gaff (teacher). 6. Nathan Rhodes (VendAsta Technologies) and Stephanie Marshall (U of S) with friends. 7. Paul Miazga (flow magazine) with daughter Polina, Sage Nyong (Nyong Web Designs), Steve Molinelli (FFUN Motor Sports), Lorie Willms (Essence Recruitment) and Marie Tupper (Leven’s Coffee).
Our 1-year Anniversary Contest Winner!
Photo by Greer Frances
Publisher of flow magazine Paul Miazga presents a prize package worth nearly $2,000 to our August guess who’s on the cover contest winner, Gisèle Lalonde of Saskatoon, in front of The Two Twenty co-working space on Aug. 1. More than 400 people took part in the contest, which Gisèle won by being the first to correctly identify the names of seven of the nine people (and their businesses) featured on the cover, which we revealed piece by piece on Facebook in the lead-up to the 2013 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival.
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For her excellent sleuthing, she won: • 2 all-access Fringe festival passes courtesy of 25th Street Theatre • 1 movie per week for a year from the Broadway Theatre • $240 gift certificate from Weczeria Food & Wine • $100 g/c from Edgewater Spa • $100 g/c from Spa Ahava • $200 g/c from Mint Fashion Co. • $200 g/c from Tonic • 2 t-shirts, 2 pairs of socks and a $130 g/c from Broadway Shoe Repair Special thanks to Sarah Marchildon (Broadway BID) for her help in organizing the contest and to Alexandria Pavelich for her help in coordinating the cover shoot.
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What’s Op(era), Doc? TCU Place (35 22nd St. East), 7:30pm; tickets from $18; saskatoonsymphony.org Maestro Victor Sawa conducts the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (near left) with John Brancy (baritone) and Wallis Giunta (mezzo-soprano). With works from Johann Strauss, Jr., Mozart, Bizet (Carmen), Wagner, Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and Borodin (Polovtsian Dances).
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Broadway Street Fair 2013 Broadway Avenue; 10am–5pm; onbroadway.ca The Broadway Business Improvement District (Broadway BID) presents its annual street fair, the largest event of the year on Broadway Avenue, (above), drawing thousands to the street for the sidewalk sale, music and dance stages, a silent auction, petting zoo, children’s art tent, performers and lots more.
René Prefontaine
Saskatoon Park(ing) Day 2013
Word On The Street festival Civic Square (surrounding City Hall) and in front of Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. East), 11am–5pm; www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/saskatoon Listen to your favourite authors and performers, get a personalized autograph to go with the new books by celebrity chef Michael Smith, Will Ferguson and The Looneyspoons Sisters (above), and browse the vibrant market place at this national book and magazine festival—one of only five nationwide. Expect roaming mascots, sidewalk games and children’s activities.
GALLERIES
aka gallery (424 20th St. West;
akagallery.org) Sept. 13–Oct. 19: Jordan Schwab (“Build It Yourself”) and Melanie Colosimo (“Working Backwards”)
Thu26-Sat28 Premier Festival
TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-9757610), 6:30–10pm nightly, tickets from $40; tcutickets.ca The biggest fine wines, spirits, beers and specialty foods festival takes place over three days, with a winemakers’ dinner at Truffles Bistro (Sept. 25; $150) and luncheon at Il Salici (Sept. 28; $75).
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Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.;
saskcraftcouncil.org) Through Sept. 21: Two Perspectives (paintings by Karen Holden and sculptures by Mel Bolen)
Art Placement (228 3rd Ave. South; artplacement.com/gallery) Sept. 14–Oct. 3: prairie travellers (sculptures by Peter McMahon)
Clay Studio Three (3-527 Main St.; claystudiothree.org)
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Riversdale district (centred on 20th Street West); 10am to late; on Facebook People in dozens of cities worldwide, including Saskatoon, will participate again this fall in PARK(ing) Day, an annual event where designers, citizens and businesses transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks (above). Check out the Public Square (in the parking lot at 20th Street and Avenue B) for green space and public seating the better to enjoy local artists and food vendors, music, programmed activites, workshops and more. Event organized by Mane Productions; bike valet service organized by Saskatoon Cycles; pop-up fashion retail store by SFDF; pop-up art gallery by The Stall Gallary. Evening party at The Two Twenty (220 20th St. West; thetwotwenty. ca) hosted by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES), with music hosted by Ominocity.
Displays by studio artists and members.
Darrell Bell Gallery (405-105 21st St. East; darrellbellgallery.com) Exhibitions and sales of existing and new artists.
Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. East; saskatoonlibrary.ca/francesmorrison-library)
Glen Scrimshaw Gallery (115A 2nd Ave. North; glenscrimshaw.com)
Rouge Gallery (200-245 3rd Ave.
South; rougegallery.ca) Sept. 14–28: Sculptures by Blake Ward.
SCYAP (253 3rd Ave. South; scyapinc.org) Youth-focussed art space with works by local artists.
The Stall Gallery (thestallgallery.com)
Exhibitions by Henry van Seters, Kate Bradshaw, Derek Sandbeck and others at Area Home+Lifestyle, City Perks and The Two Twenty.
U of S galleries (usask.ca/activities/
museums.php) Includes the Kenderdine Gallery (BFA and MA student exhibitions), Gordon Snelgrove Gallery (permanent collection of the U of S) and the Museum of Antiquities (statues, coins, artifacts, etc.)
void gallery (2-1006 8th St. East;
voidgallery.ca) Exhibitions at downtown boutiques, including Durand’s Fine Footwear and Luna+Hill.
Get the goods... on
Why do you like the Broadway district? “Broadway is where the arts happen. Live music happens. Cool hangouts and shops for blocks. I’m so proud to have been a part of this scene for many, many years!” Andrew McDonald Member of The Saskatoon Soaps improv comedy troupe since 1999
• Andrew is wearing a J.C. Rags button-up shirt and gsus industries “The Copper” jeans provided by Mint Fashion Company. • His beverage is a large latte with an 8oz shot from Museo Coffee. Bill’s House of Flowers
• The bouquet on the counter was created by Bill’s House of Flowers. • A Dime Bags hemp-fibre backpack and Nag Champa insense were furnished by BOB Headquarters. Mark Tiu Photography
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Join us on Broadway... every day! | directory online at onbroadway.ca | on Facebook | @OnBroadwaySK
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Chali 2na Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Building, 93 Campus Dr., 306-966-7000), 8pm; tickets from $23.25; www.ussu.ca/louis Busting out breathless beats in the
Windy City for years, legendary rap and hip-hop artist Chali 2na arrives with KAYO for a one-off event. Locals Hustle and Thrive open.
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The Eagles Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 306-975-3155), 7:30pm; tickets from $49; creditunioncentre.com Don Henley, Glenn Frey and the boys reunite for their big “History of the Eagles” tour, with an unprecedented nine Canadian dates. It’s an incredibly opportunity to see this amazing group of songwriters and musicians perform some of their greatest hits, including “Peaceful, Easy Feeling,” “Lyin’ Eyes” and “Hotel California.”
Alley Rally & Strike A Pose Fashion Show
Hunter’s Fairhaven Bowl (3401 22nd St. West, 306-382-2822), Sept. 14, 7pm; tickets $25 A night of bowling, fashion, music and fundraising in support of the Pink Wig Foundation for young women coping with cancer. Message the Facebook page or email Cory King (cory@pinkwig.ca).
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Zachary Lucky
The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North, 306-683-2277), 9pm; tickets $23/$17; www.thebassment.ca Local country artist Zachary Lucky releases his sixth studio album, The ballad of losing you. With Little Criminals and The Karpinka Brothers.
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Third Avenue United Church (402 3rd Ave. North, 306-384-7727), 7:30pm; ticket prices tba; thirdavecentre.org One of the hottest (and youngest) classical pianists in the world returns to the Third Avenue Centre. At just 18, Lisiecki has already gained a reputation as an exceptional live performer, and in 2012 made a triumphant debut at the New York Philharmonic.
Odeon Events Centre (211 2nd Ave. South, 1-866-973-9614), 7pm; tickets $25/$45; www.theodeon.ca Iron and Wine—American singer
and songwriter Samuel Beam—is fresh off a triumphant appearance on the main stage at the Regina Folk Festival. Soothing, contemplative folk artistry.
