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OCTOBER 2012 - No. 3 (1)

FRESH FACES

MAKEUP FOR THE NEW YOU

RIVERSDALE RESTOS CAJUN, CANTONESE AND BEYOND

THE PUCK DROPS GEAR UP FOR HOCKEY SEASON

THE NEW 20

A STORIED STREET MAKES ITS COMEBACK 2012 OCTOBER

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RIVERSDALE: MIRRORING LOCAL PROGRESS

Change is a fickle thing. Saskatoon has enjoyed annual economic growth of 4–5% over the past few years, and while entirely new neighbourhoods are obvious examples of this, the revitalization of 20th Street West and Riversdale deserves at least as much attention. You won’t notice the changes if you view the city using something like Google maps, which hasn’t updated its map of the area in more than two years. (To see what I mean, consider when the Traffic Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic [Aug. 24, 2010]. On Google, cars can clearly be seen coming and going on the bridge.) To get a sense of the “Riversdale renaissance,” you simply have to walk

the streets; check things out firsthand. That’s exactly what contributor Devin Heroux has done. This month, he shines the spotlight on Riversdale’s most storied thoroughfare, 20th Street, from boom to bust and back to boom again. It’s an area that until recently had fallen on hard times but is now brimming with life (and with great food and coffee) much like it used to. Take a stroll down to The Two Twenty co-work space at 220 20th Street West, a dynamic business hub that houses a law firm, realtors, audio and video production companies, the 25th Street Theatre, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and even this magazine. And then there are 20th Street’s new restaurants and cafés— more than half a dozen appearing in the last year alone. In a word, overdue. Google can’t capture what this feels like, but a stroll through the area can. Entire industries in the city are getting a boost from all of this new business. Saskatoon offers numerous spas and salons, with professional makeup artists, stylists and estheticians that attract clients from across Canada and beyond for the unique services they provide. This Thanksgiving, take a fresh look at the face of Saskatoon; it’s full of energy. The city has fast become a metropolitan go-to destination for job- and fortuneseekers alike. It has all the hallmarks of a city several times its size save for one thing: the attention it deserves. Helping document the change this month are local photographers Ryan Grainger and Hillary Worobec—both welcome additions to the magazine. Through their eyes, the city is clearly rediscovering its flow.

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Published 12 times per year by FreshWest Media Ltd. Circulation: 10,000 copies in Saskatoon and area Copyright (2012) by FreshWest Media Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed, written consent of the publisher. Editor Paul Miazga Art Director Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Production Designer Danna Contreras Ad Designers Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Danna Contreras Copy Editor Tanya Andrusieczko Contributors Sarah Bayley, Olivia Ecker, Devin Heroux, Bre McAdam, Charlie Peters, Ashley Wills and The Food Guy Photographers Ryan Grainger, Paul Miazga, Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Hilary Worobec Publisher Paul Miazga Accounting Paige McNamee Printing Houghton Boston Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd. FreshWest Media Ltd. is a proud member of Tourism Saskatoon.

FRESHWEST MEDIA LTD. President and Chairman Paul Miazga Director, Creative Olga Bondarenko

Cover photo of Collective Coffee by Ryan Grainger (www.slyphotography.com)

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WOMAN’S WORLD

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Catch this country singing star as she tours to promote her new single, “Blown Away.” Showtime 7pm; tickets from $44. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 1-800-970-7328) www.ticketmaster.ca

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DAVID SUZUKI

Canada’s most recognized environmentalist speaks about achieving a sustainable future. Starts at 7pm; tickets $17. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556) www.broadwaytheatre.ca

Tue

JUSTIN BIEBER

Be still, beating 12-year-old hearts: The pop music heart-throb comes to the city for a one-off gig. Show starts at 7pm; tickets from $37.50. Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 1-800-970-7328) www.ticketmaster.ca

ROYAL PROHIBITION BALL

Fri

The fashion event of the year A 1920s gangster look is for women, this is a three-day the theme of this year’s Royal showcase involving hundreds of University Hospital Foundavendors. A great place to see tion fundraiser presented by exclusive new fashions. PotashCorp. Get our your spats Open Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11amor flop hat for one of the social 9pm, Sun noon-5pm; tickets $10. occasions of the year. RecepTCU Place (35 22nd St. East) tion 5:30pm, dinner 7pm; tickwww.tcutickets.ca ets $300, table of 8 $2,400. Contact Candace Boersma (665-6501; candace.boersma@saskatoonhealthregion.ca) for more information. Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres. East, 975-7610)

GERRY DEE

Tue

HAWKSLEY WORKMAN

The CBC sitcom star (“Mr. D”) This Juno Award-winning virtuoso takes to the limelight and waxes plays no less than four instruments ironically on his experiences as a on stage. He brings his funky, rhythformer teacher and now dad. Show- mic show to Broadway. Show starts time 7:30pm; tickets from $40.25. at 7:30pm; tickets $33 in advance, TCU Place (35 22nd Ave. East, $38 at the door. 975-7761) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway http://tcutickets.ca Ave., 652-6556) www.broadwaytheatre.ca

Various dates

SASKATOON BLADES

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CANADIAN FESTIVAL

BOB DYLAN

OF SPOKEN WORD The hometown boys battle Red The folk rock legend is touring Deer (Oct. 3) and then Prince Check it: 150+ slam poets, with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Albert (Oct. 5) in WHL action. Puck Knopfler to support Dylan’s 22 teams, 6 days and lots of drops at 7:05pm; tickets from $21. new album, “Tempest.” Showgreat spoken word competitions. Credit Union Centre (3515 Check the website too for venue time 7:30pm; tickets from $44. Thatcher Ave., 1-800-970-7328) Credit Union Centre (3515 and ticket information. Thatcher Ave., 1-800-970-7328) www.saskatoonblades.com www.cfsw.ca

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ASHLEY MACISAAC

The ground-breaking fiddler from Cape Breton returns with “Little Maggie” and lots more. Show begins at 7:30pm; tickets $38 in advance, $43 at the door. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556) www.broadwaytheatre.ca

JOHN PINETTE

SASKATCHEWAN

American food comic John ROUGHRIDERS Pinette brings his over-the-top To date the Roughriders have food humour and impersonhad a Jekyl and Hyde kind of ations of famous people to the season, appearing clinical in stage. Show starts at 7:30pm; victory and hideous in some tickets from $35.50. defeats. Which team will show TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, its face against the Montreal Al975-7761) louettes on Oct. 20 or versus the http://tcutickets.ca Toronto Argonauts on Oct. 27? Kick-off 1:30pm (vs. Tor. 2pm); tickets from $25. Mosaic Stadium (Regina, SK) www.ticketmaster.ca

Wed

HALLOWE’EN

Find a costume and get into the “spirit” of this great Anglo-Saxon tradition. Revel in everyone, adults included, receiving license to dress up and have some spooky fun one day per year! Just beware of ghosts and goblins!

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS

Check out Halloween haunts and events on p. 14!

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contents

theatre music+events

Dragonette And other top 5 events for October, including: Wide Mouth Mason, Simon King and Men Without Hats

theatre

La Troupe du Jour

A season preview on the professional Fransaskois theatre and the SNTC

galleries/museums

‘Every Little Line...’ Contemporary art highlights the new raison d’être on 20th Street West

fashion/design Be Prepared, Be Sexy Brellies, gloves and scarves: lend yourself a hand

movies

Sinister

Ethan Hawke in the season’s best blood-curdler

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food+drink

East Meets West The moveable feast that is Riversdale

kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stuff

A Toy Library! Spread the wealth and share your toys

sports/fitness Hockey Gear Get into the right stuff at your favourite local stores

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shopping

Holy Halloween, Batman! Photos by Ryan Grainger and Paul Miazga

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Get a Costume, Scary or Sexy, Just Beware: It’s a ‘Thriller’ of a Night

Batman and Batgirl costumes (8th Street Books, 1006 8th St. East, 343-6624) Rob the Rabbit plush clip on Trouble Boy No. 45 figurine Doctor Who/Dave Gibbons Treasury Edition comic (Unreal City: 139 2nd Ave. North, 649-0370) Tinkerbell and Peter Pan costumes Silicone ghoul, people and animal masks (Halloween Alley: 805 Circle Dr., 652-4400)

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feature

Prairie Roots & Inner City Resurgence

Text by Devin Heroux Colour photos by Ryan Grainger Black & white images courtesy Saskatoon Public Library – Local History Room

A Renaissance for Storied 20th Street West

t used to be the place everyone met, and then it was the place everyone avoided. Today, it’s become the place to meet for family and friends on Saturday and Sunday mornings in the city. And it’s another sun-filled morning at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market just off 20th Street West in Saskatoon. People are smiling, laughing and connecting. There’s a palpable energy in the air you can’t miss. Smells of baked buns and pies percolate around the square; fresh vibrant vegetables pop up on many a vendor’s table and local musicians serenade passersby. Riversdale hasn’t always been this bright, at least not in recent memory. Go back to 1905. Just west of the railway tracks that used to bisect the downtown where Midtown Plaza now sits is where many of Saskatoon’s first pioneering people flocked. Starry eyes purveyed luscious land, and lofty expectations for affluent times followed. A cacophony of languages swirled around the area as settlers from England, Scotland, Germany, Ukraine and China set up shop— this was where the action was. They called it Riversdale, just one of three villages that formed the DNA of the city we call Saskatoon.

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Right: The Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. West) in the 1970s and in 2012. Left and facing photo: views of 20th Street West looking east towards the city’s landmark hotel, in the early 1950s and today.

The main artery through Riversdale, 20th Street, quickly became the heartbeat of this surging prairie town, with exclusive hotels, billiard halls, banks and more. But as fast-paced, progressive and exciting as the street had become by 1912, a different, unwelcome change eventually took place in the area. As the city grew, the railway—and the action it brought with it—moved away. In its place came the A.L. Cole Power Station in 1954 at 19th Street and Avenue A, and the Idylwyld Freeway in the 1960s. Their arrival led the hotels to close and with them went many local businesses. Industrialization in the area was stark, and the changes left 20th Street searching for an identity. In the 1960s Aboriginal Peoples moved off northern reserves and into Riversdale, adding to the multicultural mix of the neighbourhood and chang-

ing its makeup indelibly. Like the region’s first settlers, they too saw promise in a city that was again booming and they filled the void left by the Europeans, who were now populating new suburban neighbourhoods. But racial divides soon dominated the area, and Riversdale fell on hard times, casting a dark shadow over 20th Street for the next 40 years. Now there’s a new light shining on what’s been considered a murky street for years. It all started at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market at River Landing, revived by the city and dedicated area residents back in 2007. Today where the power plant once stood the baked goods, fresh produce and craft-infused Market Square represent the new meeting place in the neighbourhood. More than 140 local vendors pack the market each weekend, creating the feeling of those early pio-

The Golden Dragon (334 Ave. C South) in the 1960s.

