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TAKE IN A TOUR! SIP LIQUEURS . SCAN THE STREETS . CRUISE THE RIVER . DO AN ARTWALK . EXPLORE CAMPUS . & WAY MORE!

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. more than 100 vendors . spring fashion show . on-stage demos . inspirational speakers . live music & much, much more! aiming her lens at you! When you are in a need of a little break, make sure to sit down in “The Lounge”, a custom area designed by International Furniture Wholesalers. These professionals

miss “The Runway” presented by Swank Shoe Lounge. The talented Amy Matysio, a comedian and theatre actress, will be hosting the fashion show of the season. See the latest trends from the hottest

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Special musical guest Phoenix Lauren and the Strength will take you on a journey of style and comfort with their pieces from across the globe. Stay into the evening because...you will not want to

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This event is committed to inspiring and enlightening women in our community. Modern Woman Show & Expo is here to tell you that boys do not get to have all of the fun. It is their mission to inspire strong, conﬁdent women with an appetite for adventure and a passion for life. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at Swank Shoe Lounge downtown on 2nd Avenue North, Metal Designz on Broadway Avenue and at the door. Each ticket purchased includes a 12-issue subscription to Flare magazine compliments of Modern Woman Show & Expo. Check out www.modernwomansaskatoon.com for stage times and more details. This event is proud to sponsor the YWCA Saskatoon.

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n April 12th and 13th at Prairieland Park, Modern Woman Show & Exhibition will bring more than 100 womeninspired businesses together under one roof. Spend the day looking at this spring’s hottest fashions and accessories, listen to some great speakers and sample what this province has to offer. Whether you’re looking for the latest in cosmetics, or some new home décor, Jocelyn de Moissac, the motivated face behind deMo Photography will be there to capture all the fun. Specializing in documentary, lifestyle and wedding photography, Jocelyn knows how to capture that perfect pic...you will ﬁnd her smiling behind her camera throughout the event, possibly

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I’ve Run Myself Ragged Taking Tours

There are a lot more tours in Saskatoon worth doing than most people in the city might realize, myself included. To do them all is not possible in a day or even a week; as you can see, I found that out the hard way. I went on one such tour last summer (it was a boat cruise on the South Saskatchewan River). That evening a large number of people on board told me that they had never been on board The Prairie Lily, the river boat operated by Shearwater Tours. These people were enjoying the warm evening air and the spectacular views of the city that you can only get from the water. So, despite having heard of it, why had they never been on the boat before? The thing is, it’s easy to forget in your own city that there are myriad fun things to do that normally would be classified as “touristy”: taking a guided tour of a museum; going beer tasting at a micro-brewery; enjoying the natural splendour of leafy, riverside parks by foot, bicycle or bus. But even in Paris, Parisians will go up the Eiffel

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Tower or cruise the Seine; even in New York there are locals who while away an afternoon at Battery Park or the Museum of Modern Art. In other words, you don’t have to be a tourist to get the most out of where you live. Don’t be afraid to make like a tourist this month (or in any month) and see all there is to see in the city. You might just be surprised how much you’ll learn and how fun it can be—especially when considering the fact that acting like a tourist often means the opportunity to strike up an interesting conversation with someone new. That and you’ll have that much more to talk about at the office on Monday morning. What else is in store this month? For starters, April is big for concerts—April 5 alone has the Steve Miller Band, Juice Newton and the Amos Garrett Jazz Trio—but also film festivals, the Mendel Art Gallery’s much-loved student art exhibition, fun-filled charity events and the Draggins Rod & Custom Car Show to name a few. And now that spring has finally arrived, it’s possible to lose the down-filled clothing and consider revamping your wardrobe with the latest fashions, even if that involves adding some vintage pieces or personalized jewellery to inspire you. It’s spring! Time to throw open the windows, do some cleaning and get your rubber boots on before going outside—from the looks of things you’re going to need them.

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DRESSING UP, BUT ARTFULLY SO Wearable art on display at Affinity Gallery By Malene Jorgenson

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A Year Worth Celebrating! Text by Paul Miazga Photos by Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography)

It was time to gather at the Bell ‘n Whistle downtown for the 1-year anniversary party of Freeﬂow Thursdays by Mane Productions Mar. 20. It was a milestone in that it demonstrated the huge support the events have received over the past year, and it was a signature event that included extreme bartending by Miguel Kreiser

and Nick Lee, hypnotist Corrie J, hundreds of dollars in prize giveaways from local businesses, and drink samplings to go with the delicious finger foods provided by the Bell. With music and drinks flowing the whole night long, it was easy to kick back and relax with old friends, make new acquaintances and create

synergies with so many enterprising people. In short, it’s the kind of fun you’ve come to know and love! Check out Freeﬂow Thursdays on Facebook for the latest on all the free upcoming events, prize giveaways and all for free by registering at Picatic.com! Don’t miss the fun and networking possibilities in the city’s top venues!

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1. A friend with Nadine Kanigan (Warman Diagnostics), Jolene Watson (Clarity Coaching & Development) and friend Marshall. 2. Nadine Kanigan (Warman Diagnostics), Sarah Sinton (Kova Engineering), Ivy Ramsay-McCauley (Woods Body Goods), Breanna Sikorski (U of S) and Sarah Knudson (St. Thomas More College). 3. Marian Oleksyn (Point Optical), Leanne Dillabough (Point Optical), Steve Dillabough (Discovery Group), Clint Oleksyn (Point Optical) and Jennifer Oleksyn (Point Optical). 4. Paul Miazga (ﬂow magazine), Clint Oleksyn (Point Optical), Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions) and David Grambo (David’s Menswear). 5. DJs Mike Gaff and Sean Grant (aka Charly Hustle). 6. Kim Ali, Megan Orr and Piper Clarke (all On Purpose Leadership). 7. Tara Shields (Heinz Canada) with Corrie J (Corrie J hypnotist) and Kelly McKenzie (Chatters).

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Hedley

7pm; tickets from $45.75 Juno Award-winning pop-rockers Hedley from Abbotsford, BC, got their first taste of big-time fame by performing their song “Cha-Ching” at the closing ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Their other hits “Kiss You Inside Out” and “Invincible” show them to be a band that deserves the accolades and the exposure. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; 306938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

Kings of Leon

8pm; tickets from $39 “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody” are the two big songs that vaulted the Followill brothers from Nashville, TN, to stratospheric heights. Opening for Kings of Leon will be LA indie rock band Local Natives. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; 306-938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

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Whether you’re a smoker, a joker or a midnight toker, this is the concert to enjoy all of this super-band’s hits from the 70s. Steve and the boys released two new albums in 2012: “Bingo!” and “Let Your Hair Down”. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; 306-938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

The Queen of Hearts rolls into town for a one-off gig at the Dunes. Expect this versatile singer/songwriter to play many of her old hits but also some songs from her repertoire of adult contemporary. Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap— 20 min. south on Hwy 219, 306-667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com)

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Sat12 Omer Klein Trio 8pm; tickets $25/members $20 Jazz piano virtuoso Omer Klein of Israel has grabbed headlines in his adopted hometown of New York and far beyond for his blend of sophistication and artistry on the keyboards paired with his original compositions. The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North, 306-683-2277; thebassment.ca)

54th Annual Draggins Rod & Custom Car Show

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10am–10pm; admission $15 What’s all that tinkering you heard going on in the garage next door all winter? Most likely it was the sound of this city’s many classic car enthusiasts getting ready for Saskatchewan’s biggest automotive spectacular of its kind. From classics from the turn of the last century to customized versions of much newer cars and all of it spit-polished to a gleaming shine. For more information, visit draggins.radishnetworks.com. Prairieland Park (503 Ruth Ave.)

