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April 2013 - No. 9 (1)

THE OFFICE, RE-IMAGINED

IT’S NOT JUST WHO YOU ARE BUT WHERE YOU WORK

LIGHTS, RUNWAY, FASHION

FOUR COLLECTIONS TAKE FLIGHT AT ENSEMBLE

HAIR-RAISING STUFF

CITY STYLISTS ARE REALLY TAKING OFF

THAI & BURMESE

IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, SPICE IS NICE

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“Good morning, Saskatoon, it feels great to be home...”

Saskatoon will wake up to a new CBC Radio morning show on April 29, with Leisha Grebinski hosting the broadcaster’s new exclusively local morning program for the city at 94.1FM. The name of the show will be announced at a later date.

“I’m thrilled to be returning home,” says Leisha, referring to her return to Saskatoon after hosting a morning show in northern British Columbia; she has also been an associate producer of CBC Radio One’s The Morning Edition with Sheila Coles and has produced stories and news for CBC Radio One’s The Current, DNTO, Sounds Like Canada and C’est La Vie. “I’m really looking forward to being part of a new show that reflects day-to-day life in

Saskatoon and connects with the community.”

Leisha will be joined by online host Matt Kruchak, who will engage with the morning show audience at CBC. ca/saskatoon, CBC’s new local online news service, and Dan Kerslake, who will provide the latest up-to-date local news feeds.

Rounding out the team is producer Kim Garritty, who returns to Saskatchewan after producing CBC’s morning radio show in Quebec City, Quebec AM. Follow CBC Saskatoon (and crew) on the CBC YXE blog (cbc.ca/sask) and on Twitter: @CBCSaskatoon, @LeishaGrebinski, @mattkruchakCBC, @DANreports and @kimgarritty.

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Being Creative is Just How We Roll (@220yxe)

As a child, I always looked forward to the month of April, when the snow would begin to melt. Until my brother and I were old enough to take part in the dreaded spring cleaning, we would race little twigs in the gutter rivulets and watch them float down to the drain at the end of our street.

We used to spend hours doing this.

Admittedly, this year it might take a little longer for all of the snow to disappear, but disappear it will, as it does every year when the temperature rises. Let’s just hope floodwaters don’t inundate anyone like last year.

With the shoveling done for another year, we

will soon have time for life’s simpler pleasures, like gardening, bird-watching and appreciating other signs that warmer weather is on the horizon.

This April in Saskatoon, there’s a lot more on the horizon than is normally the case at this time of year; it’s almost as if we’ve earned the right to some bigger and just deserts. Consider: Alist celebrity Oprah Winfrey is coming to town (Apr. 14), we will have concerts by Juno Award nominees Yukon Blonde (Apr. 4) and Marianas Trench (Apr. 19) and even the Juno Awards are coming (Apr. 21), albeit in Regina.

And to top it all off, well-timed live theatre performances of Ride the Cyclone and Sexy Laundry will help anyone laugh away the winter that was.

Even if the snow continues (knock on wood that it doesn’t), it’s a month full of things to look forward to.

Speaking of looking forward to things, I’m lucky to be someone who enjoys going to work each morning.

It’s not just because I love what I do but because of where I work. The Two Twenty and other unique office spaces land under the spotlight this month as contributor Bre McAdam considers what it is that makes Saskatoon’s alternative work environments so refreshing and increasingly attractive for young entrepreneurs. Innovation is no longer just about what Saskatonians are creating but where they are creating and why.

Saskatonians are a creative bunch. Local citizens are achieving international renown for their art, fashions, hair designs (lifestyle consultant Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz has more on this) ideas, music, technology and even their food. To me, it’s not so surprising: when you spend as much time indoors as we do here over such long winters, the desire to unleash our inner potential quickly develops into a torrent.

Spring is in the air; a new season has arrived.

Get out there and join in the flow of spring.

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Editor Paul Miazga Art Director Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Production Designer Danna Contreras Lifestyle Consultant Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Ad Designers Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Danna Contreras Copy Editor Tanya Andrusieczko Contributors Adina Applebum, Sara Bayley, Bre McAdam, Paul Miazga, Ashley Wills and The Food Guy Fashion contributors Jennilee CardinalSchultz, Mandy Pravda Photographers Danna Contreras Chapa, Ryan Grainger, Paul Miazga, Matt Ramage Publisher Paul Miazga Accounting FreshWest Media Ltd. Printing Houghton Boston Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd. FreshWest Media Ltd. is a proud member of Tourism Saskatoon and partner of SFDF.

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Project Consultants Michael Miazga (Open Storage Solutions), Erick Preciado (PwC), Terry Rock (CADA)

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ENSEMBLE: GIVING WING TO FASHION

f events calendar 8 f local essentials 13 f fashion/lifestyle 18 f food+drink 24 f maps 32-33 f secret Saskatoon 34 IN EACH ISSUE 10 MUSIC+EVENTS LISTINGS 30 THE FOOD GUY 31 TOP 5 IN FOOD+DRINK FreshWest Media Ltd. is proud to feature the work of photographers Matt Ramage and Ryan Grainger.

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By Mandy Pravda for SFDF

COVER FEATURE: RE-IMAGINING THE OFFICE Innovative workplaces are generating ideas and business

By Bre McAdam

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ALL UP IN THEIR STUFF Local hairstylists who are turning heads at the national level

By Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz

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IN THAILAND & BURMA, SPICE IS NICE Cover photo collage of The Two Twenty tenants by Matt Ramage.

Celebrate the Thai New Year in April with a welcome dose of heat

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Another Finely Crafted Event

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March 14 at The Woods Ale

House—the latest venue to host a packed Freeflow Thursdays by Mane Production event.

Jill Smith of CBC Saskatchewan was on hand to ask attendees to nominate young leaders, thinkers, builders, change-makers and success stories from across

That meant guests at Freeflow Thursdays (organized by Mandy Pravda of Mane Production) were all treated to a serving of the brewery’s popular Loki—a wellbalanced double IPA—plus a range of tasty appetizers: beef carpaccio with Saskatoon berries and red currant jelly; BC Honey Mussels on The Woods All Good salad; cherry tomato bruschetta on Earthbound ciabatta; duck confit with apple and orange in wonton cups; Pine View Farms chicken wings; shrimp and dill cream cheese in cucumber cups; malted tandoori bean-stuffed mushrooms; and hummus and vegetables.

the province for CBC Saskatchewan’s Future 40 list, while Kim Keller of The Kolo Project presented the results of a recent poll that had asked respondents how best to promote entrepreneurial talent in the province using the web.

The Woods Ale House is all about craft beer from Paddock Wood Brewing, the city’s first micro-brewery.

As Josh Klingenberg of Pilot Productions took photos to preserve memories of the evening, musicians Rylan Schultz and Christian Kongawi of the Pistolwhips played a mix of original and cover tunes to keep the atmosphere light yet festive. And as ever, Masala Talent Agency models welcomed guests at the door to heighten the sense of exclusivity at the event from the very start.

We look forward to seeing you from 8–11pm on April 11 for the next Freeflow Thursdays event at The Willows! Go to picatic.com today and print off your free ticket so you don’t miss out! And be sure to check out the event’s Facebook page for more information!

At left: Nathan Rhodes (VendAsta) with Alisha Edgelow (CBC Saskatchewan) and Stephanie Yong (Wilson Centre).

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1. Guy Beatty (The Willows) and Rob Kapronczai (Paddock Wood Brewing). 2. Cole Debranski (Congress Beer House), Berkeley Buchko (Cuelenaere, Kendall, Katzman & Watson) and Blair Voth Miller (Realty Executives Saskatoon). 3. Mandy Pravda (Mane Production), Trina Janzen (North Shore Outfitters) and Kelly Pool (Chatters Hair Salon). 4. James Glennie (Saskatoon Community Wind), Brett Duncan (Elmwood Residences), Paul Miazga (flow magazine) and Himanshu Singh (Farm At Hand).

5. Alisha Edgelow (CBC Saskatchewan), Chelsea Fleischhacker (Saskatoon Teachers’ Federation) and Brianna Bergeron (KPMG). 6. Jill Smith (CBC Saskatchewan).

7. Kim Keller (The Kolo Project). 8. Dmitry Chesnakov (U of S), Derek Sturgeon (Braid Flooring) and Anna Kurtova. 9. Brennan Bonnet (Synchrotron) and Aaron Archer.

10. Courtney Lawrence (Masala Talent), Marissa Solomon (Masala Talent) and Alexandria Pavelich (The Woods Ale House). 11. Christian Kongawi (The Pistolwhips).

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shopping BOOKS/MUSIC

Indigo The local outlet offers an organized selection of

every genre of reading and listening material, plus all kinds of gift ideas and house wares. With a Starbucks inside, it’s possible to enjoy a coffee while you browse.

3322 8th St. East, 244-5317 www.chapters.indigo.ca

McNally Robinson A wide selection of books suitable for

any reader. The store hosts many ongoing events, showcasing local authors, plus has a large area devoted to stuff for parents with infants and young children.

3130 8th St. East, 955-3599 www.mcnallyrobinson.com

Turning the Tide Located in a cozy little red house just

off Broadway, this is a self-proclaimed alternative bookstore and DVD library/rental shop. Find obscure books and DVDs from independent authors and artists. More titles all the time.

525 11th St. East, 955-3070 http://turning.ca/

The Vinyl Exchange Carrying tens of thousands of

record titles from punk to jazz and numerous sub-genres, The Vinyl Exchange also carries cassettes, CDs, band t-shirts and other music-related goods.

128 2nd Ave. North, 244-7090 www.thevinylexchange.com

CHOCOLATIERS

Bernard Callebaut A chocolatier for over 20 years, this Calgary-based producer and retailer does classic handmade Belgian chocolates with no preservatives.

107-1526 8th St. East, 652-0909 www.bernardcallebaut.com

Metric Design Studio A combination interior design

studio and showroom, Metric downtown allows you to browse their selection of rich accents (Spanish tiles, handcrafted furniture from Mexico, cool lamps) and receive in-house design consultations from their team of specialists.

160 2nd Ave. North, 974-0190 www.metricdesign.ca

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Sew & Home Decidedly more about home furnishings

than sewing here, with a massive showroom in which they showcase all types of furniture, home decor items and beyond.

601 1st Ave. North, 373-2332 sewandhome.com

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Ten Thousand Villages These well-known shops offer

unique fair trade products from around the world. Find decorative hand-crafted pieces (hammocks, vases, quirky handbags, scarves and more) in an array of colours.

Two locations: 143 2nd Ave. North, 242-2991; 600 45th St. West, 665-7525 www.tenthousandvillages.ca

Guiding you through your home buying, selling and relocation experience.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Don’s Photo This Winnipeg-based chain takes top spot in

the minds of most local photographers. Their huge store sells equipment—the basics, plus photo cubes, lenses, flashes, tripods and more. They also do lots of print processing.

1902 8th St. East, 934-3111 www.donsphoto.com

Phase 2 Foto Source This smart little shop downtown

Harden & Huyse This family-owned and -operated

chocolate shop does everything by hand in Saskatoon.

Their chocolates can be found in many locations citywide.

718 2nd Ave. North, 652-6663 www.greatchocolate.com

offers friendly, expert service for all your photography and photofinishing needs. Use their Foto Depot resource to store, print and share images, and create photo-related gifts online.

123 3rd Ave. North, 665-8505 http://phase2.fotosource.com

SOUVENIRS

COFFEE/TEA

Back to Coffee Beans This coffee bean (and tea)

wholesaler likely attracts as many people for the wonderful antiques they sell as for the quality of their goods, which they also serve up by the cup in their café space.

418 33rd St. West, 374-6566 On facebook: BackToCoffeeBeans

McQuarries Tea & Coffee Merchants Retail sales of specialty coffees and loose leaf teas as well as giftware, McQuarrie’s has been a family-owned and -operated business in Saskatoon for over 75 years.

708 Broadway Ave., 242-6016 www.mcquarries.ca

FLORISTS & GREENHOUSES

Bill’s House of Flowers Located on Broadway, Bill’s

boasts of having the some of the most superior flowers in Saskatoon. A vast selection of upscale arrangements too.

712 Broadway Ave., 242-8809 www.billshouseofflowers.com

Blossoms Living Fresh ideas and stylish suggestions on

flower arrangements for any occasion. Unique concepts, gift ideas and organic designs. Check their website for the latest.

111-1526 8th St. East, 955-3355 www.blossomsliving.ca

Creative Compliments A home-grown franchise that now spans the province, Creative Compliments does ready-to-order items and custom gift baskets; plus, they deliver. No time to get to one of their stores? Browse and purchase online.

109 3rd Ave. North, 664-3618 www.creativecompliments.com

Dutch Growers Garden Centre For over 50 years,

Dutch Growers has been selling trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, annuals, but has recently added gifts, accessories and women’s clothing. Look for the big windmill.

685 Reid Road, 249-1222 www.dutchgrowers.ca

HOME DÉCOR

handmade and natural. A little bit of everything here.

640 Broadway Ave., 242-4663 http://thebettergood.com

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Atmosphere Interior Design Lots of white and striking lines in this shop, which sells up-market furnishings as well as provides in-house consultations on design and living.

212 3rd Ave. South, 373-3004 www.atmosphereinteriordesign.net

The Better Good Owners Corey and Laura sell a range

of goods that fit into several categories: organic, fair trade, local, made from reused/recycled/renewable materials,

The Gallery Shop Clocks, calendars, jewellery, gift cards,

coffee table books and housewares—much of it by local and Canadian artists. Imported items you won’t find elsewhere.

950 Spadina Cres. East, (in the Mendel Art Gallery), 975-7610 www.mendel.ca

Handmade House Handcraft Store An artists’ owned

and operated cooperative, the store sells wares made by its members, with many fine pieces of glassware, pottery, jewellery, stuff for the home and other items.

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shop run by the owner of the upstairs gallery. Look for eclectic but artful housewares, signature art and plenty more.

103-105 21st St. East, 955-2701 www.darrellbellgallery.com

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n. Pysanka The traditional Ukrainian Easter egg, the pysanka symbolizes the sun, fertility and the re-birth of nature.

SaskMade Marketplace Unique local gifts from

Saskatoon berry everything to prairie vista coasters, pottery and even a wide range of produce and locally produced food items (fresh herbs, Chatty’s Indian Spices, jams/jellies, etc.)

1621 8th St. East, 955-1832 www.saskmade.ca

The Trading Post This space showcases owner Bruce

Garmin’s love for local artists and Canadian artisans: Indigenous handmade moccasins, mukluks and soapstone carvings, Aboriginal art, Cowichan sweaters and more.

226 2nd Ave. South, 653-1769 http://saskatoontradingpost.com

SPECIALTY WINE/LIQUOR

Ingredients Artisan Market Enjoy an espresso or glass

of wine while you shop for cheeses from Quebec, Italian meats, freshly baked breads, but specifically for unique wines (including vintage Italian and French wines), spirits and +80 craft beers 618 2nd Ave. North, 668-9463

LB Distilleries The world’s only gin infused with Saskatoon

berries; whiskey aged three years in oak; vodka that’s been distilled seven times for absolute purity; world beating liqueurs: that’s Lucky Bastard, a micro-distillery in Saskatoon’s north end.

1925 Ave. B North, 979-7280 Ne www.luckybastard.ca

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Paddock Wood Brewing The only micro-brewery in Saskatoon, Paddock Wood in Sutherland produces everything from a London porter and an oatmeal stout to lighter styles such as a Czech-style pilsner and their popular “Melon Head” ale.

B1-116 103rd St. East, 477-5632 www.paddockwood.com

UKRAINIAN MUSEUM OF CANADA 910 Spadina Cres. East 306 244 3800 Visit the Galleries and Gift Shop Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm

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Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Tour

A living Canadian rock legend, Randy Bachman is currently the host of CBC Radio’s Vinyl Tap, a weekly show that explores themes in rock music. Bachman’s tour, subtitled “Every Song Tells a Story,” promotes his show. 8pm; tickets from $25.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 975-7799) tcutickets.ca

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k-os

Innovative and multi-talented Canadian artist k-os is on tour to promote his latest project, a double album entitled BLack on BLonde.

