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THE FOOD ISSUE

FROM FARMERS TO FOOD PROCESSORS, BREWERS TO BARISTAS, THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOOD WE EAT REPRESENT AN ENTIRELY NEW BREED: p. 16

Local food industry faces Yohannes Petros (Hanes Hummus), Arlie Laroche (Farm One Forty, Odla), Vivek Patawari (Yay! Thai, Karma Conscious CafÃ©), Heather Williams (Prairie Sun Brewery) and Daniel Der (Ko Chicken+Ramen, Waves Poke+Press).

WHAT A PAINTER GETS OUT OF FOOD PHOTOS 18 ON THE GEORGIAN ART OF BEING THANKFUL 30 KEEN ON UKRAINIAN, DRIVE-THROUGH STYLE 38 Extensive listings for dining, shopping & more at.flowmagazine.ca

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ON EVERYTHING FOOD

Global trends reflected right here By Noelle Chorney

Above left: Trays of fresh-baked gourmet doughnuts at Darkside Donuts; above centre: Grassroots Restaurant Group founder Dale McKay; above right: A bin of golden beets on sale at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. (All photos courtesy)

Amy Thorp Photography

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“GREATFULLNESS”

DIGGING INDIGENOUS

SPARKLE & SHINE

A SEASONED MAN

What one enterprising young couple is doing to give back

Jeremy Dutcher & the SSO, nêhiyawak and FSIN’s annual powwow

Local jewellers bring the bling to a very mod fashion shoot

Chef Darren Craddock finally finds his feet at a somewhat surprising spot

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My Simple Connection to Food

The earliest recollections I have of my Kalinocha cousins’ farm out near Aberdeen are of us throwing down a large blanket on the edge of the wheat field after dark not 100 steps from their house and all of us—my two older sisters, my younger brother and my three cousins—lying down on it and looking up at the stars in wonder. We used to drive out to the farm every other weekend or so during the summer and fall and poke around the barn, play with the chicks that had hatched, walk out into the wheat and eat some of it when it was ripe simply because we could. Back at home, mom and dad had a sizeable garden in the city where we grew all kinds of things: Swiss chard, cucumbers, carrost, rhubarb, beans, peas, radishes (my dad’s favourite), and always heaps of tomatoes and potatoes. We grew up knowing where food came from, how it was grown and the value of knowing how to prune a tomato and how to use the pitchfork when digging up potatoes so as not to stab any of them.

There’s an intangible sense of wonder that comes from seeing how things grow and being able to enjoy the literal fruits of one’s labours. Lately it seems there’s a growing sense of wonder at the whole farm-to-table movement here despite the fact that, as food blogger Noelle Chorney so succinctly puts it in her feature for this issue (p. 16), that’s just how we used to eat: if you didn’t grow it, forage for it or hunt it yourself, you went hungry. I feel immensely proud of Saskatchewan farmers. My grandparents and great-grandparents were all farmers, my parents grew up doing all the usual farm chores (from milking the cows to picking chokecherries for jam or homemade wine), and we never really lost that connection. Farm-to-table means a lot to me, but it’s ironic that in the breadbasket of Canada we ever got away from this. In an issue dedicated to food, there are many things that we could have covered that we did not: the role of Greek immigrants in the city’s vibrant dining scene—like Bill Barlas of Manos on 8th and Tasos Kangles of Taverna; the efforts of many younger entrepreneurs to scale up or go beyond their original business model (e.g. Jackson Wiebe of Collective Coffee, Bryn Rawlyk of The Night Oven, and Blair Muzzolini of Il Secondo); the emerging Asian face of the local food and beverage industry. In the end, we focused on a few simple ideas and themes. Unsurprisingly, there were lots of nice pictures online of most everything we wanted to show. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and much love to all the perogy-pinching babas of the world!

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Soft-spoken yet never at a loss for words, this city planner/ rockstar/dad can’t help but be proud of his band, Slow Down Molasses. They have recorded a new album and rumour has it they may even go on tour again after a successful stint in Europe back in 2015.

As a PR maven and food blogger, Noelle has a way with words (and word economy). A founding member of Slow Food Saskatoon, she also wants to encourage support of local food cultures and traditions, even if that means driving slowly in front of Skip the Dishes drivers.

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Having recently wedded her long-time beau, Amy can now focus (pardon the pun) on other important things in her life, such as expanding her field of personal and corporate clients, plus getting up to speed on successfully piloting her drone around overhead powerlines.

Two young entrepreneurs have more to give than to sell and it’s all about gratitude, inner peace and living a meaningful life

Publisher & Editor Paul Miazga

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Grateful for GreatFull

For Corey Neufeld, life and business have always been in motion towards GreatFull, a new space he and his fully integrated partner, Kirby Criddle, have just opened at Avenue H South and 16th Street West. “Even back in ’98, when we were building ramps and skating with our friends and customers at Nine Times, it was always more than just having fun and hanging out. I was constantly searching for ways to help people connect with something bigger than themselves. I didn’t know it 20 years ago, but I think GreatFull is the sort of space I’ve always been looking for, a place where we can connect people wholly and holistically, in mind, body, spirit and soul.” The space, a former church, has been fully transformed into a white, clean place that manages to feel warm, cozy and inviting. Gemstones, crystals, prayer and yoga mats, not to mention the extensive book shelves filled with religious tomes and texts that span global beliefs and traditions, GreatFull is a space to pray, contemplate and bond, all while feeling safe to do so in anyway that works for each group or individual. According to Criddle, “Our focus is ‘better’; we want people to leave here feeling ‘great and full’, refreshed and content. We all make better decisions when we are content and not carrying all our worries around all the time. We hope that after some time with us here, people can go out and live their lives more skillfully.”

Skillful living is not just offered through the goods and food GreatFull carries: there are yoga classes, meditation training, and many more ways to search for answers both within and without. They even have a hammock on the wall they want clients to lounge in for reading or quiet reflection and contemplation time. Various mental health care professionals in the city have already availed themselves of the space, and Kirby herself offers consultation to clients in Reiki, yoga and more to help them down the path they want to walk, but like she says, “You don’t have to buy any of our beautiful goods or services to be here, you can just BE here.”

Oct17

Books for Crooks Gala 7pm; tickets $30; on Facebook Until very recently, few had given much thought to expanding the libraries at local correctional facilities. Rather than assume those in prison or on remand should do without, Books for Crooks seeks to expand minds and lessen chances for recidivisim by doing something about this. Do good and enjoy an evening out featuring Theresa Sokyrka, Take Two and Ultimate Power Duo, plus there’s a “self-improvement” silent auction. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.)

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Elton John

8pm; tickets from $85 His songs have charmed audiences across the planet for decades: “Rocket Man”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “Benny and the Jets”, “Candle in the Wind” and dozens more. For his legions of fans, Elton John needs no introduction other than to say that this living legend continues to perform to sold-out audiences everywhere. Catch him live on what might be his last world tour. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

Oct05

Luke Combs

7:30pm; tickets $45; saskatoonsymphony.org The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra welcomes violinist Véronique Mathieu (pictured) to perform Vivaldi’s classic set of violin concertos in beautiful Knox United Church. It’s ideal music to set the stage for the changing prairie seasons. Knox United Church (838 Spadina Cres. E)

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7pm; tickets $26.50 In this its 9th year, Sounds Like will investigate sounds from natural and organic to artificial and synthetic. The experimental aural practices of this year’s 9 artists invite us to consider the relationship between what we see and hear, and how this affects our conceptions of what is real. For full festival information, visit soundslikefest.com. Various locations, incl. the Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E)

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Sundar Viswanathan & Avataar 28 8pm; tickets $38/members $28 Check out one of Canada’s most diversely talented artists and his jazz-influenced world music. The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

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Sasktoberfest

The Four Seasons

Sounds Like Audio Festival

8pm; tickets $60 The godfather of Canadian rock, Cummings will perform some of his all-time classics (“These Eyes”, “Stand Tall”) at this intimate venue. Dakota Dunes Casino (20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com)

10:30pm; tickets $30 at the door Delhi to Dublin (pictured) headline this fun-filled Oktoberfest party sponsored by Prairie Sun Brewery. Opening will be The Steadies. Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca)

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Burton Cummings

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7pm; tickets from $44 Combs won Top Male Country Artist and Top Country Album at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Opening will be Morgan Wallen and Jameson Rodgers. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

Com Truise

9pm; tickets $26.65 Producer and designer Seth Haley is obsessed with synth and sci-fi, and his music? As infectious as it is expansive. Opening are deejays ford. and Thoma. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)

I Lost My Husband!

8pm; tickets $30; persephonetheatre.org It’s a comedy by Catherine Léger (translated by Leanna Brodie) about love, freedom and karaoke. On Persphone’s Backstage Stage. Remai Arts Centre(100 Spadina Cres. E)

Silence Is Golden Film Series 8:30pm; tickets $20 The 1922 Swedish silent film “Häxan—Witchcraft Through The Ages” by Benjamin Christensen plays to a live score by local band The Garrys. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca)

NHL Heritage Classic

8pm; tickets from $114 The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets will do battle against each other (and the elements) at this throwback regular season game played outdoors. Mosaic Stadium (at Regina, SK; theroxytheatre.ca)

music&events Under the Radar:

A Polaris Prize-winner Does the Symphony Oct12

Text by Tyson McShane

Thrush Hermit

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Jeremy Dutcher & the SSO 7:30pm; tickets from $53; saskatoonsymphony.org Jeremy Dutcher’s album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa took home the 2018 Polaris Music Prize, raising the classically trained musician to national and international prominence and with good reason. The album is a striking and revelatory listen. The album weaves together Dutcher’s classical piano playing, operatic tenor voice, and touches of electronic influences with century-old archival recordings of

speaking and singers of the Wolastoq language— the language spoken in the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, where Dutcher spent much of his youth. The language is fading fast with fewer than 305 people considering it their first language, making this album a remarkable means of both preserving and honouring it. Now a year on from his Polaris win, Dutcher has taken on another ambitious project, presenting his music alongside symphony orchestras across Canada, including the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. This should be a remarkable evening that people should be talking about for a long, long time. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

10pm; tickets $30 in advance/$35 at the door Before Joel Plaskett became one of Canada’s favourite troubadours, he was in an equally wellloved, but maybe a bit less well-known band called Thrush Hermit. From 1992 to 1999 they ruled Canada’s underground, putting out two albums and a string of EPs that made them legends amongst a certain subset of Canadian indie rock fans. Known for their raucous live shows and mixture of thrownback guitar rock with the clever wordplay and catchy songwriting tricks that Plaskett has since become (Ilya S. known for, they inspired a generation of Savenok) kids to pick up guitars and head out on tour. With their classic 1999 album, Clayton Park, recently getting the vinyl reissue treatment, Thrush Hermit has decided to get back together for a short string of reunion shows, including this October at Amigos, their first local show in over 20 years. It’s going to be sweaty and it’s going to be great. Don’t sleep on tickets for this one. Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com

From the creators of SCUM: a manifesto

NOV. 14TH - 17TH & 21ST - 24TH, 2019 ALL SHOWS AT THE REFINERY 609 DUFFERIN AVE.