LIVE MUSIC
The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North,
Odeon Events Centre (211 2nd Ave.
Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.,
306-652-4912); amigoscantina.com All concerts $12 and at 10pm unless otherwise noted. Sept. 3: Lightning Dust with Louise Burns Sept. 4: Federal Lights with Foam Lake Sept. 6: Whiskey Songs with Blackwater Sept. 7: Powder Blue with Divepool Sept. 12: Bleached with Slow Down Molasses Sept. 16: Braids with Mark Webber Sept. 17: Tom Holliston (No Means No) with Byron Slack Sept. 20: CFCR presents Young Galaxy with guests Sept. 27: CFCR presents No Joy with guests
Iron & Wine
306-683-2277; thebassment.ca) Sept. 14: Sophia Perlman Quartet (Toronto). 9pm; $25/$20 Sept. 20: Ryan Boldt (Deep Dark Woods) with Jayne Trimble (Ireland). 9pm; $23/$17 Sept. 21: Ray Stephanson and the Moxon Trio. 9pm; $20/$15 Sept. 25 Rose Cousins (Halifax) with Rachel Sermanni (Scotland). 8pm; $21/$15
Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Building, 93
Campus Dr., 306-966-7000); ussu.ca/louis Sept. 4: A Tribe Called Red with DJ Hustle. 8pm; tickets from $23.25 Sept. 9: Royal Canoe with We Were Lovers. 8pm; tickets from $17.50
South, 1-866-973-9614); theodeon.ca Sept. 6: Classified with guests. 8pm; tickets $25/VIP: $45
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Adam Ballroom (Delta Bessborough Hotel, 601 Spadina Cres. East); saskatoonsymphony.org Sept. 29: “Overture” (Players’ Choice series). 2:30pm; tickets from $15
TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-
7610; tcutickets.ca) Sept. 11: Don Williams. 7:30pm; tickets from $49
Prairie Ink (3130 8th St. East, 306-9553599; prairieinkrestaurant.ca)
Vangelis (801 Broadway Ave., 306-6525173; on Facebook)
Hello, Saskatoon.
249 – 2nd Avenue South www.arealifestyle.ca @areasaskatoon
music+events Saskatchewan Roughriders
Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field (Regina, SK; www.riderville.ca); tickets from $25 Three big showdowns at home for Darian Durant and the Green & White.
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Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames
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Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets
NHL Pre-season Hockey
Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 306-938-7800), 7pm; tickets from $66.25; www.creditunioncentre.com The NHL brings two games this year to make up for last year’s lockout-shortened season. Get there for the pre-game skate and maybe score an autograph or two.
From Wed18 My Chernobyl
Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. West, 306-384-7727); various showtimes; tickets from $26; persephonetheatre.org In this comedy by Aaron Bushkowsky, a naive Canadian named David finds himself in the odd position of delivering what should have been his inheritance to a very distant relation in Belarus. Soon after he arrives, he gets caught up in a whirlwind of wedding plans, deceit and vodka.
LIVE COMEDY
The Laugh Shop (924 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-
5564; parktownhotel.com) Shows Fri-Sat 9:15pm; tickets $15. The Saskatoon Soaps (at the Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave.); saskatoonsoaps@gmail.com Sept. 13: The city’s longest-running improv comedy troupe kicks off its 30th year with more spontaneity, gaiety and laughs. 9:30pm; tickets $12/students $10
MOVIES
Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-652-
6556; broadwaytheatre.ca) Showtimes at 7pm and 9pm; tickets $10 ($7 for members). From Sept. 1: Our Nixon and Blancanieves; from Sept. 7: Blackfish; from Sept. 13: 20 Feet from Stardom; from Sept. 14: Hannah Arendt
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Sept. 18: Exit Through the Gift Shop (presented by ICCC), 7pm Sept. 21: Stand (presented by Escape Sports), 7pm
Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. West, 306-665-0552;
rainbowcinemas.ca) From Sept. 1: Fruitvale Station; from Sept. 6: The Way Way Back; Sept. 12: Phantom of the Paradise (9:30pm)
PUBLIC ART
The Mendel (950 Spadina Cres. East; mendel.ca) Through Sept. 15: An Art at the Mercy of Light—Recent Work by Eli Bornstein; The Automatiste Revolution— Montreal 1941–1960; Shaping Saskatchewan—the art scene 1936–1964; Rodney LaTourelle: Leaves; Iris Hauser and Cate Francis: Altered States. From Sept. 27: Rewilding Modernity: Greenberg, Emma Lake and the Undead; They Made A Day Be A Day Here (feat. Amalie Atkins, Heather Benning et al).
SK Music:
Summer festivals mean time to shine Text by Steve Reed Every summer, the sounds of local music festivals reverberate through the woods, over the plains and in the cities. This year, an impressive proportion of the songs ringing out were locally crafted: • Almost two-thirds of the acts booked at Ness Creek were local, including several headliners • The Regina Folk Festival featured Saskatchewan acts on the festival main stage each night • There was a strong local presence at annual jazz, blues and bluegrass festivals province-wide. A great example of a local-heavy lineup was at the Gateway Festival (in Bengough; 90 min. southwest of Regina), where only a handful of acts performing were from outside of the province as opposed to the opposite. Gateway Festival Artistic Director Michael Dawson: “Saskatchewan is producing world-class talent that can hold its own on the main stage.” He notes that outof-province headliners such as Corb Lund and Steve Earle can help to draw mainstream fans that are then exposed to, and impressed by, homegrown talent. Regina Folk Festival Artistic Director Sandra Butel, says that the crowd at this year’s festival celebrated the success of hometown heroes Rah Rah, though she also lauded Saskatoon’s Close Talker, who “really took advantage of their opportunity, generating buzz that sustained over the weekend.” Close Talker bassist Jerms Olson says, “The festival circuit was a great opportunity for our band to get our music to new audiences. Not only did we play for large crowds, we performed alongside some of our favourite musicians, artists and heroes; it’s an experience that has already made us a better band.” The benefits of a successful festival gig expand beyond impressing new fans. Butel explains that a band ripe for a breakthrough can get it at local festivals, which generate vast amounts of positive press coverage: radio stations, newspapers, magazines and blogs feature festival info for weeks in advance. After-parties and backstage hangouts during the festival present networking opportunities; reviews afterward add to the buzz. The credibility of a festival itself becomes a persuasive mark of achievement to any band trying to book a tour or attract attention from labels, journalists and agents. The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival and the Regina Folk Festival, for instance, are world-class events whose history underscores their ability to attract top talent from wherever it hails. This summer’s many festival successes will lay the groundwork for a stronger presence for Saskatchewan music across Canada. Keep the summer going: step out and enjoy the thriving music scene of our province! SaskMusic (www.saskmusic.org) represents, promotes and develops the commercial music industry of Saskatchewan with programming that includes career advice, artist listings, workshops, marketing and networking opportunities. Our artists and music professionals hail from across the province and work in virtually all genres. @SaskMusic
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Submission deadline for the Members’ Show & Sale: Monday, September 9, 2013
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If you become a Mendel Art Gallery member before September 14, 2012, you can show (and sell) your work in this annual exhibition. For more information about membership and how to submit work: Visit www.mendel.ca, call Judy at (306) 975-7669, or pick up a brochure in the Gallery Lobby.
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Breakfast
On Par with Business Success Saskatoon is seeing record levels of new investment, and every good entrepreneur should know how to woo a prospective client and increase the odds of success. Carver’s and Rembrandt’s offer great steaks and even more amazing wine lists, while Il Salici (at left) at The Willows means gastronomy and golf.
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Walk-in Wake-up Calls Good coffee is everywhere these days, from City Perks in City Park and across the downtown to Museo on Broadway Avenue and in the Mendel Art Gallery. And in Riversdale, talk to the local gang of baristas at Collective Coffee (right): will literally pour their collective (milk foam) hearts out for you.