One disc features collaborations with the likes of Corey Hart, Emily Haines (Metric) and Sam Roberts, while the other shows off his classic hip-hop roots. 8pm; tickets $24.50.

Odeon Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. South, 651-1000) www.theodeon.ca

Earth Day

Last day of exams for most colleges at the U of S.

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The hotly trending Canadian indie rockers from Kelowna, BC, are on tour again to promote their latest studio album, Tiger Talk. 10pm; tickets $20.

Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912) www.amigoscantina.com

City of Saskatoon to launch a foolish $27.745 mln study to implement the controversial new snow removal tax to be imposed on city residents.

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Disney In Concert

The SSO with guest conductor Mathieu Pouliot presents popular title music from a variety of Disney classics. 7:30pm; tickets from $40.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 975-7799) www.saskatoonsymphony.org

Marianas Trench

On the road with their Face the Music with a Vengeance tour, Vancouver’s Marianas Trench and versatile lead singer Josh Ramsay perform a onenight gig. 7pm; tickets from $54.75.

Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 938-7800) www.creditunioncentre.com

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Water Polo Canada Sr. Men’s National Club Championships

The world-class Shaw Centre hosts the biggest club tournament in the country for men’s water polo, with five teams competing for the gold medal.

Preliminary matches start at 9:30am Friday and Saturday.

Shaw Centre (122 Bowlt Cres., 975-7744) www.wpsask.ca

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Clutch

The music of these popular American rockers has been used by Fox Sports, on movie soundtracks and as a UFC intro theme. Clutch have released 10 studio albums; their latest is Earth Rocker (2013). 7pm; tickets $32.50.

Odeon Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. South, 651-1000) www.theodeon.ca

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In this humourous, awardwinning musical by Victoria’s Atomic Vaudeville, a teenage chamber choir from Uranium City, SK, meets their demise in a freak rollercoaster accident at a travelling fair. As a fortunetelling machine narrates, we learn that all of them are called back from the grave to perform one last time. 8pm; tickets from $23.

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. West, 384-7727) www.persephonetheatre.org

An Evening with Oprah Winfrey

The celebrity TV show host and author brings her speaking tour to town to share stories and insights from her life and illustrate how others can take control of their lives. If tickets aren’t already sold out by the time you see this, call now.

6pm; tickets from $193.50.

Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 938-7800) www.creditunioncentre.com

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2013 Juno Awards Michael Bublé hosts Canada’s biggest music awards ceremony, which will feature performances from Bublé as well as Billy Talent, Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, the Sheepdogs and many other rising and established artists.

6pm; tickets from $59.

Brandt Centre (Regina, SK; 1-855-985-5000) www.junoawards.ca

Chubby Checker

Famed singer of “The Twist,” Chubby Checker has enjoyed enduring fame for his #1 hit from 1960, though it’s his onstage talent that keeps him in demand for performances worldwide.

8pm; tickets $45.

Dakota Dunes Casino (20 min. south on Hwy 219, 667-6464) www.dakotadunescasino.com

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music+events on Friday it’s Bishop James Mahoney, Holy Rosary (Lloydminster), North Battleford Comprehensive and the Prairie Spirit School Division.

Apr. 13: Don Griffith (9pm; tickets $20/members $15). Griffith plays an impressive repertoire of 250 jazz, blues and rock standards by request. Expect Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Dave Brubeck and lots more.

Apr. 14: The Steel Wheels (8pm; tickets $23/ members $18). The Steel Wheels roll out a heady brew of original soulful mountain music and a deep commitment to roots and community. Based in Virginia, this dynamic four-piece string band is renowned for its raw energy and chemistry on stage, with band members clustered tightly around a single microphone singing four-part harmonies. With the Midnight Roses.

Apr. 18–19: Rosie and the Riveters (Thu 8pm, Fri 9pm; tickets $16/members $12). See write-up on p. 10.

Apr. 20: The Worst Pop Band Ever (9pm; tickets $20/ members $15). Combining jazz and pop, TWPBE exudes influences from Wayne Shorter to Deerhoof to J. Dilla.

Their blend of acoustic bass with turntables, analog synths with sax and more allows the band to present originals and cover tunes in their own inimitable style.

Edmonton funk-jazz duo Luke & Tess Pretty open.

Apr. 21: Véronique Eberhart Trio (2:30pm; tickets $20/members $15). Classically trained vocalist Véronique Eberhart will be joined by pianist-songwriter Chris Eberhart and violinist Yanis Eberhart to reprise Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and French standards.

Apr. 23: The Arntzen Brothers (8pm; tickets $16/ members $12). From a musical family steeped in the tradition of New Orleans jazz, Evan and Arnt Arntzen play energetic music for both dancers and listeners.

Apr. 26: Romi Mayes and Jay Nowicki (9pm; tickets $20/members $15). Think Keith Richards, Joan Jett and Ray Charles for renowned independent musician Mayes, who will be accompanied by blues-rock guitarist Jay Nowicki of The Perpetrators.

Apr. 27: Solstice (9pm; tickets $20/members $15). An über-popular feature at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Solstice has been entertaining audiences nationwide since 1976. Expect jazz standards from the 1920s to the present, including up-tempo charts, tender ballads, challenging a capella songs, gospel music and original arrangements.

Top 5 Live Events Apr. 6, 10pm: We Were Lovers (tickets $12; www.amigoscantina.com)

The dynamic duo of Elsa Gebremichael and Ash Lamothe present “Islands” and other tracks from their latest electro-pop album, Pyramids.

Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.)

Apr. 18–19, 8/9pm: Rosie and the Riveters

(tickets $16/members $12; saskatoonjazzsociety.com)

This self-described “power quartet” explores gospel, folk and 1940s-era tunes with superb harmonies in their original music and classics.

The Bassment (402 4th Ave. North)

Apr. 24, 7:30pm: Holly Cole (tickets $35 in advance/$40 day of; www.broadwaytheatre.ca)

Sensual Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole arrives for a one-off concert in support of her much-anticipated new album, NIGHT. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

Apr. 25, 7pm: Anberlin

(tickets $26 in advance/$29 day of; www.theodeon.ca)

Florida rockers Anberlin have sold nearly 750,000 albums worldwide and are touring in support of their sixth studio album, Vital.

Odeon Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. South)

Apr. 27, 2pm, 7:30pm: Amati Quartet (tickets $30; www.amatiquartet.usask.ca)

The city’s most renowned string quartet and their sonorous instruments perform their program “Flute Fantasy” with guest flautist Randi Nelson.

LIVE MUSIC (ROCK/POP/FOLK/OTHER)

Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912)

Third Avenue Centre (302 3rd Ave. North) LIVE THEATRE

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. West, 384-7727)

Apr. 17–May 3: Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml (daily at 8pm except Mondays, 2pm shows on Sundays; tickets $30). After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry have fallen into a predictable rut. In hopes of rekindling the flames of passion and unearthing her inner vixen, Alice whisks Henry away for a weekend. She packs Sex for Dummies and some unusual wardrobe choices; he’s packed a bad attitude. A touching and delightful comedy that strikes a chord in all of us. For more information, visit www.peresphonetheatre.org.

Apr. 17–21: Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond (8pm daily except Mondays; tickets $23). Presented in partnership with the Broadway Theatre. See write-up on p. 9.

SNTC (914 20th St. West, 933-2262)

Apr. 17–28: Café Daughter by Kenneth T. Williams (8pm; ticket prices tba). Café Daughter, featuring Kristin Friday, is a one-woman show about a young girl with a Cree mother and a Chinese father growing up in Saskatchewan during the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired by the life of Dr. Lillian E. Quan Dyck, a well-known neuropsychiatrist and current member of Canada’s Senate, Café Daughter is a story about a girl fighting loneliness, isolation and racism as she carves out her own place in the world. Directed by Heather Inglis. For more information, visit www.sntc.ca.

LIVE MUSIC (CLASSICAL)

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (www.saskatoonsymphony.org)

Apr. 6: French Delight (7:30pm; tickets from $11.50).

Maestro Victor Sawa conducts guest cellist Blair Lofgren and the SSO as they perform works by French composers Mercure (Kaleidoscope), Chabrier (Joyeuse marche), Saint-Saëns (Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor), Ravel (Le tombeau de Couperin) and Debussy (La Mer). At TCU Place (35 22nd St. East; 975-7799).

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Apr. 13: Disney in Concert - Magical Music from the Movies (7:30pm; tickets from $40). At TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 975-7799). See write-up on p. 9.

Apr. 21: Trans-continental Impressions (2:30pm; tickets $20). Featuring works by Dela (Petite Suite Maritime), Oltra (Doble 5 Suite) and Debussy (Quartet in G minor, op. 10). In the Adam Ballroom, Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres. East).

The Bassment (402 4th Ave. North, 683-2277) Apr. 10: Ritornello Underground (8pm; tickets $20/ members $15). Prairie string phenoms Kerry DuWors (violin) and Leanne Zacharias (cello) return home to present a chamber program of solos and duos.

Third Avenue Centre (302 3rd Ave. North; www.thirdavenuecentre.org)

Apr. 19: Mnozil Brass (7:30pm; tickets from $25).

Described as “the Canadian Brass...on crack,” Mnozil Brass bring unparalleled musicianship, wacky personalities, love of everything from Bach to Queen, and an Austrian sense of humour. For more details, visit www.persephonetheatre.org.

Apr. 27: Amati Quartet (2pm, 7:30pm; tickets $30).

See write-up on p. 10. For more information, visit www. amatiquartet.usask.ca.

LIVE MUSIC (JAZZ)

The Bassment (402 4th Ave. North, 683-2277)

Apr. 5: Jeffrey Straker (9pm; tickets $20/members $15).

The pride of Punnichy, SK, returns for a night of piano-folkpop-cabaret music.

Apr. 6: The Cookers (9pm; tickets $20/members $15).

Formed by Ryan Oliver (sax), Tim Hamel (trumpet) and Alex Coleman (bass), the Cookers create original music for a club setting. The band will play tunes from The Cookers: Vol. 1 and Live at the Trane. With Ben Schenstead.

Apr. 11–12: High School Big Band Nights (Thu 5pm, Fri 7:30pm; tickets $10/members $7). Thursday features Bedford Road, Centennial and Walter Murray, while

All shows 10pm and tickets $12 unless otherwise noted.

Apr. 2: Today Is The Day, Black Tusk with Ken Mode and Fight Amp. Metal, good and loud.

Apr. 3: Two Hours Traffic with Rah Rah. Refreshingly lyrical pop rock with tight rhythms.

Apr. 4: Yukon Blonde with Zeus and Grounders. See write-up on p. 8.

Apr. 5: John Jerome & The Congregation with The Foggy Notions and Heat Rub. Whimsical and original pop rock with a folksy twist.

Apr. 6: We Were Lovers with Friends Electric. Friends Electrict opens. See write-up on p. 10.

Apr. 12: CFCR Membership Drive Show (bands tba).

Saskatoon’s independent community radio station, 90.5FM, hosts its annual membership drive.

Apr. 13: The Dudes with The Zolas. Garage rock from Calgary.

Apr. 15: The Men with guests. Speedy Seattle, guitarheavy riffs.

Apr. 17: The Casualties with The Dayglo Abortions.

Intense metal with punk influences.

Apr. 19: Library Voices with guests. Top-notch pop rock melodies and lyrics to match.

Apr. 20: Mo Marley 4/20 Party. An annual tribute concert to Bob Marley.

Apr. 26: Jeans Boots with guests. Rock trio recently featured at Omfest 2.

Apr. 27: Royal Canoe with Rococode and Close Talker.

Minimalism and alt rock collide.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556) Apr: 14: Connie Kaldor (7:30pm; tickets $35). This Juno Award-winning singer has a repertoire of original material that embraces elements of gospel, rock, country, folk, bluegrass and adult contemporary.

Apr. 24: Holly Cole (7:30pm; tickets $35 in advance/$40 day of). See write-up on p. 10.

Apr. 26: Harry Manx (8pm; ticket prices tba).

“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has released nine albums over eight years, securing along the way seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Music Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist

music+events Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 938-7800) Apr. 1: Rock102 Meltdown featuring Volbeat (7:30pm; tickets from $29.50). With Danko Jones and special guests.

Odeon Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. South, 651-1000)

Apr. 4: Swollen Members (7pm; tickets $25/VIP $40/$60). Hip-hop with darker undertones.

Apr. 6: Clutch (7pm; tickets $32.50). See write-up on p. 9.

Apr. 11: k-os with Rich Aucoin (8pm; tickets $24.50).

See write-up on p. 8.

Apr. 12: DJ Audio Blackout Party (9pm; tickets $15). For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ sofresh306.

Apr. 19: Classified with guests and music by DJ Fresh (7pm; tickets $25/VIP $45). True hip-hop style; solid beats and energetic jams.

Apr. 20: The Rated R Road Trip with Aphrodite (9pm; tickets $30/VIP $60). A touring drum ’n’ bass event also featuring Deadaelus, Dislexik and Klen.

Apr. 25: Anberlin with guests (7pm; tickets $26 in advance/$29 day of). See write-up on p. 10.

Prairie Ink (3130 8th St. East, 955-3599)

All events 8pm and free unless otherwise noted.

Apr. 5: red & the fellas (pop/jazz fusion) Apr. 6: Malusi Mabaleka (acoustic alternative folk).

Apr. 12: The Standards Trio (jazz ensemble).

Apr. 13: No Hurry Trio (acoustic guitars with vocal harmonies).

Apr. 19: Neil Roston (blues/folk).

Apr. 20: Simon Walls (folk/reggae).

Apr. 26: Caila Ellerman (folk/roots).

Apr. 27: Doug Boomhower Trio (jazz).

The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave., 653-5191)

Apr. 12: Aaron Adair (7:30pm; tickets $20). The AANALOG Launch Party combines a 1960’s cocktail party, the Elvis ’68 comeback special and a soulful modern album. Charly Hustle will play an opening set during the pre-show cocktail party.

Apr. 19: Peter Katz & Emma-Lee (8pm; tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door). Katz—a 2012 Juno Award nominee, an Emerging Artist of the Year nominee at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and winner of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award—captivates listeners with his own brand of contemporary folk music. Emma-Lee is known for her jazzy debut album Never Just a Dream (2008) and the country-tinged pop disc Backseat Heroine (2012).

Apr. 25: Joy of Vox (7:30pm; tickets $15). This Saskatoon-based, 45-voice adult vocal ensemble (directed by BJ Harris) will be accompanied by Penny Rosten (piano) and special guest artist Bruce Wilkinson (bass). Opening will be the BJ Harris Trio and the It’s Too Late, Baby foursome.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 975-7799)

Apr. 11: Michael Jackson HIStory II (8pm; tickets from $39). Featuring Las Vegas-based Jacko impersonator Kenny Wizz, this “Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” promises the songs, look and feel of the King of Pop.

LIVE COMEDY

The Laugh Shop (in the Parktown Hotel, 244-5564) Shows at 9:30pm and tickets $15 unless otherwise noted.

Apr. 5–6: Ken Valgardson with Greg Kettner; emcee:

Ben Proulx.

Apr. 12–13: Simon King with Doug Mutai; emcee: Liam Creswick.

Apr. 19–20: Scott Belford and James Masters; emcee: Shawn Gramiak.

Apr. 26–27: Tony Venditti with Derek Sweet; emcee: Danny Martinello.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556)

Apr. 12: Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; tickets $13). Have a laugh with improv comedy presented by a veteran cast of local actors and minor local celebrities. For more information, visit. www.saskatoonsoaps.com.

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NIGHT CLUBS

302 Lounge Dubbed Saskatoon’s straight-friendly gay bar,

302 offers a sleek, modern atmosphere in which to dance and enjoy something other than bottled beer. The eclectic mix of house DJs keeps patrons on the dance floor until last call.