WWW.LIVEFIVE.CA 306-653-5191

Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band, Slow Down Molasses. A co-curator of MoSoFest over 2012–2016, he presented some of the most exciting new music from across North America, next to Saskatoon’s finest bands. @TysonMcShane @SlowdownMolasse

Oct06 nêhiyawak

8pm; tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door Cree musicians from Edmonton Kris Harper (vocals, guitars), Matthew Cardinal (synth, bass) and Marek Tyler (drums) hailing perform airy, nuanced indie pop/rock with personal, insightful lyrics. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)

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TRACE by Red Sky Performance

FSIN Cultural Powwow Fri doors open 3pm, Sat/Sun 10am; weekend pass $20 This annual powwow (and open to the public) stands as both a cultural celebration and a showcase of traditional Indigenous regalia, dance, drumming and singing talent. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

7:30pm; tickets $40.50 For nearly two decades, this Canadian company of contemporary Indigenous has performed dance, theatre, music and more across the country and worldwide. Their mission is to create inspiring experiences of contemporary Indigenous arts and culture that transform society. Their latest production is a highly kinetic contemporary dance work inspired by Anishinaabe sky and star stories, offering a glimpse into our origins as well as our future evolution. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

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Terra Lightfoot

9pm; tickets $23.50 Proudly hailing from Hamilton, this singer/songwriter and guitar player sounds like a cross between Carole Pope (of erstwhile Canadian band Rough Trade) and Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes) but with the pop/rock sensibilities of Annie Lennox of Eurythmics fame. Savour her powerful vocals and guitar riffs in songs such as “Never Will”, “No Hurry” and “Paradise”. Opening will be fellow Canadian crooner Sam Weber. Full details at broadwaytheatre.ca. Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N)

Nov07

Comedy Night in Canada 7:30pm; tickets from $46.50 The Just For Laughs Festival is into year 18 of this comedy special, this time hosted by Rick Mercer and featuring: 2018 Juno Award winner (Comedy Album of the Year) Ivan Decker; Gemini award winning comedian Debra DiGiovanni; and, host of Laugh Out Loud on CBC and Sirius XM Ali Hassan. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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10pm; $15 in advance/$18 at the door Australia’s rising folk, rock and blues singer/songwriter has gone on tour in support of his latest studio album, I Am. Opening is B.C.’s Ocie Elliott. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)

Homecoming

The Nutcracker

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CIBC Canada Russia Series

8pm; tickets $29 Saskatoon plays host to Game 5 of this 6-game tilt featuring junior hockey allstars from the WHL, OHL and QMJHL. See future hockey legends in action as they gear up to play in the World Junior Hockey Championships being played later this year in Czechia. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

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Kim Churchill

8pm; tickets $40 This American hiphop artist is not just a one-trick “Pony” when you consider his other tracks such as “Stingy” and “So Anxious”. Dakota Dunes Casino (20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com)

7:30pm; tickets from $39 The SSO welcomes William Rowson (conductor; pictured) and guest soloists Carissa Klopoushak (violin) and Ryan Cole (trumpet), plus the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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Ginuwine

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3pm; tickets from $40 It must be nearing Christmas again as professional touring group the Great Moscow Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s classic fairytale in all its splendour and colour. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Sask. Country Showcase

7pm; tickets from $49 Featured at this year’s official Crisis Nursery fundraiser will be Jess Moskaluke, Tenille Arts, Aaron Goodvin, crossover artist Jay Semko and Samara Yung. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina. com) Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. Oct. 3: Nashville Pussy w/ Black Hell Oil, Don Jamieson (comedian) (tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door) Oct. 4: CFCR FM-phasis 2019 presents The Radiant w/ Old Soul Rebel Oct. 10: Thrush Hermit w/ Shotgun Jimmie ($30/$35) Oct. 11: Roman Clarke w/ guests Oct. 19: Hollerado w/ Little Junior ($20/$25) Oct. 20: The Royal Foundry w/ Lost Cousins (9pm; $10/$12) Nov. 2: Louise Burns w/ Friends of Foes, Anna Haverstock (9pm; $15) Nov. 7: Chastity w/ guests Nov. 16: Fortunate Ones w/ Sherman Downey ($12/$15) Nov. 23: Dany Laj and The Looks w/ Raygun Cowboys Nov. 26: Cat Clyde w/ Jeremie Albino (ticket prices TBA)

Nov. 7: Pretty Archie (9pm; $28/$23) Nov. 8: Sean Burns (9pm; $25/$20) Nov. 9: The Avi Granite 6 (8pm; $35/$25) Nov. 12: The Lemon Bucket Orkestra (8pm; $40/$30) Nov. 13: Christina Martin (8pm; $23/$18) Nov. 14–15: Outside the Wall Pink Floyd tribute (Thu 8pm, Fri 9pm; $35/$25) Nov. 16: FunkJoint w/ the Rory Lynch Quartet (8pm; $25/$20) Nov. 17: Old Man Luedecke CD release party (7:30pm; $27/$22) Nov. 19: Alex Cuba (8pm; $38/$33) Nov. 21: Zachary Lucky w/ Richard Inman (8pm; $25/$20) Nov. 22–23: Jack Semple: Tribute to B.B. King (Fri 9pm, Sat 8pm; $42/$32) Nov. 26: Matt Patershuk (8pm; $25/$20) Nov. 28: Sabin Jacques & Rachel Aucoin (8pm; $23/$18)

Oct. 11: Paul Kuzbik w/ guests Oct. 17: Justin Rutledge w/ Charlotte Cornfield ($25.50—see broadwaytheatre.ca) Oct. 18: Scenic Route to Alaska w/ guests ($12 in advance/$15 at the door) Oct. 29: The Lazys w/ W3APONS ($20) Oct. 31: Halloween Late Show w/ Vekked, The Gaff

Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorsevent-

centre.com) Shows at 9pm except as noted. Oct. 13: Pup w/ Charlie Bliss, No Bro (tickets $25/ VIP $45) Oct. 18: Loud Luxury (10pm; sold out) Oct. 25: The Interrupters (8pm; $36) Nov. 1: Rock 102 Halloween Howler (sold out) Nov. 10: Big Wreck (8pm; $43.50)

Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Oct. 19: Sloan (8pm; tickets $35) Black Cat Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on FaceOct. 26: Halloween Party feat. Five on the Side The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca) book) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. (9:30pm; free admission) Oct. 3: SMA Gala Showcase (8pm; tickets $35/ Oct. 3: Thalass w/ guests Nov. 16: The Legend of George Jones feat. Duane members $25) Oct. 5: Dylan Cooper & TBFR w/ Nic Nibbs & TABC, Steele (8pm; $50) Oct. 4: Cam Penner (9pm; $23/$18) Oct. 5–6: The Once (Sat 8pm, Sun 7:30pm; $42/$32) Some Optimism Louis’ Pub (93 Campus Dr., U of S campus; ussu.ca/louis) Oct. 12: My Chemical Romance w/ Alexisonfire ($15) Oct. 19: The 100th Meridian (9pm; tickets $15) Oct. 9: Dan Moxon (8pm; $23/$18) Oct. 16: Monowhales w/ guests Oct. 10: Martin Simpson (8pm; $38/$28) Nov. 12: Alestorm w/ Aephanemer, Aiseiri (8pm; $44.50) Nov. 1: Seaway w/ Youth Fountain, First Ghost ($20) Oct. 11: Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish Quartet The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.; ussu.ca/louis) Nov. 2: The Wild! w/ guests ($15) (9pm; $35/$25) Nov. 2: Elixir Ensemble presents “Fantasy and Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwayOct. 12: Michael Jerome Browne (8pm; $25/$20) Folklore” (2:30pm; tickets $25) theatre.ca) Shows at 8pm except as noted. Oct. 16: Sweet Alibi w/ Jonny Moonbeam (8pm; SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcenOct. 3: Fanna-Fi-Allah (6:30pm; tickets $30.50/VIP $27/$22) tre.com) $55.50) Oct. 17: The Lonesome Ace Stringband (8pm; $27/$22) Oct. 4–5: Saskatoon Int’l. Burlesque Festival ($36.50) Oct. 15: Dallas Smith & Dean Brody w/ Chad BrownOct. 18: Oscar’s Hollow (9pm; $23/$18) lee, Mackenzie Porter (7pm; tickets from $39.50) Oct. 6: Red Green (7pm; $71) Oct. 20: Del Barber (7:30pm; $25/$20) TCU Place (35 22nd St E.; tcutickets.ca) Oct. 7: Said the Whale ($35/VIP $85) Oct. 21: The Dime Notes (8pm; $38/$28) Oct. 11: World of Dance (8:30pm; tickets from Oct. 27: Matt Mays w/ Skye Wallace (7pm; $39) Oct. 22: Madeleine Roger (8pm; $23/$18) $25/VIP from $200) Nov. 1: The Jay & Dan Podcast (sold out) Oct. 23: Daniel Champagne (8pm; $27/$22) Oct. 19: SSO presents “The Planets” (7:30pm; Nov. 2: Current Swell ($30.50) Oct. 24: Jimmy Rankin (8pm; $43/$33) from $32.50) Nov. 30: Hawksley Worman ($42.50) Oct. 25: Julian Fauth (9pm; $28/$23) Oct. 21: The Mavericks (7:30pm; $67.50) Oct. 26: Ross Neilsen Sings Tom Petty (8pm; $25/$20) Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe. Oct. 24: Morrissey (8pm; from $17) Nov. 1: 3rd Annual Divas for Hospice Benefit feat. Ellen ca) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. Oct. 25: The Dead South (7pm; $25) Froese, Wilma Groenen, Lisa Unrau et al (9pm; $47) Oct. 4: Alien to the Ignorant, The Lunatic Touch, Nov. 22: Daniel Caesar (8pm; $24.50) Nov. 2: John Roney & Tevet Sela (8pm; $35/$25) Tadoma Nov. 5: David Francey (8pm; $35/ $25) Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Oct. 6: Benjamin Frances Leftwich w/ Abraham Nov. 6: The Young’uns (8pm; $28/$23) Nov. 14: Ariel Posen (8pm; tickets $21.50) Alexander (8:30pm; tickets $17)