Sat12–Sun13 Modern Woman Show & Expo

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Elvis, Elvis, Elvis—An American Trilogy 7:30pm; tickets from $49.50

Elvis tribute artists Chris Connor, Ted Torres and Brandon Bennett pool their talent to produce this best-of-the-best of Elvis: the songs, the looks, the sound and that swaying hip swagger. Sure to leave fans all shook up. Uh-huh! TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7777; tcuplace.com)

Open Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–5pm; tickets $10 Committed to inspiring and enlightening women, there’s lots to see and do here to make them feel that way: talks by inspiring women, a spring fashion show featuring local boutiques, live music, demos and the best that more than 100 local businesses have to offer. Tickets on sale at Swank Shoe Lounge (1-157 2nd Avenue North), Metal Designz (832 Broadway Avenue) and at the door. For more details, see modernwomansaskatoon.com. Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.)

music+events SK Designs of Wearable Art Text by Malene Jorgenson For those who missed it, back in October the Saskatchewan Craft Council hosted its first-ever wearable art gala here in Saskatoon. Those creations, made by both local and international designers, are currently on display at The Affinity Gallery in the Broadway District. This exhibition is packed with plenty of creativity, strong messages and even a few laughs. One piece by local designer Miranda Jones called “Budgie Smugglers” uses the provocative imagery of men’s Speedos in paying homage to Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, an avid swimmer. As for items in the “wearable” part of the exhibit, check out Saskatchewan designer Gwen Klypak’s, “Enough,” a sweater jacket made using rolled-up magazine pages that were then woven into a frame. There are also dramatic headpieces and corsets: “Screw It” by locally born Cassie Danielle Rosteski is among the best.

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Part fashion, part art, it’s an exhibit worth taking the time to check out. It’s inspired by the annual World of Wearable Art show in New Zealand. The Affinity Gallery is open Mon–Sat* 10am–5pm (*Thu 10am–8pm). Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.; saskcraftcouncil.org/gallery.php)

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SEN Environmental Film Festival It’s a film festival for those passionate about global warming, protecting endangered species, the effects of pesticides, and wanting to discuss such topics as deforestation and clean water shortages. It’s also for anyone who loves movies that educate. The Saskatchewan Eco Network’s annual Environmental Film Festival is known for showing some mind-blowing documentaries, such as last year with American Jeff Orlowski’s “Chasing Ice”, which won the Satellite Award for Best Documentary Film. This year’s theme is “Fuel the Change”, and viewers can expect to see “Growing Cities.”

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Following this film on urban agriculture will be a workshop on DIY fermentation and its health benefits. The festival also includes: “You Never Bike Alone”; “STAND” (on the Northern Gateway Pipeline; above); “E-Wasteland”; and “North of the Sun”. Be sure to take in the workshops and discussions following many screenings. For more information, visit econet.ca. The Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. West) Still not movie-sated? Plan a road trip to Yorkton in May for Saskatchewan’s longest-running film festival, the Yorkton International Film Festival, which runs May 22–25 (goldensheafawards.com).

Give a Boost To the Bands You Love Most Text by Rebecca Windjack Want to really make an impact in the career of an artist you love, beyond attending every local show and buying every album and t-shirt version they release? Consider joining their street team! A street team is a very grassroots approach to marketing and growing a band’s network. Dedicated groups of supporters “hit the streets” promoting a band’s upcoming events and releases. This might include literally going outside and putting up posters in your community, but more often it entails sharing information on social media, blogging about shows, writing positive album reviews wherever it’s available for purchase, and encouraging the progress of the band in general. Perhaps the most effective tool in street team marketing is word-of-mouth. Once your peers recognize you as a knowledgeable and trendy music connoisseur, it’s likely that they’ll take your advice on artists and shows in the area. Do’s and Don’ts: Joining a Musician’s Street Team • Do approach an artist confidently at an appropriate time. Email is often a safe bet! • Don’t interrupt your favourite artist in the middle of a show with a frantic pitch. • Do show enthusiasm, knowledge and interest in getting involved. • Don’t be an obsessive, star-struck super fan. • Do promote the artist the best you can, using strategies they would prefer. • Don’t alienate your friends and family by turning the musician’s name into spam. Just as you can get creative with marketing tactics, artists have creative freedom when it comes to rewarding their dedicated volunteer team. Street team incentives might include things like free downloads or advance copies of albums, promotional items or tickets to shows. Street team members of one well-known artist have been known to score things like trips to shows, CD box sets or even signed guitars! Regardless of the compensation, you should promote your favourite local band because you love their music! (Plus you can share in the pride when that artist plays to packed venues and hits the charts!) SaskMusic (www.saskmusic.org) represents, promotes and develops the commercial music industry of our province with programming including career advice, artist listings, workshops, marketing, networking opportunities and more. Our artists and music professionals hail from across the province, and work in pretty much every genre you can imagine. @Saskmusic

Saturday, May 10, 2014 Saskatoon, SK Prairieland Park 5:00 pm–1:00 am • MCs: Steve Kodak & Jordan Welbourne • Dinner Buffet (included) • Dinner band: The Standards Trio • Zabava band: UB • Artisan Market & Art Showcase • Café Kyiv

• Children’s Sadok • Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble • Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble • Bishop Filevich Choir • Dance School Showcase

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Collective Soul

1–5pm; free admission

O’Brians Event Centre (211 2nd Ave. South, 306956-1111; obrianseventcentre.com)

7pm; tickets sold out

Upcycle: A Curious Art Fair Pieces by local artists both well-known and undiscovered will be sold at this event to raise money for Vinyasa Yoga for Youth in Saskatoon. Call 306-716-6463 for details. Nutana Collegiate (411 11th St. East)

Jimmy Rankin

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Stop Kiss by Diana Son

8pm; tickets from $18.50 Intense feelings lead Sara and Callie to their first kiss and it’s in public. A vicious, bigoted attack by a stranger leaves Sara in a coma but Callie, with the help of friends, nurses her back to health. An exploration of relationships and emotions charged with depth of feeling. Directed by Charlie Peters and presented by LiveFive Theatre. For tickets, call 306-653-5191 or visit livefive.ca. The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre (609 Dufferin Ave.)