The Hollow’s (thehollows.ca) Two Gun Quiche House (on Facebook) Poached Breakfast Bistro (on Facebook) Jerry’s Food Emporium (jerrys.ca) Park Café (parkcafe.ca)
Veggie burgers
Yard&Flagon (yardandflagon.ca) Spadina Freehouse (thefreehouse.com) Montana’s (montanas.ca) Woodfire Grill (woodfiregrill.ca) Prairie Harvest Cafe (prairieharvestcafe.com)
Restos for closing a business deal Carver’s Steakhouse (carverssteakhouse.ca) Il Salici (thewillowsgolf.com) Rembrandt’s (rembrandts.ca) BottegaTrattoria (on Facebook) Truffles Bistro (trufflesbistro.ca)
Restos to take your parents
Weczeria Food & Wine (weczeria.ca) Prairie Ink (prairieinkrestaurant.ca) Prairie Harvest Café Mediterranno (mediterranno.com) The Hollows Courtesy photo
Alternatives to Starbucks
Museo Coffee (museocoffee.com) Collective Coffee (collectivecoffee.com) City Perks (cityperks.ca) d’Lish by Tish Café (on Facebook) Café Noir (cafenoir.com)
All Those Tasty Takeaway Treats One kitchen has been a staple for Chinese takeaway for nobody knows how long. Another kitchen, albeit Lebanese, offers Mediterranean food that’s quick and tasty, the city has funky pizza galore and also The Griffin Takeaway (right) for gluten-free and vegan desserts and lunches.
Good cheap lunches
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Family Matters, Especially at the Dinner Table Among the many good, wholesome eateries you could take your parents out for a special occasion, consider some of the places that serve up locally sourced food, such as Weczeria, Prairie Ink or The Hollows (at left), where the decorations and retro feel set the stage for a a truly local (and sumptuous) dining experience.
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Winston’s Pub (winstonspub.ca) Bell ‘n’ Whistle Pub & Grill (bellnwhistle.ca) Hudson’s Tap House (hudsonstaphouse.com) Yard & Flagon (yardandflagon.ca) Woods Ale House (thewoodsalehouse.com)
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Two Gun Quiche House Garlic Guru (garlicguru.ca) Spadina Free House The Underground Café (on Facebook) Afghan Kabob & Donair
Takeout options Ming’s Kitchen The Griffin Takeaway (thegriffintakeaway.com) Dinner Rush (dinnerrush.ca) Pizza Pirates (on Facebook) Lebanese Kitchen (on Facebook)
Local beer, wine & spirits
(paddockwood.com)
Living Sky Winery (livingskywinery.com) Prairie Sun Brewery (on Facebook) Saskatoon Brewery (on Facebook)
Dancing, with mega flirt factor
Jax Nite Club (jaxniteclub.com) EE Burritos (eeburritos.com) Beily’s Ultralounge (beilys.ca) Diva’s (divasclub.ca) Tequila Night Club (tequilanightclub.ca)
Toast the Tastes of Local Crafters Saskatoon has quickly become a hotbed of activity among new spirits and fruit wine producers, not to mention four local brewers: Great Western, the Saskatoon Brewery (in Earl’s), upstart Prairie Sun Brewery and Paddock Wood (at right).
Have a Laugh The Saskatoon Soaps improv comedy troupe (at left) kicks off their 30th season on Sept. 13 at the Broadway Theatre.
Have a good laugh
The Laugh Shop (parktownhotel.coml) The Saskatoon Soaps (on Facebook) Dez Reed’s Comedy Club (online) Electronic bull-riding (Outlawscountryrockbar) Karaoke (tomasthecook.ca/jts)
Get Your Game On
Toast with a creative cocktail
(duckduckgoosetapas.com)
The James Hotel lobby bar (thejameshotel.ca)
Flint Saloon (flintsaloon.com) Earl’s (earls.ca)
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6Twelve Lounge (6twelve.ca) Duck Duck Goose
Grab a partner at EE Burritos (at right), which has bona fide cred on Friday nights as a pickup spot. Things heat up quickly with some salsa, bachata and merengue!
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LB Distillers (luckybastard.ca) Paddock Wood Brewery
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Spend a morning getting back to nature or just enjoy the river Live Theatre in Various Languages
Persephone Theatre
In a city with a diverse etnic makeup, it seems fitting that Saskatoon’s live theatre troupes perform in languages other than English (or even Shakespearean English), namely Cree, at the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, and French, as at La Troupe du Jour. The groups co-exist in Production Centre 914 (at left).
Production Centre 914
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It Really Doesn’t Matter Where You Go
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(latroupedujour.ca; sntc.com)
Greystone Theatre (arts.usask.ca/drama) The Refinery (stjamesattherefinery.ca) TCU Place (tcuplace.ca)
Fun places for kids Saskatoon Zoo (saskatoonzoosociety.ca) The Fun Factory (funfactory.ca) Children’s Discovery Museum (museumforkids.sk.ca) Shaw Centre (saskatoon.ca) Rucker’s (fudds.ca/ruckers)
Iconic views of the river
Fun for the Whole Family
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Cosmopolitan Park Atop the CNR Bridge Aboard the Prairie Lily Tee box #7 (back 9), Silverwood GC Trail of the Buffalo (Wanuskewin)
You don’t need the waterslides at a huge sports complex like The Shaw Centre (at right) to ensure the kids have fun, but it doesn’t hurt either.
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Live theatre venues
We’ve listed just a few of the great little spots in Saskatoon where you can soak up views of the river that make you sigh and your heart flutter. Or parks to go for a picnic and make you feel like a kid again. One gorgeous city park good for all the above is Kiwanis Memorial Park (at left) in the heart of the downtown.
Great parks for a picnic Ashworth Holmes Saskatoon Natural Grasslands Kiwanis Memorial Buena Vista Victoria
Neighbourhoods for a good walk Saskatchewan Crescent West or East Montgomery Place Caswell Hill Silverwood Lakeridge
Places to spend a lazy morning Mendel Art Gallery (themendel.ca) Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (saskatoonfarmersmarket.com)
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (wanuskewin.com)
The Berry Barn (berrybarn.ca) Western Development Museum (wdm.ca)
Places to browse just for fun The Better Good (thebettergood.com) Beaumont Film & Record (on Facebook) Turning the Tide (turning.ca) Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Cabella’s (cabellas.com)
Acoustically Inclined Many of the city’s top acoustic spaces are actually churches, among them Third Avenue United Church (at right), which attracts top classical musicians, while hipster spots the Broadway Theatre, Louis’ Pub and Amigo’s Cantina bring in some of the country’s top talents in pop, indie rock, folk and beyond.
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Alternatives to a gym workout
Hang from a Wall, Find Inner Peace
Wall climbing (gripitclimbing.com) Yoga (saskatoon.mokshayoga.ca) Underwater hockey (saskatoonseals.com) Tai chi (western.canada.taoist.org) Beach volleyball (ramadagolfdome.com)
Amigo’s Cantina (amigoscantina.com) Broadway Theatre (broadwaytheatre.ca) The Odeon (theodeon.ca) Louis Pub (ussu.ca/louis) Third Avenue Centre (thirdavenuecentre.org)
Places to watch sports U of S campus (huskies.usask.ca) Gordon Howe Park Sports on Tap (sportsontap.ca) Winston’s Pub Red Zone
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Yoga, tai chi, underwater hockey, beach volleyball, squash and wall climbing at Grip It Indoor Rock Climbing (at left) all make for welcome substitutes in place of a regular gym workout.
Back in Simpler Times There was a time that you called on your neighbour by hitching up the horse and wagon. Consider life just over a century ago at the Western Development Museum (at right) or contemplate the life of the Northern Plains Cree at Wanuskewin.
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Start your evening at the Symphony this fall ...
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Jeffery Straker singer/songwriter/pianist performs his original compositions and classics from prairie greats
Saturday, October 19 TCU Place • 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 14 TCU Place • 7:30 pm presented by
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Saturday, October 26 Roxy Theatre • 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm
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Amanda Hudye Company: Sleepwell Baby www.sleepwellbaby.ca Age: 37
Thomas Dehod Company: Deezine.ca www.deezine.ca Age: 23
Hometown: Norquay, SK Favourite coffee shop: Collective Coffee and Underground Café Favourite cup of java/tea: Americano Favourite Saturday activity: Pilates, hanging in the park with my kids Favourite new restaurant: The Hollows Favourite boutique: Tonic What does your style say about you: I think just simple and fun!