Ria Mae

8pm; tickets $22.50 Singer/songwriter Mae charted in 2018 with “Clothes Off” and is now touring in support of her latest EP, “Stars”. Opening is Vancouverite Mathew V. Louis’ Pub (93 Campus Dr., U of S campus; ussu.ca/louis)

Denise Valle

8pm; tickets $25/members $20 Soulful Valle fuses the hypnotic warmth of R&B with pop in songs that focus on love, and a sound akin to that of Erykah Badu or Des’ree. The Bassment (202 2nd Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

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film/galleries/theatre FILM

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.) Shows at

GALLERIES

Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.

org) Open Tue/Fri 10am–10pm, Wed–Thu/Sat–Sun 7pm or 9pm; tickets $10. Oct. 10–23: Dolce Fine Giornata (Pol., drama, 92 min.) 10am–5pm; admission $12/children under 6 free. Oct. 10–23: Desolation Centre (USA, documentary, Exhibitions/ Through Oct. 14: Solar Breath (North93 min.) ern Caryatids) by Michael Snow (62 min., 2002). Oct. 30: Night of the Living Dead (USA, horror, 96 As a window curtain gently flaps in the breeze, the min.) 7pm; tickets $10/$8 in costume view outside is periodically revealed. The composiOct. 31: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Ita., musi- tion at any given moment is determined in part by cal, 100 min.) 7pm, 10:30pm; $18.50 nature and in part by chance. Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern. Oct. 15–Nov. 24: SSHTOORRTY by Michael Snow org) All films free with paid admission. (65 min., 2005). Layers of text, sound and image in Oct. 18: City Dreamers (Can., doc., 80 min.) 7pm this narrative video reveal new messages with each Oct. 19: Oliver! (UK, drama, 2h35m) 1pm viewing. Meaning and memory are questioned in Nov. 2: Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (USA, the film, making the viewer wonder if each viewing animation, 25 min.) 1pm could in fact be different. Nov. 16: 2001: A Space Odyssey (USA, sci-fi/drama, From Nov. 26: Condensation, A Cove Story by Mi1h48m) 1pm chael Snow (10.5 min., 2009). A camera records, Nov. 22: In the Making (Can., doc., 22 min.) 7pm seemingly without an operator, transmitting the (Q&A w/ the director to follow) spontaneous conversation it has with the Maritime Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca) landscape through a series of images. Oct. 3: Sisters for Sale (Aus., doc., 100 min.) 7pm; From Oct. 5: The Sonnabend Collection. The largest free admission (suggested donation $10) From Oct. 4: Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice showing of international modern and contemporary art ever in Saskatchewan, the Sonnabend Collection (USA, doc., 95 min.) features more than 100 pieces by 68 artists, includFrom Oct. 4: Monos (USA, thriller, 1h42m) ing iconic works by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, From Oct. 11: Sometimes Always Never (UK, comJeff Koons and Candida Höfer, among many others. edy/drama, 91 min.) Developed through the vision of influential art Oct. 18: Pulp Fiction 25th anniversary screening dealer Ileana Sonnabend (1914–2007), her husband (USA, drama, 2h34m) 9pm; tickets $10 Michael Sonnabend (1900–2001), and their adNov. 15: Blade Runner–Director’s Cut (USA, sci-fi/ action, 1h57m) 7pm opted son Antonio Homem, the collection is among Nov. 15: Blade Runner 2049 (USA, sci-fi/action, the most significant private holdings of modern and 2h44m) 9:30pm contemporary art in the world. From Nov. 15: Assholes: A Theory (Can., doc., 81 min.) Through Nov. 17: BODY FLUID (BLOOD) by Puppies Puppies (Jade Kuriki Olivo). This represents the first solo museum exhibition in North America by this young artist quickly gaining recognition in the global art community for projects that are expansive, disarming and personal. This new project by her considers blood as a liquid that unites us all and explores the complexities of our inner workings. From Nov. 22: Dana Claxton: Rattle. Indigenous artist Dana Claxton works in film, video, photography, single and multi-channel video installation and performance art. Her practice investigates beauty, the body, the socio-political and the spiritual. Claxton is known for her exploration of Lakota perspectives in relation to contemporary life. Rattle (2003) comprises a four-channel video installation with audio of Peyote songs performed using synthesizers. Events/ Oct. 5–6: Continuous Project: Sixty Years by Yvonne Rainer (Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $25/ non-members $37). Internationally acclaimed avantgarde dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Yvonne Rainer makes her first performances in Saskatchewan. The influential artist, now in her 80s, continues to provoke and surprise. The gallery will present this performance of early and recent work with Rainer’s group, informally known as the “Raindears.” Nov. 1: The Watch, reprise by Ellen Fullman (7pm; free with museum admission). Presented in partnership with the audio art festival, Sounds Like, Ellen Fullman will perform The Watch, reprise on her signature piece, the Long String Instrument. To play this instrument consisting of 20 metre-long metallic wires anchored by wooden resonators, Fullman walks its length, bowing the strings with rosin-coated fingers to draw out subtle pitch shifts and cascading patterns of harmonics.

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THEATRE

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadway-

theatre.ca) Nov. 6–10: Into the Woods with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (evenings 8pm, Sun matinee 2pm; tickets $40.50). Classic storybook characters come together in this story, which follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions come to haunt them later. Directed by Matthew Olson and presented by the Saskatoon Summer Players. Nov. 15–16: The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito by Tomson Highway (Fri 7pm, Sat 11am, 2pm; $20). Mary Jane Mosquito has no wings. What she really wants to do is sing her songs, share her language and make friends. But how will she fit in without wings? Through song and story, Tomson Highway uses Cree words and phrases, plus puppetry and fanciful costumes, to tell this engaging story for younger audiences. Greystone Theatre (118 Science Pl., U of S campus; on Facebook) Oct. 9–19: Frankenstein; or The Man and the Monster by H.M. Milner (8pm; tickets $22). Henry Milner’s 1826 “Frankenstein”, based on the Mary Shelley novel, takes liberties with the original story, setting it at a princely villa in Sicily. Early on, the Monster learns to hate the world into which he has been born. In the final scene, set on volcanic Mount Etna, the Monster is cornered by townspeople and soldiers. Directed by Dwayne Brenna The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.; livefive.ca) Oct. 4–13: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee (Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $26). After a faculty get-together, Nick and Honey join George and Martha for a nightcap that quickly turns into an evening of crazy psychological games. Albee’s masterpiece has riveted audiences by presenting some of the cruellest, most cutting dialogue in all of western theatre. Nov. 15–24: The Girl in the Box by S.E. Grummett and Danielle Spilchen (Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $26). From the creators of SCUM: a manifesto comes an allnew true-crime horror. In 1968, Ruth Eisemann-Schier made history as the first woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted List after she and her boyfriend kidnapped a millionaire’s daughter and held her ransom by burying her in a plexiglas coffin. Step inside the mind of this dangerous woman and unearth the truth. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org) Oct. 30–Nov. 13: WROL (Without Rule of Law) by Michaela Jeffery (8pm evenings, Wed/Sun matinees 2pm; tickets from $26.25). Convinced the world at large can’t be trusted to properly protect young girls in the event of an apocalypse, determined 8th grade ‘Doomers’ decide to prepare for survival in a postcollapse society. A darkly comic coming-of-age story. Nov. 2–3: The Code by Rachel Aberle (2pm; $20). When Simon learns his romantic feelings for Moira are not reciprocated, he leaks a humiliating video of her, with consequences out of his control. The story examines the murky line between friendship and romance, daring us to question that sense of entitlement in our relationships. Nov. 15–16: Running Piece by Jacques Poulin-Denis (7:30pm; $35). A reflection on contemporary society and its contradictions, this experimental play features a machine for travelling that stays in one spot, leaving users in constant motion but without getting them anywhere and forcing them to forever forge ahead. Coupled with an electronic soundscape, it’s travel through time, not space. Translation by James Gnam. See latroupedujour.ca.

focus on food Group, the face of which is Top Chef winner Dale MacKay, has three restaurants in Saskatoon and one in Regina. Taste Restaurant Group, co-owned by Chef Chris Hill, boasts Una Pizza+Wine, Bar Gusto, Picaro, and Cohen’s Beer Emporium, covering high-end pizza, pasta, tacos and pub fare along with appropriately themed wine, beer and cocktails in each location. There is also a trend to move away from bricks-and-mortar altogether. The rise of food trucks is one example, but not the only one. Canoe Oysters has neither a storefront nor a food truck; instead, owner Wesley Gendron pops up anywhere there’s demand. “My pop-ups are akin to a large family supper and I find that liberating,” says Gendron. “It gives me the freedom to create diverse menus, collaborate with chefs, use seasonal ingredients and play host to an entire dining experience. The stresses of leases, large staffs and soul-crushing debt are non-existent. I can focus on my passion for feeding people, and my guests can feel and taste the difference.”

Food as Medicine Text by Noelle Chorney Photos as noted

A Local Take W on Global Food Trends Saskatoon may feel insulated from global food trends as they unfold in more metropolitan cities in the US, Europe and Asia, but rest assured: the local food scene reflects all that is happening elsewhere

Diners tuck into Asian cuisine at Odd Couple in Riversdale district. (Tourism Saskatoon)

e used to eat locally because we had no choice: you ate what you or your neighbours produced, foraged for or hunted; then with automation and industrialization, we gained access to a wider variety of food from all over the world. Now we’re back to appreciating the goodness of what we can get close to home. Saskatchewan is the breadbasket of Canada after all. There are many faces of Saskatoon’s local food scene. Odla—a new farm-to-table restaurant in Broadway district—features several. Opened by Farm One Forty in partnership with chef Scott Dicks and sommelier/general manager Lacey Sellinger as a way to share their grass-fed beef, lamb and pork, the eatery also operates a store that sells cuts of meat and other farm products for meals at home. “We also like to take it a step further and host on-farm events so people can have a closer experience with

Prominent YXE foodies/ food blogs: Dan Clapson (The Globe & Mail; @dansgoodside) Amy Jo Ehman (@prairiefeast) Renee Kohlman (The Saskatoon Star Phoenix; @sweetsugarbean) The Local Kitchen (thelocalkitchenyxe.com/blog) Penny McKinley (wanderlustandwords.blogspot.com) Laura Monchuk (saskmom.com) Agnieszka Wolosik (@CulinarySlut) Saskatchewan Restaurants, The Good, The Band And The Ugly (closed Facebook group) Tourism Saskatoon (saskatooning. com)

Arlie Laroche of Farm One Forty and Odla, a farm-to-table restaurant and market. (Eric Anderson) where their food comes from,” says Farm One Forty owner Arlie Laroche. Other restaurants may not be owned by the farmers themselves, but they do have well-established partnerships with local producers. Karan Thakur of Calories says, “We have a great relationship with Dennis Skoworodko at Our Farm YXE, and we also work closely with the farmers at Mole Mountain Farms, Cramana Acre Farms and Cool Springs Ranch.”