School Art Open 9am–9pm daily; free admission

From Fri11

Some of the city’s most talented up-and-coming artists will have their works from the past year on display at this much-loved annual showcase of elementary and high school art from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Also showing: David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions. The Mendel Art Gallery (950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610; mendel.ca)

Fri25–Sun27 Ik Onkar 8pm (Fri, Sat), 2pm (Sun); tickets $26 Three young people meet on the roof of their school and exchange their views on life. In this French-language play directed by Fanny Gilbert-Collet and Jean-Stephane Roy, various scenes play out, tied together by themes such as the human condition, friendship, love, violence, hope and disillusionment. Studio 914 (914 20th St. West, 306-667-1221; latroupedujour.ca)

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7:30pm; tickets $27 As just one member of the Rankin Family (“Fare Thee Well Love”), Jimmy stands on his own as a gifted country and folk music artist who has won both critical acclaim and a broad fan base. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-6526556; broadwaytheatre.ca)

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The Harlem Globetrotters 7pm; tickets from $21 This world-famous touring side brings its magical show to Saskatoon for more crazy on-court antics, audience participation of the first order and lots of laughs. Great for basketball fans of any age. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; 306938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

“Engage”

Sat26

5:30pm; tickets $10 at the door Dubbed a “celebration of Saskatoon’s conscious culture,” Engage is a fundraiser for the Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op. Featured parts of the evening? Enjoy a fashion show, acro yoga demonstration, spoken word by Zoey Pricelys Roy, music by DJ Chaps, Parab Poet and others, a silent auction, plus presentations by various community groups. Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. West)

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5564; parktownhotel.com). All shows 9pm and tickets $15 unless otherwise noted. In the Park Town Hotel. Apr. 4–5: Tony Venditti w/ Neil Rhodes, Nathan Semenyna Apr. 11–12: Scott Belford w/ David Dempsey, Clare Belford Apr. 18–19: Donovan Deschner w/ Ian Wallace, Kyle Francis Apr. 25–26: Chris Gordon w/ Serena Shane, Todd Ness

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

Apr. 11: The Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy (9:30pm; tickets $12; saskatoonsoaps.com)

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4912; amigos25.ca). Showtimes 10pm and tickets $10 unless otherwise noted. Apr. 2: Boy and Bear w/ Wildlife. Tickets $12. Apr. 10: The Zolas w/ James Younger Apr. 11: CFCR Membership Drive Show Apr. 12: Avenue Recording Company Funeral feat. Young Benjamins, Classy Chassys, Gunner & Smith, Friends of Foes et al. Tickets $12. Apr. 17: Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon Benefit Show. Lady-powered bands cover lady-powered bands. Apr. 18: Sunparlour Players w/ Fortunate Ones Apr. 19: Adolyne, Anoin, Basement Paintings Apr. 24: Flat Black Plastic feat. Charly Hustle & The Gaff Apr. 25: Ladyhawk w/ Shotgun Jimmie. Tickets $15.

The Bassment (204 4th Ave. North, 306-652-4700;

thebassment.ca) Apr. 2–3: 4th Annual High School Big Band Nights (7:30pm; tickets $10/members $7) Apr. 4: The Florian Hoefner Quartet w/ Jamie Donlevy (9pm; $25/$20) Apr. 5: The Amos Garrett Jazz Trio (8pm; $40/$30) Apr. 11: The F-Holes (9pm; $23/$17) Apr. 17: Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys (9pm; $23/$17) Apr. 26: The Eliana Cuevas Quartet (8pm; $25/$20) Apr. 27: The Good Lovelies (8pm; $30/$25) Apr. 30: Int’l. Jazz Day feat. the Mark DeJong Quintet (8pm; no cover)

The Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306652-6556; broadwaytheatre.ca) Apr. 25: Johnny Clegg (8pm; tickets $40)

O’Brians Event Centre (211 2nd Ave. South, 306956-1000; obriansevencentre.ca) Apr. 8: The Head and The Heart (7pm; tickets $32.50) Apr. 13: R5 feat. Ross Lynch (6pm; $47.50) Apr. 17: April Wine Party Thursday (7pm; $39.50/

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TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7777; tcuplace.ca) Apr. 12: Fire and Fury (7:30pm; tickets from $18) Apr. 26: Quartango! (7:30pm; tickets from $35)

LIVE THEATRE

Studio 914 (914 20th St. West)

Through Apr. 6: Dreary and Izzy by Tara Beagan (8pm; tickets $26). For tickets, call 306-384-7727 or visit persephonetheatre.org.

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. East, 306384-7727; persephonetheatre.org) Apr. 23-30: Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig (showtimes vary; tickets $35)

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Make Like a Tourist! Text by Paul Miazga and Adeel Salman

1. A Tree Tour Years ago the SOS Elms Coalition created a small green booklet which serves to highlight various impressive elms (the city’s unofficial tree), other significant specimens (Swiss stone pines, cottonwoods or Manitoba maples), plus stands of trees that honour Canadian veterans. Booklets are

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available at the Meewasin Valley Centre (402 3rd Avenue South) and Tourism Saskatoon (202 4th Avenue North). Soselms.org 2. All Aboard! Whether for a weekend evening dinner cruise or just to see the city from the water, Shearwater Tours op-

erates 1-hour tours (from $22/adult) on the 120-passenger riverboat The Prairie Lily, which resembles the old stern paddlewheelers that once plied the river a century ago. Twice daily cruises depart from a launch near the Mendel Art Gallery from May through September. Shearwatertours.com

3. Get Active, Get Acquainted Keep active in the fresh air and meet people from all over with the Saskatoon Road Runners Association. SRRA volunteers organize running clinics and events such as the Saskatchewan Marathon. It’s a social club for people with a running problem, you might say. Saskatoonroadrunners.wordpress.com

4. Art for Art’s Sake The simplest and best way to take in exhibits at the city’s premier gallery is to join one of their free guided tours, offered every Sunday at 1pm. Meet up near the coffee shop (just be sure to leave all food and drink behind). Tours last 1 hour. Mendel.ca/visit/guided-tours

5. Floating Down a Lazy River Navigate the river like the old voyageurs and learn about nature on a Meewasin Interpretive Canoe Tour. Dip your paddle in the South Saskatchewan River in one of Meewasin’s ten-passenger voyageur clipper canoes. The tours, which

run from May until the Fall, depart from the Beaver Creek Conservation Area (13 km south of Saskatoon on Hwy 219) and typically last two to three hours. Adult charters are $200 per canoe. Non-profit groups can take the tour for free. Pre-registration is required. Paddles, lifejackets, canoe and safety training are

provided by Meewasin’s National Lifeguard, Paddle Canada certified interpreters/guides. Meewasin.com/visitors/canoeinformation 6. At the Heart of It All Residents and city visitors flock to the Meewasin Trail along the

through beautifully landscaped parks, and skirts natural areas that support various birds and waterfowl, mammals, fish and other animals. Maps and interpretive signage dot the trail to highlight picnic areas, public washrooms, boat and canoe launches and other amenities. Meewasin.com/visitors

South Saskatchewan to cycle, jog, stroll or simply gaze at the scenery. The Meewasin (“beautiful” in Cree) has more than 70km of trails (20km paved) in and outside of Saskatoon on both sides of the river. The route winds under bridges, past old city churches and historic monuments,

7. What “Wanuskewin” Really Means Trails extend over 6km of parkland at this important archaelogical site just north of the city that has been used by the Northern Plains Cree for more than 6,000 years. Interpretive programs upon request. Wanuskewin.com/educators/plan-your-visit

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8. The University of Saskatchewan General campus tours of the U of S are available to the public through the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. Learn about the university’s history, achievements and unique architecture (such as Convocation Hall; below at right) on a leisurely stroll of the campus. Tours depart from the flagpole outside the Centre Wednesdays and Sundays at 1pm all summer long. Tours last about 90 minutes. Usask.ca/diefenbaker 9. While You’re There... Other worthwhile tours organized through various campus organizations include visits to the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Museum of Antiquities (above), the Observatory, Canadian Light Source Synchrotron, and the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Artsandscience.usask.ca/museumofnaturalsciences Usask.ca/antiquities/book-a-tour/index.php Artsandscience.usask.ca/physics/observatory Lightsource.ca/education/request_form.php

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10. City Bus Tour It’s not quite like the double-decker bus tours of London or Barcelona, but for just $3.10 the city’s #11 bus will take you from downtown to scenic Broadway district and around Nutana, arguably the city’s prettiest area. This half-hour “tour” includes Saskatchewan Crescent West: gorgeous homes from the turn of the last century all under a canopy of stately elm trees. Transit.saskatoon.ca