Open Wed 7pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am 302 Pacific Ave., 665-6863 http://302lounge.com

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Beily’s Ultralounge The only city nightclub on 8th Street

provides a welcome atmosphere and lots of space in which to dance, meet new people or just feel like VIPs in your own booth.

They have the biggest dancefloor in the city. Always lively crowd.

2404 8th St. East, 374-3344 www.beilys.ca

Diva’s Club Diva’s, the city’s first gay club, is also its most

renowned, its most celebrated and its hardest to find. Look for the small rainbow sign at the alley entrance off 21st Street; once inside, have your ID ready for security (no exceptions), then be ready to party: Diva’s stays open later than anywhere else.

Open Sun/Wed/Thu 8pm–2am, Fri 8pm–3am, Sat 8pm–5am 110 220 3rd Ave. South (alley entrance), 665-0100 www.divasclub.ca

EE Burritos Dinners at this traditional Mexican restaurant

quickly turn to dance parties with free Salsa dance lessons every Friday night. Professional and amateur dancers are welcome on the dance floor, which fairly pulses when the party starts.

Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–1:30am, Sat 11am–11pm 102 Ave. P South, 343-6264 http://eeburritos.com

Jax One of the city’s biggest downtown clubs, Jax brings a kind

of tropical island feel to the party scene, with neon palm trees and some faux thatched decor. The city’s most cosmopolitan dancefloor, and lots of prize giveaways to make every night interesting.

Open Thu–Sat 5pm–3am 302 Pacific Ave., 934-4444 www.jaxniteclub.com

The Long Branch Expect a night of cowboy hats and two-

stepping fun while exploring the city’s country roots. The Long Branch features the latest in country music and old favourites too, so expect as much Toby Keith as Johnny Cash.

Open Tue–Sat 11am–2am 806 Idylwyld Drive (Ramada Hotel), 665-6500

Tequila Nightclub From the chic chandeliers to the high-

energy dance floor, Tequila presents itself as a place to dress up for the night and feel a bit more sophisticated. The bar features a wide selection of cocktails and tasty martinis. Guest DJs most weekends.

Open Wed–Sat 6pm–3am 1201 Alberta Ave., 668-2582 http://tequilanightclub.ca

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galleries/museums Mendel Art Gallery The city’s premiere art gallery,

featuring local, national and international artists. Free admission.

Spring exhibitions run through Jun. 2: Jason Baerg: Returning This dynamic multimedia exhibition features two recent works by the Torontobased Métis artist. The Relations series of circular paintings explores cosmic themes and reflects Baerg’s interests in abstraction and computer-generated elements. The laser-cut shaped canvases in Nomadic Bounce draw upon personal narrative.

The Home Show What does it mean to curate? What does access to the permanent collection mean? How does personal taste and experience inform a selection process? Associate Curator Sandra Fraser asked Mendel staff and others to choose works from the gallery’s permanent collection that spoke to them of “home.”

I Know You By Heart: Portrait Miniatures Miniature portraits were commissioned from the late 18th to early 20th centuries to preserve memories of loved ones in a portable, private form. This exhibition of exquisite miniatures is from the Library and Archives Canada collection. The subjects, primarily Canadian, include some well-known historical figures.

School Art (through May 26). Showcasing paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and other art by more than 200 students from kindergarten to Grade 12, School Art returns for an impressive 41st year. This annual juried exhibition is organized in partnership with Saskatoon Public Schools and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.

Bart Gazzola and Barbara Reimer: Green Man In 2010, Barbara Reimer received a Saskatchewan Arts Board grant to begin the Finding a Green Photo project. She travelled to Nicaragua to photograph landscapes, sites and garbage. Developing images using a coffee-based solution, she continues to examine the relationship of process versus content in photography.

Her mentor is aka gallery administrator Bart Gazzola.

Open daily 9am–9pm 950 Spadina Cres. East, 975-7610 www.mendel.ca

Affinity Gallery The gallery is the Saskatchewan

Craft Council’s showcase for the finest in craft artistry. It features eight exhibitions annually, with many unique fine craft pieces available for purchase.

Through Apr. 19: Incite Insight The 330 Design Group exhibition showcases work that has evolved over two years of shared dialogue and receptive making. Featuring works in clay, metal and stone. Curated by Lee Baker.

Open daily 1–5pm 813 Broadway Ave., 653-3616 www.saskcraftcouncil.org

aka gallery aka features contemporary art from nationally acclaimed artists in the trendy Riversdale neighbourhood.

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Apr. 12–May 26: Into the Woods Tammy Salzl explores notions of identity, mythology and the natural world, creating an expanded narrative between them through the medium of paint.

Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm 424 20th St. West, 652-0044 www.akagallery.org

Clay Studio Three This lovely

little pottery shop staffed by the potter artists themselves offers a diverse selection of decorative and functional handcrafted works.

Open Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm 3-527 Main St., 242-1158 www.claystudiothree.org

Darrell Bell Gallery A member of

the Art Dealers Association of Canada and the Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association, Darrell Bell Gallery showcases emerging and established artists: David Alexander, Cheryl Buckmaster, Megan Broner, John Conway, Curtis Daviduke and many others.

Open Tue–Sat 11am–5pm 405-105 21st St. East (4th floor, Canada Building), 955-5701 www.darrellbellgallery.com

Take a Walk Back in Time Take in copies of ancient busts and statues, plus an ever-expanding collection of ancient coins, bronzes and other artefacts at this surprising little museum. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. Free admission.

Frances Morrison Library Gallery

Museum of Antiquities

Convocation Hall (U of S campus, 966-7818)v www.usask.ca/activities/museums.php

The main branch of the Saskatoon Public Library, which celebrates 100 years in 2013, features works by local artists as reviewed and selected by the Gallery Curatorial Committee.

Through Apr. 18: The Toy Collector In this whimsical yet almost sinister exhibition of paintings and drawings, Jessica Edwards explores the idea of toys being collected and displayed in unexpected ways.

Apr. 24–Jun. 20: Local History—SPL: 100 Years in Pictures The SPL celebrates its centennial with a rich display of photos from its Local History archives, profiling the people and services that have made the Library what it is.

Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1–5:30pm 311 23rd St. East, 975-7558 www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/node/609

commercial galleries, with paintings, sculpture, and more by in-demand artists all housed in an airy loft space.

Apr. 22–May 3: Monique Martin and Trint Thomas team up for a photography and painting collaboration that highlights their newest collections.

Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat noon–5pm 200-245 3rd Ave. South, 955-8882 www.rougegallery.ca

Glen Scrimshaw Gallery Local photographer and

Apr 8-26: Celebration of Old Skin Andy Zimmerman’s first solo art show is roughly based on the stability of the mind and the destruction it causes on the environment.

Tribute is given to the fallen nature aspects of life.

Free art drop-in at SCYAP: All ages welcome, art materials supplied, no registration required. Tue, Thu 5:30–9pm, Sat 1–6pm.

Open Mon–Fri 10:30am–6pm 253 3rd Ave. South, 652-7760 www.scyapinc.org

artist Glen Scrimshaw sells originals, limited editions of his work and signature gifts from his downtown art gallery and framing shop.

Open Mon–Fri 10:30am–5pm, Sat 11am–2pm 167 3rd Ave. South, 668-2226 www.glenscrimshaw.com

Rouge Gallery One of the city’s most eye-catching

SCYAP This youth-focused art space provides space for creative endeavours, with examples of their work visible citywide.

Through Apr. 5: Malfunctional? The ReArtcycle group and invited friends show works created from recycled objects all with function in mind.

VENUES/THEATRES

Broadway Theatre The Broadway is an art, film and

performance theatre and Canada’s only community-owned, non-profit reperatory cinema. This municipal heritage property shows foreign and limited release films, but also hosts many public and private events. Wheelchair accessible.

715 Broadway Ave., 384-3456 (movie line), 652-6556 (office)

MLT Roxy Theatre The always charming Roxy shows

alternative films and limited releases. Lean back as the lights dim and check out the twinkling ceiling lights. Wheelchair accessible and access for the hearing impaired.

320 20th St. East, 955-8642 www.rainbowcinemas.ca

Bestiaire (documentary; France, 2012) Written by Dénis Coté Directed by Dénis Coté Running time: 72 min.

Venue: Broadway Theatre

A film about animals and people, Bestiaire (in Eng.: Bestiary) unfolds like a filmed picture book and concerns mutual observation and peculiar perception.

This short but compelling piece contemplates a stable imbalance, and of loose, tranquil and indefinable elements in the relationship between animals and humans.

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The Company You Keep (thriller; US, 2012) Directed by Robert Redford Starring Robert Redford, Shia LeBoeuf, Julie Christie and Sam Elliott Running time: 125 min.

Venue: Roxy Theatre

In this latest film directed by Robert Redford, a former member of the radical 1960s activist group Weather Underground goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his until-now hidden identity. It calls to mind the story of Katherine Ann Power, a fugitive from justice who lived underground for 23 years.

Centre Cinemas Film distribution giant Cineplex Odeon

has one of its two local theatres on the city’s east side in the Centre Mall across from Rainbow Cinemas. Its seven screens show first-run movies but at lower prices (from $4.50 to $9) than Galaxy downtown. Wheelchair accessible.

Centre Mall (3510 8th St. East), 955-1938 www.cineplex.com

Galaxy Cinemas Saskatoon’s largest Cineplex Odeon

theatre is Galaxy. Set in the south downtown, Galaxy has 12 screens showing first-release films and big performances such as opera and classical music concerts. Wheelchair accessible.

347 2nd Ave. South, 664 5060 www.cineplex.com

Rainbow Cinemas The Rainbow screens second-run

movies for cheap. Prices from $2 on Tuesdays, with $3.50 matinees and $4 for evening showings. Wheelchair accessible and birthday packages for kids too.

Centre Mall (3510 8th St. East), 955-8642 www.rainbowcinemas.ca

local essentials ATTRACTIONS

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Cathedral The

Beaver Creek Conservation Area The BCCA

showcases the Meewasin Valley in microcosm and contains one of the few uncultivated short-grass prairie sites in the province. Visitors can enjoy the site’s four nature trails and visit the Interpretive Centre, where staff help facilitate public programming at this four-season destination close to nature.

13 km south on Hwy 219, 374-2474/665-6888 www.meewasin.com/education/beaver_creek

cornerstone of St. Paul’s, which sits on Spadina Crescent across from Kiwanis Memorial Park, was laid by former Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier in 1910. Originally built as parish church, St. Paul’s only became a full cathedral in 1934 when the diocese of Saskatoon was established. The stained glass was added in 1945 to commemorate those who lost their lives in WWII and in 1976 for those that lost their lives to a fire.

720 Spadina Cres. East, 652-0033

Bessborough Hotel and Gardens

Ukrainian Museum of Canada The UMC is dedicated

Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River,” the iconic Delta Bessborough Hotel is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield in the late 1920s to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the Canadian National Railway and completed in 1932, the “Bess” (pronounced “Bez”) hosts various public and private events.

601 Spadina Cres. East, 244-5521

to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the development of the prairies. Craftwork on display includes embroidered fabrics, wood carvings, traditional religious items (such as decorated Easter eggs) and ceramics.

Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm 910 Spadina Cres. East, 244-3800 www.umc.sk.ca

Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-

sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more, the Synchrotron is one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Guided tours allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. It is one of the world’s most powerful microscopes, shedding X-ray “light” millions of times brighter than the sun.

44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 657-3500 www.lightsource.ca

many greystone buildings, requires time to explore properly.

Originally located at Broadway Avenue and 12th Street, the Little Stone Schoolhouse was built in 1887 to house Victoria School. Among its more impressive sites are the neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building with its classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style and Nobel Plaza (east end of the Bowl), so named for the two people from the university to win this prestigious prize. www.usask.ca/visit/destinations.php

Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime

U of S Observatory The observatory facilities (telescopes,

Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada, the Diefenbaker Centre next to the Education Building on the U of S campus features cultural, educational, and historical collections that represent the life and times of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. He and his second wife, Olive, are buried on the grounds nearby. Free admission.

Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm 101 Diefenbaker Place (U of S campus), 966-8384 www.usask.ca/diefenbaker

The University of Saskatchewan The U of S, with its

Western Development Museum Transport yourself

back in time with a visit to the WDM’s 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—including a general store, blacksmith shop and old time jail—recreate the hustle and bustle of a typical Saskatchewan town in the early 20th century. One of three such branches of the museum that exist province-wide.

Open Tue–Sun 9am–5pm 2610 Lorne Ave., 931-1910 www.wdm.ca

BOWLING

Hunter’s Bowling Centres The city’s two bowling

centres both provide a mix of 5- and 10-pin bowling, with organized leagues for all ages, options for glow bowling, and licensed lounges for thirsty crowds.

Eastview Bowl: 2929 Louise St., 373-4333; Fairhaven Bowl: 3401 22nd St. West, 382-2822 www.huntersbowling.com

CASINOS

Dakota Dunes The only casino serving Saskatoon

features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette and other games of chance. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points city-wide (various locations, including the Delta Bessborough Hotel; check the website). The in-house restaurant serves up nightly specials (great pizzas) to go with weekly live events.

204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 667-6400 www.dakotadunescasino.com

other scientific equipment) at the U of S are available for use

COMEDY

The Laugh Shop The doors in the Cedar

Room downstairs open every Friday for comedy at 8:30pm, with shows featuring national and international stand-ups from 9:30-11:30 pm. Tickets are $15; reservations are recommended.

Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres. East), 244-5564 www.parktownhotel.com/laugh_shop.php

CURLING

Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo

Granite Curling Club The venerable

Open year-round, the Forestry Farm Park (formerly Sutherland Forest Nursery Station) is a designated National Historic Site. The zoo is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic animals from similar climates. Tours of the historic former Superintendent’s Residence and the grounds can be made through the Friends of the Forestry Farm House (249-1315).

1903 Forestry Farm Park Dr. (off Attridge Dr.), 975-3382 www.saskatoon.ca/go/zoo

Granite found downtown just south of the Great Western Brewing Company is a convenient place to curl for many right after work. Leagues for all levels and open ice times throughout the week.

480 1st Ave. North, 653-2811 www.saskatoongranitecurlingclub.ca

Nutana Curling Club The eight sheet

Knox United Church This church is a

designated municipal heritage building whose congregation was established as part of the Saskatoon Presbyterian Field Mission in 1885 following the North-West Rebellion. Architects Brown and Vallance of Montreal designed it in the Collegiate Gothic style; it was finished in 1914. The two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for chamber music performances, plus other social and cultural events.

838 Spadina Cres. East, 244-0159

‘If music be the food of love, play on.’

Built in 1913, the Third Avenue Centre boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and a Casavant organ, and it has been lauded by the CBC as one of the most acoustically excellent spaces in Canada. This 1,000-seat venue hosts a variety of musical performances each year. See p. 11 for listings.

Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The Meewasin Valley Centre (MVC) near

the river in downtown Saskatoon offers many public programs and services focusing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. It’s a great place to learn about local history, the South Saskatchewan River, and the future of the Meewasin Valley. It also has interactive displays, an art gallery, gift shop and information on the Meewasin Valley and other city attractions. See their website for more information.

Open (fall/winter) Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun noon–5pm 402 3rd Ave. South, 665-6888 www.meewasin.com

River Landing This uniquely Saskatoon focal point

combines meeting space, an outdoor amphitheatre and children’s water play area. The river outlooks offer great, upclose views of the water.

St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first

Anglican parish (1902) incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style; its foundation is made of fieldstone (including granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist and dolomite). Completed in 1917, the cathedral features a rood screen at the chancel steps, and it, the pulpit, lectern and high altar are made of Carrara ware.

The cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General of Canada, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.

816 Spadina Cres. East

Third Avenue Centre

302 3rd Ave. North, 652-6812 www.thirdavenuecentre.org by both both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing of the cosmos.