Indigenous cultures all over the world have understood for eons that food is more than sustenance; it is also medicine. While the prevalence of processed food in our diet has changed that, there is a shift toward eating clean, simple, whole foods that can prevent—and some say cure—many of the diseases that plague our modern lives. Leyda’s Café was founded by Dr. DeeDee Maltman, a physician with a background in Integrative Medicine who promotes an anti-inflammatory diet. Leyda’s was a groundbreaker in Saskatoon when it opened six years ago offering a 100 percent gluten- and nut-free menu as a response to the Continues on p. 18

“We also like to take it a step further and host on-farm events so people can have a closer experience with where their food comes from.” – Arlie Laroche, Farm One Forty

There is growing interest in local wildcrafting with Medicine Walks being offered by Wanuskewin Heritage Park, workshops offered by local foragers as well as during the NatureCity Festival. As Indigenous peoples have known since time immemorial, these wild lands offer a great bounty without having to be cultivated.

Plant-based Protein Everyone lately has been talking about the ‘Beyond Meat’ burger, but Saskatoon’s connection to plant-based protein goes deeper than that. We are one of the primary locations for the Proteins in Canada Research Supercluster, a federally funded research project set to explore crop development, processing and product development of plant-based proteins over the next few years. In the meantime, the demand for vegetarian and vegan options is growing, and places such as güd eats inc. (also a food truck) and Yay!Thai have committed to 100 percent vegan menus. Two restaurants out of the hundreds in Saskatoon may not quite qualify as a “trend”, but the demand is there and diners can only expect to see more. Plant-based diets are here to stay.

Evolution of the ‘Restaurant’ Concept

Certified organic Our Farm YXE produce on Broadway Avenue. (Courtesy photo)

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Tacos by Picaro, part of Saskatoon’s Taste Restaurant Group. (Courtesy photo)

Where restaurant chains used to rule, chef-driven restaurant groups have entered the field here. They are opening concept restaurants that allow them to express their creativity, play with multiple culinary traditions, and build an empire at the same time. While the names Bobby Flay or Wolfgang Puck are well-known in this realm and there are other Canadian versions in Toronto and Montréal, Saskatoon has its own chef empires right here at home. The Grassroots Restaurant

Restaurateur Chris Cole, winner of the 2017 Wilson Centre Pitch Party, serves vegan fast food to customers from his güd eats food truck. (Courtesy photo)

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focus on food “It is harder to distort the truth with a camera than it is in a painting.” – Henry Van Seters Henry van Seters is known for his paintings of Saskatoon at night as well as his monumental, 22-metre-high mural “Founders”, which adorns the north side of The Drinkle Building downtown. He is also an avid gardener and spoke with flow magazine about how art and food intersect in his life. flow: Why do you, a professional artist, use your social media to showcase your cooking and gardening more so than your art? What does good photography convey that your art cannot or does not? HVS: It may be that I am more interested in learning than I am in the finished product. While I enjoy a painting that turns out well, and I certainly enjoy a good meal, both of those things can be provided by others. Learning how to execute a decent painting or how to cure bacon, bake bread from your own recipe, or make cheese, brings immense satisfaction. It is not that there is nothing left for me to learn in painting, far from it, but I probably share food and gardening more because there is so much more for me to learn and discover in these fields. It is harder to distort the truth with a camera than it is in painting. When I paint, I change perspective, depth of field and, in night paintings, what one can and cannot see to suit my purpose. What I paint is rarely what we actually see. With a camera the way one can manipulate an image is restricted by what you can do with the camera....I have noticed that within the last few years my photographs are starting to take on more of the sensibilities of my paintings whereas in the old days my painting tended to almost slavishly follow my photography. flow: What kind of camera or phone do you use to take your Facebook photos? HVS: I use the camera that I bought to snorkel with. It's an older Olympus TG-4 pocket camera with full manual override. It has a pretty narrow field where it works well, but within that field the results are pretty nice. flow: As a professional artist, is there anything about your work that in any way influences your food decisions (be it cooking, gardening or dining out)? HVS: Absolutely, though I view gardening and cooking as an extension of the same part of me that paints. Whether I am baking bread, curing proteins, gardening or cooking, it satisfies both the need to work with my hands and my brain just as painting does. Additionally, I do like to make a finished product look attractive. Eating the fruits of one’s labour should be a feast for all the senses.

Fearless and Still Foraging at 45

In her own words, Chef Jenni Lessard on starting out in the food industry, the value of kindness, and her new role at Wanuskewin Heritage Park “I started in the food business at age 14 when two friends and I had a burger stand at the La Ronge Airport called Flight Delight. In Grade 12 I moved to Jasper and cooked for a family as a nanny and worked at my uncle’s fruit stand. Got married Chef Jenni Lessard of Wanuskewin Heritage Park. (Courtesy photo)

super young and moved back to Saskatchewan. Had a stall at the Prince Albert Farmers’ Market selling soups, bread, bannock and coffee. I called it the Straw Hat Café. Started New Ground Café in 2005 in Birch Hills, SK, using local ingredients to create a daily changing chalkboard menu and sold fair trade coffee and specialty drinks. Sold the building in 2012 and moved to Saskatoon to start Chef Jenni Cuisine, a catering company using locally sourced ingredients. “The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is to always try to be kind. The maintenance woman you smile at on your way into a catering job might be the same person helping you load mountains of gear into your vehicle six hours later. I’ve only very recently learned to be kind to myself and ask for the things I need, and give myself proper rest and nutrition. “When I moved here, I set the intention of wanting to somehow be involved with Wanuskewin Heritage Park. In early 2018, I was contacted by the Park’s Marketing Director, Andrew McDonald, to Continues on p. 22

Medicine, from p. 17 number of people suffering from gluten and nut allergies. Dr. Maltman says, “To quote (Immunologist) Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, ‘We’re able to nurse back a healthy microbiota over time with the right Chef Christie Peters has earned respect diet and lifestyle choices.’” and considerable press for her approach A key part of restoring one’s microbiota to sourcing of local ingredients. (NUVO) involves fermented foods, which have moved beyond the realm of Ukrainian babas (sauerkraut) or hippies (kombucha) into the mainstream, with kombucha and kimchi now for sale at most grocery stores. It is also making its way into fine dining. René Redzepi’s Noma in Copenhagen, considered one of the best restaurants in the world, boasts a fermentation lab in its kitchen. Chef Christie Peters, co-owner of The Hollows and Primal in Saskatoon, will be apprenticing at Noma in the coming months, bringing that knowledge back to our little corner on the prairie. She’s cautious to say too much about it before she has the experience, but hopefully we can follow up on that when she gets home. Take it from local foodies: the fact that she’s doing this apprenticeship is kind of a big deal. Here’s to the trends that bring us closer to our(Saskatoon.ca) roots while simultaneously propelling us into the future. Whether it’s old-fashioned comfort food or an emerging technology, we can all count on it being delicious.

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A VISION TAKES SHAPE

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Creating a welcome go-to space in the heart of old Broadway

Prairie Sun Brewery co-founder Heather Williams

physical shape. How cool is it to lay in a hammock and dream about what something could look like, how things will operate, and actual see a team moving around in a space creating the coolest experience for our guests! It’s been almost three years since we started this journey and Prairie Sun Brewery launched on Quebec Avenue in 2013. We (that’s me—Heather, with the long wavy blonde hair in the middle, and Cam—seated with the beard and a huge smile) put a lot of work into that old bakery building to turn it into a fun, cozy place where people came for Friday drinks, for Sasktoberfest parties, fundraisers, concerts by local bands, weddings, trivia nights, lunch meetings and so much more. Eventually, we outgrew the space. We needed to find a new home. The vision we had was to make it a warm and fun place to welcome the community and function as a third space in the heart of Broadway. A third space acts as a person’s go-to safe place that isn’t home or work. It’s a place that offers social connections, new possibilities, gives birth to great ideas, and it’s often where new, long-lasting relationships start. The Farnham Block was exactly that over the years. It acted as a café, barbershop, tattoo parlor, and of course was home to Lydia’s. What better place than in a spot that already cultivated the same feelings of community that we have envisioned for Prairie Sun!