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK Favourite coffee shop: Museo Coffee Favourite cup of java/tea: Black pourover Favourite Saturday activity: Making lattes at Museo Favourite new restaurant: Bottega Trattoria Favourite boutique: Ultimo Euromoda What does your style say about you: My style shows I care
Photos by Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography)
Text and interviews by Mandy Pravda
fashion
FASHION,
GOOD IN THE HOOD* The Two Twenty’s best feature has always been its people. This community is creative, diverse and, well, downright awesome! Being surrounded by interesting entrepreneurs during office hours definitely has its perks, one of those certainly is the fashion! From stripes and skinny ties to sneakers and t-shirts, every type of “office attire” can be found in the friendly neighbourhood of Riversdale. We asked a few of the personalities from the office to give us a little insight into some of their “likes” and where they find their wardrobe gems… Here is what we got! * - Riversdale neighbourhood
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Greer Tilford Company: Greerfrances www.greerfrances.com Age: 24 Hometown: Birch Hills, SK Favourite coffee shop: City Perks as well as Underground CafĂŠ Favourite cup of java/tea: Americano Favourite Saturday activity: Cooking, exploring the countryside and lazing around the house Favourite new restaurant: The Hollows Favourite boutique: Luna + Hill What does your style say about you: I like to be comfortable and always bring a little bit of flare to my style
Dustin Weeres Company: Island www.weareisland.com Age: 30 Hometown: Regina, SK Favourite coffee shop: Collective Coffee Favourite cup of java/tea: Vanilla latte Favourite Saturday activity: Running Favourite new restaurant: Congress Beer House Favourite boutique: Mo-Mentum What does your style say about you: My mom dresses me!
Kyle Best Company: Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council www.saskwastereduction.ca Age: 23 Hometown: Saskatoon, SK Favourite coffee shop: Mystic Java Favourite cup of java/tea: Chai latte Favourite Saturday activity: Reading! French literature is on my nightstand right now! Favourite new restaurant: Bon Temps CafĂŠ Favourite boutique: Online all the way! What does your style say about you: It says that I look for a bargain and shows you can look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks!
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Ryan Mollberg Company: Ryan Molberg Mortgage Broker www.ryanm.net Age: 36 Hometown: Nipawin, SK Favourite coffee shop: Collective Coffee Favourite cup of java/tea: Green tea Favourite Saturday activity: Golf! And, of course, hanging with my kids Favourite new restaurant: Leyda’s Favourite boutique: Luna + Hill! What does your style say about you: Clean, modern and professional
Kaelen Klypak Company: Kmusic publishing Kaelen@ kmusicpublishing.ca Age: 28 Hometown: Saskatoon, SK Favourite coffee shop: Museo Favourite cup of java/tea: Americano Favourite Saturday activity: Writing music Favourite new restaurant: Leyda’s Favourite boutique: Manhattan Casuals What does your style say about you: Creative and casual, just the way I like it
Kent Braaten Company: Century 21 Fusion, real estate agent www.kentbraaten.com Age: 31 Hometown: Birch Hills, SK Favourite coffee shop: Collective Coffee Favourite cup of java/tea: Tea latte Favourite Saturday activity: relaxing in my back yard Favourite new restaurant: State & Main Favourite boutique: Moore’s Clothing What does your style say about you: Professional and friendly
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Desaree Larsen Company: Island www.weareisland.com Age: 25 Hometown: Canwood, SK Favourite coffee shop: Collective Coffee Favourite cup of java/tea: Green tea Favourite Saturday activity: Going to the Farmers’ Market Favourite new restaurant: Leyda’s Favourite boutique: Tonic What does your style say about you: Today? Seahorse sheik
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Family-owned by the creators of Surface Hair Care and one of the city’s most talked about salon/spas... Known for our warm, super friendly atmosphere and award-winning organic beauty products... Saskatoon’s premiere Surface Concept Salon and Eminence Spa! Ombre for curly hair! “I’m loving the new bob line this fall! Body with texture is also a huge trend this season, so it was a treat to give Jamie this major makeover!” says Visions Salon & Spa stylist Tiffany. Tiffany cut Jamie’s hair to a long layered bob with her razor so it would be easily styled with tons of curl and texture. A specially designed ombre pattern for curly hair, with creamy blonde tones running though a rich sandy brown—it’s
perfect for fall. Jamie is wearing a Joseph Ribkoff dress and StyliShe earrings from stylish Broadway boutique The Sandbox in the City. Tiffany’s go-to product to get this look? Jump mousse by Surface. “Whenever I’m creating volume and want long-lasting curls, I will blow dry hair with Jump. It gives huge volume, and will support tons of texture and curls. For beauty tips and fabulous deals, “Like” us on Facebook!
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“I adore a steep side part with a sleek hair look. To create this look or any other fall hair style, you want to make sure that your hair is looking its best. Use a recommended leave-in conditioner to moisturize and smooth your dry summer hair. Healthy hair is always in.” – Sara Whyte, Alchemy Salon
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“I’m loving the comeback of 1940’s Hollywood Glamour this season. To create cinematic curls, mist your hair with a shaping pray. Using a hot curling iron, curl locks of hair, leaving 2-3 inches (5-7.5cm) of hair near the crown uncurled. Pin each curl, giving it a chance to cool. Once cooled, pull out bobby pins and brush with a boar bristle brush for volume.” – Tina Monz, freelance hairstylist
By Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photo by Diane Herron Photography Model: Holly (SHE Modelling) Hair by Tina Monz Makeup by Vamp Makeup Clothing by Tonic
Just because the leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter doesn’t mean that autumn has to be drab. What better time to revamp your look than now! Some of Saskatoon’s top beauty professionals talked recently about their favorite hair and makeup looks for fall/ winter 2013 as well as what you need to achieve these hot trends. “My favourite trend this fall is the undone look, whether the hair is pulled back or left down. To achieve this look,
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you need something that will give you just the right amount of beachy-like texture in your hair without it being too gritty. You puff it into your dry locks and then shake your hands through your hair to mess it up a bit or add it at your roots while damp and dry for mega volume!” – Kara Firman, Spectrum Hair Studio
“The retro Marilyn Monroe-inspired blow out will have me spinning my round brush this fall. I am loving anything that is romantic and voluminous. Full, bouncy hair is hot this season. My favourite blow out product is an all-natural mousse: it boosts roots, gives huge volume and forms loose curls! Natural ingredients also work better than traditional mousse. Just remember to blowdry the hair with an over-sized round brush in sections for a smoother finish.” – Jackie Yochim, Visions Salon & Spa
“My fall pick for makeup is the bold, defined brow with neutral/natural eyes, lips and cheeks. Fill in the eyebrows with a pencil that matches your brow colour and set with a similar shade of powder eye shadow. Contour the cheeks with a matte bronzer and top it off with a gloss or lipstick similar to your lips’ own natural hue.” – Amanda Zinovich, A to Z Makeup Artistry And what’s my favourite look this season? I love the cat eyeliner with a high gloss red lip! Using your lash line as a guide, paint a thin line with a black liquid liner. Start from your inner eye corner, extending the line past the outer corner of the lashes. Depending on the drama you want to create for yourself, decide how far you’d like to extend your liner or how thick to make it. To make your eyes really pop, finish off by using a pencil liner to rim your top and bottom water lines. To get a luscious red lip, use a lip brush to apply a highly pigmented lip gloss.”
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food+drink Text by Paul Miazga Photos by Greer Frances (Greerfrances.com)
Crawfish mixture 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup celery, diced ¼ cup each red and green bell peppers, diced 1 tbsp garlic, minced 400g crawfish tails*, meat only (*or any type of seafood) ¼ green onions, chopped ¼ Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 small bunch parsley, chopped 3 tbsp Creole (coarse) mustard 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (1 whole) ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce 3 tbsp mayonaisse ¾ cup bread crumbs (pankos) 1 tsp creole seasoning 3 eggs, lightly beaten Salt and pepper
Heat the oil over medium heat and add onions, celery and peppers. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4–5 min. Add garlic and cook for another 2 min., stirring regularly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Creole flour dredge 1 cup flour 1 tbsp creole seasoning Dredge the cakes in the seasoned flour, then dip the cakes in egg wash before dredging in pankos. Deep fry in hot oil for 2-3 min. or until golden
brown. Serve 3 per person with a light Bechamel-crawfish tail sauce and sprinkle over with the remaining chopped parsley. Bechamel sauce (optional) For a good Bechamel sauce, visit www.foodnetwork.com/recipes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crawfish meat, green onions, grated cheese, half the parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Creole mustard and lemon juice. Mix together well. Fold the cooled, sautéed vegetables into the crawfish mixture, then add the mayonnaise and panko bread crumbs, mixing gently until just combined. Using an ice-cream scoop to measure, form slightly flattened balls with the mixture and space equally on parchment paper.