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Weddings to Remember

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2014 Golf Tournaments & Memberships Weddings & Socials • Fabulous Sunday Brunch • Italian Dining in Il Salici

11. Broadway QR Codes From commercial buildings to historical homes and even public art, the Nutana and Broadway Heritage QR Code Tour includes 88 spots at which you scan the code, learn about the above and enjoy a leisurely walk in one of the city’s most picturesque districts. Pick up a map from almost any Broadway merchant and go from there. To visit every suggested stop could take an entire weekend, but parts of it—like those right on Broadway Avenue—allow you to scan many codes within a few short blocks, leaving more time to peruse the shops, sip a latte in a local café and soak up the area’s chill Bohemian vibe. Note to smart phone users: first download a QR code reader then snap a picture of the device or just turn on the app and let it read. Onbroadway.ca/heritage.htm

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14. Downtown Pub Crawl The density of nightlife in the downtown core along 2nd Avenue has finally made it possible for the first time in decades to actually do a proper bar crawl. Go cash in hand, have pub golf rules and the night’s itinerary neatly printed out, and arrange drink specials at each destination in advance (or you could just wing it). To hit the Bridge City like never before, we suggest the following route: Start at Flint Saloon at the south end of 2nd Avenue and make 12. Feeling Lucky? The city’s most iconic spirit distillery, LB Distillers has only been around for three years but they’ve won fans far and wide to go with business excellence awards, so they’re obviously doing something worth checking out. To find out firsthand about this company’s remarkable success story and, more importantly, how they produce their Lucky Bastard Vodka, Gambit Gin and other goods, stop at the distillery in the city’s north end and ask for a tour. LB Distillers has an open-door policy, meaning spirit specialists Michael Goldney, Cary Bowman and Mark Shyluk readily provide impromptu and planned tours (all for free!) of the facility, describing in detail how their premium liquor is made and from what. A full tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes tastings of various products,

your way north along the street. Your next stop should be the Bell ‘n Whistle in the old Royal Bank Building. From there hit neighbouring Cajun/Creole hotspot Bon Temps Café followed by Congress Beer House (below) and O’Shea’s Irish Pub just across the street. Turn the corner to hit Winston’s English Pub (at bottom) in the historic Hotel Senator before doubling back and continuing up 2nd Avenue to the Rook & Raven and then leg it to reach the Woods Ale House, your final stop of the night. Phew!

including their tasty fruit liqueurs. Luckybastard.ca 13. Local Breweries Saskatoon is now home to three micro-breweries (Paddock Wood Brewery, Prairie Sun Brewery and Saskatoon Brewery) and one large-ish one (Great Western Brewing Company). Each brewery offers tours of its facilities and tastings of locally crafted suds. Conveniently located in the same area, Saskatoon Brewery and Great West (located on opposite sides of 2nd Avenue North near Queen Street) offer a contrast between the small-batch production of SB in the old McGavin’s Bread Building and the scale of GW, makers of the iconic Original 16 lager. Contact the breweries for tour details. Gwbc.ca Paddockwood.com Prairiesun.ca Saskatoonbrewery.com

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Vintage Glam Presented by

Text by Mandy Pravda Photos by Mark Tiu (marktiuphotography.com)

You might remember when you were younger while visiting Grandma how you tried on all the dresses and heels in her closet: late 1980s glam; you made your very own fashion show down the hallway… Right? I may be alone in that memory but you can picture it, I am sure. Then we grow up and today, to me, the world has become that hallway: as a woman in this day and age we have the ability to choose a style that represents who we want to be. With so many styles to choose from, what you choose should resonate with who you are. Stylist and vintage collector Jennifer Machnee gives us 10 secrets to choosing vintage and where to find some true gems. Clockwise from opposite above at left: Green Dress Green satin bias-cut dress: thecelebritydresses. com (a replica of Keira Knightley’s dress in Atonement) Jewellery: Back Then & Again Gold Sequin Dress Gold-textured sequin dress: Amaranth Designs Jewellery: Back Then & Again Blue Satin Outfit Dress turned crop top/panties: Value Village (with additional sewing by Jennifer) Jewellery: Back Then & Again Jewellery Boutique White Bra/Black Skirt Vintage 1950s bra: Flashback Clothing Collective Black satin ball skirt: Tadashi Shoji Headpiece handmade by Mel Woloschuk Makeup by Lisa Hallam (lisahallam.ca) Hair by Mel Woloschuk (Facebook.com/cliptomaniasalon) Styling by Jennifer Machnee (jennifermachnee. com) for SFDF (saskfashion.com) Model: Kristen Antunes

Jennifer Machnee’s 10 Reasons to Choose Vintage Fashion

Originality. You will never worry again about having the same shirt, shoes, bag, etc., as someone else. Vintage style means showing up with confidence at any social occasion knowing your outfit stands out from all the rest!

It’s eco-friendly. Mass-produced goods create a cycle of waste and pollution. In North America, we generate mountains of textile waste each year. You reduce your carbon footprint by re-using well-crafted pieces that already exist.

Quality matters. Before fast fashion, people invested more in individual pieces and expected them to last longer. Attention to detail is found in every aspect of quality clothing design, construction, etc.—not just “on” the clothing.

Trend recycling. Designers often take inspiration from the past, so it’s easy to find vintage pieces that are perfectly on-trend, especially when it comes to fashionable colours.

The history. Every vintage piece has a story behind it: a pair of designer sunglasses forgotten in a warehouse for 40 years before making its way into your closet; a young bride’s trousseau from long ago; something worn to an event like Woodstock. Knowing the history of the pieces in your wardrobe makes the experience of owning them that much richer.

Think “investment”. Vintage doesn’t depreciate like other clothes do. If you don’t overpay for them initially, quality pieces from any decade will retain their value, especially if you protect them from any unnecessary wear and tear.

Pirating! Shopping for vintage clothing is like hunting for treasure: you’ll find it buried in the most unlikely places, but you’ll be wellrewarded if you unearth something really special.

Value. I.e., superior quality at thrift store prices. Jeans for ten dollars, gowns for eighty, shoes for twenty. A complete, high-quality outfit for under one hundred dollars is always possible!

Nostalgia. Vintage offers a great excuse to play dress up on a daily basis. Whether for a night of dancing, a picnic or a cocktail party, wearing vintage feels fabulous—even more so than usual.

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Great basics. Vintage basics are the best basics. Pea coats, tees, cardigans, ballet flats, etc., have all been around for a long time— it’s all in how they were designed and made. Buying vintage is a virtual guarantee your basics will last and not make you look like you’re in costume.

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A ‘Gift’ From The Jeweller Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz with files from Paul Miazga Photos by Ashley Merkle (Clair Ashley) except as noted

orking from her home studio in Martensville, local jewellery designer Ashley Merkle, owner of Clair Ashley, creates handmade pieces with love and care to send to customers across the globe. Driven by a passion to create, Merkle has been working with her hands for as long as she can remember. “I’ve found that building something from start to finish always gave me a sense of accomplishment,” Merkle says. “I worked as a hairdresser for many years while making jewellery on the side. (Jewellery) now has fully replaced hairdressing but allows me to stay at home with my three children.” Despite being born and raised in land-locked Saskatchewan, Merkle is inspired by the ocean and nautical themes, which are found on many of the bracelets, rings and necklaces she makes, along with inspirational messages and the odd unicorn. Using hammers, metal fonts and design stamps to shape metals such as brass, copper and

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sterling silver, Merkle works for many hours to handcraft a single piece of jewellery. “I begin with mapping out the quote and/or design on paper,” she explains. “From there I stamp the lettering and design on a strip of metal using a hammer and steel punch. Afterwards I add a hammered or smooth finish, shape the piece and add a patina over the impressions. Lastly, I polish and buff the piece.” But even after all that work, the piece isn’t quite finished yet. “Before shipping, I also love to wrap the jewellery in gift wrap, so when my customer opens it, it’s like they are receiving a present,” Merkle says. Her work is carried in stores as far away as Nova Scotia, Florida, Michigan and Costa Rica, not to mention online on the handmade e-commerce website, Etsy.com. She says the site allows her to connect with people directly and create custom pieces for them.