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We have installed many of the original timbers from the Farnham Block in the taproom. These 108-year-old Douglas fir beams have been approved for re-use and are suitable as building material by today’s CLSAB standards. We are also reusing some of the original brick for the private events room upstairs. There are several other things such as the old Lydia’s front door, the old concrete Farnham address signage and other small things, but I don’t want to give it all away—you will have to come check out the “museum” yourself! Making beer goes back centuries and is a part of

our history and culture. We want people to get excited about the craft, so we want them to see the process first hand and feel that they are a part of it. You will be able to pair beer with the food you order, walk around and do a self-guided tour, and really be a part of the whole process. We want everyone leaving feeling they had a unique craft beer experience and understand so much more than they did walking in, whether you are new to craft beer or have been brewing at home for years. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our vision take shape

have watched it all come together and, yes, there have been some changes along the way, but the overall feel and most of the details are exactly how we pictured it years ago. That is the most satisfying creative expression I have ever felt. Saskatoon, welcome back the new Prairie Sun Brewery! We look forward to seeing you again, and again, and again, and… Prairie Sun Brewery 650 Broadway Avenue PrairieSun.ca

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Dining on Ukrainian Dumplings in YXE Given the Ukrainian heritage of many Saskatonians, perogies are more than a staple for many local residents; they’re part of the cycle of life as the love for these simple morsels passes from one generation to the next. Got a craving but your baba doesn’t live here? Read on. Nothing speaks so well for Saskatoon’s love affair with this Slavic staple as the Ukrainian Karpaty pavilion at Folkfest, where the food lineup stretches halfway across cavernous Hall D at Prairieland each night. Hundreds of people will wait for up to 30 minutes or more for their plate of those potatofilled tidbits, also known as varenyky or pyrohy. To many, they bring back childhood memories of Christmas at baba’s house. Strangely, perhaps, only a handful of businesses in the city make and serve perogies; you’d think the market for them would be fast and furious. Whatever the case, perogies by the dozen can be had for dine in or take home any day of the week. Here’s a small selection of them. Since 1990, family-run, home-based A-R Perogies (arperogies.ca) has been serving up what some argue are the best perogies in the city. With more than two dozen varieties on the menu (potato cheddar, sauerkraut & onion, cottage cheese, and fruit fillings), plus cabbage rolls, borsch, mushroom dill gravy and semi-sweet crepe-based nalysnyky (“nalynsky” on their website), A-R is as close as you can get to baba’s home cooking without having to wait for the holidays. Aunt Kathy’s Homestyle Products (auntkathys. ca) sells more than just perogies that appear in Saskatoon and area grocery stores: they also do cabbage rolls, sausages, pies and pizza. Of their more than a dozen varieties of dumplings, two stand out as symbolic of how tastes are changing on the prairies: jalapeno and cream cheese, and the pizza perogy. Aunt Kathy’s also operates one of two food trucks in town serving perogies at summer festivals and events: Perogie Pirates (the other being Baba’s Perogies). Speaking of which, Baba’s Perogies (babasperogies.com) remains the city’s longest-serving perogy-making establishment, edging out A-R by just a few years. It also happens to be Canada’s only drive-through perogy restaurant (Winnipeggers, eat your heart out). At their north end location they serve plates of perogies, combo meals (with sausage and cabbage rolls), borsch and beyond. Many local grocery stores sell bags of their frozen perogies, which they make by the tens of thousands at their on-site production facility to satisfy local demand. Wednesdays to many hungry downtown office workers means a trip to the City Hall cafeteria (4th floor, 222 3rd Ave. N). That’s perogy day, and if you’re not early getting a spot in line (which often forms just ahead of noon and hardly

YMCA of Saskatoon

Caribou Legacy Club Want to make history?

Want to leave a strong Y as a legacy?

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Join the YMCA’s Caribou Legacy Club! Towards a Sustainable Future The Caribou Legacy Club was founded in the hopes of building a viable and sustainable future for the YMCA of Saskatoon. With a long-term future for the Y in mind, the Club celebrates members (and non-members) who support the YMCA in their estate plans.

Giving to Support Kids and Families In leaving a legacy gift, you will join with others in helping support YMCA of Saskatoon programs that give kids and families in our city the opportunities they need to live healthier and happier lives. This can be done through your will or by other bequests such as insurance policies, real estate, and stock shares.

Recognition for Leaving a Legacy

lets up for the whole hour), you may just be out of luck if they run out before you get to order. On the last Friday of each month, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (919 20th St. W) holds a perogy plate fundraiser in the basement of the church auditorium from 5–8pm, offering up a dozen for $12. With cash in hand, proceed down the line where you’ll have the option to add fried onions, a generous dollop of sour cream or creamy dill sauce. Then find a seat and dig in—just don’t mind the austere wooden seating. Portions of kovbasa

(sausage) and holubtsi (cabbage rolls) cost extra. Despite Touch of Ukraine (on Facebook) having very limited hours of business (they’re open just Wednesday and Thursday for lunch and supper, and on Friday only for lunch), this familyrun business continues to pay the bills serving up Ukrainian food, including perogies with creamy mushroom dill sauce, buffet-style. It’s like being at the reception of a local wedding except you pay $13 for the goods. At any rate, they’re likely to be in business for years to come.

Chef Jenni, from p. 19

food industry has taught me to respect animals even more and take great care when sourcing and preparing animal protein. I can’t tolerate food waste, so I make sure to find a home for leftovers and also encourage guests to practice portion control at buffets (yes, I go there!). “In 10 years, I see myself right where I am now, at Wanuskewin, walking the land, picking berries and plants, and feeding people with food and stories.”

help create the Han Wi Moon dinner series: a meal on the land featuring foraged ingredients and bison, which will soon be returning to Wanuskewin. I joined the team here full-time at the end of August and it feels like coming home. “I’ve been vegetarian for much of my life, other than when I’m a guest in someone’s home, travelling where vegetarian options are scarce or tasting the food I prepare for others. Being in the

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Everyone who contributes through the Caribou Legacy Club can expect to receive recognition that is tailored to their interests. Just as in giving, there are multiple ways to donate and be acknowledged for your generosity. These include recognition at the YMCA and invitations to private annual appreciation events. The choice is always yours. To learn more about how you can help, email dean.dodge@ymcasaskatoon.org with the subject heading “Legacy Club”.

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Saskatoon Sparkle Add some shine and shimmer to your fall wardrobe with timeless pieces created by Saskatoon jewellery designers

Concept/stylist: Laura Crossman Photos by Jenn Diehl (Diehl Studios/Ensoul Endearment Imagery) Makeup by Amanda Brown (Scarlett Dahlia Artistry) Hair by Emily-Anne Jacobson (Salon Grea) Model: Tiara Jackle (Raw Fashion Blog)

Opposite page: Designer Karen Robson of KR Jewelry is known for modern pieces with an antique feel and her choice of gorgeous crystals and semi-precious stones. Above: Beton Brut Design’s Amanda Nogier goes for ultra-modern, brutalist-inspired designs balanced with beautiful simplicity. Far right: Sarah Anderson, designer for Milk and Honey Jewellery, calls the style of her bold statement necklaces “lux bohemian”.

SHOES

Brainsport 616 10th St. E. Inside this cavernous store is

a well-organized selection of quality casual and active footwear, and even some outerwear, plus it’s the place to meet up with other runners. brainsport.ca Broadway Shoe Repair 638 Broadway Ave. Run by the same family for three generations, BSR does Birkenstocks, Manitobah and various other comfy names in footwear. And, yes, they fix shoes. broadwayshoerepair.com Last Shoes 318 Ave. C S. Town cobbler Adam Finn has a deserved reputation for creating comfortable, classic footwear using locally sourced leathers and expertly crafted for a perfect fit. lastshoes.ca The Shoe Boutique 725 Broadway Ave. This upscale shop redefines the shopping experience, whether in person or online. Top-end footwear for men and women, plus accessories. theshoeboutique.ca Swank Shoe Lounge 157 2nd Ave. N. It’s a true boutique shopping experience in this tiny but impressivley stocked spot with brands such as Solsana, Hunter, Dolce and Vita and more. swankshoelounge.ca Traxx 2105 8th St. E. An impressive selection in brands and sizes (up to 15) in Sketchers, CAT, Sorel, Tsubo and others. Bill and staff pay serious attention to service and ensuring customer loyalty. traxxfootwear.com

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health&beauty Microblading terminology Microblading: performed with a hand tool containing multiple needles. The ink is deposited in the top layer of the skin in a “hair stroke” fashion and lasts for one to three years. Nano brows: achieved using a tattoo machine with a single needle, again offering a “hair stroke” appearance. The ink is deposited deeper and will last three to five years. Ombre brows: created using a single fine point needle via machine. It’s basically pointillism: the needle gently bounces along the surface of the skin, creating a soft powder makeup look which appears more natural and lasts three to five years. Above: Professional microblading artist Jillian Cawood. (courtesy photo)

At top and above: Before and after a semi-permanent eyebrow treatment.

Powder brows: done using the same method as ombre but with a bigger needle grouping, creating a more solid look that again lasts three to five years. Further info about microblading can be found online at elle.com/uk/beauty/a31566/microblading-eyebrows/

Is it safe? Effective? An industry expert explains what you need to know about

Microblading Text by Jennilee Cardinal Schultz Main photos by Jillian Cawood

You have likely heard about microblading: a semi-permanent tattooing technique for both men and women that’s used to fill in and enhance existing brows as well as a reconstruction for those with no brows. Well, is it safe? What should one consider when choosing a microblading artist? We spoke with Saskatoon’s own microblading expert, Jillian Cawood of Enlightened Eyes. flow: What should clients know about microblading before starting out? JC: The biggest piece of information microblading isn’t for everyone. There’s a very select demographic that have the right skin type. However,

“The best way to find a great (microblading) artist is by recommendation. If you see someone with nice brows, ask them where they had them done.” that doesn’t mean there aren’t other semipermanent brow options for everyone. There are several methods available. For each of the various methods, the length of time your enhanced brows will last varies by skin type and how diligent you are with aftercare. [Please see box at above right.] flow: What is the biggest misconception about semi-permanent eyebrow procedures?

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JC: That it will make your natural brow hair fall out! When done properly, no natural hair is lost. However, if you go for microblading too often, scar tissue will develop and damage the follicle, meaning the hair won’t grow back. You should never have your brows done more than twice a year. flow: Are there any other risks? JC: There is a small risk of allergic reaction to the pigments used. If you have never been tattooed before, get a spot test done first. There is also a risk of infection if you are not cleaning your brows and doing proper aftercare. flow: What should individuals look for when choosing a semi-permanent brow artist? JC: A clean work environment; a good portfolio—be sure ask to see photos of healed work; and, the best way to find a great artist is by recommendation. If you see someone with nice brows, ask them where they had them done. FM: Once you’ve chosen your artist, what should you the client do? JC: I recommend an in-person consultation. Be upfront and honest about your medical history. Listen to the recommendations made by your artist for the type of brows that will suit your skin type and lifestyle. Most importantly, follow the proper aftercare. I also recommend a colour every two years or so to keep your brows looking their best.