Re-born as The Hollows in 2011.

neer settling days. But that’s just the beginning of the new entrepreneurial buzz in Riversdale. Stroll a couple blocks over and you’ll find the new heartbeat of innovation and connectivity in the area. The Two Twenty, a two-level co-work space, allows for a unique collective and collaborating experience. Here artists, entrepreneurs and gamechangers put their brains together coming up with new visions for Saskatoon. The funky coffee shop there also represents a renewal of Riversdale’s collective palette. Collective Coffee at 220B 20th Street is just one of a half-dozen new cafes and dining establishments that have opened on or just off the street in the past year. And that’s just between Avenue A and Avenue E alone. The street has long been known as a dining hub for Asian food and it remains so, with four Chinese restaurants, two Vietnamese ones and even a Korean eatery where they hand you an iPad for a menu. Other flavours include Cajun/Creole, Italian, fusion cuisine and classic diner fare. Then there are the specialty grocers, sausage makers and others besides. If Saskatoon is the “Paris of

Kanigan’s in the 1960s (at 220 20th Street West) made way for Joe’s Cycle in the 1980s.

the Prairies,” this is its moveable feast. Artists have flocked to 20th Street also, showcasing their works in AKA Gallery and in public spaces at The Two Twenty and Underground Coffee. Actors ply their trade at the joint theatre space run by La Troupe du Jour and the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. The ceiling lights still twinkle before art-house movies shown at the Rainbow Roxy Theatre, and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and 25th Street Theatre plan future events from offices just a stone’s throw from each other. And as for the printed word, there’s the Thistledown Press. And if you need a break from thinking about all this, stretch your mind and body at Hot Yoga on 20th. This big city trend in healthy living has caught on here in our little prairie city, and other fitness spots are soon to debut nearby. It’s a neighbourhood that has seen the best and worst of times. The ebbs and flows of transition have left their mark—but this latest wave of rejuvenation is washing over the street, and in its wake leaving behind a polished, positive outlook for the future. People are once again saying, “Meet ya on 20th Street.”

The Two Twenty co-working space now.

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local essentials Saskatoon brings a wealth of local attractions given its unique position along long-established migration routes (evidence of human settlement just north of the city dates back at least 5,000 years), the variety of local flora and fauna (including 25 species of butterflies), a variety of urban park spaces, not to mention great places to golf, take the kids out and, naturally, for picking Saskatoons the local berry from which the city takes its name.

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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. BCCA is a four-season destination, ideal for a hike close to nature. 13 km south on Hwy 219, 374-2474/665-6888 www.meewasin.com/education/beaver_creek

Bessborough Hotel and Gardens

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”) plays host in its garden space to shows of the annual Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in June as well as various public and private events. 601 Spadina Cres. East, 244-5521

Cosmopolitan Park The lookout of this park below

Saskatchewan Crescent East is one of the best bird-watching sites in the city. During spring and fall migration, songbirds fill the area, while nesting birds shelter in the dense canopy of Saskatoon berry bushes, willows, dogwood and chokecherries. Watch for beavers and muskrat along the riverbank in the evening. Signage at the lookout shows how the city’s downtown developed from a mess of settlers’ tents to today’s skyline.

Diefenbaker Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial

archives, museum and research centre in Canada, the Diefenbaker Centre on the University of Saskatchewan 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

Diefenbaker Park Diefenbaker Park is a beloved spot

for enjoying nature as well as for picnicking, barbequeing or viewing the Canada Day fireworks. Also located within the park is the city’s first cemetery, the Nutana Pioneer Cemetery, the final resting place of many early city residents.

Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo Open-year round, the Forestry Farm Park (formerly Sutherland Forest Nursery Station) is a designated National Historic Site. The Saskatoon Zoo welcomes more visitors per capita each year than any other zoo in Canada. 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

Friendship Park This park has a few tables for picnicking and features a lifesize bronze of Métis hero Gabriel Dumont on his horse. The park surrounds the Meewasin Valley Centre at the bottom of the Broadway and Traffic Bridges. Listen for local DJs playing music there on Sundays.

Gabriel Dumont Park Gabriel Dumont Park is named

for one of the Métis leaders of the North-West Resistance of 1885. The park includes a natural prairie ecoscape and is a typical urban park featuring a children’s play village and picnic tables, plus washroom facilities. Parking is accessible via Saskatchewan Crescent West.

Kinsmen Park and Children’s Play Village

Located at Spadina Crescent and 25th Street, Kinsmen Park is a popular children’s amusement destination with its train ride and merry-go-round. The park features a playground and large paddling pool, picnic tables and barbeque pits.

Kiwanis Memorial Park and Vimy Memorial Bandshell

Kiwanis Memorial Park, located along Spadina Crescent, is a tribute to Saskatoon’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial

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The Nutana Pioneer Cemetery

Early in the 1880s, the first European settlers arrived in what eventually became known as Saskatoon. They found wide-open spaces, extremes of climate, and endured hardship. In Diefenbaker Park, their hauntingly beautiful cemetery [first burial: 1884; last: 1948; respectfully open to the public] remembers them. bandshell, south of the Delta Bessborough Hotel, honours WWI veterans. A large water fountain, just to the north of the hotel, honours those who fought in WWII. The park features picnic tables, barbecue pits and statues to such noteworthy Canadians as Terry Fox and Ray Hnatyshyn.

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

Marr Residence Located on the city’s east side, the Marr Residence is the oldest house in Saskatoon on its original foundation. Built in 1884 by Alexander (Sandy) Marr, the home was used as a field hospital during the 1885 NorthWest Resistance. The Marr is a heritage site and supposedly haunted. It is open for special events on long weekends during the summer. 326 11th St. East, 652-1201

Meewasin Park Located in the city’s north-west,

Meewasin Park features a playground, barbeque pits, picnic tables, a shelter with washroom facilities open year-round and a canoe launch. Parking is accessible from Spadina Crescent.

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 fun, interactive displays, an art gallery, a gift shop and information on the Meewasin Valley and other city attractions. Open (summer) Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10:30am–5pm 402 3rd Ave. South, 665-6888 www.meewasin.com

Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory

Overlooking the South Saskatchewan River, the Mendel Art

Gallery is Saskatoon’s premier destination for contemporary and classic art, with exhibitions changing every three months. The Gallery’s permanent collection includes more than 5,800 works by local, regional and national artists. In addition to exhibitions and public programs, visitors can enjoy the Gallery Shop, the Civic Conservatory and Muséo Coffee. Admission is by donation ($5 is suggested). Open daily 9am–9pm 950 Spadina Cres. East, 975-7610 www.mendel.ca

The Mendel Riverbank and Island Sanctuary

The Mendel Riverbank and Island Sanctuary offers a quiet place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the South Saskatchewan River. During summer, beavers, ducks, geese and pelicans can often be seen from the lookout point and ferry dock. In July and August, the site features the annual Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan theatre event. Shearwater Tours operates its cruises from this spot.

River Landing This uniquely Saskatoon focal point

uniquely combines meeting space, an outdoor amphitheatre and children’s water play area. The river outlooks offer great, up-close views of the water. In summertime, delicious prairiethemed food and treats are available at the pavilion.

Rotary Park Rotary Park, with its flat space, picnic

tables and washroom facilities, is well known for its public tennis courts and groups practicing tai chi or yoga in the early morning. Stop at the Peace Prayer Pole—part of a 160-country network supported by the UN—that was customdesigned by artist Doug Bentham and inscribed with the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in Cree, English, French and Japanese.

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, its chief distinguishing characteristic is a rood screen at the chancel steps. The rood screen, pulpit, lectern and high altar are made of Carrara ware (Doulton white terra cotta, which resembles Italian Carrera marble). The cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General of Canada, Prince Arthur,

Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. East

3401 22nd St. West, 382-2822 www.huntersbowling.com

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Cathedral The

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cornerstone of St. Paul’s, which can be found along Spadina Crescent near the Delta Bessborough Hotel, 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 there 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

Saskatoon Natural Grasslands Located on

Konihowski Road near the Forestry Farm Park, the SNG is a unique urban park that shelters nearly 200 species of plants and a variety of native birds and animals. The site is also home to more than 25 kinds of butterflies.

The University of Saskatchewan The U of S, with

its many greystone buildings, takes 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

Ukrainian Museum of Canada The UMC is dedicated 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

U of S Observatory The observatory facilities

(telescopes, other scientific equipment) at the U of S are available for use by both both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing of the skies. Phone 966-6393 to book a guided tour. Free admission. Open Sat (in October) 7:30–9:30pm http://physics.usask.ca/observatory

Victoria Park Victoria Park features a playground, picnic

tables and the popular Lions Skateboard Park. It is also home to the Riversdale Pool (public swimming), the Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club and the Riversdale Lawn Bowling Club. The Boathouse was built for the 1989 Jeux du Canada Games and now houses canoeing, kayaking and rowing clubs. Accessible from Avenue H South.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree

have used the site called Wanuskewin (Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years, gathering to share teachings and ceremonies, and to hunt the great bison of the Northern Plains. Trails wind over more than 6 km of parkland at the site, which includes a centuries-old camping area and rich in archaeological findings. The interpretive centre has galleries, a theatre, a restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and a gift shop. Adults $8.50, students 13-30 $6.50, 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. Every spring, a few of this once-endangered species return to the Weir and stay on until early September. Climb the stairs to the top of the CPR bridge for a spectacular birds-eye view.

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. Three other branches 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:

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 (includes various city malls, the Delta Bessborough Hotel). They also have two restaurants and weekly live concerts. Be sure to catch the Irish Rovers on Oct. 11, or witness the unveiling of the 2013 Firefighters Calendar for charity on Oct. 13. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219 to Outlook), 667-6400 www.dakotadunescasino.com

COMEDY

Laff Trax Comedy Theatre The city’s longest

continually running comedy act is the hard work of an all-local group of comedians led by nationally recognized Dez Reed, former Seinfeld writer Keith Barany and others. Thursday and Friday nights beginning at 8:30pm; shows start at 9:15pm. Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill (345 2nd Ave. North), 244-1403 www.lafftraxcomedytheatre.com

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 only $15 but reservations are recommended. In reality, the club is a banquet room at the Park Town Hotel but it’s always worth a laugh. Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres. East), 244-5564 www.parktownhotel.com/laugh_shop.php

CURLING

CN Curling Club In October the club, which CN employees opened in December 1939, hosts its annual CN Senior Men’s / Open Bonspiel. League times and fees are listed online. 1602 Chappell Dr., 382-3088 www.cncurlingclub.com

Granite Curling Club The venerable Granite has the only curling sheets downtown (it can be found just south of the Great Western Brewing Company), making it a convenient place to play for many right after work. Leagues for all levels, with adult learn-to-curl league Wednesdays from 8:15–10pm. 480 1st Ave. North, 653-2811 www.saskatoongranitecurlingclub.ca

Wilson’s Entertainment Park Wilson’s Entertainment

Park is an all-around family fun centre located just east of the city. It features a driving range, the Velocity Raceway karting course, concessions and more. RR 6, corner of Hwy 5 and McOrmand Road, 955-9582 (driving range), 955-9593 (karting) www.wilsonsentertainmentpark.ca

PAINTBALL

Merrill Dunes Adventure Outdoor paintballing and

laser tag are the draw at Merrill Dunes Adventure, which also features two separate fields, a mechanical bull for those looking to really ratchet up the adrenaline, plus sales of smoke bombs and fireworks to make any event just that much more hectic. 13km south on Valley Road, 382-2728 http://goodspaces.homestead.com/newhome.html

SWIMMING POOLS

Saskatoon Leisure Services

The City of Saskatoon operates three indoor pools (Harry Bailey Acquatic Centre, Lakeview Civic Centre and Lawson Civic Centre), plus indoor gyms and saunas. For public swim times or a full list of city leisure services, visit the city’s Leisure Services Department online. 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) www.saskatoon.ca

TENNIS/BADMINTON

Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club The city’s only private club boasts immaculate indoor badminton courts, change rooms with showers, plus a pro shop. 645 Spadina Cres. West (Victoria Park), 242-5584 www.saskatoonriverside.com

Saskatoon Leisure Services

The City of Saskatoon operates indoor tennis courts at the Saskatoon Field House near the U of S and in the Tennis Dome near Lakewood Civic Centre. For a full list of city leisure services, visit the city’s Leisure Services Department online. Saskatoon Field House (2020 College Dr., 975-3354) Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Dr., 975-2944) www.saskatoon.ca