Phone 966-6393 to book a guided tour. Free admission.

Open Sat (in April) 9:30–11:30pm http://physics.usask.ca/observatory

Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains

Cree have used the site called Wanuskewin (Wah-nus-KAYwin; “living in harmony”) for 6,000 years, gathering to share teachings and ceremonies, and to hunt bison. Trails wind over more than 6 km at the site, which includes a centuries-old camping area and an active archaeological dig.

The interpretive centre has galleries, a theatre, a restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and a gift shop. Adults $8.50, children 5–12 $4.00, free for kids under 5.

Open daily 9am–4:30pm, 11am–4:30pm on holidays 5km north of Saskatoon on Wanuskewin Road, 931-6767 www.wanuskewin.com

The Weir The Weir, built as a make-work project during

the Great Depression, is a classic fishing site for the American White Pelican. Climb the stairs to the top of the CPR bridge for a birds-eye view of the surrounding area.

Nutana Curling Club makes it easy to get into this quintessentially prairie pastime, with leagues for all levels of skill, open times and even glow curling.

2002 Arlington Ave., 374-2422 www.nutanacurlingclub.com

FAMILY FUN

Children’s Discovery Museum Set

to move to the Mendel Art Gallery site in 2014, the CDM is all about giving children the chance to learn through play. Exhibits and programming help foster creativity, curiosity and an enduring love of learning. Find it next to the mini-golf.

Market Mall (2325 Preston Ave. South), 683-2555 www.museumforkids.sk.ca

The Fun Factory This indoor family fun centre offers

various kinds of excitement, with a two-storey soft play unit.

Toddler space, party rooms, laser tag, lunch bar and games.

1633C Quebec Ave., 955-3778 www.thefunfactory.ca

SWIMMING/POOLS

Saskatoon Leisure Services The City of Saskatoon

operates four indoor pools, with indoor gyms, saunas and more. For public swim times and other information, visit the Leisure Services Department online. Adult day pass is $8.80.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre (1110 Idylwyld Dr. North, 975-3321) Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Dr., 975-2944) Lawson Civic Centre (225 Primrose Dr., 975-7873) Shaw Centre (122 Boldt Cres., 975-7744) www.saskatoon.ca

YMCA The “Y” remains a community-focused organization

in Saskatoon, providing a range of services and amenities: yoga, zumba and other health/fitness classes; a 25m pool and weight room with cardio equipment; a sizable gym; squash courts; daycare; even a café. Adult day pass is $10.

25 22nd St. East, 652-7515 www.ymcasaskatoon.org

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6. Grant Unrau (Stun Collective). 7. Shaun Dyck (SHIP). 8. Kath Stevenson (The Groundwork Strategy).

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9. Ryan Smith (Varial Technologies). 10. RenĂŠ Prefontaine (Shift Development). 11. Matt Smith (SICA Films). 12. Lyndsey Gerwin (Collective Coffee). 13. Paul Miazga (flow magazine). 14. Martha Hollinger (SWRC). 15. Susan Busse (Susan Busse PR). 16. Brian Hossler (Strongroots Consulting). 17. Tom Eremondi (Saskatoon Fringe Festival). 18. James Glennie (Saskatoon Community Wind). 19. Bray Hudson (WOW Factor Media). 20. Keri Beebe (Indie Ink). 21. Jim Nellis (More Branded Apparel).

22. Alex Bolan (CYBF). 23. Suzanne Paschal (Indie Ink). 24. Kathryn Morlock (Hardpressed Print Studio). 25. Chelsea Woodhouse (SES). 26. Dave Stobbe (Stobbe Photo). 27. Greer Tilford (Originalz). 28. Tracy Arno (Essence Recruitment). 29. Taunya Woods Richardson (CYBF). 30. Crystal Bueckert (BLDG Studio).

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magine a workplace where the staff come and go as they please. Ideas are exchanged over coffee and music. Locations are downtown or nearby, the décor is clean and trendy, and entrepreneurs have community support backing their business.

Sounds like a pretty sweet work environment, right?

It’s called co-working. The open-concept, communal workplace that has been popular for years in the US has found its way to the prairies, including Saskatoon.

Co-working is often seen as an alternative to working from home, says René Prefontaine, community manager for The Two Twenty, a co-working space in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood.

“Coffee shops and houses don’t always make for the best (work) spaces,” he says. “Particularly those who come from home office situations, they’re the ones that comment the most about having a lack of a social thread to their work day.”

On the surface, co-working involves dividing a building into separate offices—some more compact than others—that are rented out to different businesses. There’s also usually an open area for people to meet with clients, surf the web and socialize. Some co-work spaces, like The Two Twenty, offer communal fax machines and printers for paying members. Whether you rent specific office space in a co-working

seven studios spread out among three floors. Tenants range from musicians and filmmakers to lawyers, recruiters and non-profit groups.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK But The Two Twenty isn’t the only co-working space in Saskatoon.

Just down the street is Ideas Inc., beside the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. It helps start-up businesses by giving them a high-traffic place to launch and then encouraging them to find their own space after three years.

“The goal is that you mature as a company, and after three years you’re able to go out in the real world,” said Chad Jones, CEO of College Mobile, a tenant at Ideas Inc. Other tenants include the So Cute Kids Boutique, a café and a recording studio.

Jones started his business, which makes smartphone applications for large businesses, in 2009. His three-person staff had a small corner office at Ideas Inc., and for the first day they worked on the floor.

Now Jones is in a much larger office with 18 employees and is even considering opening up a second office in California’s Silicon Valley when he moves out. He says a lot of his success has to do with the co-working space, which provides entrepreneurial classes on accounting and human resources for full-time members.

“The classes help you fill in the little holes in your

place fresh, there’s always cappuccino brewing. It’s a very in-and-out type of environment.”

Parmar said Centro is geared towards the laptopand-phone business owner who wants a home-base in a centralized location. This co-work consists of five companies: a photographer, a foreign exchange company, a music company, online ticket business Picatic.com, and a commercial and residential office.

Parmar said synergy within the space is incredibly important, and he consults his tenants before a new business moves in.

“We want to be around others that want to communicate, we want to be inspired by each other,” Parmar says. But he admits that a dynamic work environment isn’t for everyone.

“If you’re one of those business that would rather be tucked away, we’re not benefiting from that, and that individual’s not benefiting either.”

BALANCE IS KEY

At The Two Twenty, Olson said it’s all about balance.

Tenants can retreat to their office when they need privacy, and emerge whenever they’re feeling social or need to exchange ideas.

All three co-working spaces have 24-hour access and charge by the month in order to allow businesses to expand and contract as they like. The Two Twenty requires just a 12-month lease for office spaces, and both it and Centro are operating at capacity.

“The city is growing up and becoming more cosmopolitan all the time as new people enter or as

In a co-work office, tenants can retreat to their space for privacy, or emerge whenever they feel a need to be social or exchange ideas.

Far left: The Ideas Inc. building adjacent to the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market; immediate left: the small but functional interior at Centro in the old Bay building.

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facility or not, membership has its privileges.

It’s an industry that’s rapidly expanding, says Curtis Olson, who owns Shift Development, the company that built The Two Twenty. He said in a place like Austin, TX, with a population of about 800,000, there are 18 different co-working spaces.

Olson said he saw the potential for something similar in Saskatoon and figured he could find enough creative, entrepreneurial-minded friends to fill up a building.

“The magic of this building, the community we have here, [is that] when people come in for the first time they find very early on that their ideas for growing their business get traction here,” he says.

Olson used an example of how last year’s Parking Day event came to fruition by word of mouth in the building’s coffee shop.

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knowledge with enough (information) that you can sort of make it through,” Jones says.

He said having a community to lean on for advice has been invaluable. Ideas Inc. even brings in professionals to help tenants review lease options once they’re ready to leave the building.

“I don’t have to pay this professional, or spend who knows how many hours trying to figure this out.”

COMMUNITY MATTERS

It’s also all about community inside Centro, a smaller-scale co-working space at the corner of 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue downtown. Part-owner Depesh Parmar describes it as “communal” and “open,” where entrepreneurs are always exchanging ideas either in the five glass-walled offices, the private board room or the lounge area.

“We always have music going, we always keep the

people who have left come back and bring their ideas and experiences with them,” says Olson, who is about to expand his existing co-working space.

Jones points out that statistics show small businesses are much more likely to succeed in an “incubator” like Ideas Inc. compared to in a conventional office building. He said larger co-working centers can also benefit the economy.

“You have all these experiments going on at once, and when those experiments succeed they become a new business in your economy and help to grow that city,” says Jones.

For Parmar, the benefit of working in a small, intimate space goes beyond the doors of his downtown building.

“The cool thing about the people that are in this space is that everyone’s become friends now. What started with a co-working environment has now turned into a broader friendship, and that’s just healthy overall.”

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The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Saskatoon held its annual awards gala at TCU Place on March 5, and more than 500 attendees were part of an evening that included music, award presentations and a moving keynote address by CBC journalist Mellissa Fung. 1. Sara Wheelright with Athena Award recipient Deb Young and Linda Moulin. 2. Mellissa Fung. 3. Carrie Catherine. 4. Mayor Don Atchison and 4 Mardele Atchison. 5. Tracy Arno, Allison Hunter and Kristin Saba. 6. Robin Chapman, (Photos courtesy of Joelle Tomlinson/ Anita Unrau and Beth McConnell.

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The Mendel Art Gallery, AKA, Kenderdine|College Art Galleries, and the Department of Art & Art History, U of S present:

Dreaming Painting: A panel discussion with Allyson Glenn, Melanie Rocan, Tammy Salzl, and Janet Werner. Moderated by Sandra Fraser, Associate Curator, Mendel Art Gallery.

Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. in the Mendel Art Gallery auditorium.

Free admission. Everyone invited. Reception to follow. Visit www.mendel.ca for info.

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fashion/lifestyle Presented by A Dress For Success Benefit

The Kreos Avaiation hangar played host to a one-of-a-kind SFDF fundraising event that featured four ready-to-wear collections for Spring 2013

Spring Fashion

Photos by Haley Sharp (Sharp pho.tog.ra.phy), M. Steigman, and Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography) Hair by Capelli Salon Studio Makeup by Knockout Makeup

Collections Taking Wing at Ensemble Text by Mandy Pravda The Kreos Aviation Hangar provided a memorable backdrop for “Ensemble,” a Dress for Success Saskatoon fashion show/fundraising event March 7 as guests at the show were treated to an exquisite evening of high fashion, performances by The Dance Project and more.

A palpable buzz arose once an ensemble of wearable collections from local designers and boutiques appeared on the runway. Ensemble—which was emceed by the glamorous-looking Cynthia Block—raises money to promote the independence of economically disadvantaged women by providing them with professional attire, a network of support and career development tools that enable them to thrive.

Breathtaking styles were the focus of the evening, which has already been described as, “Never seen before in Saskatoon… and straight from a New York runway!”

DJ sounds by Michael Wyant and Chris K set the tempo for this inaugural Ensemble, a signature production by the

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Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival.

Guests enjoyed sumptuous tapas

by Chef Jenni and trendy eateries Sushiro, Duck Duck Goose and The Hollows, while Great Western Brewing introduced its new Original 16 Copper beer. Select Wines & Spirits poured tantalizing wines and LB Distillers featured ice-sculpture “luge” martinis.

The up-tempo atmosphere was enriched with floral arrangements by Blossoms and upscale furnishings from Sew & Home. The location also helped.

Kreos Aviation provided the amazing venue, and as guests were seated for the show, the anticipation created a palpable buzz from within the crowd.

One of SFDF’s local designers, Laurie Brown, was the first to present on the runway. The first models stepped out in stunning outfits, with hair and makeup by Capelli Salon and Knockout Makeup. The tone was quickly set with tailored blazers, structured pants and edgy shirts—the foundation of Brown’s CONTINUES ON P. 21

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Structured pants and edgy shirts were the foundation of Laurie Brown’s Spring 2013 collection at Ensemble; accents came in the form of hats from Sova Design

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Dress for Success: Deserving Women Have Reason to Smile Text by Mandy Pravda Photo by Mark G Tiu Saskatoon fashions hit the runway on March 7 in the Kreos Aviation hangar as local fashion designers and boutiques came together at the inaugural Enemble, presented by Cameco, to support a great cause: Dress for Success Saskatoon.

Dress for Success was founded in New York City and has since gone international with its mission of promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women. By providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools, DFS helps women thrive at work and in life.

The charity takes referrals from local support agencies for economically disadvantaged women who have received job training and are about to go for a job interview. Deserving individuals receive a boutique shopping experience during which they choose an outfit for the interview. If successful with their job application, clients of Dress for Success receive a week’s worth of professional clothing as well as involvement in career support activities.

In September 2012, the Career Transformation Centre and Boutique opened at 215 103rd Street East, giving DFS Saskatoon its first real home after receiving official affiliate approval 10 months prior. Since then, DFS has smartly dressed its first clients and has continued to grow its base of referral agencies in Saskatoon and area to increase awareness of its mission.

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Success has been proving that it’s not just about the suit, but rather about building self-confidence, self-esteem, a circle of support and networking opportunities for their clients. The women referred to DFS Saskatoon will have had life-changing experience with Dress for Success; the suit is just the beginning of how this worthy cause opens doors for career-minded women.

Participants boost the confidence of women by helping them “dress” on the outside and on the inside by providing them with moral support and with tools that can assist them in their interview. In the end, women go to their interview with a positive outlook and enter the workforce with practical skills necessary to succeed in today’s marketplace. Making the client secure and happy goes a long way in ensuring her family will feel likewise.

The highlight of the evening came as host Cynthia Block presented beautiful floral bouquets to and introduced the two Dress for Success Saskatoon champions for this year: Shannon Ford and Sarenia Rathje. These women shared moving and emotional stories of their personal, life-changing experiences through DFS. Guests and family members responded with a standing ovation acknowledging their achievements.

Dress for Success is proud to be able to have such an energizing impact on the lives of Saskatchewan woman and their families. Congratulations to Dress for Success Saskatoon for creating an evening to

remember that raised $40,000 for a worthy cause.

Like Ensemble, Dress for Success Saskatoon is run entirely by volunteers; the local affiliate of DFS is overseen by its nine hard-working board members and hundreds of individuals providing services that range from sorting and cleaning of clothes to professional tailoring advice, work securing donations and much more. The generosity of many fine sponsors put this event on a path to success from the very outset.

For more information, visit www.dressforsuccess. org/saskatoon.

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“Pop-up” shops allowed guests to purchase fashions from the show

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Brown, whose clothing was accented by hats from Sova Design, showcased soft, flowing skirts and dresses that made a statement with their vibrant colors and print graphics. Easy to fit and ready to wear, her collection is designed with all women in mind, especially those with a fashion-forward style or even someone looking for a few new basics to update their spring/ summer look.

Ultimo Euromoda followed with apparel for men and women.

This iconic downtown boutique, which opened 24 years ago, featured the likes of J. Lindeberg, Bikkemberg, Kenneth Cole Couture, Smash, Custo, Belstaff and Cartise.

Stunning head-to-toe looks brought considerable applause from the audience as owner Barry Flynn took the runway in a sleek leather jacket by SAND, moody sunglasses and dark wash denim jeans. Ultimo Euromoda carries many lines to

ensure a wide variety of choices for any time of year.

Next on stage was Rack&Ruin, with garments made from recycled fabrics and reworked vintage pieces. Created by 28-year-old Saskatchewan-born designer Shallon Dahl, this collection featured the soft pastel colours that are expected to be dominant this spring. Accents with leather and surprising fabric choices were exemplified throughout, bringing individualism to each piece and suggesting sophistication for the true fashionista. Rack&Ruin is currently handmade in Saskatoon and sold exclusively at Era Style Loft.

these great new looks for Spring 2013.

To conclude the event, Ensemble introduced two Dress for Success Saskatoon champions—Shannon Ford and Sarenia Rathje—both of whom wore attire from Era Style Loft and looked polished and confident as they retold touching stories that reaffirmed the true purpose of the evening.