Crawfish Cakes with Bechamel Sauce By Chef Robert Tingey
Mardi Gras Grill Chef/co-owner Robert Tingey kind of just fell in love with Cajun/creole cuisine. He was first drawn to it by its roots—a mixture of French, African and Aboriginal ingredients and cooking styles—but it has since become an obsession with him based on how the cuisine reflects human diversity while taking advantage of produce that’s available locally. Hailing from Minnedosa, MB, Tingey is the salt of the earth. His infectious smile and easygoing manner come across as shyness of a sort (he is self-
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taught and prefers to sing the praises of other chefs rather than toot his own horn) but he likes to promote his Cajun cuisine, which he says is about sharing and celebrating—especially his appetizers. Some would argue that the best thing about Cajun/creole cuisine is that it is unapologetically rich and flavourful. Others still would say that it’s an ideal cuisine for a big party: lots of appetizers on the table, such as crawfish cakes with Bechamel sauce, and everyone— friends, family, co-workers—enjoying a taste of everything.
Text by Marion Mutala
With the fast-growing, changing culture and population of the city, Saskatoon marketplaces offer many fresh, new and different flavours. Looking for ethnic produce, dietary alternatives or food styles from somewhere else? There’s a lot around here to choose from. Marion Mutala is a published poet and author of “Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Christmas” and “Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Easter.” Her third book, “Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Wedding,” will be released this fall. www.babasbabushka.ca
“To Market to Market to Buy a Fresh…” A good friend and world traveller, Alvin Ulrich of Biolin Research, has personally visited most if not all of the cultural food markets in Saskatoon. He gave me the scoop on what to look for and where to get the goods. Dad’s Organic Market 1820 8th St. East, 306-373-7999; www.dadsorganicmarket.com All the food on the shelves here is “certified organic,” which means shoppers do not have to worry about buying processed foods. Food here is food. A new eating trend represented here is “paleo foods,” an alternative diet that goes beyond gluten-free and beyond vegan: there are no processed foods and no grains
but lots of nuts, avocados and coconut. The market has a certified nutritionist to help set up an alternative diet for a healthier lifestyle with a list of referrals for alternative practitioners if needed. As a test I asked for the latest sleep product, one made from pumpkin seeds by a Canadian doctor and advertised on TV. “Why not just eat a bunch of pumpkin seeds instead?” I asked. The response was that I would have to eat a whole lot of pumpkin seeds to get the same affect. Zen-bev it is. Dad’s Organic Market offers shelves, coolers and freezers full of natural and organic groceries and produce as well as a well-stocked body care section. Supplements, a great selection of herbs, vitamins, minerals, greens, proteins, cleanses and Gluten-Free Products are also available. Offering a Delivery Service, they also provide cleaning supplies to get your home healthy too. Next door and connected to the store is Earthbound
See MARKET, p. 31
Live to Eat
Simple, elegant, absolutely scrumptious food
Dan Walker, owner Head Chef Todd Clark
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Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $35
CHINESE Brothers Restaurant 325 Ave. C South, 306-649-8888
Dim sum said to rival the city’s best and a deep list of other staples from the old country. Open Mon–Sat 11am– 10am. $
Genesis 901 22nd St. West, 306-244-5516
Have at the crab Rangoon and succulent lemon chicken that’s to die for. Speedy delivery service too. Open Mon– Sat 11am–9pm. $$
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Jin Jin Dumpling Cuisine 416 20th St. West, 306-244-1891
As seen in March on food network Canada! Check out “March Break” on www.foodnetwork.ca!
The sign out front reads “to feed the snake,” which here implies dumplings (pan-fried and steamed) and other things prepared “whole.” Look for items on the menu circled in blue pen. Open Mon–Thu 9:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 9:30am–11:30pm. $
Lin’s Kitchen 316 Ave. C South, 306-244-1330
Szechuan and Hunanese cooking; several daily specials on the wipe board. Lunches for under $10. Open daily 10:30am–3pm, 5–10:30pm. $
Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. West, 306-244-1818
One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum, Mandarin is a showstopper on the weekends with lineups out the door. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or spring for fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$
Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm 102 Ave. P South, 343-6264 www.eeburritos.com
Beat the heat at City Perks!
iced cappuccinos... iced americanos... ...and our real fruit smoothies!
EUROPEAN Aroma 405 20th St. East (Radisson Hotel), 306-667-2358 Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and truly iconic Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free menu options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm and 4:30–10pm. $$
Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar 616 10th St. East, 306649-3825; http://duckduckgoosetapas.com The only place in town to get Spanish tapas. And some smashing cocktails. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight. $$
German Concordia Club 160 Cartwright St. (off Lorne
Ave. South), 306-244-6869; www.saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm (brunch). $$
Mediterranno 119 3rd Ave. South, 306-244-4777;
Taste Legend 423 20th St. West, 306-665-3388
Touch of Ukraine 2401D 22nd St. West, 306-382-
Tsui King Lao Expect prompt, friendly service and great
FRENCH
Some of the city’s most authentic old-world Chinese cuisine. Noodles are made fresh, and the style tends towards northern Chinese and Szechuan fare. Open Thu– Tue 11am–9pm. $ food here. Nice selection of seafood and hot pots, plus Peking Duck, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. $ Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm 208 Ave. H North, 665-8866
Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. East, 306-956-3375
Arrive early on weekends to avoid the lineups for their dim sum, which many say is the best around. Open Fri–Wed$$
7774. Hearty Ukrainian standards in the buffet (perogies, cabbage rolls, etc.) Open Wed–Fri 11:45–2pm (lunch), 4:30am–7:30pm (supper). $
St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. South, 306-652-1250;
www.sainttropezbistro.ca Simple, refined and attentive to detail, St. Tropez Bistro presents French fusion of a sort, with regional influences found in dishes using house-grown herbs, vegetables and flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$
Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. East, 306-373-7779;
Go for Sushi 2105 8 St. East, 306-931-8898
www.trufflesbistro.ca Parisian charm, superb brunches and three-course Table d’hôte, plus impeccable service create one of Saskatoon’s most beloved restaurants. Chef Lee Helman calls it, “Progressive French cuisine; respectful of tradition.” Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm (lunch); Mon–Sat 5pm (dinner); Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm (brunch). $$$
Nisen 240 22nd St. East, 306-653-8188
Amigo’s Cantina 806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912;
Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-2005 Serving up various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $ All-you-can-eat sushi on the east side (next to Doug’s Spoke ‘n’ Sport). Open daily 11am–10pm. $ All-you-can-eat sushi right downtown. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $
Otowa 227 2nd Ave. South, 651-3888
Popular as a lunch spot (most business lunches under $12), especially for teriyaki beef and salmon dishes. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$
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www.seoulsaskatoon.com Korean kimchee and table-top barbecue with traditional (and free) appetizers to start. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$
szechuankitchen.ca A busy eatery with daily specials and worth a visit. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$
JAPANESE & KOREAN
306.664.2060 801 7TH AVENUE N SASKATOON SK
Seoul 334 20th St. West, 306-652-2310;
www.mediterranno.com Beautifully restored space in the 100-year-old Drinkle Building, Mediterranno features wo-for-one pizzas Thursday nights, plus tantalyzing Greek and French mains. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm. $$
Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave., 306-664-8668;
EE Burritos
The Broadway area’s best for sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Sat 5pm– midnight. $$$
Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-683-6926
True Japanese teppan yaki—with all the flair (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). Open daily 5–10pm. $$$
Sushiro 737B 10th St. East, 306-665-5557; www.sushiro.com
MEXICAN www.amigoscantina.com Mexican food by day, live music by night. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am, Sun 11:30am–midnight. $$
Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave., 306-244-
5556; http://laspalapas.ca Go for the food, return for the atmosphere. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$
La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr., 306-242-2622;
www.labambarestaurant.ca It’s often packed because that’s how good the food is. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$
CAFÉS & DINERS Broadway Café 814 Broadway Ave., 306-652-8244
It’s where to go for pancake stacks, milk shakes and poutine. Open Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 8am–8pm. $
Broadway Roastery Two locations: 614C Broadway Ave.,
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306-652-8888; 2318 8th St. East, 306-955-7434; www.broadwayroastery.com In-house roasts and loose-leaf teas. Open daily 8am–8pm. $$
Café Noir 157 2nd Ave. North, 306-249-2554; on Facebook Refreshingly cool, prompt service. Open Mon–Sat 7am–5pm. $
City Perks 801 7th Ave. North, 306-664-2060;
www.cityperks.ca Gorgeously lit, great food and buzzing as ever. A top spot for brunch on weekends. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $
Grill
deliciously authentic cajun & creole cuisine Tue-Wed 12pm-9pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-10pm 239 Idylwyld Drive South 306 382 1795
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Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West; www.collectivecoffee.com Set inside the 220 co-work space, it’s the trendy place to meet up in Riversdale. Fresh sandwiches and baked goods. Open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $
Kelly’s Kafé 2520 Jasper Ave., 306-374-7525
Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan
Nothing but home-cooked goodness for cheap in this quirky truck stop. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat–Sun 8am–2pm. $
Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients Gift certificates now available
Museo Coffee Two locations: 950 Spadina Cres. East; 730A Broadway Ave., 306-651-3933; www.museocoffee.com European styling and service in the Mendel Art Gallery and on Broadway. Open daily 8am–6pm. $