“The customizations I offer make it very enjoyable to work with my customers to bring their ideas to life. I love that I get to create a piece that I know is a gift for a special someone,” Merkle says. And what’s next for this local business owner? “I’m planning to introduce different bracelet widths and designs in the future, and I would like to add another facet to my online shop by incorporating typography prints,” she adds. To see more of Merkle’s work, visit her Etsy Shop at Etsy.com/shop/clairashley or check out Clairashley.com. Her jewellery can also be found at Tonic stores in Saskatoon.

Buying “First, I want to commend people for purchasing handmade. You are voting with your dollars and allowing a creative person the opportunity to make a living. Each seller on Etsy has a unique story and a gift to be shared, and it’s great to see people supporting that.” • There are millions of items available on Etsy, so utilize the search tool bar by typing in what you are looking for and narrow down the selection. • Using Etsy’s “shop local” feature is great for accessing artists in your own city or region. • Take the time to read the sellers’ descriptions and policies so that there is no confusion later on as to what you’re paying for or getting. • If you’re not sure of something, don’t hesitate to send the seller a message. I find all Etsy sellers are really helpful! Most will offer customizations to your taste. It is a website unlike any other!

Courtesy photo by Smallprint

What parent doesn’t want to remember how precious those little fingers and toes of their children are? Or have as a lasting memento something that their tiny tots created? Smallprint is a company that turns memories of your children—a finger, hand or footprint; a piece of art or something they wrote—into pendants, charms, cufflinks, key chains and more. Local franchisee Lisa Steinkey, who fell in love with the idea on a trip overseas in 2010, says each piece is individually handcrafted in sterling silver and is a far more personal way of preserving your child’s first years than simply engraving their name on something. To learn more, visit Facebook.com/SaskatchewanSmallprint.

Love shopping online or interested in selling your own wares on Etsy.com? Merkle has great tips for buying and selling jewellery on the web:

Selling: • As with anything, great customer service and quick response time to inquiries are always important. • Amazing photography of your wares will carry you very far. • Most importantly, make sure your items have relevant titles and tags that match. That is the key to how a seller gets found in a sea of millions of other vendors. Once you get found, you get visibility which translates into sales.

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Lobster-stuffed Ravioli

By Gerardo Sisani

The road has been long and the changes many over the past year for one of the city’s newest—and youngest—chefs. A year ago, Gerardo (Gery) Sisani— the new head chef at Bottega Trattoria on 2nd Avenue North—was in Rome, a city in which he can trace his family going back for generations. He was working full-time as a chef in the Eternal City, studying culinary arts part time and always learning from his mother and grandmothers. “My family, especially my mother and grandmothers, gave me this desire to cook,” Gery says. He’s learned their secrets for exquisite seafood, game meats, pasta, sauces and more. Gery came to Canada just last summer (he followed a girlfriend to Toronto) and quickly set to work promoting his skills in the GTA, re-vamping the menus at two Italian restaurants, including one in Oakville. The relationship didn’t last, but his passions for food and travel remain. “I travelled a lot with my father, who is an airline pilot with Alitalia. My favourite place is Los Angeles,” he adds, “but I love how friendly and polite Canadians are.” Unlike other Italian men his age (Gery turns 24 in April), he has a passion for food, not football (i.e., soccer), especially seafood. “In Rome, you have everything— squid, swordfish, mussels, clams, octopus—everything from the sea,” Gery says. “I love it.”

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Directions To make the pasta: create a small mound of flour and make a small well in the middle. Crack the two eggs into the centre and use your fingers to break the yolks before adding the wine, constantly working more flour into the mixture until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Cover and set aside. To make the filling: heat a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add the whole lobster. Cover and allow it to cook for 7–8 min. per 500g. When the lobster is ready (it will be bright red), use tongs to remove it from the pot. Pour half of the ice into a large bowl, place the lobster on top and cover with the remaining ice. Allow it to cool before handling. With a large, sharp knife, pierce the lobster shell and cut in half down the centre all the way to the tail. Once split open, remove the meat from the tail and set aside. Meanwhile, use a rolling pin to carefully break open the claws, keeping this meat separate from the tail. Roughly chop the tail meat, half the tomatoes and half the parsley before adding to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds to form a fine mash that will hold its shape. Roll out the dough into pieces approx. 20cm long by 10cm wide Ingredients 1 live lobster (or 1 frozen lobster tail, defrosted) 1 400g container cherry tomatoes, separated 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 100ml cream (optional) 1 large bag of ice cubes 2 tbsp olive oil splash of brandy several basil leaves salt and pepper to taste For the pasta: 2 eggs 2 cups (500g) flour, pre-sifted splash of white wine

and 2mm thick. Place a spoonful of the lobster mixture in the centre of half the dough and fold over the other half. Seal in the filling with a ravioli shaping tool (or anything circular like a drinking glass) and then seal the edges using a ravioli edge-cutter (or pinch the top and bottom together at the sides using your fingers). Repeat until all filling is used (a 1kg lobster should yield enough for 3–4 servings). To make the sauce: heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over high heat, add the remaining parsley and simmer for a minute. Add the garlic then the brandy and cook for another minute. Add the remaining tomatoes and the meat from the claws, turn down the heat and simmer for another minute, seasoning to taste. If using cream, add it after the brandy and continue to cook until the liquid reduces by half (about 5–7 min.) Turn off the heat and add the basil leaves. Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to the boil and add the ravioli to cook for approx. 8–10 min. When nearly done, remove one with a spoon to test with your fingers (they should be al dente— tender but firm). Remove the ravioli, overlap each piece by half, four per plate, before spooning over the sauce. Serve hot.

Text by Paul Miazga Photos by Greer Frances

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Text by Mike Tory Recently I did some reading up on local history and learned about the city’s worst bridge disaster, the collapse of the CNR Bridge on the

South Saskatchewan River in the spring of 1912. A span of the bridge gave way and a passenger car on the train plummeted nearly 20 metres to the icy river below, injuring 57 passengers. Water is essential to life and it is no different in this city. We play upon it, use it in our work and constantly find new ways of improving on it! Makers of spirits over the ages have often referred to what they distilled as “water of life”—essential to life. Whiskey, or uisce beatha in Gaelic, means quite

Okanagan Spirits Pear “Eau de Vie” (Ingredients Artisan Market; $60)

LB Distillers Eau de Vie (LB Distillers; $35)

Apparently, it takes 24 Bartlett pears to make 1 bottle of this fine and delicate pear brandy…a wonderful Canadian expression of “Eau de Vie”.

Local producers LB Distillers make an unaged pomace brandy which they call an Eau de Vie. This very dry disillation has a hint of various berry flavours owing to the source fruit.