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A Chef for All Seasons A chat with Saskatoon culinary champion Chef Darren Craddock

Interview by Marina Pshebylo Photo by Nicole Semko With the local food scene having made incredible strides over the past five years, the city has also seen a shift away from chain restaurants, cafés and bars to more locally owned spots complemented by fresh ingredients sourced sometimes from within city limits. Chef Darren Craddock has seen these changes first-hand and has been a part of the food scene in Saskatoon since 2011. Originally from Toronto, Craddock has been part of the food industry the world over. From the UK to Perth, Australia, and now Saskatoon, this Canadian started with a “Hell’s Kitchen”-style apprenticeship in the UK and since worked in some of the best restaurants and hotels around the world: most notably, he’s worked under Chef John Higgins at the King Edward Hotel, and done stints at the Fairmont Royal York and Metropolitan Hotels in Toronto (where he was Executive Sous Chef) and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. With an extensive resume and background in the industry Craddock decided to shift his focus and make the move here to be closer to his family. Since his arrival, he’s been the Executive Chef of Riverside Country Club, the most exclusive country club in the city, and more recently at the Delta Bessborough Hotel running their food and beverage service. “But there’s little room for work-life balance in the hotel industry,” Craddock says. “It was really rewarding working at Riverside and having the opportunity to be a part of events

and competitions...the members loved seeing my involvement (in competitions),” says Craddock, who represented the club at events such as Gold Medal Plates—where he’s won gold twice (2012, 2015)— and others to let his creative juices flow. He has also been named Saskatoon Chef of The Year twice by the Canadian Culinary Federation, among other awards. So what made him decide to leave the fairways at Riverside and the hallways at the Bess to become Executive Chef at The Village Bistro and The Village at Stonebridge, the city’s most exclusive retirement residence? “I needed the change,” Craddock says. “There’s more to life than budgeting and managing people. What I have realized is that I need to spend more time in the kitchen to be truly happy.” Having said that, he has been and continues to be very involved in the Saskatoon food scene when he’s not busy serving up the likes of shore-style pickerel with seabuckthorn vinaigrette and crispy capers—or PB&J chicken wings—in an almost cruise ship-like atmosphere at The Village, and he always finds time to play or read with his kids. “I even stepped away from the board at the Saskatoon Chef’s Association where I’d been for five years to focus more on my new cooking pursuits (at The Village),” Craddock says. With seemingly more free time at his disposal, his participation in local culinary events continues:

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LOUNGES & PUBS

2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2ndAve. S; 2ndavegrill.

com. A downtown fave for Friday lunch and after-work drinks. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$ The Capitol 244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca. Live music and comedy are the norm here, plus good food and always a fun vibe. Open Mon–Wed from 4pm, Thu–Fri from 11:30am, Sat 6pm–2am, Sun 5–11pm. $$ Cathedral Social Hall 608 Spadina Cres. E; cathedralsocialhall.com. A staple for lunch, dinner or a pint after work. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$ Cut Casual Steak & Tap 416 21st St. E; cutcasualsteak.com. Open kitchen, wine rooms, music. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$$ Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. S; flintsaloon.com. Small but chic, this long cocktail bar is a local staple. Open daily 4pm–2am. $$$ The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E; thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river. DJ music on weekends. Open 24/7. $$$ O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with Guinness on tap, hearty meals, and a wee door for leprechauns. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$ The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. A staple in the city centre for lunch, a wee dram, a pint or all three. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Vintage Wine Bar 243 21st St. E (in the Hotel Senator); flanaganssteakhouse.ca. A cozy corner nook with wine flights and food. Open Mon–Sat 4pm–midnight. $$$ Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. E; winstonspub.ca. The most beers on tap in the city, heaps of atmosphere. Open daily from 11am. $$

new restaurant openings

Saskatoon’s Best Dim Sum Restaurant

3140 Preston Ave. S

1. Pickled Bean Tap & Eatery The owner of Brazilian restaurant Saboroso has turned a new leaf to serve a broader range of fare, including brunch. (340-2600 8th St. E.; pickledbean.com) 2. Churchill’s British Café True Scottish

(behind Sobeys Liquor) Mon, Wed-Fri 11am to 10pm Sat 10am to 10pm Sun 10am to 9pm Yip Hong’s Dim Sum Restaurant

pasties, English pork pies, chips with curry sauce, cream cakes, and EastEnders on the telly? Cheers! (1702 Idylwyld Dr. N; on Facebook)

3. Oreno Yakiniku Japanese-style BBQ (diners get to cook right at the table) comes to the city in the old Upstairs Fondue space. (613 18h St. E; on Facebook)

4. La Cucina Ristorante This new Italian spot downtown features a range of takes on this classic cuisine. Find it where Red Pepper used to be. (145 3rd Ave. S; on Facebook)

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50 Words:

BURGERS & ICE CREAM

Jerry’s 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 844 51st St. E; jerrys.

Boozy Lunch Edition

ca. Artisanal burgers, housemade gelati and sorbets, ice cream cakes, a kids play area and licensed. Open Sun–Thu 7am–11pm, Sun 9am–11pm. $$ Pink Cadillacs 113-412 Willow Grove Sq., 2950 McClocklin Road; pinkcadillacs.ca. A 1950s-themed diner with burgers, sandwiches, milk shakes, malteds, etc. Mon– Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

JAPANESE, KOREAN

Japa Bowl 821 Broadway Ave.; japabowl.

com. Home-cooked Japanese and Korean noodle bowls are their thing. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm, Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $ Jeju Korean BBQ 1527 Idylwyld Dr. N; on Facebook. The barbecue is as authentic as it comes, while the kimchee and other appys are worth the visit alone. Open daily 11am–10pm. $ October 3010 Arlington Ave.; octoberasiancuisine.com. Hand-rolled maki sushi and nigiri, plus ramen, salads and sashimi. Open Wed–Mon 11am–3pm, 5–9pm. $$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). True Japanese teppan yaki— grilling on stainless steel with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Seoul 334 20th St. W; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap or table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Sticks & Stones 226 2nd Ave. S; sticksandstonesyxe.com. Ramen, gyoza, steamed buns, sushi rolls and cocktails. Limited seating, so get cozy. Open Sun, Tue–Thu 4:30–10pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–11pm. $$$ Sushi Raku 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; on Facebook. The best sushi in the city? It’s fresh, and it goes well with their friendly service and fair prices. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–3pm, 4:30pm–10pm. $$

For Part Three in the series, I was called upon to do a booze run, so I cleared out the basket on my bicycle and was ready to stuff it with 24s of Pilsner, a couple of 40s of Canadian Club and really make a night of it. Text by Kevin Sorokowski All images courtesy As it turns out, the intention was for me to find five places where they use tipple to make lunchtime a more heady and scrumptious affair. So much for thinking ahead. Our voyage begins at Leopold’s Tavern (616 10th St. E). While beer-battered cod may be standard practice among pub fare, Leopold’s definitely doesn’t disappoint in their delivery of delicious fish and chips. Hot, fast, savoury, a lemon wedge for each fillet, a side of house-made tartar sauce and accompanied with a scratch cabbage coleslaw. Anchors aweigh! The nautical theme continues at our next port o’ call, Cohen’s Beer Republic (101 20th St. W). However, this port certainly leans prairie in the exquisite Rebellion Brewery Lentil Cream Ale Steamed Mussels. Empty the shells of their mussel-y goodness and save room to soak up the broth with sourdough provided. Ahoy-hoy! At the gentle return of dry ground, the Wednesday Lunch Special at The Rook & Raven (154 2nd Ave. S) doth call. Nothing says prairie like a beautiful hunk of prime rib, perfectly cooked and accompanied with Yorkshire pudding and the most amazing Sawmill Creek Cabernet Sauvignon red wine and garlic au jus. Howdy, pard’ner! As we re-acclimate to prairie air, a stop at Taverna (219 21st St. E) seems right. They are celebrating their 50th year in Saskatoon with dishes such as the delectable pollo al limone (lemon chicken) with spaghetti oglio olio, which involves tossing pan-seared scallopine of chicken with lemon, butter and white wine (Trabbiano) together; so simple and clean. Ciao, bella!

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TUESDAY NIGHTS

GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD. $10 BISON or VEGGIE BURGER + FRIES & SALAD Dine-in only. 4 pm ‘til close.

112 20th Street W Leydas.com

TAP ROOMS 9 Mile Legacy Brewing 229 20th St. W; 9milele-

I don’t eat at Bon Temps Café (223 2nd Ave. S) nearly enough; I say it every time. The (Bullitt) Bourbon Chicken is a lunchtime showstopper, even without the pecan butter rub (which could possibly kill me—allergy alert), but it still has melt-in-the-mouth wow factor, accompanied by green beans, corn and an artful Caesar salad. Welcome home! Halfway through writing this column, I realized that more often than not, I’m equating these columns to travels around our city. While it is artifice and an affectation, I’d like to think it is also an homage to that foodie, gourmand, gourmet, chef and bon vivant gone too soon, Anthony Bourdain [RIP]. I never did, nor obviously ever will, meet Chef Bourdain, but he did give me a lot through his writing, television work, and through the recipes he created with love and fearlessness.

gacy.com. A rustic space with a rortating selection of craft selections, plus regular live events. Open Tue– Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$ High Key Brewery 1905 Quebec Ave.; hkbrew. ca. Bright, clean, wide open, plus serving their own and others’ craft brews. Open Wed–Fri 3–9pm, Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–6pm. $$ Shelter Brewing 255 2nd Ave. S; shelterbrewing. ca. Unwind in style here: a massive cantilevered bar, seven rotating beers on tap and great Mexican eats. Open Tue–Thu 4–11pm, Fri–Sat 3–11pm. $$

dine-in . take out . catering 1005 Broadway Ave. 1025 Boychuk Dr. (across from Ace Burger)

(next to La Bamba)

Mon-Thu 11am to 8:30pm Fri-Sat 11am to 9pm /Lebanese-Kitchen

VEGETARIAN

güd eats inc. 2917 Early Dr.; gudeatsinc.com. You

won’t miss the meat at this hip, new, all-vegan fast food joint. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–8:30pm. $$ Karma Conscious Café & Eatery 2-157 2nd Ave. N; thekarmacafe.ca. Coffees and teas, plus lunches fusing Mediterranean, Indian and other tastes.Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com. Fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, lunches and coffee. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $

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Text by Paul Miazga

The Scoop on Ice Cream vs. Gelato

Interview by Paul Miazga Photo by Amy Thorp

Suddenly, Saskatoon is spoiled for choice when it comes to ice cream, so how to tell what’s what? Before Jerry Kristian of Jerry’s Food Emporium (jerrys.ca) started making his own in-store ice cream and gelato, he took lessons from worldrenowned Frozen Dessert Technologist Luciano Ferrari in the art of gelato, ice cream and the like. “We had ice cream cakes from Day 1, but we got greatly into frozen desserts once Elyse [Jerry’s wife] became a key partner in it,” Jerry says. Day in, day out, Jerry’s restaurants serve up hundreds of scoops of ice cream, gelato, sorbetto and frozen yoghurt in a rainbow of flavours. But what sets each of these frozen treats apart? Jerry has a customer sample a classic Italian ice cream flavour, stracciatella; he then begins to

explain what they should be tasting, gesturing with his hands expressively. “What you’re going to taste first is the richness—the cream—then the flavour. That’s because ice cream must be at least 10 percent butterfat, hence the name—ice cream,” he stresses. “There’s more air in it and more fat than there is with gelato, so that’s the first difference.” After giving the customer a house-made pumpkin spice ice cream, Jerry goes on to explain how the fat in ice cream allows makers to employ so many different bold, unexpected flavours such as pumpkin spice. Little chunks of pumpkin are visible in the mix, and it tastes just as advertised. “Now with gelato, the taste profile is the reverse,” Jerry says. “The flavour hits your mouth first, then the richness.” He reaches into the cooler to scoop out some pistachio-flavoured gelato. “Gelato is half the fat of ice cream at just five percent and it has much less air; it’s denser. As a result, you can’t use strong flavours with it.” Gelato, he continues, is the realm of nutty flavours such as pistachio, hazelnut, etc. The texture is smoother and the flavour more intense, he explains, due to its having less butterfat and air. Following this impromptu taste exploration, Jerry scoops up some sorbetto. “Sorbetto is not sorbet or sherbet,” he explains. “Sherbet is much sweeter, whereas sorbetto is about showcasing the naked fruit, and the classic sorbetto is lemon.” At that, he hands the customer a taste; she nods approvingly. “Now try this—a chocolate sorbetto: no cream, no fat, but that richness is still there,” Jerry says, handing over another taster. The tin of used tasting scoops quickly begins to fill up, but the customer is following his every word. The tasting sessions ends with the frozen yoghurt. “We all know what yoghurt tastes like; it’s not cream, so there’s a real difference there that has to come through the flavour,” he says. The blueberry-raspberry frozen yoghurt comes out in a small dollop that Jerry’s customer readily takes. “Education is key to giving customers the best tasting experience possible,” Jerry says in closing.

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CAFÉS & DINERS City Perks 801 7th Ave. N; cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit,

great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon– Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W, 210 Ave. P S; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get coffee (and now breakfast and lunch to go) in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and deliciously fresh soups and other hearty foods. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy. Open Mon–Tue 8am–8pm, Wed–Thu 8am–10pm, Fri–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ HomeQuarter Coffeehouse 110-405 Ave. B S; homequartercoffeehouse.com. Small sweets and other edible treats, plus hot bevvies. Open Mon–Tue,Sat 7am–5pm, Wed–Fri 7am–9pm, Sun 9am–5pm. $ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus High Tea that is the toast of the city. Daily lunch options too. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. This classic diner in Riversdale serves up daily specials, dessert and bottomless coffee. Open daily 8am–4pm. $

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GLOBAL

Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. S; on

Facebook. The full menu is worth the wait, but the kebabs are also tasty. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $ Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. S; bontempscafe.ca. Seafood creole, Jambalaya, crawfish boils, cocktails and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Botté Chai Bar 117-123 Ave. B S; bottechaibar.com. This Persian-influenced nook has light breakfasts and lunches, with infused teas, baklava and other sweets. Open Wed–Sun 11am–11:30pm. $$ Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.; on Facebook. Filipino kare kare, pork adobo and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. Great for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Lebanese Kitchen 1005 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). Middle Eastern tastes (falafels, fatayer, shawarmas, hummus, tabbouleh and more) always served with a smile. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $ Rosaly’s Food Services 119 Ave. B S; on Facebook. True West African food (rice jollof, spicy curried chicken, beignets, etc.) lovingly prepared. Open Tue–Thu 11:30am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–9pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

Oktoberfest

7pm; tickets $18 in advance/$20 at the door Expect traditional German music, food, games and beer during the German Cultural Centre’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations. Bring an appetite for original German pilsners, pretzels and schnitzel. Liederhosen not mandatory but encouraged. German Cultural Centre (160 Cartwright St.; saskgerman.com)

Top 5 spots for flirt factor

LOCAL/GASTRO

Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; aydenkitch-

enandbar.com. Putting the city on the map foodwise. Open Mon–Thu 5:30–9pm, Fri–Sat 5–9:30pm. $$$ Hearth 2404 Melrose Ave.; hearth.restaurant. A neighbourhood eatery serving pickerel, polenta, lentils, brunch and the like. Open Wed–Sat 5–10pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. An eclectic Riversdale eatery using locally sourced ingredients in every delightful dish. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Gluten- and nutfree, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Odla 801 Broadway Ave.; odla.ca. A true farm-totable restaurant that features locally farmed meats and produce. Open Sun–Mon, Wed–Thu 11am– 10pm, Fri 11am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm. $$ Prairie Ink 3130 8th St. E; prairieinkrestaurantsaskatoon.com. Laid-back feel with top-notch stuff from the kitchen, plus regular live music. Open Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri–Sat 9am–11pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $$

PIZZA

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave.; on

Facebook. Sit by the windows in this airy space and tuck into pizza or panini while catching the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Famoso Pizzeria 2921 8th St. E, 134 Primrose Dr.; on Facebook. This Canadian chain produces handmade pizzas, plus daily specials on appetizers, drinks, etc. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$ Una Pizza 707 Broadway Ave.; unayxe.com. This locally owned joint serves California-influenced cuisine, thin-crust pizzas and wine by the glass. Open Sun– Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$

1. Congress Beer House DJ parties on Friday nights really make the scene. (215 2nd Ave. S; congressbeerhouse.com) 2. Crazy Cactus It must be the Gringos that make people in this place go crazy. (269 3rd Ave. S; on Facebook) 3. Bacchus Lounge A long-time place to see and be seen. (610 2nd Ave. N, in the Earl’s building; on Facebook) 4. Cathedral Social Hall Live music and lots of room add to the mix here. (608 Spadina Cres. E; cathedralsocialhall.com) 5. 6Twelve Lounge Killer cocktails in a great hotel hangout. (612 Spadina Cres. E; on Facebook)

Nov14

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party VIP reception 5:15pm; tickets $350/table of 10 from $3,500; greatkitchenparty.com Be part of an evening to celebrate and elevate Canadian culture in food, sport and music. Savour dishes from seven of the city’s best chefs as they compete for a spot at the Canadian Culinary Championships. Aside from the multi-course, wine-paired meal, relish the talent of some of Canada’s greatest musicians and be inspired by the stories of the country’s top athletes. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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EUROPEAN

Prairie Pours 5pm; tickets $15 Nearly 20 vendors from across the province supply their brews, liquors, ciders and more for this annual tasting event just outside of town. Just be sure to arrange a safe ride home as it’s a long way back into town otherwise. The Glen at Crossmount (5km S on Hwy 219; theglenatcrossmount.ca)

Baba’s Homestyle Perogies 720B 51st St. E.; babasperogies.com. Perogies by the plate-full, not to mention sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, etc. Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm. $ Churchill’s British Café 1702 Idylwyld Dr. N; on Facebook. The only place in the city serving Scottish bridies, proper English pork pies, and chips with curry sauce. Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm. $ Gasthaus Restaurant 160 Cartwright St.; saskgerman. com. Great schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers, plus it’s home to Mini Fridge Dinner Theatre. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$

ITALIAN

Bar Gusto 707 Broadway Ave.; bargustoyxe.com. The

philosophy is farm-to-fork, with lots of local produce on the enticing menu. Open Wed–Sat 5–10pm. $$$ Chianti Café 102 Idylwyld Dr. N; chianticafe.ca. The pasta feasts bring in the sports teams; the real menu draw frugal gourmands. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels serve fresh pasta and local meat in this moody space. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. A downtown staple for Italian dining since the 70s, the new makeover has created a more open atmosphere. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$

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On Toasting, and Giving Thanks

The role of eating is to nourish, of dining is to inspire, of feasting is to experience gratitude Text and main photo by Cathy Engel A couple weeks ago, friends of mine and I explored a new cuisine to which none of us had a connection. Inspired by our new access to wines from the Republic of Georgia, we split up the preparation for our attempt at creating a supra, a traditional Georgian feast that plays an important part in Georgian culture, so that we could try the wines [Saperavi, Mukuzani, Tsinandali, etc.], in their native context. The table was laid with crisp white linen with salads and sauces coming first to the spread, followed by the contributions of arriving guests. According to Georgian custom, platters are terraced to form a sort of pyramid in the centre. The host gives the first toast and then the tamada, the Master of Ceremonies, takes over. Glasses are raised skyward in an act of prayer, no awkward table grace required. The tamada can create a brief sermon here, or chose to be simple in expressing gratitude for Creation, for life itself. As feasting progresses, a toast is given in honour of country, in thankfulness for peace, in praise of bounty. Mothers and children are toasted, the dearly departed are remembered fondly as well as those who are absent for other reasons. The contributions of all around the table are celebrated and, with luck, haunting polyphonic singing breaks out. Tributes can be elaborate or (more rarely) simple, but most importantly every toast is a celebration of life and of living in the present moment. I was struck by the beauty of this ancient ritual of expressing appreciation for every aspect of life, for how it enriched the feasting experience and for the sense of bonding that arose from it. It’s Thanksgiving of a sort.

Feeling Grateful

Gratitude Science is a thing. Health professionals and scientists have been studying the practices and benefits of gratitude, its capacity for helping the brain produce oxytocin as well as dopamine and serotonin, the body’s self-produced happiness and bonding elixirs. Gratitude can support one’s healing from trauma and even improve heart health. It helps us to attract more of what we love into our lives. What if Thanksgiving Day were not just a feast but a lifestyle? What if seeing the significance and beauty of each moment in our lives inspired us to toast each moment mentally and celebrate its value? This Thanksgiving Day, share a grateful toast. With those you love, fill your cup and raise it to the sky!

Grateful Glass

2 sprigs of rosemary 1 oz. Provincial Spiced Vodka 5 oz. Crossmount Cider & Black 5 oz. Crossmount Flatlander Rosé Borjomi Georgian mineral water Pour spiced vodka into a shaker and muddle one sprig of rosemary thoroughly, then discard herb. Into the serving glass, build herb-infused vodka, the two ciders and top up with Borjomi mineral water. Garnish with the remaining rosemary sprig and serve. Pairs beautifully with turkey dinner or with grilled and stuffed Portobello mushrooms.