10-3311 8th St. E
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
306-933-3385
www.thegriffintakeaway.com
Park Café 512 20th St. West, 306-652-6781; parkcafe.ca As classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily 8am–4pm. $
BREAKFAST & LUNCH Caffé Sola 38 23rd St. East, 306-244-5344; caffesola.ca
Sunny space with Mediterranean-inspired lunches. Open daily 8am–6pm. $$
Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave., 306-384-
0506; on Facebook: Christies-Il-Secondo Grab a seat outside or in the window and tuck into pizza or panini. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$
d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. East, 306-652-5483;
on Facebook: livingdlish A sublime hideaway in the Broadway district. Open daily 8am–10pm. $
Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. East, 306955-2184; earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca A top city bakery with memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$
The Griffin Takeaway 10-33118th St. East, 306-933-
3385; www.thegriffintakeaway.com Unbeatable takeaway options for gluten-free baked goods or lunches, with many vegan options too. Open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. $$
JaKe’s on 21st 307 21st St. East, 306-373-8383;
www.jakeson21st.ca A busy downtown lunch spot. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. $$
Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255 Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other sumptuous breakfasts. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$
Underground Café 430 20th St. West, 306-370-7963
Tasty panini and semi-secluded outdoor space. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $
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Homestyle Italian food 135 20th St. West 306.380.5209 Two Gun Quiche House Hours: Tue thru Sat 8 am - 4 pm Sun 10 am - 3 pm
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ITALIAN Bottega Trattoria 110 2nd Ave. North, 306-954-2932; on
Facebook: Black-Pepper-Restaurant A welcome stop for curry or chapatis on the city’s east side. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $
Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St., 306-956-1100;
www.moguldivaan.com This Pakistani spot produces a delicious buffet fresh daily and strictly adheres to old family recipes in all dishes. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $
Taverna 219 21st St. East, 306-652-6366
A staple for Italian dining in the city centre for decades, Taverna offers a taste of Italy at reasonable prices. Daily specials on the wipeboard outside. Open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$
Two Gun Quiche House 35 20th St. West, 306-380-5209;
on Facebook: Two-Gun-Quiche-House The story behind the name is as intriguing as Red Seal Chef Bill Mathews’ food. Quiche is the signature dish; try it with the house-made Italian pork sausage. Licensed and open for supper. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Wed–Sat 6–10pm. $
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For dining that’s out of the ordinary! Boxcar Café Brothers Restaurant Collective Coffee Dairy Queen EE Burritos Genesis Restaurant The Hollows Jin Jin Dumpling Cuisine Leyda’s Lien Thahn Lin’s Kitchen Mandarin Restaurant Mardi Gras Grill Mr. Pizza Nellie’s Kitchen Park Café Saba’s African Cuisine Seoul Korean Restaurant Taste Legend Tim Horton’s Two Gun Quiche House Underground Café
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Black Pepper 5-1501 8th St. East, 306-244-6777; on
Facebook: BottegaTrattoria Master Chef Amedeo Vallati presents his take on authentic Italian dining using fresh, simple ingredients. Open Mon– Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–9pm. $$ www.willowsgolf.com. Rustic Italian fare in a delightful setting at the Willow’s Golf Course. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 5–10pm (supper), Sun 10am–2pm (brunch). $$
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Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-477-2255 The full menus is worth a sit-down meal, though the kebabs are always nice. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $
Cesar’s Cakes & Cafe 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr., 306-244-1188 Filipino arroz caldo (chicken soup with rice), kare kare (a peanut stew with beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more at this out-of-the-way space. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $
Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West, 306-343-5005;
Passage to India 440 2nd Ave. North, 306-477-7164 Simple and satisfying Indian food just north of the downtown. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–8:30pm (supper). $$
Spicy Bite Two locations: 113 3rd Ave. South, 306-374-4774; 4-3401 8th St. East, 306-373-4747; www.myspicybite.com Nice Pakistani mains and desserts at the buffets for lunch and for sit down meals at supper. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. SS
VIETNAMESE Ding Dong 105 21st St. East, 306-664-2232
For downtown diners looking to grab quick and authentic Vietnamese, or pan-Asian cuisine, head to this spot in the beautiful Canada Building. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $
Jasmine 510 Circle Dr. East, 306-244-9956
One of several out-of-the-way Vietnamese spots in the city’s north industrial area. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $$
Saigon Rose 69 24th St. East, 306-242-1351
A long-time staple among fans for their spring rolls and noodle bowls. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $
Konga Café 204 Ave. H North, 306-244-7867;
Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-5959
www.kongacafe.com The place to go for classic Jamaican jerk chicken or banana fritters. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $
Serving a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, etc., this upstairs dining space is sunny and always busy at lunch. Open MonSat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper). $$
Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 306-382-
Spicy Garden 1501 8th St. East, 306-373-8585;
1795; on Facebook: mardigrasgrillrestaurant Cajun and creole po’ boys with gator meat, fried green tomatoes seafood etouffé. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$
www.spicygarden.ca Cheap, flavourful eats in a busy strip mall. Open Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $
Lebanese Kitchen 1206 Emerson Ave., 306-242-8892
Great falafels, hummus and tabbouleh, but also meat pies (fatayer) and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $
Cheap and tasty noodle bowls, satays and soups keep Thien packed every lunch hour. Open Mon–Sat 10am– 9:30pm, Sun 11am–9:30pm. $
Leyda’s 112 20th St. West, 306-244-0707; on Facebook: leydas
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Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. West, 306-933-4447
EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South, 306-343-6264; www.eeburritos.com Start and end your Friday night here with salsa parties (namely dancing). This spot was recently featured on The Food Network Canada. Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$
Gluten- and nut-free “experiential” cooking. Flowing, open kitchen design. Health-positive choices on their simple menu. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$
Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$
Wanuskewin Restaurant Wanuskewin Heritage Park,
306-931-6767; www.wanuskewin.com Executive Chef Kevin Merasty presents “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Superb game meats to go with bannock and muskeg tea. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $
The Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. North, 306-6525883; www.woodsalehouse.com Craft beers from micro-brewery Paddock Wood, plus good eats and live music. Open Mon–Thu 11am– midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–2am. $$
Thien Vietnam 123 3rd Ave. South, 306-653-2288
The Hole In The Wall 25 min. south on Hwy
11 near Blackstrap Lake (Shields), 306-492-4804; holeinthewallrestaurant.ca One of the great dining experiences in or around Saskatoon, this spot serves tempting fish and grilled meat dishes to go with original and delicious appetizers. By reservation only. Open Wed–Sun from 6pm. $$$
Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. East,
306-249-4454; www.saboroso.ca Traditional beef and more on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$
FINE/FUSION DINING Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave., 306-477-2077
www.blissfinefood.com Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of the elegant. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch) and from 5pm. $$$
Earl’s 610 2nd Ave. North, 306-664-4060; www.earls.ca
An iconic version of the global franchise set in the old McGavin’s Bread Building, Earl’s wins praise for its food, as for its lounge and draught beer pub. Open daily from 11:30am. $$
The Hollows 334 Ave. C South, 306-652-1505; thehollows.ca One of the city’s most eclectic restaurants. Open Wed–Thu 3–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–3pm, 5–11pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$
The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave., 306-384-
4444; www.ivydiningandlounge.com Located in the city’s warehouse district, The Ivy is an inviting space. Expect grilled meats, salads and fresh fish. Open Mon– Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$
John’s Victorian Steakhouse 2033 Ave. B North, 306664-2313; johnsvictorian.com Found in the city’s north end, this spot has turned a new leaf and is challenging downtown diners to a night out with a difference. Open Mon–Sat 4:30–9:30pm. $$$
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Rembrandt’s 243 21st St. East, 306-244 8555;
www.rembrandts.ca Edwardian décor, attentive service, delicious food and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$
Weczeria Food & Wine 820 Broadway Ave., 306-933-
9600; www.weczeriarestaurant.ca An ever-changing menu featuring locally sourced food. Voted one of Canada’s top eateries. Open daily from 5pm. $$$
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SE ASIAN Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. North, 306-668-9114;
www.goldenpagoda.ca The coconut chicken soup is legendary. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm (lunch), Mon–Sat 5–9pm (supper). $$
Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave., 306-652-2533
Feast on Lao, Thai and Cambodian food all in one spot. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper). $$ Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen 803 2nd Ave. North, 306-979-4233; www.noodleking.ca An unlikely combination of pan-Asian noodle shop (where they hand-pull all the noodles while you watch) and gelateria (more than 40 flavours of gelato). Open daily 11am–9pm. $
Red Pepper 145 3rd Ave. South, 306-477-1977
Emphasizing Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian dishes to the downtown dining scene. Open Mon-Sat 11am–8pm. $
Ricebowl Fusion 516 33rd St. West, 306-933-2889;
www.rice-bowl.ca From Korean glass noodles to Japanese udon and beyond. Located near SIAST Kelsey campus.Open Mon–Fri 11am– 2:30pm (lunch), Mon–Fri 5–9pm and Sat 4–9pm (supper). $
Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. North, 306-244-8424; www.