Grappa Euganea Luxardo (SLGA; $28.27)

Akvavit Traditions 1855 Bornholmer

IF ONLY there was more Grappa in town!! Not the best example, but at least it’s here! Distilled from grapes, and judging by the kick this one gives you, it is clearly designed to restart the heart!

literally that, while vodka comes from the Slavic word for water, voda. In French, the term used to refer to spirits distilled from fruits is “Eau de Vie”. No one is quite sure when, but a couple thousand years ago or so, perhaps on one of the darker, colder nights endured by our ancestors over in darkest Europe, the term “aqua vitae” or “Water of Life” was coined. From that moment on, the distilled spirits of fruit wines, which clearly our ancestors considered an essential part of survival, were given an identity. As a natural extension of this, the

more dedicated alcoholic cultures developed their own versions of “water of Life”, and in most cases these spirits truly evoke their cultural identity! In each case, whether Eau de Vie from France, Aquavit from Sweden or Grappa from Italy, the spirit is always considered to be the pinnacle of the distillation process, and as such carries an ethereal dignity! So, now that our own season of dark and frozen nights is truly over, I thought it appropriate to search out what “Aqua Vitae” might be out there for us in order to celebrate our emergence from the dead of winter!

I found this one in Alberta since it’s not available in Saskatchewan. Good for building bridges of a social kind. I’m not suggesting you should do anything you can to get hold of a bottle of this, though—that might be a bridge too far.

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Genesis 901 22nd St. West, 306-244-5516

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave., 306-3840506; on Facebook: Christies-Il-Secondo. Sit by the windows and tuck into pizza or panini while watching the world go by. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$

Find your way to this spot in a tiny strip mall and have at the crab Rangoon, succulent lemon chicken and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Jin Jin Dumpling Cuisine 416 20th St. West, 306-2441891. Try the dumplings (pan-fried and steamed) and items on the menu circled in blue pen. Open Mon– Thu 9:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 9:30am–11:30pm. $

City Perks 801 7th Ave. North, 306-664-2060;

Lin’s Kitchen 316 Ave. C South, 306-244-1330.

Facebook. Refreshingly cheery and prompt service. Good nibbles too. Open Mon–Sat 7am–5pm. $

cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a top spot for weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $

Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West; collectivecoffee. com. Inside the 220 co-work space, it’s the place to see and be seen in Riversdale. Open Mon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri–Sat 8am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $

Honey Bun Café 167A 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-

9901; Honeybun.ca. Just one year old and already one of the downtown’s best lunch spots. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 9am–4pm. $

Museo Coffee Two locations: 950 Spadina Cres. East;

730A Broadway Ave., 306-651-3933; museocoffee. com. European styling and service in the Mendel Art Gallery and on Broadway. Open daily 8am–6pm. $

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. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or spring for fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$ Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave., 306-6648668; szechuankitchen.ca. A busy eatery with daily specials and worth a visit if in the Broadway area. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$

Taste Legend 423 20th St. West, 306-665-3388. Some of the city’s most authentic old-world Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. Noodles made fresh daily. Open Thu–Tue 11am–9pm. $

Tsui King Lao 208 Ave. H North, 306-665-8866. Seafood and hot pot selections, plus Peking Duck, Mystic Java Two locations: 128 4th Ave. South, 306-954-2404; 3929 8th St. East, 306-374-5282. Dark, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. Open Tue–Sat woodsy space with loose-leaf teas desserts and music. 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm. $ Open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–6pm. $ Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. East, 306-956-3375. Park Café 512 20th St. West, 306-652-6781; parkcafe.ca. Arrive early on weekends to avoid the lineups for their dim sum, which is the best in town. Open Fri–Wed 11am– As classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily from 9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$ 8am–4pm. $

GLOBAL 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. $

Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. South, 306-242-6617. Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, BBQ shrimp and mash, plus the aptly named Big Messy. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$

Cesar’s Cakes & Cafe 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr., 306244-1188. Filipino arroz caldo (chicken soup with rice), kare kare (peanut stew with beef) and more at this unassuming spot. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ Konga Café 204 Ave. H North, 306-244-7867; kongacafe.com. The place to go for classic Jamaican jerk chicken or banana fritters. Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Lebanese Kitchen 1206 Emerson Ave., 306-242-

8892. Fast and friendly service, great kebabs, falafels, hummus, tabbouleh and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 306-3821795; on Facebook: mardigrasgrillrestaurant. Cajun and creole po’ boys (gator!), seafood etouffé and more. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. West, 306-9334447. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/ Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Wanuskewin Restaurant Wanuskewin Heritage

Park, 306-931-6767; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

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BRAZILIAN

FINE DINING/FUSION

Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. East, Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. South, 306-954-

306-249-4454; saboroso.ca. Traditional beef, chicken, 2950. Former Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay pineapple and more on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu opens his latest upscale creation. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$ –3:30pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave., 306-477-2077 blissfinefood.com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch SE ASIAN Ding Dong 105 21st St. East, 306-664-2232. Cheap of elegance. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm and from 5pm. $$$ and authentic pan-Asian cuisine at this friendly spot in The Hollows 334 Ave. C South, 306-652-1505; thehollows.ca. An eclectic eatery presenting local the Canada Building. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $ Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. North, 306-668-9114; foods in novel ways. Open Wed–Thu 3–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–3pm, 5–11pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ goldenpagoda.ca. While the green tea salad is truly The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave., 306-384unique, the coconut chicken soup is what to order. 4444; ivydiningandlounge.com. Upscale dining and service Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$ to match. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm– Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave., 306-652-2533. Lao, Thai midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$ and Cambodian mainstays in one locale. Open Sun– John’s Victorian Steakhouse 2033 Ave. B North, Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ 306-664-2313; johnsvictorian.com. Found in the city’s Lien Thanh 311 Ave. A South, 306-933-4299. A north end, this spot attracts the well-heeled. Open charming old couple serve up homecooked meals at Mon–Sat 4:30–9:30pm. $$$ this hole in the wall. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm. $ Leyda’s 112 20th St. West, 306-244-0707; on Facebook: Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. North, 306-244-8424; leydas. Gluten- and nut-free “experiential” cooking. come.to/RoyalThai. Great Thai curries, noodle dishes Flowing, open kitchen design. Health-positive choices and beyond. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $ on their simple menu. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr., 306-242-2928; 5959. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. prairieharvestcafe.com. Recently ranked among the top Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ 100 restaurants in Canada. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Sawadee Bistro 101-129 2nd Ave. North, 306-6525367. Spice to take your breath away. Open Tue–Fri Rembrandt’s Steakhouse 243 21st St. East, 306-244 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30–9:30pm, Sat 11:30am–9pm. $$ 8555; rembrandts.ca. Edwardian décor, attentive Spicy Garden 1501 8th St. East, 306-373-8585; service, great steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. spicygarden.ca. Top eats in this busy strip mall. Open Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sun, Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm. $ Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

JAPANESE, KOREAN Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-

2005. Various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $

Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. East, 306-931-8898. All-you-can-eat sushi on the east side (next to Doug’s Spoke ‘n’ Sport). Open daily 11am–10pm. $ Nisen 240 22nd St. East, 306-653-8188. All-you-can-eat sushi in the city centre. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $

Otowa 227 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-3888. Lunch specials for under $12 such as sukiyaki beef and teriyaki salmon. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-683-6926. True Japanese teppan yaki—with all the fire and flair (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Sushiro 737B 10th St. East, 306-665-5557; sushiro.

com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations a must. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$