Nutana Curling Club The eight sheet 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. Check out their adult learn to curl instructional league on Sundays at 1pm. 2002 Arlington Ave., 374-2422 www.nutanacurlingclub.com

Sutherland Curling Club The SCC Ladies Bonspiel, an

annual event in October, enables the club to raise money in support of breast cancer awareness. Various leagues, and ice time can be booked. 141 Jessop Ave., 374-8400 www.sutherlandcurlingclub.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

Fudds Fun Centre The Fudds Fun Centre includes a

game zone, batting cages and mini-golf, plus an ever-popular Fuddrucker’s hamburger restaurant. 2910 8th St. East, 934-2637 (93-GAMES) www.fudds.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 to name a few attractions. 1633C Quebec Ave., 955-3778 www.thefunfactory.ca

The Strawberry Ranch This popular strawberry and

raspberry picking farm southwest of the city features a corn maze open through Thanksgiving each year that beckons adventurous visitors young and old. 325 Valley Road (RR 5), 384-4842 www.strawberryranch.ca

St. John’s Cathedral

Saskatoon’s first Anglican parish (1912) built its landmark red church in the unadorned neo-Gothic style. 816 Spadina Cres. East, 242-5106 www.stjohnscolumbarium.com 2012 OCTOBER

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music+events Oct. 5, 8pm: Dragonette

with special guests Young Empires and Data Romance (tickets $22.50, VIP $40; www.theodeon.ca) This electronic music band from Toronto has played the SXSW and Coachella festivals, and they’re currently on tour promoting their third album. Odeon Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. South, 651-1000)

Top 5 Live Events

The Friendly Ghost Employees at the Delta Bessborough are familiar with a friendly ghost that roams the banquet level of this grand hotel. The ghost is often dressed in a grey suit and fedora, and wanders the halls late at night. Some claim the apparition is so lifelike that it’s hard to realize it’s not.

Oct. 10, 8pm: Wide Mouth Mason

with The Balconies (tickets $23.25; www.ticketmaster.ca)

Catch one of Saskatoon’s most beloved bands, with lead vocalist/guitarist Shaun Verreault, Earl Perreira on bass and Safwan Javed on percussion/backing vocals. Opening is Ottawa band The Balconies. Louis’ Pub (93 Campus Dr., 966-7000)

Haunted House Saskatoon’s oldest original house, the Marr Residence in the Nutana neighbourhood, has a legend that dates back more than a century. Past residents believed at least two ghosts occupied the home, saying the face of a child can be seen at times through an upstairs window, while the spirit of an angry man is said to haunt the basement.

Oct. 18, 7:30pm: Royal Wood

(tickets $28 in advance; www.broadwaytheatre.ca) Singer-songwriter, arranger and producer Royal Wood is promoting his new CD, “We Were Born To Glory,” a celebration of life, wisdom and wonder. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556)

St. Louis Ghost Train A late night drive 90 minutes northeast of the city begs an encounter with a famous Saskatchewan ghost story. Legend has it that a railroad employee was checking the tracks near the town of St. Louis nearly a century ago when he was hit and lost his head. When it’s dark enough, a light from a phantom train or lantern is said to appear.

Oct. 26–27, 9pm: Simon King

with James Master (tickets $15; www.parktownhotel.com) King is one of Canada’s funniest and most irreverant young comics. His manic style has earned him a Comedy Now special and many fans. Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres. East, 244-5564)

Halloween Club Crawl Oct. 27, 7pm; tickets $25. Starts at Tequila Night Club (1201 Alberta Ave., 668-2482; www.clubzone.com) Dress up and join the bus tour to four of the hottest clubs in town. No lines, no cover and drink specials.

Oct. 30: Men Without Hats

(tickets $17; www.amigoscantina.com) This Montreal trio topped the U.S. dance charts in 1983 with “The Safety Dance,” and hit #1 in Australia in 1987 with “Pop Goes the World.” Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912) CLASSICAL MUSIC

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (Victor Sawa,

conductor) Oct. 20 (7:30pm; tickets from $23): Classics for Skeptics– ”A Halloween Spooktacular” Mozart (Overture from “Don Giovanni”); Saint-Saëns (“Danse Macabre”; with the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra); Mussorgsky (“Night on Bald Mountain”; arr. by Rimsky-Korsakov); Dukas (“L’Apprenti Sorcier”/“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”); The Hermann Suite from “Psycho”; Liszt (“Les Préludes”) Oct. 28 (2:30pm; tickets from $23): “Friends and Neighbours” George Onslow (Woodwind quintet in F major, op. 81); Malcolm Forsyth (Concerto for 8; string quintet with clarinet, bassoon and horn); Mozart (Quartet in D major, K. 499 “Hoffmeister”). Adam Ballroom—Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres. East, 665-6414) http://saskatoonsymphony.org Oct. 26 (8pm; tickets $10) Ritornello on Tap Ritornello partners with Paddock Wood Brewery in their new draught beer bar to present a casual evening of chamber music. The Woods Ale House (148 2nd Ave. North, 652-5883) www.ritornello.ca

the bassment

202 4th Ave. North (Vecima Networks Building), 683-2277 www.thebassment.ca Oct. 5 (9pm; tickets $14): Dingwall Guitars Rock and Blues Series—The Foundations of Youth Oct. 6 (9pm; tickets $20): Concorde Group Jazz Divas Series— Sophia Perlman and Adrean Faruggia (Toronto) One of Canada’s most promising young jazz vocalists, Sophia Perlman, is joined by pianist Adrean Faruggia, Ross MacIntyre (bass) and Ernesto Cervini (drums). Oct. 12 (9pm; tickets $10): U of S Jazz Ensemble (Dean McNeil, conductor) Oct. 13 (9pm, tickets $20): Jazz Divas Series—Terra Hazelton and Her Easy Answers Toronto-based jazz singer, actress and radio personality Terra Hazelton was discovered by the late Canadian jazz legend, Jeff Healey and has in recent years collaborated with Brandi

Rocky Horror Picture Show Oct. 31, midnight; tickets $10. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556; www.braodwaytheatre.ca) Disderheft, The Royal Jelly Orchestra and The Jive Bombers. Oct. 18 (8pm; tickets $20): Musicraft Classic Series—Ritornello Underground: Jacqueline Woods/Denise Filion – Piano Duet Oct. 19 (9pm; tickets $20): CFCR Roots Series—The Gords (Edmonton/Vancouver/Silverton, OR; tickets $20) Gord Maxwell, Gord Matthews, and Gordon Lee Worden are veteran sidemen, session musicians and singer/songwriters who’ve worked with kd lang, Duane Steel, Ian Tyson and others. Oct. 20 (9pm; tickets $16): RCA Band Jazz Task Force (Edmonton) with Dave Morgan The Royal Canadian Artillery Band is Canada’s oldest professional military band. Led by Saskatoon trumpet player Dave Morgan, the Task Force is a lively mainstream quintet. Oct. 25 (8pm; tickets $14): CFCR Roots Series—Rodney DeCroo with Mark Haney (tickets $14) Pittsburgh-born singer/songwriter/poet Rodney DeCroo has produced six critically acclaimed albums. Opening for and then accompanying him is acoustic bassist Mark Haney of Vancouver. Oct. 25 (8pm; cover $5, free for musicians): Jazz Jam—Brett Balon Trio (musicians of all ages and levels may take part). Oct. 26–27 (9pm; tickets $23): Jack Semple Band (Regina) The Saskatchewan guitar legend returns for two nights of blues, folk, funk and jazz in support of his new CD, “In The Blue Light.” Oct. 28 (8pm; tickets $16): CFCR Roots Series—Del Barber Band

LIVE MUSIC (ROCK/FOLK/OTHER)

JAZZ

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Halloween Haunts

Amigo’s Cantina

806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912 www.amigoscantina.ca All shows 10pm and tickets $12 unless otherwise noted. Oct. 2: Robocode with Cannon Bros. Oct. 5: Hot Panda with The Ultimate Power Duo Oct. 6: Herd of Wasters and Knifedogs with Rhubards and Royal Red Brigade Oct. 7: Cuff the Duke with guests Oct. 11: Grimskunk with guests Oct. 12: The Karpinka Brothers LP/CD release party with guests Oct. 13: Sunparlour Players with Kalle Mattson Oct. 16: Stanfields with Gloryhound Oct. 19: Ladyhawk with guests Oct. 20: Cadence Weapon with guests Oct. 24: Agnostic Front with Death by Stereo Oct. 28: Bahamas with Jason Collett Oct. 30 (tickets $17): Men Without Hats

Broadway Theatre

715 Broadway Ave., 652-6556 (office); 384-3456 (movie line) www.broadwaytheatre.ca Oct. 1 (8pm; sold out): Kathleen Edwards. Oct. 2 (7pm; tickets $17): David Suzuki with Jeff Rubin. Presented by McNally Robinson Booksellers. Oct. 18 (7:30pm; tickets $28 in advance, $33 day of): Royal Wood. Presented by the Broadway Theatre. Oct. 19 (9:30pm; tickets $10): Saskatoon Soaps The improv comedy troupe performs for the second time this season. The 13-member group writes all its own material—kind of like Saskatoon’s version of Saturday Night Live. Oct. 24 (7:30pm; tickets $38 in advance, $43 day of): Ashley MacIsaac. Presented by Northwind Entertainment. Oct. 27 (8pm; tickets $48): Michelle Wright Michelle Wright, the newest member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, covers Anne Murray, Merle Haggard, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson—just some of the people who have inspired her own music. Presented by CJWW 600. Oct. 30 (7:30pm; tickets $33 in advance, $38 day of): Hawksley Worksman. Presented by the Broadway Theatre.

Louis’ Pub

Memorial Union Building (U of S; 93 Campus Dr., 966-7000) www.ussu.ca/louis Oct. 5 (10pm; tickets $11 in advance, $15 day of): Rock 102 presents One Bad Son CD release with The Classy Chassys.

Oct. 10 (8pm; tickets $23.25): Wide Mouth Mason with The Balconies

Oct. 20 (9pm; tickets $15 in advance, $18 day of): Grimes with Elite Gymnastics and Myths. Oct. 28 (8pm; tickets $30.75): Matt Mays with The Meds.