As part of the evening, guests were able to purchase fashions featured in the show, plus much more, at “popup” retail shops present at the event, including jewellery designs from Hillberg & Berk.

Ensemble wishes to sincerely thank Cameco, SaskTel, Investors Group and the many other supporting sponsors that successfully helped to create this inviting, one-of-a-kind fundraising event.

Era Style Loft, for its part, took to the runway for a breathtaking finale. They showcased some of the most soughtafter labels this spring from designers such as Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Elizabeth & James, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Joie, Equipment, BCBGMAXAZRIA and more. The pieces were modern but elegant and often revealing a fun twist. Shoes by Durand’s complemented most styles for the presenting designers and completed

For more information on this event, visit www.saskfashion.com.

Coming this spring—SFDF: Runway at Mercedes Benz Dealership. Go online at www.saskfashion.com for more details.

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At National Level Competitive Hair Events Local Stylists are Making Waves (& Curls)

There’s a lot that goes into styling hair. Have you ever considered that the person cutting your hair might just be a national celebrity of sorts in the world of competitive hair styling?

There’s a fascinating world to the hairstyle industry that we hear little about. At local, national and interna-

tional competitions, skills are tested, limits are pushed and trends are born.

Some competitions are live—stylists work against the clock to produce eye-catching results—while others are photo-based, meaning participants submit a collection of works to be judged by top hairstyle industry professionals.

Categories range from Men’s Style to Fantasy.

Saskatoon is home to many talented stylists who have been competing and placing in these competitions for years.

To catch up with a few top homegrown stylists is to find out how truly “cutting edge” the competitive hair world is.

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Stylist and owner, Spectrum Hair Studio As the daughter of a hair stylist, Kara literally grew up in a salon, getting behind the hair chair herself 10 years ago. She competed for the first time only a few months after graduating from hairstyling school, placing third in a live Men’s Cut competition.

Kara went on to place in numerous other live competitions, and five years ago, she joined the Master Judges Panel of Canada so she could evaluate others hairstylists’ skills as well as showcase her own.

Her most recent success was being chosen the Saskatchewan winner from among four competing finalists at the 2013 Canadian Hairdresser Magazine Mirror Awards, the country’s top industry event.

“Competing is a whole other aspect of hairdressing,” she says. “It is art and an amazing creative outlet in which you can create the most beautiful forms and colours. To compete is to challenge yourself to be disciplined and show off your skill.”

From Kara’s 2013 Mirror Awards Winning Collection Photo by Macarena Yanez (www.makifotos.com) Makeup by Caty McCulloch

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Instructor, MC College; stylist, Quinn’s World; educator, Kevin Murphy hair products Uyen, who has worked in the hair industry for eight years, decided to try her hand at competing in 2010. Since then, she’s won multiple Canadian awards and been a national-level finalist numerous times.

Her breakout achievement was being nominated to compete as an Elite Master Stylist—a closed competition category of the Contessa Competition (now in its 24th year) put on by Salon Magazine.

“I am so honoured that people in the beauty industry recognized my hard work,” Uyen says. “I believe that talent will take you far but not as far as ambition, dedication and passion.”

From Uyen’s 2011 Mirror Awards Fantasy Stylist of the Year Photo by Gina Yesnik (www.ginasportraits.com) Kara Firman: “Braiding gives such great texture and doesn’t need to be perfect. And you will also hear the word ‘organic’ a lot this season which means more natural and raw kinds of looks, not perfectly polished.”

Freelance hairstylist In her 22 years as a hairstylist, Tina has competed and placed in both live competitions and photography-based events. In 2012, she became the first person from Saskatchewan to be chosen as the regional winner for the Style Masters International Competition. This year, she was chosen as Saskatchewan Finalist for the 2013 Canadian Hairdresser Magazine Mirror Awards.

It’s unprecedented recognition for a stylist from this province.

“My love for competing allows me to create unique hair art, work with some fantastic people, and excel (at what I do),” Tina says. “I am so proud to represent Saskatoon in these competitions.”

From Tina’s 2012 Style Masters Int’l.

Regional Winner Collection Photo by Erin Crooks (On Facebook: erincrooksphotography) Tina Monz: “Adding a bang brightens up your face, and layers are great for bounce!”

Sara Whyte: “I’m loving the pastel palette for colouring hair, and a thick fringe this season.”

Stylist and owner, Alchemy Salon Although she’s been a hairstylist for 12 years, Sara only recently entered the world of competition styling. She put together a photo collection for the 2013 Salon Magazine Contessa Awards and earned herself a spot among the semi-finalists—an impressive result given that Sara operates in a small local market, though most of her clients come to her looking for an avant-garde look, which she obviously takes pride in creating.

“Competing has been such a great experience,” she says. “I love it as a creative outlet in which I can just let my creativity soar and … collaborating with other talent to make ideas come to life. I’m already planning my next competition collection!”

From Sara’s 2013 Contessa SemiFinalist Collection Photo by Warne Noyce (www.warnephotography.com) Uyen Huynh: “‘Beach hair’ is going to be huge.

That means working with your natural texture and making it look like you just came from the beach.”

APPAREL – MEN’S AND WOMEN’S

Era Style Loft Julie and Lauren bring a 5th Avenue Manhattan

has a history that dates to 1670. Three huge levels of retail space in which to find brand-name clothing, shoes, underwear, outerwear and accessories for men, women and children.

Midtown Plaza (north end), 242-7611 www.thebay.com

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The Bay Canada’s national department store chain, the Bay

Guys & Dawls Great merchandise combines with

personalized service here. Good brand selection for colourful, youthful clothing and accessories. Lots of everything too.

212 1st Ave. South, 249-1911 www.guysanddawls.com

Luna & Hill Check out this bright, airy casual clothing space

for women and men, which includes a central table filled with cool accessories, candles and greeting cards, even art upstairs.

208 3rd Ave. South, 244-5862 http://lunaandhill.com

Manhattan Casuals Make your way through the racks of

Diesel, G Star Raw, Lacoste, True Religion, Joe’s, and more. It’s all here thanks to the store’s excellent selection.

124 21st St. East, 664-6686

Mint Fashion Company Come here to splurge on Lipsy,

Michael Kors, Made for Loving, gsus industries, Colcci and others.

Plenty for men and women in this funky, inviting space.

731 Broadway Ave., 477-1233 www.mintfashionco.com

Outter Limits It’s the place in town to get the sporty casual

look from Icebreaker, North Face, Merrel and others, with a huge selection of boots and five-fingers by Vibram, Teva and inov-8.

630 Broadway Ave., 374-1663 N http://outterlimits.com li ew

feel to women’s shopping in Saskatoon. Lots of silk, plus stunning designs and ideas you won’t find anywhere else.

N 234 21st St East, 652-2770 lis ew http://erastyleloft.com t tasteful casual and fun wear for a twentysomething clientele.

101-733 Broadway Ave., 978-2228 On Facebook: FlyChannelFashion

La Vie Lente Fashion Boutique This elegant little shop feels as if transplanted from London. Check out their exclusive lines from UK brands Miss Patina, Max C and Love Milly.

155 2nd Ave. South, 652-0516 www.facebook.com/La.Vie.Lente

Laundry Liz and Lauren have a small space tightly crammed with designs from trendy L.A. boutiques and lesser-known designers. New stuff seems to arrive every week.

133 21st St. East, 652-3039 www.facebook.com/laundry.sk

Sandbox in the City Packed full of women’s clothing

and accessories. Expect unique pieces from yummie, Spanx, Desigual, Esprit and others.

1002B Broadway Ave., 955-6600 http://sandboxinthecity.com/pages/media.html

LINGERIE

Beneath It All From the black leather couches at the front for the guys to the welcome array of stylishly sexy lacy things, this shop attracts attention for multiple reasons, all of them good.

100-234 1st Ave. South, 934-0833 On facebook: Beneath-It-All-Lingerie

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Bodacious Bustlines Head out of town for great service,

Tonic For girls, lots of party dresses and ready-to-wear items

Change Lingerie This growing nationwide chain designs its

funky clothing for lots of occasions here. Heaps of accessories too.

11-410 Ludlow St., 242-8720 On Facebook: ShockClothing where they have lots for guys too in the adjacent store “Banjo.”

Two locales: 122 2nd Ave. N., 975-1529; 802 Broadway Ave., 652-2252 http://tonic-life.com

Ultimo Euromoda The shop has some everyday pieces

APPAREL – MEN’S

Anthonys Fashion for Men Locally owned and operated, this store caters to fashion-conscious men of all ages. Trendy clothing for formal or casual affairs and at good prices.

600 234 1st Ave. South, 665-0181

Caswell’s Well-known in Saskatoon for carrying classic and

stylish men’s dressy casual and more formal wear, Caswell’s carries Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and other established brands.

Scotia Centre, 242-8804

Elwood Flynn One of the city’s top men’s clothiers, Elwood

Flynn offers signature clothing from the likes of Warren K. Cook, Paul & Shark, Allen Edmonds, Hugo Boss and Arnold Brant.

200 3rd Ave. South, 242-4881

Lino Boutique This new shop near the 23rd Street bus mall

selection and prices from Angela and her friendly staff. Lots of space in which to move and bargains at every turn.

520 Central St., Warman, SK, 249-6239 N lis ew www.bodaciousbustlines.com tin

place for women to feel comfortable feeling just that way. Good selection of styles and brands for a more feminine look.

167 2nd Ave. South, 244-4411 On Facebook: SexyNSassyBoutique

SHOES

Broadway Shoe Repair Run by the same family for three generations, Broadway does Birkenstocks and various other super comfy names in footwear. And of course they fix shoes.

638 Broadway Ave., 652-4399 On Facebook: broadwayshoerepair

Durand’s A city standout when it comes to women’s shoes,

Durand’s carries a wide array of shoes and boots to suit any occasion, with great accessories sourced from across Canada.

255 2nd Ave. South, 933-3336 www.durandsfootwear.ca

Foster’s Shoes Shoes that fit right is the focus at Foster’s,

Momentum Urban and sport-oriented clothing with shoes,

Pedestrian Shoe Fitting Centre Inside this cozy corner

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N lis ew tin APPAREL – WOMEN’S g Argyle An impressive array of international brands can be ! found in this smart little shop in University Heights. Signature outfits, cocktail dresses, smart suits.

122-1820 McOrmond Dr., 978-8889 On Facebook: Argyle-Boutique

Dena’s Upper-end women’s everyday apparel, plus lots of

shoes, handbags and more. Their list of brands includes Guess, Michael Kors, Franco Mirabelli, BCBG, Arturo Chiang and others.

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Moda, plus bags, accessories and more. Ample space to browse, and they even have a little lunch/coffee bistro.

685 Reid Road, 249-1222 On Facebook: DutchGrowersFashion

818 Broadway Ave. 306 653 1155 www.fosters-shoes.com

Sexy & Sassy Boutique As the name suggests, this is a

which specializes in orthotics and stocks brands such as Clarks, Mephisto, New Balance, Noot and Romica.

818 Broadway Ave., 653-1155 www.fosters-shoes.com/saskatoon

Two locations: 160-2102 8th St. East, 955-2381; 2-960 Attridge Dr., 384-8411

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signature lines in Denmark and boasts the greatest variety of bra sizes on the market. Free professional in-store fittings.

The Mall at Lawson Heights, 664-4164 change.com

offers formal and dressy casual wear from emerging European designers, but with a fresh approach to service.

154 2nd Ave. North, 652-5466 belts, button-ups, pants, sunglasses and more.

We have every colour of the rainbow

store next to Brainsport Athletics, Pedestrian has a wellorganized selection of quality casual and dressy footwear.

702 Broadway Ave., 244-0957 http://brainsport.ca/pedestrian

Traxx 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 encouraging customer loyalty.

2105 8th St. East, 1-866-956-2272 www.traxxfootwear.com

VINTAGE CLOTHING

Better Off Duds Found in the city’s Mayfair neighbourhood,

they have funky and vintage second-hand clothing and accessories, plus housewares, books and many other useful items.

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Flashback Clothing Collective An eclectic mix of clothing and styles from from all over. Downstairs in the Drinkle Building.

7-115 3rd Ave. South, 652-1866 On Facebook: Flashback-Clothing-Collective

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Currying Flavour Thai & Burmese Eateries: Put some Spring in Your Step

Text by Paul Miazga Photos by Ryan Grainger

Above: chicken satay skewers with som tum salad from Royal Thai; left: their classic green curry with fresh basil leaves.

Southeast Asia is home to numerous cultures and languages; its cooking traditions are influenced by India and China; and it’s largely Buddhist.

For Buddhists, the New Year or water festival (in Thailand: songkran; in Burma: thinja) in mid-April represents a time to cleanse, to splash water for fun, but also to carefully prepare for honoured guests: attention to hygiene, care for the elderly and food are important.

Noy Phonsavath (chef/owner, Royal Thai) Like many people who’ve been to Thailand, Noy fell in love with the food. “(Most of all), I love the curries,” she says. “Thai food is sweeter and spicier (than Laotian).”

As regards classic Thai fare, Noy enjoys the classic red curry with

bamboo for its sweetness and its use of both lemongrass and basil. She is also big on salads such as som tum: green papaya, fresh chilies, seafood, crunchy julienned vegetables, a tangy lime dressing and chopped peanuts.

She also gets a kick out of it when non-Thai people order larb, a dish of ground meat and fresh herbs that combines savoury (shallots), sweet (sugar), spicy (fresh chillies) and salty (fish sauce) in perfect balance. It’s a traditional dish for New Year’s that means “good luck” in Thai.

It’s tasty, but takes some getting used to.

“What I’m most impressed with is when people also know how to eat it.”

Lu Kyaw (chef/owner, Golden Pagoda) “Burma is a land of many different

ethnic groups,” says Lu Kyaw (“Lu-Joe”), but every household, every restaurant will always serve three dishes: Moh Hing Ka (a rich fish soup flavoured with black pepper); Lahpet (a salad with pickled green tea leaves) and Ohno Kaukswe (coconut chicken soup with tempura onion and egg noodles).”

But at this time of year, he thinks of Mont Lone Yei Baw: glutinous rice balls with a sticky-sweet palm sugar centre.

“It means ‘food that floats,’” he says.

Everyone takes part in making these simple treats—little kids sit next to the old and learn to shape them.

“Then you take turns dropping them into a large pot of boiling water,” Lu Kyaw says. “They go to the bottom until they’re cooked; when one comes floating to the top, you get to eat it!”

Coconut milk soup w/ chicken (Tom kha gai) This Thai staple incorporates the five characteristics of Asian cuisine: hot, sour, spicy, sweet and salty. All the flavouring elements used here can be found in the city’s Asian grocery stores: dark green and waxy-looking kaffir lime leaves impart bright, somewhat floral notes; galangal/ kha (similar to ginger) has a slightly woody, perfumed aroma; fresh lemongrass, meanwhile, adds hints of citrus.

Serves 4 1 boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 4–5 white mushrooms, quartered 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half and stems removed

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7cm piece galangal, peeled and sliced lengthwise 1 stalk lemongrass, core bruised and sliced once diagonally 3–4 small shallots, thinly sliced 1–2 coriander roots or stems, crushed and finely chopped 2 small fresh red chillies, crushed 1 small bunch coriander leaves, coarsely chopped 1 small green onion, coarsely chopped 4 small whole dried red chillies 1 tbsp each fish sauce and fresh lemon juice, separated 1 tsp sugar 1 400ml can coconut milk + 250ml chicken bouillon

By Paul Miazga 1. In a wok or medium frying pan, heat the coconut milk and bouillon over medium heat. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fresh chillies, shallots and coriander root/stems and boil for 1 minute.

2. Add chicken and boil for 1 minute more before adding cherry tomato halves and mushrooms. Boil for another 30 seconds before adding fish sauce, dried chillies, onion and most coriander leaves.