Seoul 334 20th St. West, 306-652-2310; seoulsaskatoon.

com. Use the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap and table-top barbecued meats. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

MEXICAN/LATIN AMER. EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South, 306-343-6264; eeburritos. com. Friday night salsa dance parties and El Salvadorean food as featured on The Food Network. Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave., 306244-5556; laspalapas.ca. Go for the food, return for the fun in this buzzing eatery and lounge. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$

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Text and photos by Lynette Suchar

Laotian and Burmese

KONGA CAFE 204 Avenue H North Saskatoon 306 244 7867 www.kongacafe.com facebook.com/kongacafe

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I grabbed my passport again this month and had it stamped in Laos and Burma. Well, not really, but it tasted like it when I visited Keo’s Kitchen (1013 Broadway Avenue) and Golden Pagoda (411 2nd Avenue North). With New Year’s celebrations coming up from April 13–17 this year for these countries (and Thailand), I couldn’t wait to learn more about Southeast Asian food culture. Burma (otherwise known as Myanmar) and Laos are surround by other countries, including China, India, Thailand and Vietnam, so it makes sense that Burmese and Laotian cuisine are both influenced by all of these countries. Lucky for us, Saskatoon is home to two, long-established restaurants where I got to experience a variety of dishes. Family-run Keo’s, originally on 33rd Street, moved to Broadway a few years ago. At first glance, some might have trouble deciding what to order, as the whole menu is packed full of punchy flavours: Keo’s Jok Senh, a noodle soup, is a common Laotian breakfast dish; the red curry noodle bowl, filled with Thai basil and cilantro, makes my mouth water, while the extra large summer rolls with peanut sauce are popular for good reason, and the slightly sweet ginger tea perfectly compliments whatever you order. The Panang curry and the Pad Thai (arguably as much Thai as Laotian) are two of the most popular dishes, and having had both I must agree. The Pad Thai at Keo’s is said to be better than in Thailand, or so say the staff. I simply love how Pad Thai combines sweet, sour, salty and spicy! If you love the intoxicating flavours of coconut milk and peanuts, the Panang curry is for you, especially paired with delicious, creamy coconut rice and crispy tofu (or any other protein you desire); I crave it often. Speaking of rice, sticky rice is a staple for all meals of the day in this part of the world, and it is often used in cultural and religious rituals across the region. In Burma, sticky rice is called Kao Hnyin Baung and, when paired with the Golden Pagoda’s Burmese-style curry, A Thar

Hin, you might even achieve food nirvana. This red curry has an aromatic base of onions, garlic and ginger, and even though it is reminiscent of an Indian curry, it has a taste unique to Burmese cooking. I couldn’t put my fork down [in Burma and Thailand, forks are used to eat, not chopsticks], which led to a very full belly. The staff at Golden Pagoda notes that every Burmese curry will taste a little bit different depending on the family making it for you, as each has its own special touches. The portions at the restaurant are generous, so take a friend or three. Tamarind is used in many Burmese and Laotian dishes, like the Roummit, a specialty at Keo’s. The fruit pulp of tamarind adds a sweet and sour element to dishes, and it is in the dressing of the Burmese salad, where it mingles with the freshness of the bean sprouts, carrot, onion and cilantro to balance the heavier curry, tempura squash sticks, and Burmese-style fried noodles with chicken we ordered. Next time at Golden Pagoda, I won’t forget to order the salad of pickled green tea leaves, best downed with a beer like Singha. I hear diners either love it or hate it so there’s only one way to find out. In honour of the 2014 New Year’s festivities, called Songkran (Apr. 13) in Thai and Laotian, and Thingyan (Apr. 17) in Burmese, be sure to visit both of these hidden gems. Sabai Dee Pee Mai! (“Happy New Year!” in Laotian).

Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30

EUROPEAN Aroma 405 20th St. East (Radisson Hotel), 306-667-

2358. Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterraneaninspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free menu options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm and 4:30–10pm. $$

Grill

Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. South, 306-

974-6717; on Facebook: Congress-Beer-House. Chef Cole Dobranski knows how to impress. Good beer selections too. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

David’s Restaurant 294 Venture Cres., 306-664-1133. Hearty? Try the Kasseler Rippenspeer (smoked pork loin) or the German platter (consisting of spatzle, bratwurst, pork schnitzel, red cabbage and sauerkraut). Open daily 6am–2pm, 5–8pm. $$ Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar 616 10th St. East, 306-

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239 Idywyld Dr. South, 306.382.1795 Tuesday–Wednesday 12pm-9pm Thursday–Saturday 12pm-10pm mardigrasgrillrestaurant

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649-3825; duckduckgoosetapas.com. The only place in town to get Spanish tapas. And some smashing cocktails. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight. $$

Mediterranno 119 3rd Ave. South, 306-244-4777;

mediterranno.com. Beautifully restored restaurant in the 100-year-old Drinkle Building offering two-for-one pizzas Thursday nights, plus superb Greek and French mains. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm. $$

PROUDLY BREWING SINCE 2011

Trufﬂes Bistro 230 21st St. East, 306-373-7779;

trufﬂesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, superb brunches and a three-course Table d’hôte at one of the city’s most beloved eateries. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm; Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$$

ITALIAN Bottega Trattoria 110 2nd Ave. North, 306-954-2932; on

220 20TH STREET WEST

Facebook: BottegaTrattoria. Master Chef Amedeo Vallati presents authentic Italian dining using fresh, simple ingredients. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–9pm. $$

Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St., 306-956-1100;

willowsgolf.com. Rustic Italian fare in a delightful setting at the Willow’s Golf Course. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$

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 with daily specials on the wipeboard. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$

Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan

Two Gun Quiche House 35 20th St. West, 306-380-5209;

on Facebook: Two-Gun-Quiche-House. The story behind the name rivals Chef Bill Mathews’ food. Try the quiche with house-made Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–5pm. $

SOUTH ASIAN

Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients Gift certiﬁcates now available 10-3311 8th St. E

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306-933-3385

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Black Pepper 5-1501 8th St. East, 306-244-6777; on

Facebook: Black-Pepper-Restaurant. A great place for curry or vegetarian eats on the city’s east side. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $

Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West, 306-343-5005;

moguldivaan.com. This Pakistani spot has a delicious buffet made fresh daily from old family recipes. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $

Elegant Personal Catering & cakes for any sized group.

Fresh Local

Specialty Saskatoon Berry themes available.