come.to/RoyalThai Unbeatable Thai curries, noodle dishes and more besides. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm (closed holidays). $
Sawadee Bistro 101-129 2nd Ave. North, 306-652-5367 Pleasant service, spacious and spice to take your breath away. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9:30pm (supper), Sat 11:30am–9pm. $$
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food+drink I recently visited Weczeria Food & Wine, Duck Duck Goose and Prairie Harvest Café—three restaurants mentioned on the vacay.ca list of top spots to dine in Canada. Three nods to Saskatoon’s food scene is encouraging; more inspiring still is that all three have snuggled into small, rustic nooks in the city and focus on fresh, local ingredients in season. This is exciting because a locally sourced menu is better for our growing city.
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Fresh, seasonal, local produce & “family dinner” Text and photos by Lynette Suchar
STEAKS, BURGERS, ETC. Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bar & Bistro 243 2nd Ave. South,
306-931-4411 Gastro-pub food in the old Royal Bank building (vault doors and all) from Hanosh Dubash of Saboroso. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$
Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-8292; www.carverssteakhouse.ca The city’s best steaks and dozens of special-order wines. In the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$
The Granary 2806 8th St. East, 306-373-6655;
www.thegranary.com Look for the mini grain elevator to find prime rib and a fresh salad bar. Open Mon–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–11pm, Sun 5–9pm. $$
The Hub 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000
Ideal for food or drinks before or after an event at TCU Place. In the Holiday Inn. Open daily 6:30am–11pm. $$
Manos on 8th 200-1820 8th St. East, 306-955-5555; manos.ca Greek accents to classic North American dining. Open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–midnight. $$
Weczeria: Tops among other Saskatchewan restaurants on the vacay.ca list, Weczeria (“Supper”) on Broadway Avenue shows a rustic influence inside with re-purposed old windows, mason jars as lamp shades, and prairieinfluenced artwork. The charming interior represents a return to food prepared from local producers, and the menu changes daily, so I tried fish: seared Lake Diefenbaker trout paired with a creamy lemongrass sauce, while my dining companions went for chicken presented with two Ukrainian influences—beets and cabbage. It was all memorable: attentive service yet not overly doting, impressive flavours and textures, and the food looked gorgeous on the plate. We finished with the classic crème brulée and the chocolate zucchini cake. Neither stayed around for very long, and the crème brulée was particularly good— proof that quality comes from simplicity and freshness. Pricey for some, Weczeria is a fine dining treat that should be savoured (and the expense is an investment in local food production). Duck Duck Goose: This little romantic spot, one of my regular watering holes, is tucked away off Broadway on 10th Street and has cultural knick knacks from top to bottom and an inspired local menu. Small but full of warmth, DDG has a Spanish-infused menu inspired by the owners’ travels to Spain. Todd Gronsdahl and Megan MacDonald bring an international flair to their cozy, neighbourhood tapas bar which is always brimming with people and conversation; regulars there swear by their creative cocktail menu too. Try the Pomelo, a favourite made of gin and freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, or look on the chalkboard for the changing specials. On my most recent trip I came to try the tapas, which
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DDG sources locally as much as possible. That evening it was the fig, cheese, and walnut plate (heavenly), asparagus with Romesco sauce, the fried cauliflower special, and the house-marinated olives—nothing disappointed. Remember, tapas are meant for sharing and the small portions mean you are there to interact, to chat, and not just stuff your face with a huge plate of food. That said, pick your friends carefully or know how to politely defer when there is only one olive left. Prairie Harvest Café: Chef Michael McKeown runs a real hole in the wall in the east side neighbourhood of Brevoort Park, but don’t let the size fool you. Look for the adjacent dance studio on Early Drive and waltz your way into this eatery where the emphasis is obviously on food that is in season and has been grown close to home. Prairie Harvest Café (catch it soon on the Food Network Canada program, “You Gotta Eat Here”) has worn wood floors and tables, and the chairs are mismatched but it makes you feel like you are enjoying Sunday dinner on the farm with family. Boring family dinner here? Not at all: the vegan gnocchi with broccoli, carrot purée, peas and fresh ricotta go far beyond baba’s perogies (though McKeown also has his own take on the traditional Ukrainian dumpling), and the lentil burger could persuade any meat-lover to eat more vegetables. For a warm afternoon, the tomato gazpacho was cooly layered with farmers’ market fare: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and basil. It was mouth-watering comfort food. For dessert, the popular choice for sweet and salty lovers is the maple bacon doughnut, though on another visit I would like to try the basil corn cheesecake, if available. Prairie Harvest: the familiar decor invites you in and the food will make you stay. Lynette Suchar is a freelance writer, photographer and yoga teacher who also works for the Saskatchewan Environmental Society as their communications coordinator. An inveterate foodie, traveller and conversationalist, you may see her hanging out at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on weekends. @mycreativefling
Saskatoon Station Place 221 Idylwyld Dr., 306-2447777; saskatoonstationplace.com Unique dining in two old rail passenger wagons. Tiffanyaccented decor adds to the charm. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 9:30am–8:30pm. $$
Woodfire Grill 152 2nd Ave. South, 306-653-7437; on
Facebook: WoodfireGrillDowntownSaskatoon Chef Matt Schryer has a tasty, 100% gluten-free menu and daily lunch specials. Open Mon–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–10pm. $$
VEGETARIAN Garlic Guru 410 Ave. A South (in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market), 306-370-0033; www.garlicguru.ca The city’s lone vegetarian spot offers satisfying and healthy vegetarian soups, salads and snack items all made fresh using local market ingredients. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $
LOUNGES/PUBS 2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2nd Ave. South, 306244-9899; www.2ndavegrill.com. $$
6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. East (in the
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel), 306-652-6770; 6twelve.ca. $$$
Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255; flintsaloon.com. $$$
The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446; www.thejameshotel.ca. $$$
StaQatto Piano Bar 416 21st St. East, 306-244-8877; www.tusq.ca. $$
Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. East, 306-6681000; www.thefreehouse.com. $$
Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. East, 306-3747468; www.winstonspub.ca. $$
The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave., 306-653-8883; www.yardandflagon.ca. $$
MARKET, cont’d. from p. 25 Bakery, which gets all of the products for their breads, sandwiches and soups from Dad’s. Grab a coffee, fresh breads and pastries as a treat after grocery shopping. A true one stop shop. Look for: whole kamut, spelt, quinoa, chia and amaranth, plus a wide range of dairy and fair trade products. Open Fri–Tue 9am–6pm, Wed–Thu 9am–8pm. Eastern Market 218 Ave. B South, 306-244-5502 Known in the city for having a variety of fresh and packaged foods mainly from East Asia, the long-standing Eastern Market serves the city’s Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Korean communities. It’s rated highly for selling, among other things, fresh bean sprouts in bulk and fresh basil, mint and cilantro for very cheap. Look for: fresh Asian fruits, herbs and vegetables, rice in bulk, sauces, ceramics and cooking utensils Open Sun–Wed 10am–7pm, Thu–Sat 10am–8pm. Swadesh Supermarket 2-1902 8th St. East, 306-2426388; 2102 22nd St. West, 306-649-0226; www.swadeshsupermarket.com Swadesh Supermarket is the city’s first franchised ethnic market, both outlets selling fresh meat that is Halal (i.e., it is prepared in a manner similar to kosher) and comes to the store 2–3 times a week from local farms. Surprising for a store predominantly selling South Asian spices and grocery products (including fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables), 30 percent of his customers are of European descent. Part of the lure is that Swadesh has the largest inventory of East Indian variety in Saskatchewan. Swadesh Supermarket also caters to Middle Eastern, Sri Lankan and other tastes, being especially known for its fish and spices. I again tested the staff. I saw atta on their website and asked for some not knowing at first what it was. “Atta” is Pakistani for flour, and they had locally grown wheat flour bagged as such! Look for: Indian and Pakistan goods, but notably halal meat, fish, spices, achar (pickled items), jam, frozen items, rice, canned foods, sweets, house-made samosas for $1 at the counter and lots more. Open Mon–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–10pm.