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FINE DINING Bar Gusto 707 Broadway Ave.; bargustoyxe.com. Executive Chef Alex Stephenson serves Tuscaninfluenced sharables. Open Wed–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$ Little Grouse on the Prairie 167 3rd Ave. S; littlegrouse.com. Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and wine pairings highlight their price fixe menu. Open Tue–Sun 5:30–10:30pm. $$$ SHIFT 102 Spadina Cres. E, in the Remai Modern; shiftrestaurant.com. A most visible spot does its take on modern Canadian flavours. Open Tue–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm. $$$

LATIN AMERICAN

Amigos Cantina 806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.

com. A popular live music venue with an extensive list of Mexican and Tex-Mex standards from Carne Asada to Lila Mole Fajitas. Open daily 11:30am–2am. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. This busy resto and lounge off Broadway always fills up fast, so get there early for chimichangas, margaritas and the like. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Mexihco 101-129 2nd Ave. N; mexihco.ca. A downtown spot rich in Mexican flavours, and especially popular for lunch. Open Mon–Fri 11:15am–8pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–8pm. $$ Picaro 101 20th St. W; picaro.ca. The name means “rogue” in Spanish and they’re all about Mexican flavours with their own twist. Open Sun–Thu 11:30am– 10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$$

SEAFOOD Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1025 Louise Ave.; gibsons-

fishandchips.com. English-style eats from this familyrun business. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm. $$ Joey’s 101-2100 8th St. E, 3 Worobetz Pl.; joeys.ca. Weekly AYCE specials on fish, plus they do chicken. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$

VIETNAMESE, THAI,... Asian Hut 320 Ave. C S. The best pho soup in town At right: A typical table at a traditional Georgian supra covered in various dishes, and with plenty of wine to go around for all the toasting. as a resident or checking out the Bistro for the first time,” he says. Craddock’s favourite meal he’ll be representing The Village at Stonebridge at there is “anything well-prepared and made with Canada’s Great Kitchen Party on Nov. 14 [see p. local ingredients,” which translates into his own 33 for details]. cooking. That also means close to 90 percent of everything at The Village Bistro is made in-house. Now in Stonebridge at a refined senior’s residence, Craddock caters to those wanting quality “We want residents to move to The Village speamenities, including unique local and seasonal cifically for the culinary focus,” Craddock says, dishes coupled with an exceptional dining expe- “with the emphasis on making daily mealtime rience. Working there allows him to oversee the more of an enjoyable dining experience” rather culinary direction of both the dining for residents than accept a simpler, “safer” version of food as at The Village as well as patrons of the Bistro. prepared in more conservative retirement villas. “All the food for the Bistro and The Village Set your expectations high when visiting Cradcomes from the same kitchen, so you can expect dock’s new digs: you’re being served a meal that the same high quality whether you’re dining arguably meets his gold medal standards. Craddock, from p. 28

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and daily lunch deals at this nook in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $ Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. N; goldenpagoda. ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup, and chat up owner Lujo for some friendly banter. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$ Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave. Lao, Cambodian and Thai mainstays in one locale. Not cheap, but good food never is. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$$ Mai’s Kitchen 80-3230 Preston Ave. S; on Facebook. Top noodle bowls, spring rolls and service make this spot a treat when it comes to Vietnamese food in town. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $ Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. N; come.to/royalthai. Tasty Thai curries, spicy tom sum, noodle dishes and beyond. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $$

Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-

5959. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ Seasoned Fusion Tastes 230 21st St. E; on Facebook. A must for pho, Bento boxes, ramen, plus vegan options. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

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Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn. Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building completed in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for performances by the Saskatoon Symphony among others. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. Remai Modern Named for city art patron Ellen Remai, this contemporary art gallery on the South Saskatchewan River has three floors of exhibits. The building, designed by Canadian architectural firm KPMB and Smith Carter Architects and Engineers, houses the extensive collection from the old Mendel Art Gallery, and also looks to showcase local Aboriginal art within the modern context. Admission $12. Open Tue 10am–10pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. 102 Spadina Cres. E, 306-975-7610. remaimodern.org Royal Canadian Legion Museum The city’s small wartime museum has minutely detailed dioramas of D-Day landings and other battle scenes. Veterans and their families have donated combat uniforms, war medallions, flags and more to this poignant space. Open Thu 9am–2pm or by appointment (entry by donation); 306-374-6303. 3021 Louise St.; nutanalegion.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, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Farmers, crafters and other vendors populate the indoor and outdoor stalls with seasonal produce and generous helpings of charm and neighbourliness. Local eggs, meat, fish, veggies, berries, potted plants and more. Open Sat 8am–2pm, Wed/Sun 9am–3pm (restaurants also open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm. 414 Ave. B S. saskatoonfarmersmarket.org The University of Saskatchewan The U of S has many fine greystone buildings, including the neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building (pictured) with its classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style and Nobel Plaza, so named to honour U of S alumni who have won the prize. usask.ca/visit/destinations.php U of S Observatory The observatory facilities

(telescopes, other scientific equipment) are available to students and visitors, and is staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-966-6393). Free admission. Open in Oct & Nov 10–11:30pm. physics.usask.ca/observatory Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. The museum has an art gallery and gift shop, and boasts one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country. Free admission. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E. umc.sk.ca Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (its name means “living in harmony”) for millennia as a gathering and hunting place. Trails wind over more than 6km of parkland. On-site art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Admission: $10 (adults). Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road. wanuskewin.com Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, this WDM has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910. wdm.ca

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16. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (E5; 333 Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 17. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 18. Quality Inn & Suites (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306244-5552) 19. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 20. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306-934-5555) 21. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 22. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 23. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272) 24. Staybridge Suites (H9; 1838 College Dr. E, 306-952-4888) 25. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 26. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306974-2900) 27. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881) 28. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306244-2191) 29. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (K9; 247 Willis Cres., 306-952-0400) 30. Venture Inn Hotel (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N; 306-664-4414) 31. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W; 306-382-3722)

1. Alt Hotel Saskatoon (map 2, F4; 480 2nd Ave. S, 1-833-258-4480) 2. Delta Hotels Bessborough–Marriott (map 2, E6; 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521) 3. Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown (map 2, E5; 405 20th St. E, 306-665-3322) 4. Hilton Garden Inn (map 2, C4; 90 22nd St. E, 306-244-2311) 5. Holiday Inn Saskatoon (map 2, C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000) 6. Hotel Senator (map 2, D4; 243 21st St. E, 306244-6141) 7. The James Hotel (map 2, E7; 620 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-6446) 8. Obasa Suites* (3 locations; map 2, B4, B6; map 3, B2; 1-877-996-2272) 9. Park Town Hotel (map 2, B7; 924 Spadina Cres. E, 1-800-667-3999) 10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (map 2, D5; 612 Spadina Cres. E, 306-652-6770)

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Beaver Creek Conservation Area The BCCA showcases the Meewasin Valley in microcosm and, as a fourseason destination, is ideal for a hike close to nature. Visitors can enjoy the site’s four nature trails, plus the newly renovated (and wheeelchair accessible) Interpretive Centre. Open Tue–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun noon– 5pm. 13km S on Hwy 219, 306-374-2474. meewasin. com/visitors/beaver-creek-conservation-area 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 as a make-work project during The Great Depression, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 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, Wed, Fri 2:30pm) 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. lightsource.ca Dakota Dunes Casino The lone 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 citywide. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. S on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400. 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 Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, Saskatchewan-born John G. Diefenbaker. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. Free admission. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker Forestry Farm and Saskatoon Zoo Open yearround, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Open daily 10am–8pm; adults $2, under-16 $1. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon. ca/parks-recreation-attractions Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the

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Nutrien Wonderhub More than a children’s

museum, this vibrant, welcoming hub for children and families (and a resource for schools), features two levels and multiple play areas for kids from 2–12. The amorphous Cosmic Commotion apparatus and mine activity centre downstairs are particularly popular. Café and gift shop on site. 950 Spadina Cres. E), 306-249-3574. wonderhub.ca

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A Love for Perogies on Demand Saskatoon is home to Baba’s Homestyle Perogies, which is currently the country’s only drive-through perogy restaurant. But although they’ve been serving up home-style Ukrainian food in this way for over 32 years, a little-known secret is that they weren’t the city’s first. Text by Naomi Zurevinski Colour photos by Taras Nahachewsky; black and white photo courtesy of the Saskatoon Public Library

At left: The old drive-up menu at the O&O Drivein; below: a view of the restaurant from Avenue L South; at bottom: the street signage for the O&O showing the St. George’s Parish Hall in the background.

In fact, Saskatoon’s love of drive-through perogies and cabbage rolls goes way back to 1962, when the O&O Drive-in opened on 20th Street West and Avenue L [note: west across the street from Station 20 West]. The O&O was a popular place to grab the finest Ukrainian fare and specialized in vareneky (perogies), holubtsi (cabbage rolls) and borsch. Taras Nahachewsky has fond memories of his family all working together at the O&O. His father, Ostap (Ozzie) Nahachewsky, originally opened the restaurant with Orest Romanko. “Ozzie and Orest are the two ‘Os’ and they used to joke that, ‘You can O stop and O rest at the O&O Drive-in,” Nahachewsky says. “Dad soon bought out Orest to continue alone, as the business could not initially support two families. Then Dad joked that it stood for ‘Ozzie and Offspring.’” Nahachewsky recalls that his parents, Ozzie and Stella, worked alongside Stella’s two sisters, Helen Kowalski and Elsie Tarnowski, running the business for years. Nahachewsky and his five brothers also worked there periodically. The O&O did not have a sit down area, and instead offered drive-in service, bulk orders and catering. In addition to the home-cooked Ukrai-

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nian food, they also had burgers, fried chicken, ice cream and more. “In the early years, before my time, we used to have live music playing on the roof of the building, and antique cars in the parking lot to attract more visitors,” Nahachewsky says, adding that “it was a home away from home.”

Ozzie and Stella Nahachewski worked alongside Stella’s two sisters, Helen Kowalski and Elsie Tarnowski, running the business for years. The restaurant closed on Dec. 24, 1992— Christmas Eve—after Ozzie became ill with cancer. Nahachewsky remembers the closing vividly, noting that the family shared many smiles, memories and tears together. Today, Taras Nahachewsky and his wife Christine own O&O Decorating Ltd., named after the original family restaurant. “After 19 years in Toronto, and much to the delight of my mother, I resurrected the name with O&O Decorating Ltd.,” he says. “The offspring continue!”

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