Passage to India 440 2nd Ave. North, 306-477-7164. Simple and satisfying Indian food (special thali!) just north of downtown. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–8:30pm. $$

Spicy Bite Two locations: 113 3rd Ave. South, 306-3744774; myspicybite.com. The city’s best Indian buffet for either lunch or supper. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–midnight. $$

Contact Grace Whittington or Heather Bekar for a consultation

riverbendcatering@hotmail.ca Facebook/RiverbendPlantationMarketCafe Twitter@riverbendcafe

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2. Best Western Harvest Inn

(E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-5552)

3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites

(I8; 1-1301 8th St. East, 306-343-1676) 4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122)

5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon

(A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave. 306-955-6565)

A volunteer at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada heats beeswax in a stylus while preparing to decorate an Easter egg (pysanka). The UMC hosts pysanky-decorating workshops during Lent in April. (Photo by Ryan Grainger/Sly Photography)

6. Confederation Inn

(H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882)

7. Country Inn & Suites

(D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900)

8. Days Inn Saskatoon

(E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-242-3297)

9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel

(K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889) 10. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121)

11. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 12. Northgate Motor Inn

(G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-664-4414)

13. Northwoods Inn & Suites

(G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2901)

14. Ramada Hotel

(F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-665-6500)

15. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B North, 306-242-7272) 16. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. West, 306-477-4844)

17. Saskatoon Inn Hotel

(E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440)

18. Super 8 Saskatoon

(D7; 706 Circle Dr. East, 306-384-8989)

19. Super 8 Saskatoon West

(G5; 1414 22nd St. West, 306-974-2900)

20. Thriftlodge Saskatoon

(E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2191)

21. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon

(D6; 106 Circle Dr. West, 306-242-8881)

22. Westgate Motor Inn

(H5; 2501 22nd St. West, 306-382-3722)

00 Accommodations (central) 1. Delta Bessborough Hotel

(E6; 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-5521)

2. Hilton Garden Inn

(C4; 90 22nd St. East, 306-244-2311)

3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon

(C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000)

4. Holiday Inn Express

(D4; 315 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-384-8844)

5. The James Hotel

(E7; 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446)

6. Obasa Suites* (3 locations)

(map 2: B4, B6; map 3: B2; Obasasuites.com)

7. Park Town Hotel

(B7; 924 Spadina Cres. East, 1-800-667-3999)

8. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon

(E5; 405 20th St. East, 306-665-3322)

9. Hotel Senator

(D4; 243 21st St. East, 306-244-6141)

10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

(D5; 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-6770)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The MVC

Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle

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.

Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football fieldsized 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.

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 Civic Conservatory and café. Free admission. Open daily 9am–9pm. 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610; www.mendel.ca.

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.

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 pickup points city-wide (e.g. Delta Bessborough Hotel). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306-6676400; 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 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.

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. Saskatchewan Railway Museum A wide collection of

engines, passenger wagons and other rolling stock at this seasonal open-air space. Just south of Hwy 7 on Hwy 60 to Pike Lake, 306-382-9855; www.saskrailmuseum.org.

The University of Saskatchewan The U of S has many

fine greystone buildings, including neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building (classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style) and Nobel Plaza, so named to honour U of S alumni who have won the prize. www.usask.ca.

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

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. Enjoy galleries, a theatre, a 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 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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A Muted Mystery of Socialist Realism Text and photo by Lisa Patrick The Bank of Montreal is the oldest bank in Canada, founded in 1817. Its head office on St. Jacques Street in Montreal, Quebec—across from another noteworthy landmark, the Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica—is an iconic, Pantheon-like building built in the neoclassical style by John Wells in 1847. There is a lot to see and read about such a historic property, and over its history the Bank of Montreal has created many iconic properties in cities from coast to coast, and some have even been designated municipal heritage sites. The Saskatoon main branch does not have municipal heritage status, but it is no less intriguing than the bank’s other properties. The Bank of Montreal first opened a branch in downtown Saskatoon in 1915 and by spring 1956 it had been completely rebuilt on the site of the original bank (101 2nd Avenue North). This three-storey building built in a neo-modernist style features various types of stone. Most intriguingly, and unusual for a bank, two life-size bas-reliefs on the 22nd Street side of the building call to mind socialist realism from the former Soviet Union. Found several meters above the ground, the panels—with their chiseled features and obvious symbolism—glorify the role of the working class: one shows a heavy-set man wielding a sledgehammer to represent industry, the other a man harvesting wheat with a scythe to suggest agriculture (at right). But why would the bank depict such overtly socialist concepts on its main branch? Saskatchewan’s Premier in the mid-1950s was a dedicated socialist, Tommy Douglas of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), the man who brought universal Medicare to Canada. But Philip Scott, the last living member of Forrester, Scott, Bowers, Cooper, the architectural firm that designed the building in question, doesn’t think that politics had anything to do with it: he and his partners did not have socialist leanings, and he says that the bank’s shareholders, then as now, could hardly be described as proletarian. What seems likely to remain secret forever is who exactly created the bas-reliefs and why. Questions to the Tyndall quarry in Winnipeg which produced much of the stone for the building, the head office of BMO Bank of Montreal (as the Bank of Montreal is now known), City of Saskatoon Archivist Jeffrey O’Brien and even local authors Kim Mysyk and Christine L. Kulyk—whose fascinating 2006 book “Saskatoon’s Stone” goes into great detail about the types of stone used in this and many other noteworthy city buildings—failed to produce an answer. Old newspaper clippings from the time refer only to the building’s construction and re-opening. This mysterious work remains muted, but as a talking piece it is undiminished.

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An example of socialist realism art in a bas-relief on the side of the Bank of Montreal building at 101 2nd Avenue North.

flow can be found at these places and other ﬁne businesses, including: SASKATOON INT’L. AIRPORT (YXE)

CAFÉS, LOUNGES & RESTAURANTS Downtown 6Twelve Lounge Afghan Kabob & Donair Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bon Temps Café Café Noir City Perks Congress Beer House Ding Dong Earl’s/Bacchus Lounge Golden Pagoda Grandma Lee’s locations Honey Bun Café Hudson’s Taphouse JaKe’s on 21st Lien Thanh Mediterranno Mystic Java O’Shea’s Irish Pub Otowa Passage to India Flint/Poached Bistro Red Pepper The Rook & Raven Royal Thai Saskatoon Asian Saskatoon Station Place Spadina Freehouse Spicy Bite State & Main St. Tropez Bistro Taverna

THE MENDEL ART GALLERY Thien Vietnam Truffles Bistro Winston’s English Pub Woodfire Grill The Woods Ale House Broadway Amigo’s Cantina Bliss Fine Food Broadway Café Broadway Roastery Christie’s El Secondo d’Lish by Tish Café Duck Duck Goose Keo’s Las Palapas Resort Grill Museo Coffee Nosh Sushiro Szechuan Kitchen The Yard & Flagon Riversdale Asian Hut Collective Coffee EE Burritos Genesis The Hollows Leyda’s Little Bird Patisserie Mandarin Restaurant Mardi Gras Grill Park Café Seoul Taste Legend

FRANCES MORRISON LIBRARY

Two Gun Quiche House The Underground Café 8th Street Black Pepper Broadway Roastery on 8th Earth Bound Bakery & Deli Gibson’s Fish and Chips The Griffin Takeaway Lebanese Kitchen Manos Restaurant Montana’s Prairie Ink Saboroso Spicy Bite Yip Hong’s Dim Sum Other Booster Juice* Il Salici at The Willows Konga Café Prairie Harvest Café Rock Creek Tap & Grill Starbucks* Subway* Tastebuds Tsui King Lao Wok Box *-select locations

CLOTHIERS Better Off Duds Broadway Shoe Repair Durand’s Fine Footwear Era Style Loft Escape Sports

SASKATOON FARMERS’ MARKET

Foster’s Shoes Hats & That Jules & Lace La Vie Lente Fashion Boutique Laundry Luna+Hill Manhattan Casuals Mint Fashion Co. Modern Dame Boutique Mo-mentum locations Outter Limits Pedestrian Shoe Fitting Centre The Sandbox in the City Swank Shoe Lounge Tonic locations Tryst Boutique

CULTURAL VENUES

aka gallery Art Placement Gallery Broadway Theatre Darrell Bell Gallery Meewasin Valley Centre Persephone Theatre Production Centre 914 Rouge Gallery Roxy Theatre Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra office TCU Place box office Tourism Saskatoon Ukrainian Museum of Canada void gallery

THE TWO TWENTY CO-WORKING SPACE

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