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market 414 Ave. B South, 306-384-6262 From saskatoonfarmersmarket.com: “To offer to the public the best possible local agricultural products, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts, and be a viable and visible marketplace in the community.” The uniqueness of the city’s iconic farmers’ market is its 120 changing vendors, which bring personality, colour “and so much vibrant energy and excitement” to the place, says Operations Manager Debby Claude. It is an incubator for new ideas and it changes with the seasons. It is so much more than veggies and fruits: a colourful display of creativity even. What began in 1975 as a member-owned non-profit cooperative has since blossomed to become a hub in Saskatoon and an attractive place to have fun. It’s a real social gathering or meeting place that in 2007 moved to its year-round location at River Landing, offering lots of space to shop and dine under one roof. Buy directly from and support local producers yearround, but come also to enjoy the food (it has two cafés and two restaurants), hear live music, there’s a free children’s story time, plus cooking classes, catering and educational workshops. Come early as fresh produce sells out fast. Look for: Local handmade items, homegrown or baked products all made in Saskatchewan and fresh fruit from British Columbia. Open Sat 8am–2pm, Wed & Sun 10am–3pm (food concessions also open Tue–Fri 9am–5pm). Bistak Groceries 419 20th St. West, 306-649-0478. Look for: rice, beans, jerk seasonings, meats and personal care items. EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South, 306-343-6264. Look for: Latin American food items both frozen and packaged, including chillies, sauces, corn flour tortillas and other staples. Filipino Asian Foods 17-115 3rd Ave. South, 306-9346165. Look for: Frozen fish, lots of sweets and Filipino ice-cream. They also have 15 kinds of vinegar. Maggie’s Sausage & Deli 1032 Louise Ave., 306-4772213. Look for: Polish prepared goods, homemade sausages and house-cured bacon. Persian Store 223 25th St. West, 306-979-8869. Look for: pomegranate paste, Persian specialty breads, kebabs,
ash reshteh (a Persian stew) and traditional pastries. Petra Market 6A-234 Primrose Dr., 306-974-3293. Look for: Mediterranean items and candied fruit desserts, chickpeas, cheeses and baklava. Slavianka Ukrainian & European Food Store 103A-3421 8th St. East, 306-249-5653. Look for: Fresh kielbasa and salo, frozen cabbage rolls, perogies and borshch, plus confections, buckwheat and kutya imported from Ukraine.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle on
the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-5521.
Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized
research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Guided tours (Mon, Tue, Thu) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500; www.lightsource.ca.
Dakota Dunes Casino The only casino serving Saskatoon
features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points city-wide (e.g. Delta Bessborough Hotel). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400; www.dakotadunescasino.com
Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime
Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational, and historical collections from the life and times of our 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Place (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; www.usask.ca/diefenbaker
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Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Call for tours of the former Superintendent’s Residence and grounds (249-1315). Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; www.saskatoon.ca/go/zoo.
Kiwanis Park & Vimy Memorial Bandshell Found along
Spadina Crescent East is this tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Delta Bessborough Hotel, honours WWI veterans. A large water fountain just north of the hotel remembers those who died in WWII. The surrounding park also remembers noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn.
Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building and finished in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for musical performances and other events. 838 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-0159.
Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The MVC
downtown offers public programs and services focusing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. Interactive displays, an art gallery, gift shop and information on other city attractions. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, weekends and holidays noon–5pm. 402 3rd Ave. South, 306-665-6888; www.meewasin.com.
Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory The city’s premier contemporary and classic art gallery. More than 6,000 works by local and national artists; new exhibitions regularly. Gift shop, the
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(E7; 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-6770)
13. Northwoods Inn & Suites
(A4; 610 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2901)
Civic Conservatory and café. Free admission. Open daily 9am–9pm. 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610; www.mendel.ca.
St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican
cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style. Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. East.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian
settlers who contributed in large measure to the development of the prairies. Displays of embroidered fabrics, wood carvings, decorated Easter eggs and ceramics. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800; www.umc.sk.ca.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree have used
this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland. Galleries, a theatre, restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Paid admission. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, 11am–4:30pm on holidays. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road, 306-931-6767; www.wanuskewin.com
Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to the WDM’s 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—wiith a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of three such museum province-wide. Open Tue–Sun 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; www.wdm.ca.
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The biggest sparkle is not for sale Text by Olia Bondarenko Photo by Mark Tiu
When was the last time you went into a store in order to check out its décor rather than (or as much as) the goods? Head to the Drinkle No. 3 Building on 3rd Avenue South and take the stairs down into the Lower Mall, turning left and following a short hallway where you are suddenly greeted by two crystal glass chandeliers that dominate the smallish interior of Back Then & Again Jewellery Boutique. The chandeliers are not the oldest pieces in the store, which specialises in vintage necklaces, rings, pendants and the like, but decidedly the most precious. These lustrous decorations have a bigger sister, says Pelican Properties’ Dave Denny, the manager of
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the Drinkle Building: it is so large that an appraiser, when asked, had nothing to compare it to and couldn’t establish a value. It has not seen daylight in years but is reckoned to be more than twice the size of the ones on display in the store. The smaller (but still impressive) chandeliers in the store, shipped from Toronto and, after remaining in storage for years, were painstakingly reassembled over weeks. They are not in ideal condition, and a few pieces of crystal are missing, but this does not take away from the magnificent impression they create. The space currently occupied by Mediterranno Restaurant was once a well-known Italian restaurant named Lucci’s. The space has sat empty on and off for
years, but the owners kept much of the Lucci’s décor, including a total of five crystal chandeliers. It seems that three of the chandeliers were from the early days of the old Royal York Hotel in Toronto. On a trip to Toronto in 2010, Denny had a chance to stay at the hotel and spent some time wandering around the foyer looking at old photos. One of these was of the inaugural ball to celebrate the opening of the Royal York, circa 1930. In that photo, above all the posing dignitaries, he saw Drinkle’s giant chandelier. To this day the giant sister of the chandeliers in Back Then & Again remains in storage, awaiting another glorious setting to glow in the limelight and put a twinkle in someone’s eye.
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A vintage jewellery boutique
SERVING PHILATELISTS AND NUMISMATISTS SINCE 1973
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115 - 3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK
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