Boil for 15–20 seconds more.

3. Turn off the heat and mix in the lemon juice and sugar. Serve hot and garnish with remaining coriander leaves.

Fuzion Sushi and Deli A quietly adequate spot downtown

Saskatoon’s diverse dining scene in many ways reflects the rich ethnic diversity of the city, and for its size, it has a great variety of ethnic eateries: Brazilian, Ethiopian, German, Jamaican, Korean, Ethiopian, Pakistani and lots more. Now that’s something to sink your teeth into! With so many establishments from which to choose, we nevertheless hope this guide will serve as the solution to that always tricky question: What’s for dinner?

serving up various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea in case you’re asking. $ Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm 2-100 2nd Ave. South, 244-2005

Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen Embrace the unlikely combination of a Pan-Asian noodle shop and ice cream parlour.

Come here for their hand-pulled noodles (Japanese udon, Vietnamese rice vermicelli, etc.), their extensive sushi and dim sum menus, or choose from their list of 40 gelato flavours. $ Open daily 11am–9pm 803 2nd Ave. North, 979-4233 www.noodleking.ca

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Average price for an entree with soup or salad, excluding drinks or gratuity: $$$ $$ $

more than $30 per person from $15 to $30 pp under $20 pp

Red Pepper Emphasizing Vietnamese, Thai and Singaporean

AFGHAN

Afghan Kabob & Donair The only Afghan restaurant in

the city is also one of its newest lunch and evening dining spots.

Try the baked mantoo, the layered eggplant or various delightful combo platters, though the donair kabobs are what most people come for. Imran and his staff are big soccer fans, so expect to see big European matches on the flat screen TVs. They also offer hookah (Egyptian water pipe) nightly beginning at 7pm. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm 3-100 2nd Ave. South, 477-2255

ARTISANAL/LOCAL

Prairie Ink Prairie Ink shares space with the McNally Robinson Bookstore near Circle and 8th, so it tends to draw an arty crowd that comes to browse books and do lunch in one go. This spot serves signature breakfasts, lunches and dinners using lots of local produce and combining local with international flavours.

Regular live music adds to the charm of this bistro-style setting.

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year-round market has various food concessions that are all worth a look. The Riverbend Plantation Market Café offers fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and more. Their breakfasts and desserts are also yummy. The Garlic Guru offers satisfying and healthy vegetarian soups, salads and snack items all made fresh using local market ingredients. Wild Cuisine Catering offers local foods too, but with items such as rabbit, wild boar and bison on offer. Catering is done by all three too. $ Open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm 110 Sonnenschein Way, 975-2010 (Riverbend), 370-0033 (GG), 291-0884 (WCC) www.riverbendplantation.com; www.garlicguru.ca

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Ding Dong For downtown diners looking to grab quick and

authentic Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese food, a trip to Ding Dong beats venturing into the nearby mall and waiting in line. Grab some coconut curry beef and a small soup, find a spot in that little alcove next to the RBC building and then tuck in. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm 105 21st St. East, 664-2232

food, Red Pepper brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to its stretch of the downtown dining scene. The special south Vietnamese soup garners rave reviews, as does their tofu satay and their shrimp and pork balls. $ Open Mon-Sat 11am–8pm 145 3rd Ave. South, 477-1977

Ricebowl Fusion Get your fill of Korean glass noodles,

Japanese udon and more here at this welcome spot where spicy is a serious matter. Located near the SIAST Kelsey campus. $ Open Mon–Fri 11am–2:30pm (lunch), Mon–Fri 5–9pm and Sat 4–9pm (supper) 516 33rd St. West, 933-2889 www.rice-bowl.ca

Saskatoon Asian Serving up a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese,

Thai and more, Saskatoon Asian covers all the bases, with quick turnover at lunchtime guaranteeing happy diners and massive repeat business. The upstairs dining space is sunny, and it’s a great place to get pho soup with beef. $$ Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper) 136 2nd Ave. South, 665-5959

Wok Box Two franchises of this Vancouver-based outfit serve

up healthy and zippy portions of Asian noodles (Shanghai, udon, rice vermicelli, etc.) with meats, sauces and options galore. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm Two locations: 154-1824 McOrmond Dr, 244-4421; 120-3055 Clarence Ave. South, 374-6565 www.wokbox.ca

BAKERIES

Christy’s Mayfair Bakery Christy’s is a family-run bakery

not far from the Kelsey SIAST campus that does great pastries, breads, cinnamon buns and lots of other baked goodies, with weekly lunch menus that can always be counted on to be good. $ Open Tue–Sat 8am–5pm 420 33rd St. West, 244-0506

Earthbound Bakery and Deli It’s easy to fall in love

with this little corner of a busy strip mall on 8th Street because Earthbound does amazing fresh breads—sourdough, hemp and sesame seed and properly crispy baguettes. To-die-for croissants, pain au chocolate and great fresh sandwiches and soups. $ Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm 220-1820 8th St. East, 955-2184 http://earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca

The Griffin Takeaway Owner Nicole Barr has been baking for 20 years but only in 2012 did she decide to open her own bakery, which specializes in gluten-free breads, muffins and desserts, plus tasty takeaway lunches. $ Open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm 10-3310 8th St. East, 933-3385 www.thegriffintakeaway.com

BRAZILIAN

Saboroso For a classic take on Brazilian steakhouses, look

no further. Offering all types and cuts of juicy beef, chicken and more served from a long skewer, Saboroso has just what meat lovers want (plus delicious grilled pineapple!). A deep wine menu too. Reservations recommended. $$$ Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm 340-2600 8th St. East, 249-4454 www.saboroso.ca

BREAKFAST

Poached Breakfast Bistro Poached, which becomes the

hip cocktail lounge Flint by night, is one of the city’s premier breakfast spots by day, offering poached eggs with asparagus, stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other sumptuous breakfast treats. A big boost for the city’s breakfast scene. $$ Open daily 8am–2pm 259 2nd Ave. South, 651-2255

Grainfield’s A local staple of sorts, especially well-known for

their pancake stacks, greasy spoon—style breakfast eggs and bottomless coffee best ordered with breakfast (served all day). $ Open daily noon–11pm Two locations: 2105 8th St. East, 933-1986; 3124 Millar Ave., 955-4040

BURGERS

Fuddrucker’s Possibly the best burger joint in town,

Fuddrucker’s is a Texas-based franchise that has won over hearts and minds with their freshly made all-beef burgers and signature fresh topping station. $ Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri–Sat 7am–midnight, Sun 8am–11pm 2910 8th St. East, 934-2637 (93-GAMES) www.fudds.ca

Jerry’s Food Emporium Owner Jerry Kristian has become rather well-known for the many good things that he does at his restaurants: all-day breakfasts, Italian gelato and, more than anything, artisanal burgers. $ Open Mon–Fri 6:30am–11pm, Sat 7am–11pm, Sun 8am–11pm Two locations: 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 373-6555; 844 51st St. East, 974-6777 www.jerrys.ca/home.shtml

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the West, more and more people are trying—and liking—the wonderful combinations of flavours found in this spicy and aromatic cuisine. Try their tiny but tasty version of samosas before digging into some tempura squash sticks, pickled green tea salad or coconut chicken soup with tempura onion. $$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm (lunch), Mon–Sat 5–9pm (supper) 411 2nd Ave. North, 668-9114 www.goldenpagoda.ca

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Louisiana bayou, sourcing many of his ingredients from there, though using lots of local produce too for meat-laden Po’ Boys at lunch and shrimp gumbo, blackened catfish, etc. for supper. $$ Open Mon–Sat noon–10pm 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 382-1795

CHINESE

Genesis From the stellar crab Rangoon to the really succulent lemon chicken and the chock-full-of-veggies fried rice, Genesis makes top-notch food that’s relatively easy on the pocketbook.

They do great Dim Sum along with lots of other classics. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 901 22nd St. West, 244-5516

Jasmine Order the spring rolls, the impressive hot and sour

soup, the Jasmine Special combo or just about anything on the menu. Tucked away in the city’s north industrial area. Cheap and friendly, with lots of gluten-free options. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm 510 Circle Dr. East, 244-9956

Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling The Chinese lettering on the sign out front translates as “To feed the snake,” which here implies dumplings, pan-fried buns and other tasty things prepared “whole,” though the scallion pancakes are also a treat. Look for items circled on the English-Mandarin menu in blue pen. $ Open Mon–Thu 9:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 9:30am–11:30pm 416 20th St. West, 244-1891

Mandarin One of the city’s tried-and-true places for Dim Sum, Mandarin does the staples well. Never mind the décor: this place is a showstopper on the weekends with lineups out the door.

Don’t expect too many smiles, but be sure to get your fill of Peking Duck on weekends—unbeatable. $$ Open Thu-Tue 11am–8pm 245 20th St. West, 244-1818

Szechuan Kitchen Serving up quick and delicious portions of Szechuan and Cantonese fare, this place offers the likes of Koo Loo Pork, Beef and Tomato Chow Mein and Lemon Chicken. The place to go for Asian on Broadway for a decade. $$ Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm 835E Broadway Ave., 664-8668

Taste Legend Never mind the typo on

the sign; just come in and try some of the city’s most authentic old-world Chinese cuisine. Noodles are made fresh, and the style tends towards northern Chinese and Szechuan fare, meaning simpler, honest dishes with more garlic, spice and (therefore) taste. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 423 20th St. West, 665-3388

Tsui King Lao Expect prompt, friendly service and great food at this spot next to Konga Kafe. Nicely varied selection of seafood and hot pot ideas, plus Peking Duck, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. $ Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm 208 Ave. H North, 665-8866

Yip Hong’s Dim Sum Many regard

Yip Hong’s as having the best Dim Sum in the city, and the long lineups outside certainly attest to its popularity. Get there before 10am on weekends or be prepared to wait. This Cantonese restaurant does eggplant and chicken dishes well, but it’s the steamed dumplings and proper Dim Sum options people rave about. $$ Open Mon-Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 10am– 10pm; Sun 10am–9pm 1501 8th St. East, 956-3375

CONTINENTAL

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Rich, Buttercreamy Goodness

Maple bacon? Strawberry basil? The flavours are out of this world at this original city cupcakerie, and so is the rich, delicious buttercream they use. Thursday night purchases go to charity too.

The Cupcake Conspiracy 157 2nd Ave. North, 374-5401 thecupcakeconspiracy.ca

Executive Chef Kelly Oliver C.C.C. at the Hilton Garden Inn downtown cooks up a healthy buffet lunch, with Fridays being particularly noteworthy. From the set menu, order the panseared duck breast or organic chicken from Pineview Farms. $$ Open Mon–Fri 6:30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 7am–10pm 90 22nd St. East (in the Hilton Garden Inn), 667-5300

Centre in the south downtown, the restaurant/lounge is owned by the same company as Original Joe’s. Quality food and drinks. $$ Open daily 11am–2am 100 2nd Ave. South, 974-6201 Up www.stateandmain.ca d

Haywood’s Grill A cozy meeting place for locals serving

and veteran local chef Matt Schryer, focuses on tasty classics such as burgers and grilled meats done on a hickory wood-fired grill. Check their stellar daily lunch and dinner specials. $$ Open Mon–Thu 11am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–9pm 152 2nd Ave. North, 653-7437 On facebook: WoodfireGrillDowntownSaskatoon

good, quality food that truly satisfies. Their hearty breakfasts make them a neighbourhood favourite, but diners should also consider their lip-smacking sandwiches, appetizers and pizzas. $ Open Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 9:30am–2pm 3016 Arlington Ave., 242-7699 http://haywoodsgrill.ca

The Hub at Holiday Inn Ideally located across from

concert and convention centre TCU Place, this restaurant in the new Holiday Inn offers a range of classic sandwiches, salads, grilled fare and some surprises too. They also have one of the earliest brunches in town. $$ Open Mon–Sat 6:30–10:30am (brunch), 10:30am–11pm (lunch and supper), Sun 7–11am (brunch), 11am–11pm (lunch and supper) 101 Pacifica Ave., 986-5000

Mano’s Restaurant and Lounge The emphasis here is on

the food (steaks, ribs, big salads, pasta dishes, pizza) and their deep wine list. Busy during lunch hour but service is snappy. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–midnight 200-1820 8th St. East, 955-5555 N lis ew http://manos.ca t

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Ricky’s All-Day Grill Ricky’s All-Day Grill in the Best Western Harvest Inn offers up a classic selection of breakfast, lunch and supper items. Some gluten-free options on the menu too. $$ Open daily from 7am–9pm 1715 Idylwyld Dr. North, 652-3222 gotorickys.com

Rock Creek Tap and Grill A Regina-based restaurant that

covers all the bases, Rock Creek Tap and Grill offers steaks, pizzas, Tex-Mex favourites and a Sunday brunch. Off the beaten path, this stylish eatery has live sports in the lounge and free Wi-Fi. $$$ Open Mon–Wed 11am–11pm, Thurs 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–11pm Two locations: 102-1820 McOrmond Dr., 979-7337; 160-220 Betts Ave., 974-7392 www.rockcreekgrill.com

CONTEMPORARY/FUSION

Earl’s This iconic restaurant set in the old McGavin’s Bread

Building north of the downtowni is actually a chain restaurant that has become a household name in Western Canada for its food, 100% from scratch. Check out the adjacent draught beer pub. $$ Open daily from 11:30am 610 2nd Ave. North, 664-4060 www.earls.ca

The Hollows This locally owned and operated restaurant in

the historical old Golden Dragon building serves contemporary dishes with a stress on fish, vegetables, fresh ingredients and seasonal products. Brunches here are top-notch thanks to their emphasis on sustainably raised produce from small farmers. $$ Open Wed–Fri 11:30am–2pm (lunch) and 5:30–10pm (supper), Sat 11am–2pm and 5:30–10pm, Sun 11am–3pm 334 Ave. C South, 652-1505 http://thehollows.ca

Prairie Harvest This spot on the city’s east side proudly

sources its meat, veggies and beers from local producers. Their eclectic menu includes a turducken (turkey, duck and chicken) burger, lasagne of pork belly and beef short ribs, perogies with basil and Dutch cheese, plus a vegan chocolate cherry cake. $$ Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm 2917 Early Dr., 242-2928 www.prairieharvestcafe.com

Souleio It’s hard to imagine a greater expression of

Saskatoon Station Place The Station Place has the most

Saskatoon’s emerging local food culture than Souleio (“sun”), which bills itself as “a way of life” and a “state of mind.” Bright and spacious Souleio is one of the city’s top lunch spots. $$ Open Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat 8am–6pm.

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State & Main Found just across the way from the Remai Arts

its stellar reputation to Daniel and Nicole’s emphasis on fresh local and seasonal produce; therefore, their menu changes as often as the seasons. Dishes with wild game abound (wild boar, elk, bison, rabbit), as do classic French desserts and good beers. Ask their new chef for pairing wine with his sublime creations. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2pm (lunch), from 5pm (supper) 820 Broadway Ave., 933-9600 www.weczeriarestaurant.ca

unique dining room in the city given that it has seating in two converted railroad passenger wagons. The site itself is also famous for once being the old CPR railway station. The Station Place offers North American staples fit for any dining car. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 9:30am–8:30pm 221 Idylwyld Dr., 244-7777 http://saskatoonstationplace.com

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Broadway Café This 1950s American-style diner serves up

hearty and inexpensive portions of everything from pancakes to nachos in addition to the thickest milk shakes in town.

Courteous, personable service and vintage décor make the Broadway Café a place worth revisiting. $ Open Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 8am–8pm 814 Broadway Ave., 652-8244

Park Café Park Café takes pride in providing locally sourced, certified organic Angus in its burgers and beef dishes. Try the classic Reuben, beef dip and burgers at this retro diner.