Odeon Events Centre

241 2nd Ave. South, 651-1000 www.theodeon.ca Oct. 5 (8pm; tickets $22.50, VIP $40): Dragonette with Young Empires and Data Romance. Oct. 13 (7:30pm; tickets $60): Shahram Shabpareh live in concert with DJ Ammo. Oct. 16 (8pm: tickets $39.50, VIP $49.50): The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Bull Rush. Oct. 20 (8pm; tickets $35, VIP $55): Rockfest featuring Who Made Who, Disposable Heroes and Mr. Brownstone. Oct. 28 (6:30pm; tickets $58.75): Black Label Society guests.

theatre

Reaching Out: ‘Unique Theatre’ to Captivate the Inner City Text by Charlie Peters Saskatoon’s Riversdale area—and 20th Street in particular—is an under-appreciated hotbed of culture in the city. One of its hubs is La Troupe du Jour’s newly constructed Production Centre, an eco-friendly building located at 914 20th Street West. La Troupe is Saskatoon’s professional French-language theatre and a home for Saskatoon’s Fransaskois community. This season’s theme—“bienvenue chez nous” or “Step into Our New Home”— reflects the theatre’s goal of making the theatre a true “community gathering” space. This outreach is echoed in the company’s artistic work: to help Anglophones better enjoy their experience, many La Troupe du Jour productions are surtitled (as opposed to subtitled) in clear, readable English (the translation of the dialogue appears above the stage). The season opens with The Three Exiles of Christian Ein early November. A tender and comedic one-man show, Exiles presents a multitude of characters surrounding a young Acadian man trying to build an acting career in the big city. Early 2013 will see Strongbox by Marie-Claire Marcotte, a satirical story of a woman who prepares for her 75th birthday, the day on which, according to the deal she struck with God, she will die. The season ends with Status Quo, a new work by nationally celebrated Saskatchewan playwright Gilles Poulin-Denis that portrays a young girl who struggles against the boredom she perceives as inherent in her hometown. The work has already been well received at festivals in Montreal and Ottawa; this performance will mark its Saskatchewan premiere. The building’s other tenant is the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, which has put together a season of work LIVE THEATRE

Persephone Theatre

Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. East, 384-7727) www.persephonetheatre.org Oct. 1–6 (8pm), Oct. 7 (2pm); tickets $31: The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde Gentleman chums Jack and Algernon take romantic entanglements to a whole new level in this trivial comedy for serious people. Amid a flurry of mistaken identity, witty banter and cucumber sandwiches, Persephone offers this most elegant and stylish piece by Wilde, widely seen as one of the best ever. Oct. 3–7, 9–14 (8pm; tickets $23): Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl Would you answer a dead man’s cell phone? Poor Jean just wants a quiet lunch, but the jerk at the next table will not answer his phone. She finds herself acting as a dead man’s secretary, coping with his off-kilter family, mysterious business and her own unexpected feelings.Part of “The Deep End—The Rawlco Radio Hall BackStage Stage” series. Oct. 24–27 (8pm), Oct. 28 (2pm), Oct. 30 (8pm), Oct. 31 (2pm); tickets $26: The Light in the Piazza by Adam Guettel Clara, a 26-year-old American who had suffered a head injury as a child that left her emotionally and intellectually stalled, visits Italy with her mother, Margaret. A young Italian man falls in love with Clara, and Margaret, who has spent her life protecting and worrying about Clara, must come to terms with the reality of Clara’s love for Fabrizio.

Actresses perform on stage at the new Prodution Centre theatre space, home to La Troupe du Jour and the SNTC. Surtitles in English appear overhead. (www.latroupedujour.ca)

that will speak to the entire community— Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal. SNTC also runs youth programs, drama groups for young adults and even outreach programs on reserves. The first show of their season, The Hours That Remain by Keith Barker, is a moving story of a woman’s quest to discover the fate of her sister who has gone missing along BC’s infamous “highway of tears.” It runs October 4–14 in Saskatoon and then moves on to Toronto. This will be followed by the comedy How the Chief Stole Christmas, which will be performed in Cree with English subtitles. Two moving pieces, Agokwe and X will follow in February and March, respectively. The season ends with Café Daughter by local playwright Kenneth T. Williams (Gordon Winter, Thunderstick, Bannock Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company

Oct. 4–5 (1pm, 8pm), Oct. 6 (8pm), Oct. 7 (2pm), Oct. 9 (1pm), Oct. 10–11 (1pm, 8pm), Oct. 12–13 (8pm), Oct. 14 (2pm); tickets $21: The Hours that Remain by Keith Barker Propelled by the plight of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada, this play follows Denise, a girl haunted by the disappearance of her sister. As she and her husband Daniel grapple with the loss, Denise is visited by Michelle in a series of visions that help her find the answers she is looking for. The Production Centre/La Troupe du Jour (914 20th St. West, 933-2262) www.sntc.ca

Greystone Theatre

John Mitchell Building (U of S campus), 966 5188 http://artsandscience.usask.ca/drama/ Oct. 10–20 (8pm; tickets $20, students $10): All My Sons by Arthur Miller (directed by Pamela Haig Bartley) In this early Arthur Miller play, Joe Keller is a self-made man. During the war, he and his partner were prosecuted for producing defective airplane parts. Joe got off, his partner didn’t. Now, the son of the jailed partner is coming for a visit. A tale of secrets, loyalty and the things we do for love.

The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre 609 Dufferin Ave., 653-5191 www.stjamesrefinery.org

Oct. 7 (2pm), Oct. 8 (2pm); tickets $10: One-Queer Show:

Republic). The play follows Yvette, a woman of Chinese-Cree heritage who struggles to find her place in the world. The character is based on Dr. Lilian E. QuanDyck, a respected professor of neuropsychiatry who was also Canada’s first female Aboriginal senator and the first Canadian-born ethnically Chinese senator. La Troupe du Jour and SNTC may, at first glance, seem like niche theatres, but these are truly unique theatre environments. Patrons who take in these indelibly local theatre experiences will enjoy some of Saskatoon’s most interesting and engaging live theatre. Production Centre/La Troupe du Jour 914 20th St. West, 244-1040 (LTdJ); 933-2262 (SNTC) www.latroupedujour.ca; www.sntc.ca Challenging the Identity of Woman by Sara Waldbillig As the title suggests, this gender-bending play confronts traditional views of women in a tellingly provocative way. LiveFive Season 9 launch: Oct. 15 (8pm) Oct. 18–21, 25–28 (8pm); tickets $21, students/seniors $18.50: Farragut North by Beau Willimon (directed by Charlie Peters) Wunderkind press secretary Stephen Bellamy has built an enviable career, but during a tight presidential primary, his success is threatened by the backroom maneuverings of his more seasoned rivals. A timely story about the lust for power and the cost of attaining it by LiveFive (www.livefive.ca).

LIVE COMEDY

The Laugh Shop

Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres. East, 244-5564) www.parktownhotel.com/laugh_shop.php All shows 9pm; tickets $15 unless otherwise noted. Oct. 5–6: David Tsonos with Bill Gee Oct. 12–13: Ivan Decker & Michelle Shaughnessy Oct. 19–20: Ryan Patterson & Kyle Bottom Oct. 26–27: Simon King with James Master

TCU Place

35 22nd St. East, 975-7761 (box office) https://tcutickets.ca Oct. 17 (7:30pm; tickets from $35.50): John Pinette–Still Hungry Tour. Oct. 26 (7:30pm; tickets from $40.25): Gerry Dee–Life After Teaching Comedy Tour.

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galleries/museums Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm (Kenderdine Gallery, Museum of Antiquities); Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm (Diefenbaker, Snelgrove). U of S Campus www.usask.ca/activities/museums.php

Affinity Gallery Showcase home of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, the gallery offers SCC members inexpensive space in which to display their work, all of which can be purchased. Open daily 1–5pm 813 Broadway Ave., 653-3616 www.saskcraftcouncil.org

Art Placement Combo art supply shop, framing shop and

gallery, look for the red door of Art Placement in the alley between 3rd and 4th Avenues downtown. Alternating solo and group exhibitions of various styles rotate in every three weeks. Open Tue–Sat 10:30am–5:30pm 228 3rd Ave. South, 664-3385 www.artplacement.com/gallery/index.php

“Beauty at a Proper Distance” (Suzy Lake)

Darrel Bell Gallery An upper-level loft studio downtown,

the gallery gives the feeling of an urban gallery rivalling spaces in Winnipeg, Toronto or Montreal. Regular showcases of some of the best local artists and craftspeople. Note: the gallery is in the process of moving; opening hours may vary. Open Thu–Sat noon–5pm #317 220 3rd Ave. South, 955-5701 www.darrellbellgallery.com/pages/artists.php

SCYAP Gallery Saskatoon Community Youth Arts

Programming offers arts and cultural programming for at-risk youth in order to address their social, educational and economic needs. SCYAP also offers for-fee services of murals, graphic design, sign development by young artists. Open Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30am–6pm; Tue/Thu 10:30am–9pm; Sat 1–6pm; Sundays and other times by appointment 253 3rd Ave. South, 652-7760 www.scyapinc.org/?page_id=114

From the series “Sorry” (Cathy Busby)

Every Line & Every Other Line

Riversdale’s contemporary art space showcases challenging works by Bruce LaBruce, Cathy Busby, Brendan Fernandes, Suzy Lake and Arthur Renwick. Through Oct. 20. Gallery hours Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm. Paved Arts & aka gallery 424 20th St. West, 652-0044 http://akagallery.org/museumofnaturalsciences ART GALLERIES

Mendel Art Gallery The city’s beloved gallery by the river,

the Mendel often features several exhibits simultaneously, including in its downstairs space. With its tranquil conservatory and cafe, it’s great for spending time admiring the latest exhibits. Now showing (through Jan. 6, 2013): Beneath a Petroliferous Moon is a survey of artistic responses to the petroleum industry by 11 artists from around the world. The exhibition brings visibility to various aspects of this global commodity, including its social significance, modern history and the awe-inspiring impact of the industry’s infrastructure and detritus. The title of the exhibition is taken from a 1940 poem by Pablo Neruda, “Standard Oil Co.” Bill Burns: Bird Radio and the Eames Chair Lounge is a continuation of Bill Burns’ curious work about animals, safety and civil society. Visitors can activate a chandelier of jerryrigged birdcalls that transmits the simulated sound of birds beyond the gallery walls via radio signals. The exhibit focuses on mimicry and the authority given to schematic diagrams. The names of things contemplates the complex relationship between the human experience and the natural world. The exhibition features Zachari Logan’s sensuous, large-scale drawings; compelling collaborative works by Terry Billings, incorporating wasp nest paper and plumage; and Stacia Verigin’s highly imaginative sculptures. Open daily 9am–9pm. 950 Spadina Cres. East, 975-7610 www.mendel.ca

aka gallery Contemporary art in the city’s up-and-coming

Riversdale neighbourhood. Through Oct. 20: Every Line & Every Other Line. Paved Arts and aka gallery present this visually engulfing display of modern photography and graphic design. Featuring artists Bruce LaBruce, Cathy Busby, Brendan Fernandes, Suzy Lake, Arthur Renwick. Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm 424 20th St. West, 652-0044 www.akagallery.org

Frances Morrison Library Gallery The second-floor gallery in the main branch of the Saskatoon Public Library features local and international artists as well as an annual

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showcase of materials from the city’s extensive photo archives. Until Oct. 11: Firebird by Jessica Morgun (graphite on paper) From Oct. 17: The Body, Inside Out by Allyson Glenn (charcoal and graphite on paper) Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1–5:30pm 311 23rd St. East, 975-7558 www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/node/609

Rouge Gallery One of the city’s top commercial galleries and one of its most eye-catching. Oct. 10–23: UPROOTED by Kathleen Slavin In 2010 artist Kathleen Slavin lost most of the vision in one eye. Her visual interpretation of visual stimuli onto a twodimensional format was dramatically changed. Then while at Emma Lake in the summer of 2011, a devastating storm that blew down countless trees provoked Slavin’s response to her own feelings. Her ideas imply re-growth, rallying, building and an intriguing creative inquiry. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat noon–5pm Suite 200 245 3rd Ave. South, 955-8882 www.rougegallery.ca

The Stall Gallery Collectively the Stall Gallery has a large

body of collected works, though without a permanent location currently, it’s best to view collections by their brash, locally inspired artists at mini-shows hosted throughout the city. Stall Gallery features some of Saskatoon’s and the province’s most talented avant-garde artists. Call 653-0800 for more details. Now showing: Crystal Rassi, Kathy Bradshaw and Kelly Grace (oil on canvas) at The Two Twenty (220 20th St. West) Kelly Grace and Cate Francis (oil on canvas) at City Perks (801 7th Ave. North) www.thestallgallery.com