Acknowledged as having one of the city’s best breakfasts. $ Open daily 8am–4pm 512 20th St. West, 652-6781 http://parkcafe.ca

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restaurant, Saba’s does perfectly authentic East African food, so lovers of injera and eating with your hands take note. The warmth and charm of this place make it a good alternative for something out of the ordinary. Sample their authentic coffee ceremony on Sundays. $$ Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm 901 22nd St. West, 933-4447

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12 Grill Book the 12 Grill limousine service (from $60 per

couple, round-trip) and begin an evening out in style. At the restaurant, start with some cocktails, order Champagne Oysters and follow up with the Seafood Manicotti or Angus steak. A lovely setting and fresh country air. Reservations preferred. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–2pm (lunch), Wed–Sat from 5pm, Sun 10am–2pm Greenbryre Golf Course (south of Boychuk Drive off Hwy 16), 373-7600 ext. 3 www.twelvegrill.com

Bliss Fine Food Bliss offers fine dining without being

pretentious. Appetizers and salads always have a touch of something unique (watermelon with feta, chicken brochettes with a spicy banana ketchup), as do their entrees (short-rib “Wellington” and lamb shank “mojito”). $$$ Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch) and from 5pm (supper) 1002 Broadway Ave., 477-2077 www.blissfinefood.com

Calories Calories has earned its reputation as a place to see

and be seen in Saskatoon. The ever-changing menu features locally produced foods, meaning locavores can indulge guilt-free.

Check out their extensive wine list and dessert menu (their cheesecakes are especially good). $$$ Open Mon–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–5pm 721 Broadway Ave., 665-7991 Ne www.caloriesrestaurants.com

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Located in the Riviera Motor Inn. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 4:30–9:30pm 2033 Ave. B North, 664-2313 johnsvictorian.com

The Ivy Dining and Lounge A cool location in Saskatoon’s

old warehouse district adds to the inviting atmosphere at the Ivy. The steaks stand out on a menu deep in grilled meats (lamb, duck, pork), fresh and inventive salads, plus fish from Canada’s three oceans. The adjacent lounge is popular after work. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm (lunch), 4–11pm (supper); Sat 4pm– midnight; Sun 5–9pm 301 Ontario Ave., 384-4444 www.ivydiningandlounge.com

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Rembrandt’s Rembrandt’s is a true masterpiece in the

downtown owing to its exquisite Edwardian decor, attentive service and sumptuous food from Red Seal chef Evan Niekamp.

Rub shoulders with some of the city’s biggest power brokers while trying to decide on what to eat and what to order from their wine list (the city’s biggest). $$$ Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sat 8am– midnight, Sun 10am–2pm 243 21 St. East, 244 8555 www.rembrandts.ca

Tusq Meat is the thing on the menu, with all mains and virtually all starters featuring at least one kind. The open-kitchen design creates a vibrant dining atmosphere, and the chef’s tasting menu (your choice of 3 to 7 items) is worth exploring. Book the semiprivate View Wine Room for exclusive groups or occasions. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 5–11pm 416 21st St. East, 244-8877 www.tusq.ca

Fried Green Tomatoes with Jumbo Shrimp on Southern-style Grits Tue-Wed 12pm-9pm Thu-Sat 12pm-10pm 239 Idylwyld Drive South (306) 382 1795

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St. Tropez Bistro Simple, refined and attentive to details,

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St. Tropez Bistro presents French fusion of a sort, with regional ideas influencing myriad dishes, from Saskatoon Berry Salmon to Tortiere (French Canadian meat pie using local beef) and many featuring herbs grown on the restaurant’s roof-top garden. Diners paying cash receive a $5 gift certificate for every $50 spent. $$$ Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm 238 2nd Ave. South, 652-1250 www.sainttropezbistro.ca

Truffles Bistro Truffles combines its Parisian charm with

superb food and impeccable service to create one of Saskatoon’s most beloved restaurants. “Progressive French cuisine; respectful of tradition” is the place’s moniker. Their three-course Table d’hôte rates highly. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm (lunch); Mon–Sat 5pm (dinner); Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm (brunch) 230 21st St. East, 373-7779 www.trufflesbistro.ca

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Concordia Club Take the short drive past the WDM to sample

classic German schnitzel, mushroom strudel, Bavarian sauerkraut rolls, beef goulash, classic bratwurst and lots of good German beer to wash it down with. $$ Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm (brunch), 5–9pm (supper)

160 Cartright St. East, 244-6869 www.saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca

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Aroma For a chain hotel restaurant, Aroma does a good job of

Tue-Sat 11:30am-10pm Sunday 11:30am-9pm 2115 22nd St. West

tel. 343-5005

pleasing many palates, with wood oven-fired pizzas (half-priced on Wednesdays), steaks and truly iconic Mediterranean-inspired dishes (smoked white cheddar fondue, arancini balls, beet and fig salad). Popular with the breakfast and lunch crowds, as well as among vegans. Lots of gluten-free options. $$ Open daily 6:30am–2pm and 4:30–10pm 405 20th St. East (Radisson Hotel), 667-2358 U

at the city’s busiest intersection by serving solid takes on a range of appetizers, salads, soups, lots of pasta dishes and meatier mains. Cheap, cheerful, and with lots of space they easily cater to large groups. $ Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 102 Idylwyld Dr. North, 665-8466 http://chianticafe.ca/saskatoon-index.htm

Il Salici Ristorante The city’s most authentic Italian

restaurant, Il Salici at the Willow’s Golf Course raises the bar in Saskatoon for Italian fare. This delightful and spacious lounge offers a variety of delicious soups, salads and mains. Live piano music Fridays and Saturdays. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 5–10pm (supper), Sun 10am–2pm (brunch) 382 Cartwright St., 956-1100 www.willowsgolf.com

Taverna A staple for Italian dining in the city centre for

decades, Taverna offers a taste of Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. Daily specials are printed on the wipeboard outside. $$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm 219 21st St. East, 652-6366

Konga Café The lone Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in the

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city, Konga Café does wonderful takes on Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, ox tail ragout and West Indian curried chicken among other ideas. The neighbourhood isn’t reflective of the spirit of this place, which is lively and down home. $$ Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 204 Ave. H North, 244-7867 www.kongacafe.com

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The New Taste of Bombay Located in the city’s north

Otowa Popular as a lunch spot (most business lunches under

Passage to India Start with the impressive butter chicken

and don’t look back. The mother-in-law curry and palak paneer (spinach with curd cheese) is definitely worth a try, and the prices and friendly service make it worth a return visit. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–8:30pm (supper) 440 2nd Ave. North, 477-7164

Swadesh Restaurant Better known for their Asian

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end, this spot has great Sri Lankan-influenced curries and other dishes on their lunch and supper buffets, plus it’s seldom busy and they have a hookah lounge next door that offers free belly dancing performances weekly.

Open daily 11am–3pm (lunch), 5–9:30pm (supper) 415 Circle Dr. East, 664-8989 newtasteofbombay.ca

Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm 102 Ave. P South, 343-6264 www.eeburritos.com

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newest restaurant on 20th Street has a gangster theme and decor to match. Italian soups and sandwiches are featured on the menu, as well as homemade quiche, naturally. $ Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm 135 20th St. West, 380-5209 On Facebook: Two-Gun-Quiche-House

food makes it worth the trip out, with vegetarian and gluten-free options galore. Be bold and ask your server to determine the spice level. Great curries of all sorts. $$ 2115 22nd St. West, 343-5005 www.moguldivaan.com

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current location downtown, the Taj Mahal is family run and has consistently garnered high praise for delicious food served in a richly decorated setting. For supper consider a Vegetarian Thali (a multi-part meal for two) or a classic tandoori option. $$$ Open Tue-Fri 11:30am–1:30pm (lunch), Tue-Sun 5–10pm (supper) 5-157 2nd Ave. North, 978-2227 www.tajmahalsaskatoon.ca

resulting in an establishment that features fine dining but will soon feature a cafe, a lengthy pizza counter (and stone-baked pizza), a Mediterranean market and more. Family recipes spanning Greek, Italian and French cuisine, all complemented by a deep wine list. Two-for-one pizzas on Thursdays. $$ Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm 119 3rd Ave. South, 244-4777 www.mediterranno.com

for Indian classics at India Palace, an unpretentious place in an 8th Street strip mall. The restaurant has its own tandoor oven, so the naan always comes crisp and fresh. Nice vegetarian dishes as well as lamb offerings such as the Rogan Josh. $$ Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm #5 1501 8th St. East, 244-6777 Up http://indiapalacesk.com

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aloo gobi and lamb biryani during their tasty daily lunch buffet.

Look for their new downtown location opening soon! $ Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 4-3401 8th St. East 373-4747 www.myspicybite.com

supermarkets, Swadesh provides a choice of classic South Asian dishes in a relaxed setting. Lots of curries, sizzling BBQ meats and more to choose from in the buffet or on the full menu. $ Open daily 8am–11pm 2107 22nd St. West, 978-1300 www.swadeshrestaurant.ca

Spicy Bite A modest little place on 8th Street serving up

Pakistani standards such as paneer tikka masala, karahi chicken,

Nisen For all-you-can-eat sushi, it’s hard to fault Nisen, which keeps the nigiri and maki sushi combos flying all day long.

Cheap, easy on the wallet and always buzzing with satisfied customers. $ Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm 240 22nd St. East, 653-8188

$12), Otowa puts the focus on the food rather than the décor or lighting. Their teriyaki beef and salmon dishes speak well for this place, but not as much as their cherry blossom sushi rolls. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 227 2nd Ave. South, 651-3888

Samurai The city’s only Japanese restaurant doing authentic

teppan yaki (where they chop and cook the food on a stainless steel grill in front of diners). Head inside the Bessborough Hotel for an entertaining evening of culinary mastery. Start with something light before going for the Shogun dinner. $$$ Open daily 5–10pm 601 Spadina Cres. East, 683-6926

Sushiro The best sushi in town? Quite possibly. Is it easy to

get a seat? Definitely not! Sushiro’s stock in trade is the quality of its food, a fusion of classic Japanese dishes with western influences. Try the salt cod fritters, ceviche or soba noodle salad before diving into the mains. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight 737B 10th St. East, 665-5557 www.sushiro.com

KOREAN

Seoul Tuck into real Korean cuisine on 20th Street West with

bulgogi jeongul (pork barbecued on a table-top grill), japchae (glass noodles with stir-fried vegetables) and kimchee jigae (spicy pickled cabbage with tofu). Cool touch: iPad menus. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 334 20th St. West, 652-2310 www.seoulsaskatoon.com

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Lao and Cambodian also featured. Give the Lao and Cambodian a go, even if it means asking your server which is which. A quaint little space that fills up quickly. Good-sized portions and optional spice levels to suit any taste. $$ Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper) 1013 Broadway Ave., 652-2533

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EE Burritos Popular mainly as a Latin music dance club, this

eatery just off 22nd Street West has tasty fare, serving flautas (deep-fried corn tortillas with shredded meat), pozole soup (a hearty pork, cilantro and onion soup) as well as Salvadorean pupusas (a stuffed corn tortilla). $$ Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm 102 Ave. P South, 343-6264 www.eeburritos.com

The Hole In The Wall One of the great dining experiences

in or around Saskatoon, The Hole in the Wall lives up to its reputation for great food. Tempting fish and grilled meat dishes to go with original and delicious appetizers such as higados (spiced chicken livers), pastelitos (pastries layered with jalapeño, brie cheese and apricot) and more. By reservation only. $$$ Open Wed–Sun from 6pm 25 min. south on Hwy 11 near Blackstrap Lake (Shields), 492-4804 http://holeinthewallrestaurant.ca

LEBANESE

Lebanese Kitchen The city’s only Lebanese dining option

serves up delicious standards: falafel, hummus, savoury little turnovers called fatayer and pies called manaeesh, and the best tabbouli around. An ideal quick-hit food stop along 8th Street. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 1206 Emerson Ave., 242-8892

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2nd Avenue Bar and Grill Much of the city’s downtown

9-5 crowd heads to the 2nd Avenue Bar and Grill for happy hour.

It has an upscale feel and solid selection of martinis and other cocktails. A signature food menu helps keep patrons happy. $$ Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11:30pm 123 2nd Ave. South, 244-9899 www.2ndavegrill.com

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6Twelve Lounge 6Twelve has long been the city’s lounge

of choice due to its locally sourced cocktail list (Bacon Caesar or beetroot vodka, anyone?), deep wine list and weekend DJ sets that give the place a very urban, big city vibe. $$ Open Mon–Thu noon–midnight, Fri–Sat noon–1am, Sun 1–10:30pm

612 Spadina Cres. East (Sheraton Cavalier Hotel), 652-6770 http://6twelve.ca

Flint Saloon Lots of white, funky accents, a roll-up garage

135 20th St. West 306.380.5209

door front and a deep cocktail list attract a well-heeled crowd to Flint, which shares space with Poached Breakfast Bistro. For a light snack, the charcuterie platters satisfy small cravings. $$ Open daily 4pm–2am 259 2nd Ave. South, 651-2255 http://flintsaloon.com

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MEXICAN

Amigo’s Cantina The city’s longest-serving Mexican

restaurant has daily specials on the big chalkboard (their huevos rancheros is stellar). In the evenings, live bands from far and wide take to the stage in this celebrated night spot. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am, Sun 11:30am–midnight 806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912 www.amigoscantina.com

La Bamba Café A successful take on a true Mexican meal

experience here with family recipes for chilaquiles (crisp tortillas and chicken in a spicy sauce), entomatadas (chicken enchiladas in tomato sauce), plus vegetarian and gluten-free options. $$ Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm 3-1025 Boychuk Dr., 242-2622 www.labambarestaurant.ca

Las Palapas Resort Grill Fresh food and impressive

portions keep this place buzzing with activity all day. Try the enchiladas with their signature sangria or have a burrito with one of the many imported Mexican beers available by the bottle. $$ Open daily 11am–11pm 901 Victoria Ave., 244-5556 http://laspalapas.ca

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Wanuskewin Heritage Park Restaurant Executive

chef Kevin Merasty presents “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Selections include rabbit, bison, duck and bannock, plus burgers and pulled-bison sliders. Worth the drive out there.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (5 min. north of the city on Wanuskewin Road), 931-6767 www.wanuskewin.com

PIZZA

Christie’s Il Secondo From a place with a serious pedigree in baking, Christie’s does proper thin-crust pizzas in their wood-fired oven. Tasty sandwich selections are made from their selection of fresh-baked goods. $$ Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm 802C Broadway Ave., 384-0506

PUB FOOD

The Rook and Raven The business lunch crowd in

downtown Saskatoon knows this place inside and out. The Rook serves delicious gastro pub meals in a jiffy, which makes this the go-to place for food or drinks anytime. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–3am, Sat 10am–3am, Sun 11am–midnight 154 2nd Ave. South, 665-2220

Spadina Freehouse A wood-fired oven for pizza, a menu

that features vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus live music are just some of the highlights of the Spadina Freehouse. A good selection of beers on tap, plus a long drink list make this a great place to meet up after work. $$ Open Mon–Thu 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–10pm 608 Spadina Cres. East, 668-1000 www.thefreehouse.com

Winston’s English Pub Known for their selection of bottled and draught import and domestic beers (more than 120 in stock at a time), Winston’s also does lunches of classic pub starters, soups, sandwiches (vegetarian, pulled pork) and pizza. $$ Open Mon–Sat 10am–2am, Sun noon–1am 243 21st St. East, 374-7468 www.winstonspub.ca

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of things describe DDG, including tasty. In Saskatoon, they’re the only Spanish tapas bar, and they have a wealth of unique cocktails to go with the excellent menu options. $$ Open Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight 616 10th St. East, 649-3825 http://duckduckgoosetapas.com

STEAKHOUSES

Carver’s Steakhouse Carver’s inside the Sheraton Cavalier

Hotel has AAA steaks and a top-notch wine list given that everything is special ordered—you’ll not find their Spanish, Italian or French Bordeaux selections anywhere else in town. Their tableside Caesar salad lends a nice touch. $$$ Open daily 5–10pm 612 Spadina Cres. East, 652-8292 www.carverssteakhouse.ca

The Granary That little building on 8th Street that looks like a mini grain elevator houses the city’s most iconic steak house.