U of S Art Galleries The University of Saskatchewan

features several unique galleries, all of which are worth discovering: the Kenderdine Gallery, home of the university’s permanent collection; student and special exhibitions at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery; the Diefenbaker Centre and its archives; and the Museum of Antiquities, which continues to expand its collection of ancient busts, bronzes, coins and more. Oct. 1-5 (Snelgrove Gallery): In Patterns by Alexandra Thiessen; Middle Ground. by Anya Hamman. BFA student exhibitions.

void gallery A new commercial art gallery below 8th Street

Books. Now showing: t j atkings. Previous showings include Painting On the Edge (Federation Gallery, Vancouver). Open Thu–Fri 6–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm and by appointment 2-1006 8th St. East, 242-VOID (8643) www.voidgallery.ca

MUSEUMS

Diefenbaker Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial

archives, museum and research centre in Canada, the Diefenbaker Centre on the University of Saskatchewan campus features cultural, educational, and historical collections that represent the life and times of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm 101 Diefenbaker Place (U of S campus), 966-8384 www.usask.ca/diefenbaker

Museum of Antiquities Enjoy both replica and original

works of art organized into cultural/temporal periods at this impressive university space. Pottery and other such objects and implements are sorted according to their respective periods. The Museum’s coin collection includes pieces that date back 2,000 years. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm 106 College Building (U of S campus), 966-7818 www.usask.ca/antiquities/index.html

Museum of Natural Sciences Check out the life-sized

replica dinosaur skeletons at the Museum of Natural Sciences, a combined effort of the biology and geology departments of the U of S. This museum outlines evolution throughout geological time, with displays of living plants, animals and fossils. Free admission. 112-114 Science Place (Biology bldg., U of S campus), 966-4399 http://artsandscience.usask.ca/museumofnaturalsciences

Ukrainian Museum of Canada The UMC is dedicated to

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 1900s. Until Oct. 27: Two Views: Photographs by American environmentalist Ansel Adams and Vancouver, BC–based Leonard Frank. Open Tue–Sun 9am–5pm 2610 Lorne Ave., 931-1910 www.wdm.ca

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Chillingly Sinister A perfectly spine-tingling criminal horror just in time for Halloween! Found footage helps true-crime novelist Ellison (Ethan Hawke) realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity. If you can get through the trailer, bring your squeeze, get ready for a few screams and enjoy! Director: Scott Derrickson Starring: Ethan Hawk, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone and Vincent D’Onofrio USA, 2012 Shows: In theatres Oct. 12 Running time: 100 min. Venues: Galaxy, Centre Cinemas

Kivalina v. Exxon (documentary)

2 Days in New York (comedy)

Director: Julie Delpy Starring: Julie Delpy, Chris Rock Running time: 96 min. Shows: Starts Oct. 19 Venue: Rainbow Roxy Theatre Manhattan couple Marion and Mingus each have kids with prior partners. Life is grand until Marion’s relatives come by to visit.

Director: Michael Winterbottom Starring: Freida Pinto and Riz Ahmed Running time: 117 min. Shows: Starts Oct. 26 Venue: Rainbow Cinemas Based on a Thomas Hardy novel, Trishna portrays a woman whose life is destroyed by a combination of love and circumstances.

VENUES/THEATRES

Centre Cinemas Film distribution giant Cineplex Odeon

Rainbow Cinemas The Rainbow screens second-run

Galaxy Cinemas Saskatoon’s largest Cineplex Odeon

OTHER

Director: Ben Addelman Running time: 90 min. Shows: Through Oct. 12 Venue: Broadway Theatre Kivalina, a tiny village in Alaska struggling to survive the onset of global warning, is engulfed in an epic battle against Big Oil. A true clash of civilizations and realities.

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 many 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)

Rainbow 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

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), 244-7330 www.cineplex.com 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. Party rooms for private events. 347 2nd Ave. South, 664 5060 www.cineplex.com

Trishina (Romance/drama)

movies for cheap. Prices from $2 on Tuesdays, with $3.50 matinees and $4 for evening showings. Wheelchair accessible and access for the hearing impaired. Birthday packages for kids available. Centre Mall (3510 8th St. East), 955-8642 www.rainbowcinemas.ca

Kramer IMAX Theatre The province’s only IMAX

theatre offers this unique dive-right-in film experience. The Kramer IMAX Theatre is part of the larger and very impressive Saskatchewan Science Centre. 2903 Powerhouse Dr. (Regina, SK), 1-800-667-6300 www.sasksciencecentre.com/here/IMAX.html

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fashion/design Having a tasteful accessory suggests sensuality and imagination, perhaps even a willingness to take risks in other areas as well. It’s far too easy in today’s busy world to neglect one’s wardrobe. How we dress helps communicate our desire for interaction with others. Humans are social creatures; we should focus on fleshing out and accentuating our innate sex appeal, not on hiding it. You don’t have to go to great lengths to make yourself sparkle in an everyday outfit. Think about areas of the body we tend to leave unadorned: our wrists; the nape of our neck. These are some of the most erogenous zones we have and we mustn’t ignore them. Even a white collared cotton shirt worn with jeans draws out these features and gives nuance to body language when it’s worn with a simple silk scarf or, for men, a silk print ascot or linen kerchief. Gloves are a good thing, and keep an umbrella handy when heading to work— think colourful and/or portable). Just make sure others take notice of sexy, über-confident you.

Be Fashionable: Be Prepared

Text by Sara Bayley

Photos by Paul Miazga

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Umbrellas: davek New York – portable (Caswell’s); Mizuno golf umbrella (Golf USA); Brelli 100% biodegradable parasol (The Better Good)

Gloves: Hugo Boss deerskin “kranto” (Caswell’s); long tall sally – lambskin (long tall sally); Echo Touch touchdevice gloves (Hats & That); long lambskin gloves by Echo (Gentries); Etienne Aigner deerskin driving gloves (Squire Shop). Scarves: 100% silk ascot (Squire Shop); Ralph Lauren silk scarf (Gentries); fair trade silk scarf, cotton “bubble” scarf and batik silk scarf (Ten Thousand Villages).

Caswell’s

Scotia Centre 123 2nd Ave. South, 242-8804

Golf USA

2508A 8th St. East, 652-1000 www.golfusa.com

long tall sally

Scotia Centre 123 2nd Ave. South, 934-1600

http://us.longtallsally.com/saskatoon

Gentries

Scotia Centre 123 2nd Ave. South, 652-3929

Hats & That

636 Broadway Ave., 933-1898 www.willeysjewellers.ca

Ten Thousand Villages

145 2nd Ave. North, 242-2991 www.tenthousandvillages.ca

Squire Shop

140 2nd Ave. North, 653-1515 On facebook: Squire Shop Ltd.

The Better Good

640 Broadway Ave., 955-3599 www.thebettergood.com

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Underneath It All: Makeup Artistry Text by Bre McAdam Photo by Ryan Grainger When done properly, makeup can give a person dramatic flair, or (even better) make them look like they’re not wearing any makeup at all. Whether you need to get done up for an important job interview, a night out with friends, or a milestone moment in life like your wedding day, Saskatoon has a plethora of places from which to buy—and learn how to apply—the makeup that fits you best.

THE BIG BOX STORY

It’s standard knowledge that the cosmetic departments in Sears, The Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart offer a range of products from Cover Girl and Clinique to Estée Lauder and Lise Watier. A recent addition to Saskatoon’s Midtown Plaza is makeup giant Sephora, which carries enough product to make even seasoned cosmetics shoppers blush. The store carries high-end names such as Gucci, Prada and Bobbi Brown. Quick in-store demonstrations for lip and eye applications are free, while makeup applications and consultations require a minimum purchase. Sephora Midtown Plaza (main level) 201 1st Ave. South, 978-3733 www.sephora.com

SPAS/SALONS

Some Saskatoon spas and salons are starting to add make-up to their repertoire of hair, skin and overall body care products. Boutique BeYouTeFul on 2nd Avenue is a salon/spa that carries Ecco Bella FlowerColor

Cosmetics made from earth minerals infused with flower waxes. Many (though not all) of its ingredients are organic. Boutique BeYouTeFul 154 2nd Ave. South, 373-0129 www.boutiquebeyouteful.com

THE PROFESSIONALS OF PRETTY

Directly across the street from the scenic Delta Bessbourough Hotel sits the make-up studio, a long-time staple of Saskatoon’s downtown. Owner Sheila Wiebe, who’s main focus is customer satisfaction, carries only professional quality cosmetics, with many product lines developed from theatrical makeup for wearability and longevity. The make-up studio’s real passion, however, is giving one-on-one lessons ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Manager and make-up artist Courtney Janz gets to know her clients before a drop of makeup goes on—it’s about personalization and attention to detail. Walk in for a foundation or lip match, but make sure Professional lines • Cinema Secrets • Audrey Morris • Cosmetic Company • Senna • Era face by Classified

the make-up studio 432 21st St. East ph – 306.244.4554 fx – 306.244.1978 www.themakeupstudio.ca mon - sat 9:30 - 5:30 The-Make-Up-Studio

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to book an appointment for all lessons and applications. The make-up studio caters to all demographics—from young to young-at-heart—but focuses on business professionals who need to look good for a living. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am until 5:30pm. the make-up studio 432 21st St. East, 244-4554 www.themakeupstudio.ca Located in a multi-level character building with humongous windows and beautiful hardwood floors, Zuzak Cosmetics (inside 4U Hair Make-up & Photography) provides a totally personalized experience in a sterile environment for clients. Owner and professional makeup artist Loriann Zuzak has an infectious energy that softens her serious approach to her craft: she can take any face, male or female, and bring out its best features—whether for a public speaking engagement, a TV appearance, a wedding, or anything else a client might be preparing for. Zuzak uses her expertise to create custom-made foundation from scratch to match each client’s unique skin tone and texture—something she offers as a standalone service. She also carries her own product line, so rather than pressuring clients to buy, she helps them create “wish lists” for the future. During two-hour one-on-one lessons, Zuzak teaches and then corrects clients’ application techniques while also doing a cleanse of their old products. All services, including consultations and applications, are by appointment only, Tuesday through Saturday. Zuzak Cosmetics 267 3rd Ave. South (2nd floor),262-0083 www.zuzakcosmetics.com

APPAREL – MEN AND WOMEN

American Apparel Another global brand run by a Canadian,

the two-level American Apparel shop has a huge space to wander around and try things on. 130 21st St. East, 979-3600 www.americanapparel.net

The Clothes Café/Frank and Lucy Two conjoined shops on Broadway that have separate entrances but share a semidivided space. Lots of funky hip-hop wear, with a great selection of cool sneakers, hoodies and t-shirts. 725 Broadway Ave., 242-0366 www.clothescafe.ca

Deception Clothing Found just north of the downtown, this tidy space sells funky, hip urban wear. Lots of ballcaps for guys. 410 2nd Ave. North, 955-4855 www.facebook.com/DeceptionUrbanBoutique

F2 Fashions/Jock For twenty years, F2 has been selling pricey but cool clothing for women, with t-shirts, jeans and shorts for a young clientele on the other side in Jock. Midtown Plaza (upper level, near Sears), 934-8205

Guys and Dawls Great merchandise combines with

Goodfellas Warm, personable service for suits, dressy casual and formal wear, plus some nice ties and other accessories. 206 22nd St. East, 683-8663

Lino Boutique This new shop near the 23rd Street bus mall offers formal and dressy casual wear from emerging European designers, but with a fresh approach to service. 154 2nd Ave. North, 652-5466

Momentum These urban and sport-oriented clothing shops

provide lots of shoes, belts, button-ups, pants and more. They also provide sportier dresswear at Outtabounds on Avenue B. Two locations: 160-2102 8th St. East, 955-2381; 2-960 Attridge Dr., 384-8411 www.fromthefeetup.ca

Squire Shop Jack likes his suits finely made and his shop backs up his philosophy. Lots of space and great selection of smart, made-to-measure suits and other formal wear. 142 2nd Ave. North, 244-8063 http://mansizemenswear.com/index.php?id=5

APPAREL – WOMENS

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

personalized service here. Good variety of all sorts of colourful and youthful clothing and accessories. Lots of possibilities here. 212 1st Ave. South, 249-1911 www.guysanddawls.com

shoes, handbags and more. Their list of brands includes Guess, Michael Kors, Franco Mirabelli, BCBG, Arturo Chiang and others. Check out their handy website for a full list. 5-105 21 St. East, 373-6966 www.denas.ca

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

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

for women and men, which includes a central table filled with cool accessories, candles and greeting cards, plus an upstairs art loft showcasing local contemporary art. 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

Mexx The Midtown plaza Mexx store carries lots of smart

business and casual wear with a decidedly sleek, European look. Staffers are positive and attentive in a good way. Midtown Plaza (upper level, near HBC), 477-1802 www.mexx.ca

feel to women’s shopping in Saskatoon. Lots of silk, plus stunning designs and ideas you won’t find anywhere else. 234 21st St. East, 652-2770 http://erastyleloft.com

La Vie Lente Fashion Boutique Reed and Yin’s elegant

little shop feels as if transplanted from London. Not surprisingly, they have exclusive lines from UK brands Miss Patina, Max C, Love Milly and others. Lots of silk and handmade jewellery. 155 2nd Ave. South, 652-0516 www.facebook.com/La.Vie.Lente

long tall sally The British name for tall women’s fashions with lots of the company’s trademark casual and formal wear. Scotia Centre, 934-1600 www.longtallsally.com

Lululemon Athletica The Vancouver business that’s taking the world by storm has its own shop right in the middle of the downtown. Find all their athletic, yoga and other gear here. 118 21st St. East, 651-8858 www.lululemon.com

Paramount Boutique The gals at Paramount Boutique

have one of only two shops in town carrying Desigual and other exclusive names in fashion. 249 2nd Ave. South, 242-5655 www.facebook.com/ParamountBoutique

Sandbox in the City Packed full of women’s clothing and accessories, it’s hard to know where to begin in a store with so many options. Expect unique pieces from yummie, Spanx, Desigual, Esprit and others. 1002B Broadway Ave., 955-6600 http://sandboxinthecity.com/pages/media.html

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 repair shoes. 638 Broadway Ave., 652-4399 www.facebook.com/broadwayshoerepair

Durand’s A city standout when it comes to women’s shoes, Durand’s carries a wide array of shoes to suit any occasion. 255 2nd Ave. South, 933-3336 www.durandsfootwear.ca

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

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

Swank Shoe Lounge This bright, trendy and well-laid out

shop in the King George Building stocks sleek casual and dressy stuff from Michael Kors, TOMS, The Frye Company and Adidas. 1-157 2nd Ave. North, 979-5775 www.facebook.com/swankshoelounge

Traxx An impressive selection in sizes up to 15 in Sketchers,

CAT, Sorel, Tsubo and others. Consummate attention to service and consideration for proper care of shoes. 2105 8th St. East, 1-866-956-2272 www.traxxfootwear.com

Mint Fashion Company Lots of space to browse and

consider splurging on Michael Kors, Made for Loving, Colcci and several others. Near equal selection of men’s and women’s. 731 Broadway Ave., 477-1233 www.mintfashionco.com

Outter Limits They sell casual outdoor gear from Icebreaker,

North Face, Merrel and others, with a huge selection of boots and five-fingers by Vibram, Teva and inov-8. The best place in the city if going for the sporty casual look. Useful website too. 630 Broadway Ave., 374-1663 http://outterlimits.com

Tonic Roxanne runs two cute stores: the Broadway locale sells

mostly girls’ stuff, but on 2nd Avenue downtown they have lots for guys too (hats, ties, shirts and jeans). Girls have lots to choose from for party dresses and colourful ready-to-wear items. Two locations: 122 2nd Ave. North, 975-1529; 102-802 Broadway Ave., 652-2252 http://tonic-life.com

638 Broadway Avenue 306.652.4399 broadwayshoerepair@saskatel.net

Ultimo Euromoda The shop has some everyday pieces

but mostly you’re going to find clothing for a night out. Their selections offer the latest in European ready-to-wear apparel for both men and women. 204 3rd Ave. South, 664-6640

APPAREL – MEN’S FASHION

Anthonys Fashion for Men Locally owned and operated, this store caters to fashion-conscious men of all ages. Broad selection of brands in contemporary clothing from formal to casual and everything in between. Serious focus on service, quality and value. 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 respected names such as Warren K. Cook, Paul & Shark, Allen Edmonds, Hugo Boss, Arnold Brant and others. 200 3rd Ave. South, 242-4881

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East Meets West in Riversdale:

A Gastronomic Tour

You can’t walk more than a few metres on 20th Street West these days without discovering a new restaurant. In the past year, six new restaurants have sprung up in Riversdale—including two in the last month alone—taking the area from a mere curiosity on the city’s dining scene to its newest destination. In short, it’s time to get reacquainted.

CHINESE

Historically, 20th Street West has always been the place in Saskatoon to get Chinese food—Szechuan and Cantonese mainly— and as neighbourhood fixtures go, Mandarin is it. Other Chinese eateries have come and gone over the years but Mandarin remains—a testament to its dim sum (considered one of the best in town) and its reputation among local Chinese as a gathering place for birthdays or other special occasions. Around the corner from Mandarin is Total Happiness. Popular with young Chinese for its karaoke lounge, it’s a great bet for the hot and sour soup, pork pot stickers or dim sum when Mandarin is busy. Taste Legend and Jin Jin Cuisine

Bottom left: the chalkboard menu at Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling. At left: the iPad menu in Seoul. Above: fiery Korean kimchi jjigae and pulgogi

Dumpling—which opened opposite each other a block west of the Roxy Theatre last year—have created a huge buzz among neighbourhood foodies and for good reason. Taste Legend offers a cozy spot for sampling homemade potato starch noodles and fiery classics of both Cantonese and more northern Chinese cuisine. Be sure to try the Shanghai-style thick noodles, the fried lamb with cumin or the green beans and meat with spicy sauce. At Jin Jin meanwhile, diners first encounter a threadbare interior, chalkboard menus in Mandarin and a hostess who speaks very little English. That said, she enthusiastically helps diners navigate the English menu and helps them select the treasures her husband produces: handmade dumplings, General Tao chicken and fried scallion pancakes and more. Jin Jin Dumpling Cuisine 416 20th St. West, 244-1891 Open Mon–Thu 9:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 9:30am–11:30pm Mandarin 245 20th St. West, 244-1818 Open Thu-Tue 11am–8pm

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Taste Legend 423 20th St. West, 665-8668 Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm Total Happiness 325 Ave. C South, 652-5178 Open daily 11am–10pm

VIETNAMESE

The cute couple that runs Lien Thanh makes everyone feel at home in their small but tidy little joint. Their pho with beef is a tried-and-true staple, as are their steamed buns with pork. Try their noodle dishes and satays also, whether chicken or beef. Lien Thanh 311 Ave. A South, 933-4299 Open Tue–Sat 11am–8pm

KOREAN

For the uninitiated, Korean food can be described as a less greasy, more fragrant version of Chinese, with a healthy emphasis on garlic, pickled cabbage and chili peppers in many dishes. As for the Koreans themselves, they rival the Japanese in their loving embrace of technology. At Seoul, the menu comes on an iPad, so a simple finger swipe lets you flip through six categories of enticing entrees, among

Charming Chinese, classic cuisines and coffee top the menu in the city’s newest dining district Text and photos by Paul Miazga them bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, beef and topped with a fried egg), kimchi jjigae (a spicy stew of pickled cabbage and tofu) and gabi/gogi (barbecued meats). Seoul 334 20th St. West, 652-2310 Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm

FUSION

The legendary Golden Dragon is no more, and in its place is The Hollows, an eclectic restaurant serving what might be described as “Canadian fusion” cuisine. Their breakfast poutine is a popular item, as are other notions such as their Sask chickpeas, squid ink pasta and chocolate paté. The Hollows 334 Ave. C South, 652-1505 Open Wed–Sat for lunch and supper; Sunday brunch 11am–3pm

CAJUN/CREOLE

Chef Robert Tingey hasn’t looked back since leaving the hotel banquet industry to open his own restaurant, and just off 20th he serves great cajun/creole staples such as jambalaya, fried green tomatoes and a Po’ Boy sandwich stacked with his own capiccolo. Tingey’s primary focus is

seafood, and he sources product direct from Louisiana to do the best alligator, shrimp gumbo and seafood etouffée (a creole stew with crawfish, catfish, fresh oysters and jumbo shrimp) this side of The Big Easy. Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 382-1795 Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm

DINERS

The local greasy spoon, Park Café serves up big and hearty breakfasts and lunch combos that have customers lining up outside the door every weekend. Simple, cheap and unpretentious—like diner fare should be. Park Café 512 20th St. West, 652-6781 Open daily 8am–4pm

ITALIAN

Red Seal chef Bill Mathews has opened the newest restaurant on 20th Street West, a lunch spot whose name pays homage to legendary Riversdale gangster Two Gun Cohen. Born in Italy but raised in Toronto, Mathews uses family recipes that date back 300 years to create signature dishes such as his quiche with sausage and peppers and his chicken parma sandwich among others.

Two Gun Quiche House 135 20th St. West, 380-5290 Open Tue–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat–Sun 7am–5pm

VEGETARIAN

One of the newest eateries in Riversdale, Root Down is a workers’ cooperative café adjacent to the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. It specializes in tasty vegetarian and vegan fare, so expect fresh breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and soups, with ingredients sourced from a who’s who of local sustainable or organic food producers. Root Down 117-120 Sonnenschein Way, 955-3079 Open Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm

COFFEE

This hip hangout in The Two Twenty co-working space serves up all manner of classic coffee drinks as well as great sandwiches, scones, cookies and more. Old vinyl plays on the record near the entrance, which is typically buzzing with activity from dawn til dusk. Down the street, Underground Coffee combines a music/record shop and café, with ample room to browse vinyl titles, regard local artwork or just sit and sip java inside or out (weather permitting). Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West, 222-2222 Directly above: Mardi Gras Grill’s seafood etouffée, a cajun seafood stew with fresh crawfish, shrimp, oysters and catfish; above at right: a photo of Riversdale gangster Two Gun Cohen adorns the walls at Two Gun Quiche House.

Underground Coffee 430 20th St. West, 370-7963

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food+drink 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?