Prime ribs, chicken and fresh fish stand out on the menu, and with every order of an entrée comes a trip the salad bar. $$ Open Mon–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–11pm, Sun 5–9pm 2806 8th St. East, 373-6655 www.thegranary.com

The Keg The Keg has set the standard in Saskatoon and across Canada for many years with respect to its steaks, all of which are AAA and aged a minimum of 21 days to ensure they turn out tender and tasty. They do New York, prime rib, sirloin, special cuts and a great Caesar salad. Reservations recommended. $$$ Open Mon–Thu 4:30–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 4:30–11:30pm 1110 Grosvenor Ave., 653-3633 www.thekegsteakhouse.com

Montana’s Montana’s is for meat lovers, and this Canadian

chain unabashedly adores this food product, lavishing large portions of sticky beef or pork ribs on their customers, along with a few other notions of, well, beef, pork, chicken and even some fish, pasta and salads to round things out. $$ Open daily 10am–10:30pm 1510 8th St. East, 384-9340 www.montanas.ca

Tony Roma’s A standout chain that serves lots of ribs (St.

Wood has this eatery downtown at which they serve up their craft beers and enjoyable food. Live music plays regularly. $$ Open Mon–Thu 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–2am 148 2nd Ave. North, 652-5883 www.woodsalehouse.com

Louis style, Tony Roma’s pork rib tips, beef ribs), but plenty more besides. Grab a slab or tuck into their other fare (burgers, salads, chicken and even seafood). $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm Two locations: 125 Circle Dr. East, 384-7427; 3007 Clarence Ave. South, 979-3111 www.ribs.ca

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classic English fish and chips (but not only) for more than 30 years. Don’t be put off by the rather mundane décor since some claim Gibson’s serves the best fish this side of Liverpool. $$ Open Mon 11:30am–7:30pm, Tue-Sat 11am–8pm 1501 8th St. East, 374-1411

cheap lunch buffet (under $10), but also for the quality of its food. To get the most out of Royal Thai, try the buffet or order their fiery tom yum soup with shrimp, or larb, a salad of ground meat and unusual spices, or any of their superb curries. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm; closed holidays #2 325 3rd Ave. North, 244-8424 (244-THAI) www.come.to/RoyalThai

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Gibson’s Fish and Chips The Gibson family has been doing

Joey’s Straight out of Calgary comes this chain for seafood-

lovers: fish and chips (with choice of cod, halibut or haddock), AYCE specials on fish and shrimp, plus some great starters. $$ Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun–Mon 11am–8pm 101-2100 8th St. East, 343-5639 www.joeys.ca

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Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar Cozy, tiny, laid back—lots

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Sawadee Bistro As Thai restaurants go, Sawadee does

everything exceedingly well, and all of it for under $16. Their som tum (a fresh and spicy green papaya salad), tom kha gai (coconut and lemongrass soup with chicken) and classic curries are the real deal. Get here early to be sure of finding a seat. $$ Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper), Sat 11:30am–9:30pm 101-129 2nd Ave. North, 652-5367

Perhaps I’ve said it before, but being a good chef involves a lot of passion, not necessarily a Red Seal designation or any other papers that come with finishing a professionally certified cooking course. In the end, taste matters. End of story.

That’s why I’m constantly being impressed with the people behind some of the city’s ethnic eateries. When it comes to authenticity and sheer bang for buck taste-wise, there’s no beating them.

Outside of Europe and North America, notions about food—preparation, portions and what goes well together—are typically handed down from generation to generation. In many places, cookbooks of family recipes just don’t exist. It’s not like the recipes are closely guarded secrets, it’s just that you can’t use a textbook to teach someone how to determine the right proportion of garlic to onion and ginger or how to scale up a meal from four to 40. These are skills you learn by doing, by tasting and by having a learned mentor or parent guiding you from an early age.

Now I’m not knocking the academic route to culinary mastery; it has its place. It’s just that to appreciate truly world-class cooking, you need to have tried traditional ethnic food the way the natives have it. Chefs from all over the world bring to the table (so to speak) the nuances of their country’s cuisine; for example, their cooking might highlight regional differences in cooking that often get overlooked by broad cookbook-style descriptions of ethnic cooking (different spices, different presentation, or altogether different ingredients can vary from one end of a given country to another, but a cookbook might describe Mexican, Indian, or Ethiopian food broadly and without much room for idiosyncrasy).

The various interpretations of a nation’s cuisine can reflect the chef’s or restaurant owner’s own story, which make the dining experience more personal and cosmopolitan. There’s a lot to learn about ethnic cuisine and the best way to dig into the rich food history or food culture of another nation is, well, to dig in.

To really experience the diversity of the world’s kitchens, all you need is to open your eyes and consider yourself as a culinary tourist on a Saskatoon staycation.

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Root Down Workers’ Cooperative Café The city’s ted! only dedicated vegetarian restaurant serves up homemade sandwiches, wraps, soups, breakfasts and beverages too. Look for them in a new spot soon (location tba). $ Open daily 8am–4pm 200 Sonnenschein Way, 955-30790 On Facebook: rootdowncafe

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Lien Thanh An ever-smiling couple serves up mainstays of

Vietnamese cuisine: pho beef soup, coconut soup with crispy tofu, chicken and beef satay, great spring rolls and wonton soup.

The steamed buns are worth picking up if they have any left. $ Open Tue–Sat 11am–8pm 311 Ave. A South, 933-4299

Saigon Rose Saigon Rose is hidden away in the city’s

warehouse district, a rather unassuming place but with quality food, from beef in black bean sauce to peanut chicken and pho. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm 69 24th St. East, 242-1351

Spicy Garden A laid back spot on 8th Street to dive right into Vietnamese food, Spicy Garden holds its own in a strip mall that also features great Indian, Chinese and other dining options.

Steamed buns, pho soup and spicy peanut chicken. $$ Open Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm 1501 8th St. East, 373-8585 www.spicygarden.ca

Vietnamese Diner Lots to choose from on the menu in this

eatery in a strip mall. Lunch specials for under $10, and many kinds of Pho, but why not try the Chef’s Specials menu? Pan-fried prawns in spicy salt, special beef Luc Lac and spicy lemongrass beef. $ Open daily 11am–3pm (lunch), 4–9pm (supper) 1-702 22nd St. West, 242-1884

CAFES

Broadway Roastery It’s not the first place in Saskatoon to

roast, sell and brew its own coffee beans, but the Roastery is the most well known. Grab a cup of one of their daily roasts and grab a seat among the regulars sunning themselves out front. $ Open daily 7am–10pm Two locations: 614C Broadway Ave., 652-8888; 2318 8th St. East, 955-7434 www.broadwayroastery.com

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Collective Coffee The most popular coffee shop in Riversdale

serves up cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and other caffeinated beverages, plus takeaway food: sandwiches, scones, cookies, muffins and granola. Stretch out in the cozy space at the back. $ Open daily from 8am–6pm 220B 20th St. West N On Facebook: CollectiveCoffee lis ew

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JaKe’s on 21st For a coffee shop, JaKe’s does brisk business at lunchtime, when seats are scarce (it is admittedly small) and the foccacia bread flies out to hungry, waiting customers. $$ Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm 307 21st St. East, 373-8383 www.jakeson21st.ca

Museo Espresso This café in the Mendel evokes an aura of

1950s Italian cafes and draws an eclectic mix of studious types, colourful city folk and gallery drop-ins from all over. Enjoy people watching all day. $$ Open daily 9am–6pm (kitchen closes at 3:30pm) 950 Spadina Cres. East, 651-3933 www.museocoffee.com

Strongfield’s Coffee The Korean family that runs Strongfield’s are practical folk. They have nice breakfast and lunch options (their Korean dishes are always worth a go) and even coffee. $ Open Mon-Sat 7am–3:30pm 167 2nd Ave. South, 665-9901

The Underground Café As a combination record store and

coffee shop, this place makes it worthwhile to stop in and peruse the music selections as much as the tasty lunch and drink menu.

430 20th St. West, 370-7963 On Facebook: theundergroundcafe430

Top 5 bacon-flavoured ideas 1. Cinnamon cupcake with bacon (Cupcake Conspiracy; p. 26) One of many surprising flavours.

2. “Crazy Mary” bacon Caesar (6Twelve Lounge; p. 29) Bacon-infused vodka with bourbon, clamato and smoked sea salt and pepper rim.

3. Maple Bacon Doughnuts (Prairie Harvest Café; p. 26) Two classic tastes brought together in a marriage of crème fraiche and a cranberry coulis.

4. “Maria Luisa” sandwich (Root Down Workers’ Coop Café; p. 30) A heroic take on the BLT, with eggplant “bacon”, tomato and fresh greens on sourdough.

5. Bacon-wrapped filet mignon (Saboroso; p. 25) Rich, savoury bacon and the choicest cut of beef.

Top 5 organic wines

1. Cono Sur Carmenere, Chile (SLGA, $13.99) A medium-bodied, earthy delight bursting with ripe strawberries and complemented by soft oak.

2. Fonseca Terra Prima Port, Portugal (SLGA, $24.99) A nice, easy after dinner tipple with dark fruit aromas and flavours of plum and cherry.

3. Bottle Tree Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia (Ingredients Artisan Market, $16) Sunshine in a bottle; silky smooth and softly spiced.

4. Summerhill Gewurtraminer, Canada (Ingredients, $29) From grapes grown in the clean, crisp mountain air. It’s perfect for pairing with fish.

5. Pircas Negras Torrontes, Argentina (Ingredients, $16) Argentina’s most distinctive white varietal. Scents of peach, orange blossom and melon, with ripe pear on the palate. Great with any spicy, aromatic cuisine.

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(F7; 601 Spadina Cres. East, 244-5521)

2. Hilton Garden Inn

(D5; 90 22nd St. East, 244-2311)

3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon (D5; 101 Pacific Ave., 986-5000)

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

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7. Obasa Suites* (3)

(H7; D5; C8; www.obasasuites.com)

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(C8; 924 Spadina Cres. East, 1-800-667-3999)

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(E4; 243 21st St. East, 244-6141)

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secret Saskatoon Text by Adina Applebum Photos by Ryan Grainger

Creating an Outlet for Talented Youth Street art has a way of reaching you in unexpected ways. Caught in a daydream, your eyes drift unconsciously at a traffic stop: to the concrete median between the street and sidewalk; to the side of a building between alleyways, and there you are greeted by Frank Zappa in all his pig-tailed stenciled glory, or by a Banksyesque Sailor Dan questioning that ever illusive pursuit of the dream job. Maybe you’ve seen T-Rexs with a sacred heart, pastel pugs or the ominous mask of Guy Fawkes.

Street art can be beautiful, inspiring and thought-provoking, but freedom of visual expression is a double-edged sword. In the early 2000s, the City of Saskatoon was faced with the problem of having easily accessible traffic boxes constantly vandalized with less-than-appealing messages and messy, unintelligible scribbles; they were “becoming more or less an eye sore,” says Darrell Lechman, founder of Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming.

That’s when SCYAP and the city’s Urban Design Department came up with the idea to get local artists to paint the traffic boxes.

“We are not anti-graffiti; we focus on cleaning up destructive vandalism,” Lechman says. As far as artistic liberty, he adds, “SCYAP is a city-funded program, so there will be a bit of direction from city planning, but there is some flexibility available for the artists.” Guidelines vary depending on location, but the favoured themes are generally historical transport-related, cultural, or family friendly fare.

A lot of hard work goes into transforming one traffic box. Hours are spent sanding down the metal, and applying layers of primer, latex enamel and weather guards. Then, of course, the artist—a young person who is a part of SCYAP—has to the actually paint the art itself.

“By creating urban canvases that are scattered throughout the city, artistically inclined youth are given a chance to display their skill in a public forum, in a positive way that benefits both the city and the artist,” Lechman says. Since 2004, almost 50 traffic-box murals have been completed, he says, with six more in progress since last fall that are scheduled for completion in the spring.

Next time you find yourself in a big yellow taxi and daydreaming just a little, see if you can spot Joni Mitchell (inset) playing music by the river.

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Examples of SCYAP work include stylized portraits of Tommy Douglas (22nd St. and 4th Ave.) and Louis B. Armstrong (21st St. and 2nd Ave.), a cyclist on a turn-of-the-last-century penny-farthing (25th St. and 2nd Ave.) and a ballet dancer (Idylwyld Dr. and 20th St.; above).

flow can be found at these important hubs and a host of fine city businesses listed below: SASKATOON DIEFENBAKER INT’L. AIRPORT (YXE)

LOUNGES & RESTAURANTS

12 Grill 2nd Avenue Grill Afghan Kabob & Donair Amigo’s Cantina Bliss Fine Food Broadway Café Christie’s El Secondo Ding Dong Duck Duck Goose Earl’s EE Burritos Flint Saloon Genesis Gibson’s Fish and Chips Golden Pagoda The Great Canadian Bagel Co. The Hollows The Hose & Hydrant Hudson’s Taphouse Il Salici/The Willows India Palace JaKe’s on 21st Jerry’s Food Emporium The Keg Lounge Keo’s Konga Café La Bamba Café Las Palapas Resort Grill Lebanese Kitchen Lien Thanh Mandarin Restaurant Mano’s Restaurant & Lounge Mardi Gras Grill Mediterranno

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THE MENDEL ART GALLERY Meg’s Restaurant Mogul Divaan Montana’s Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen O’Shea’s Irish Pub Otowa Park Café Passage to India Poached Breakfast Bistro Prairie Harvest Prairie Ink Red Pepper Rock Creek Tap & Grill The Rook and Raven Root Down Workers’ Café Royal Thai Saba’s African Cuisine Sabaroso Saigon Rose Saskatoon Asian Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Saskatoon Station Place Sawadee Bistro Seoul Souleio Spadina Freehouse Spicy Bite State & Main Sushiro Taste Legend Taverna Truffles Bistro Tusq Two Gun Quiche House Weczeria Food & Wine Winston’s English Pub

THE MEEWASIN VALLEY CENTRE The Wok Box Woodfire Grill The Woods Ale House The Yard and Flagon Yip Hong’s Dim Sum

CAFÉS

Booster Juice Broadway Roastery Broadway Roastery on 8th Caffé Sola City Perks Collective Coffee d’Lish by Tish Café Earthbound Bakery & Deli Grandma Lee’s Strongfields Coffee Tastebuds The Underground Café

CLOTHIERS

Alchemy Clothing Backside Board Shop Better Off Duds Broadway Shoe Repair The Clothes Café Dena’s Durand’s Era Style Loft Escape Sports Foster’s Shoes Hats & That La Vie Lente Fashion Boutique long tall sally Luna+Hill Manhattan Casuals

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Mint Fashion Company Modern Dame Boutique Momentum Outter Limits Pedestrian Shoe Fitting Centre Sandbox in the City Swank Shoe Lounge Tonic Willey’s Jewellers

The Park Town Hotel The Radisson Hotel The Ramada Hotel The Sandman Hotel The Saskatoon Inn The Hotel Senator The Sheraton Cavalier Super 8 Motel Saskatoon Super 8 Motel Saskatoon West The Travelodge

CULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS

SPAS & SALONS

aka gallery Art Placement Gallery Broadway Theatre Darrell Bell Gallery Diefenbaker Canada Centre Persephone Theatre Productions Centre 914 Rouge Gallery Roxy Theatre Ukrainian Museum of Canada void gallery Western Development Museum

HOTELS & INNS

Best Western Harvest Inn Days Inn The Delta Bessborough Hotel Four Points Sheraton Heritage Inn The Hilton Garden Inn The Holiday Inn Saskatoon The Holiday Inn Express The James Hotel Obasa Suites

4U Hair Makeup Photography Boutique BeYouTeful Damara Day Spa Edgewater Spa Ethos SalonSpa Fresca Bella Lavish Hair Boutique & Blowout Bar Makeup Studio Paramount Day Spa Riverstone Massage Therapy Spa Ahava Sunsera Salons Visions Salon & Spa

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