PRICE GUIDE

Average price for an entree with soup or salad, excluding drinks: $$$$ more than $50 per person $$$ from $30 to $50 pp $$ from $20 to $30 pp $ under $20 pp

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. Reservations recommended. $$$ Open Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri–Sat 9am–11pm, Sun 10am–6pm 3130 8th St. East, 955-3579 www.prairieinkrestaurant.ca

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market The city’s trailblazing

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 an array of soups, salads and snack items all prepared fresh using local market ingredients. Get your fill of healthy foods for cheap. $ Open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm 110 Sonnenschein Way, 975-2010 (Riverbend), 370-0033 (GG) www.riverbendplantation.com; www.garlicguru.ca

ASIAN

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

Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen Embrace the unlikely combination of a Pan-Asian noodle shop and ice cream parlour, and come here for their hand-pulled noodles (Japanese udon, Vietnamese rice vermicelli, etc.) and 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

Saba’s: Where Finger-licking is a Good Thing

There’s nothing quite like digging into a plate of aromatic East African food with your hands, tearing off pieces of tender injera to scoop up bits of seasoned lentils, vegetables, meats and more. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm 901 22nd St. West, 933-4447 Red Pepper Emphasizing Vietnamese, Thai and Singaporean 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

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 brims with sunlight throughout the year, though it’s the pho with beef and the noodle dishes that make Saskatoon Asian popular. $$ Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper) 136 2nd Ave. South, 665-5959

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 and lots of it (including grilled pineapple to cleanse your palate!). A deep wine makes for easy and tasty pairings with just about anything on the menu. 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

Grill

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 Wed–Sun 8am–2pm 259 2nd Ave. South, 651-2255

Grainfield’s A local staple of sorts, especially for their

pancake stacks, greasy spoon—style breakfast eggs and bottomless coffee served during breakfast all day long. Stick to the staples and enjoy. $ 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. Their bison burger and blue cheese burger also deserve attention, as do their wedge fries and delicious cookies. The Fudd’s Fun Centre includes mini-golf, batting cages and the Ruckers game zone. $ Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri–Sat 7am–midnight, Sun and holidays 8am–11pm 2910 8th St. East, 934-2637 (93-GAMES) www.fudds.ca

Jerry’s Food Emporium Owner Jerry Kristian, the man

behind Jerry’s, has become rather well-known for the many good things that he does at his restaurant: all-day breakfasts, myriad flavours of Italian gelato and, more than anything, artisanal burgers. Of those, it’s hard to beat the Hawaiian (with pineapple, hickory ham and teriyaki sauce) or the Double Smoke (with double-smoked cheddar, back bacon, sauteed onions and horseradish mayo). Downtown, Strongfield’s Coffee also serves Jerry’s gelato, so sip some joe and indulge yourself on the side. $ Open Mon–Fri 6:30am–11pm, Sat 7am–11pm, Sun 8am–11pm 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 373-6555 www.jerrys.ca/home.shtml

BURMESE

Golden Pagoda As Burma continues to open up towards

...jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a shrimp gumbo... Cause tonight I’m gonna see my machez a-mio... Mon-Sat 11am to 10pm 239 Idylwyld Dr. North (306) 382 1795

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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 one of their signature curries. $$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm (lunch), Mon–Sat 5–9pm (supper) 411 2nd Ave. North, 668-9114 www.goldenpagoda.ca

CAJUN/CREOLE mardigrasgrillrestaurant

Mardi Gras Grill Self-taught chef Robert Tingey knows the Louisiana bayou well, sourcing many of his ingredients from there, though using lots of local produce as well to produce

meat-laden Po’ Boys at lunch and shrimp gumbo, blackened catfish and other favourites at supper. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–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. One of the best Chinese restaurants in town for years, they naturally do great Dim Sum that, along with all their other food, lives up to the hype. $$ 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 to get a full taste of tiny Jasmine, tucked away in the city’s northern industrial area. Cheap and friendly, with lots of glutenfree 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. The old couple that runs it will often circle items on the English-Mandarin menu for diners to try. $ 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

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

Haywood’s Grill Owner/operator Roxy has a simple

philosphy for her neighbourhood restaurant: create a cozy meeting place for locals that serves good, quality food that truly satisfies. Their hearty breakfasts make them a neighbourhood favourite, but diners should also consider them for their lipsmacking sandwiches, appetizers and pizzas. $ Open Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 9:30am–2pm 3016 Arlington Ave., 242-7699 http://haywoodsgrill.ca

Mano’s Restaurant and Lounge Over the years, Mano’s has gone upscale by updating its décor, putting more emphasis on the food (steaks, ribs, big salads, pasta dishes, pizza) and developing a deep wine list. Lunchtime is a very busy time, and on weekends the lounge tends to fill up quickly too. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–midnight 200-1820 8th St. East, 955-5555 http://manos.ca

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 for most, this stylish eatery also has live sports on the flat screens, plus free Wi-Fi. $$$ Open Mon–Wed 11am–11pm, Thurs 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–11pm 102-1820 McOrmond Dr., 979-7337 www.rockcreekgrill.com

Saskatoon Station Place The Station Place has the

most unique dining room in the city given that it has seating in two converted railroad passenger wagons. The site itself is also famous for being the location of the city’s old CPR railway station. That said, the Station Place offers North American fare such as steak and lobster, Alaskan king crab, chicken cordon bleu and stuffed mushroom caps. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 9:30am–8:30pm 221 Idylwyld Dr., 244-7777 http://saskatoonstationplace.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 crisp tortillas with roasted red pepper and artichoke dip, the nasi goreng, California rolls and Santa Fe chicken salad. Also check out Saskatoon Draught, the draught beer pub next door. $$ 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. Their brunches are well respected across the city, as is their emphasis on sustainably raised, pastured meat, poultry and eggs 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 small restaurant in the city’s Brevoort

Park neighbourhood proudly sources the meat for its burgers, the veggies in its salads and the beers in its coolers (among other goods) from local producers. Their choice selection of menu items includes such creative food ideas as a Turducken (turkey, duck and chicken) burger, a lasagne of pork belly and beef short ribs, perogies with potato, corn, Edamer cheese and basil, 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’s emerging local food culture than Souleio (“sun”), which bills itself as “a way of life” and a “state of mind.” Whatever you call it, bright and spacious Souleio gives a taste of European charm and sophistication that spans their menu and grocery options. One of the best lunch spots downtown. $$ Open Mon–Fri 6am–6pm, Sat 8am–6pm. Private dining by reservation (after 7pm). Kitchen closes at 5pm. 265 3rd Ave. South, 979-8102 http://souleio.net

DINERS

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 all its burgers and beef dishes. Classic western Reubens, beef dips and burgers highlight the menu at this retro diner. Regularly acknowledged as having the city’s best poutine and best all-day breakfast. $

Open daily 8am–4pm 512 20th St. West, 652-6781 http://parkcafe.ca

ETHIOPIAN

Saba’s African Cuisine More cultural experience than

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! Be sure to check out their authentic coffee ceremony on Sundays. $$ Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm 901 22nd St. West, 933-4447

FINE DINING

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 (0.5km south of Boychuk Drive off Hwy 16), 373-7600 ext. 3 www.twelvegrill.com

Bliss Fine Food Tucked away from the traffic farther up

the street on Broadway, 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”). Excellent food combined with a nice cocktail list make this special for any occasion. $$$ Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch) and from 5pm (supper) 1002 Broadway Ave., 477-2077 www.blissfinefood.com

Calories Always busy and ever tasty, 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). All-inclusive lunch and meeting selections for $13 and under make this Broadway’s most popular lunch destination. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–5pm 721 Broadway Ave., 665-7991 www.caloriesrestaurants.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 attached lounge continues to prove popular as an after-work gathering spot for local hipsters. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm (lunch), 4–11pm (supper); Sat 4pm– midnight; Sun 5–9pm 301 Ontario Ave., 384-4444 www.ivydiningandlounge.com

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

downtown dining scene owing to its exquisite Edwardian decor, attentive service and always-memorable food from Red Seal chef Evan Niekamp. Rub shoulders with some of Saskatoon’s biggest power brokers while trying to decide between the likes of honeybalsamic whipped goat cheese with naan, butter-sauteed pickerel cheeks and steaks from a menu that’s second to none. $$$ Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sat 8am– midnight, Sun 10am–2pm 243 21 St. East, 244 8555 www.rembrandts.ca

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food+drink Tusq Meat is the main thing on the menu at Tusq, with all

mains and virtually all appetizers 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) gives the restaurant a world-class feel. The minimalistic View Wine Room is a semi-private space for exclusive groups or occasions. $$$ Open Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 5–11pm 416 21st St. East, 244-8877 www.tusq.ca

Weczeria Food and Wine Weczeria (“Evening meal”) owes 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 (crème brulee, apple Charlotte, lemon tarte) and local beers. Ask for advice on pairing Weczeria’s selections with their deep wine list. $$$$ Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2pm (lunch), from 5pm (supper) 820 Broadway Ave., 933-9600 www.weczeriarestaurant.ca

FRENCH

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

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 will be rewarded with a $5 gift certificate for every $50 spent. An 18% gratuity applies for 6+ diners. $$$$ 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, and the food definitely does not disappoint. Their three-course Table d’hôte ranks among the best fine-dining meals available in the city today. Brunch here is also a must. $$$$ 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

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN

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

The Olive Tree Resturant & Black Top Diner It’s

worth the drive out near the old Petroffka Bridge to get amazing Greek food (Chef Georgia hails from Crete) in a 50s diner setting. They use fresh ingredients and their own olive oil too. $$ Open Wed–Mon noon–9pm Waldheim, SK (60km north on Hwy 12), (306) 945-5551 www.olivetreerestaurant.ca

The Real Greek The quirky interior won’t make you think

of the sweeping vistas greeting tourists on Santorini, but the Spanikopita and Moussaka make it worth a visit. Their large and varied menu is prepared from long-secret family recipes and includes souvlaki (obviously) as well as Yianni’s meze (appetizer) platter for two. Be sure to try their super tasty kefthedes (meatballs). $$ Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm 119 3rd Ave. South, 244-4777 www.realgreeksaskatoon.com

INDIAN/PAKISTANI

India Palace Choose your spice levels (mild, medium, hot)

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 this place worth a try. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–8:30pm (supper) 440 2nd Ave. North, 477-7164

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

Pakistani standards such as paneer tikka masala, karahi chicken, aloo gobi and lamb biryani during their tasty daily lunch buffet. $ Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 4-3401 8th St. East 373-4747 www.myspicybite.com

Taj Mahal From its orginal location on Broadway Avenue to

its current location downtown, the Taj Mahal has consistently garnered high praise for providing delicious food in a richly decorated setting. This small, family-run eatery is always top-notch. For supper consider a Vegetarian Thali (a multi-part meal for two), one of their tandoori options or their nice murgh (chicken) dishes. $$$ Open Mon-Sun 11:30am–1:30pm (lunch), 5–10pm (supper) 5-157 2nd Ave. North, 978-2227 www.tajmahalsaskatoon.ca

ITALIAN

Chianti’s This Alberta-based chain restaurant has held the fort at the city’s busiest intersection by serving solid takes on a range of antipasti (appetizers), insalata (salads), zuppa (soups), a huge range of pasta dishes and various kinds of meat and fish. Relatively inexpensive, Chianti’s also caters to large groups, offering their “Team” menu for $10/person. $$ 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 unique choices, from their soups and salads to mains that include veal scaloppine, elk ragout pappardelle and grilled rainbow trout with fresh basil, beets and blood orange. Live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights. $$$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 5–10pm (supper), Sunday brunch 10am–2pm 382 Cartwright St. (west of Clarence Ave. South), 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. Check out their daily or seasonal specials as mentioned on the wipeboard just outside the front doors, but be sure to give consideration to their various pasta and pizza options. Open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm 219 21st St. East, 652-6366

Two Gun Quiche House With a name recalling a famed

neighbourhood gangster from the 1920s, Two Gun Cohen, this 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–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat–Sun 7am–5pm 135 20th St. West, 380-5209 www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Gun-Quiche-House

JAMAICAN

Konga Café The lone Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in the

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

JAPANESE

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. The vegetarian dishes come well recommended, as do their lamb offerings such as the Rogan Josh and Keema Matar. $$ Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm #5 1501 8th St. East, 244-6777 http://indiapalacesk.com

Otowa Popular as a lunch spot (most business lunches under

Mogul Divaan The location is a bit out of the way but the

teppan yaki (where they chop and cook the food on a stainless steel grill in front of diners), Samurai in the Bessborough does a great job of entertaining as much as feeding the local population. Start with the onion and mushroom teriyaki before going for either sushi or the Shogun (steak with lobster). $$$ Open daily 5–10pm 601 Spadina Cres. East, 683-6926

food makes it worth the trip out, with vegetarian options galore. Be bold and ask your server for a recommendation; be bolder by allowing them to determine the spice level. Great curries of various sorts. $$

Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–3pm (lunch), 4:30–10pm (supper), Sun 1–10pm

2115 22nd St. West, 343-5005 www.moguldivaan.com

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$10), 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. Parking out front is limited and service can be slow. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 227 2nd Ave. South, 651-3888

Samurai The city’s only Japanese restaurant doing authentic

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

Let me start by saying that watching The Food Network or reading Gordon Ramsay books doesn’t make you a professional chef; it makes you an enthusiast. That doesn’t stop some people from talking nonsense, however. Recently, a co-worker told me that a customer had ordered a cheese and bacon-laden sandwich toasted with some garlic butter, ate it without complaint and then asked, “Do you clarify the butter properly for your garlic butter? I can taste the milk solids in it.” I have done blind taste tests of hollandaise sauces made with clarified butter and non-clarified butter. Difficult to do, but to tell the difference with butter used on a grilled piece of toast topped with strong, fat-rich flavours?!? Perhaps this person has watched a little too much TV; maybe she has her Red Seal papers. Such haughty questions frustrate me. Just because you watch a celebrity chef recreate the menu for a struggling restaurant doesn’t mean you really understand what’s going on behind the scenes. Don’t get me wrong; I like The Food Network. It’s made more sophisticated, nuanced food accessible to a broader group of people, and in Saskatoon the rising interest among diners in a wider array of cuisines and styles of dining offers proof of this. On the flip side it has also done a lot to warp the perspective of many people. I don’t mind having a steak sent back for being too rare or because the tomato in someone’s sandwich isn’t fresh. Just don’t make yourself out to be a professional food critic, claiming you can taste the presence of milk solids in clarified butter on a sandwich heavy with bacon grease and cheese. It makes you look silly—like you watch too much reality TV or something.

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 barbecue dishes and spicy kimchee

at Seoul, a great little eatery next to the Roxy Theatre on 20th Street that promises bulgogi jeongul (pork barbecued on a table-top grill), japchae (glass noodles with stir-fried vegetables) and kimchee jigae (spicy pickled cabbage stew with tofu). Free appetizers are brought to the table upon ordering a main dish. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 334 20th St. West, 652-2310 www.seoulsaskatoon.com

LATIN AMERICAN

EE Buritos Mostly known as a Latin music dance club where

lessons are taught on a weekly basis, EE Burritos (just off 22nd Street) does mostly Mexican cuisine, serving flautas (deepfried corn tortillas with shredded meat), pozole soup (a hearty pork, cilantro and onion soup that’s a meal in itself) as well as Salvadorean pupusas (a stuffed corn tortilla) and others. $$ Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm 102 Ave. P South, 343-6264 www.eeburritos.com

to the city’s flash young guy and girls. Big servings such as the Poor Man’s Perogie and Henry’s Champion (both burgers), as well as “Two-Hander Sandwiches” make every meal here an event. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–2am, Sun noon–2am 401 21st St. East, 974-0944 http://hudsonstaphouse.com/saskatoon

The Rook and Raven The business lunch crowd in downton

Saskatoon knows this place inside and out. The place serves delicious gastro pub meals that make 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

SEAFOOD

Gibson’s Fish and Chips The Gibson family has been doing classic English fish and chips (along with lots of other food) in Saskatoon 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

Red Lobster The North American standard for fish, seafood

and all the trimmings, Red Lobster does a lot of things well. It’s the place to get the staples done the way you like. $$ Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 2501 8th St. East, 373-8333 www.redlobster.ca

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 if only the GPS in the car works. Expect amazing fish and grilled meat dishes to go with original and delicious appetizers. Be sure to try the Higados (spiced chicken livers), Pastelitos (pastries layered with jalapeño, brie cheese and apricot) and Mariscos (raw scallops marinated in lemon and cilantro). By reservation only. $$$$ Open Wed–Sun from 6pm Blackstrap Lake at Shields Twnp., 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 this side of Tangiers. Service is always fast and friendly, making this an ideal little stop along 8th Street for anyone wanting to avoid classic (and greasy) fast food. $ Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm 1206 Emerson Ave., 242-8892

MEXICAN

Wood-fired pizza oven Vegetarian lunches Nightly drink specials

Live music Wed, Fri, Sat No cover

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

restaurant has daily specials written on the big chalkboard that lines one side of this rather bare-bones hall. Their huevos rancheros are the best in the city, and their enchiladas are so big that it’s almost a meal for two. Live bands from far and wide play regularly in this well-known night spot. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am, Sun 11:30am–midnight 806 Dufferin Ave., 652-4912 www.amigoscantina.com

La Bamba Café As authentic as it gets when it comes to

Mexican: La Bamba Café owners/operators Maria, Ciro and Juan have successfully recreated a true Mexican meal experience here with family recipes for the likes of stuffed peppers, chilaquiles (crisp tortilla chips and chicken in a piquant sauce) and entomatadas (chicken enchiladas in tomato sauce). Many vegetarian and gluten-free options too. $$ 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

PIZZA

Christie’s Il Secondo From a place with a serious pedigree in baking, Christie’s Il Secondo does delicious thin-crust pizzas hot out of a wood-fired oven. Best known for their extensive bread and sandwich selections. $$ Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm 802C Broadway Ave., 384-0506

PUB FOOD

Hudson’s This Edmonton-based chain serves up classic grub

Mon - Thu 11am till 12am Fri & Sat 11am till 2am Closed Sunday 668-1000 608 Spadina Cres E spadina freehouse

Expressions in Flavour • Quiche • Italian sandwiches • Homemade daily soups 135 20th St. West 306.380.5209 Two Gun Quiche House Hours: Tue thru Sat 9 am - 5 am

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food+drink 5 best bakeries 1. Earth Bound Bakery and Deli (2201820 8th St. East) Great baguettes, real

butter croissants, pain au chocolate and wellcrafted bread. One of the best spots in town for lunch too.

2. Christy’s El Secondo (802 Broadway Ave.) The city’s best selection of Italian-style breads, plus their sandwiches are amazing.

3. Souleio (265 3rd Ave. North)

Consistently good quality breads, along with a superb deli section.

4. Wild Serendipity Foods (Saskatoon Farmers’ Market) Find them selling their

wares every Saturday. Scones, artisanal loaves and other delights

5. Nestor’s Bakery (912 20th St. West)

The staple bread supplier for Riversdale and beyond. Nice selection of cookies and desserts.

SPANISH

Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar Cozy, tiny, laid back—lots of things describe DDG, including tasty. In Saskatoon, they’re the only ones doing Spanish tapas, which are supposed to be consumed with alcohol of some sort, and thankfully DDG has a wealth of unique cocktails to go with excellent sangria and numerous beer and wine choices. $$$ 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 to beat the band and the most eclectic wine list in the city given that everything is special ordered—you’ll not find their Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or French Bordeaux selections anywhere else in town. Caesar salad is one of several menu items prepared tableside. Never disappointing. $$$$ Open daily 5–10pm 612 Spadina Cres., 652-8292 www.carverssteakhouse.ca

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

The Granary That little building on 8th Street that looks like

5 best restaurants you’ve likely never heard of 1. Saba’s African Cuisine (901 22nd St. West) A true East African experience,

complete with injera and the coffee ceremony.

2. Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling (416 20th St. East) Feels like stepping into some hole-in-thewall restaurant in northern China.

3. Seoul (334 20th St. West) From its iPad

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 for just $4.50 more. Their patio is popular in summer. $$$ 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

menus and metal chopsticks to the tantalyzingly spicy food, this is Korean food at its best.

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4. Golden Pagoda (411 2nd Ave. North)

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 Tue–Sat 11am–2:15pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper) 1013 Broadway Ave., 652-2533

For foodies who’ve yet to learn the difference between Burmese and Thai, this is the place.

5. Lebanese Kitchen (1206 Emerson Ave.) Hidden just off 8th Street East next to

Planet Car Wash. No better place to go in town for falafels, fatayer (meat pies) or tabbouleh.

5 best restaurants for healthy eating 1. Root Down Workers’ Cooperative Cafe (200 Sonnenschein Way) A real

workers’ cooperative, with a big emphasis on fresh, organic, locally sourced food.

2. Prairie Harvest (2917 Early Dr.) A neighbourhood gem serving yummy, nutritious eats.

3. Earth Bound Bakery (220-1820 8th St. East) We love bread fresh from the oven that suddenly becomes a gourmet sandwich.

4. Tastebuds (1624 Lorne Ave.) An

out-of-the-way café with healthy options for sandwiches, desserts and dainties.

5. Garlic Guru (Saskatoon Farmers’ Market) Just one of many great places to eat

in Riversdale. Garlic, ruffage and more good stuff.

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Keo’s Feature foods at Keo’s go beyond Thai, with Lao and

Royal Thai This spot in the north downtown is popular for its 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, orlarb, a salad of ground meat and unusual spices, or one of their superb fish dishes. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm #2 325 3rd Ave. North, 244-8424 (244-THAI) www.come.to/RoyalThai

The City’s Best Salami

Zenon Dragan has been making his world-beating smoked garlic salami for nearly 40 years. It takes him three months to make; we think it’s worth the wait. Price: $3.89/100g. Odessa Deli 317 20th St. West, 665-0880 VIETNAMESE

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

things very well, and all of them 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, though the pad Thai also beats the band. $$

warehouse district, a rather unassuming place that conceals quality food such as the beef in black bean sauce, the peanut chicken and their soups. The location helps keep lineups small and service speedy. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm 69 24th St. East, 242-1351

101-129 2nd Ave. North, 652-5367

Spicy Garden A laid back spot on 8th Street to dive right into

Sawadee Bistro As Thai restaurants go, Sawadee does many

Open Tue–Fri11:30am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper), Sat 11:30am–9:30pm, Sun 11:30am–2:30pm (lunch), 5pm–9pm (supper)

TURKISH

Istanbul Diner Rarely if ever busy and often empty, the

Istanbul Diner has kebabs galore, lots of amazing grilled meat, and for those unfamiliar with Turkish food, expect lots of unique savoury spice combinations, yogurt, eggplant and peppers. Friendly and efficient, just don’t mind the drab décor. $$ Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm 225 3rd Ave. South, 974-4746

VEGETARIAN

Root Down Workers’ Cooperative Café The city’s

only dedicated vegetarian restaurant serves up homemade sandwiches, wraps, soups, breakffasts and beverages too. $ Open daily 8am–4pm 200 Sonnenschein Way, 955-30790 www.facebook.com/rootdowncafe

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, spicy peanut chicken in hoisin sauce and lots of vegetarian options, it’s the best option for Vietnamese on the east side of the river. $$ Open Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm 1501 8th St. East, 373-8585 www.spicygarden.ca

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. A second location is on 8th Street near Preston Ave. Open daily 7am–7pm 614C Broadway Ave., 652-8888 www.broadwayroastery.com

Caffe Sola This rustic, well-lit spot next to the Bus Depot

downtown does great coffee and loose-leaf teas to go with a Medierranean-accented food (think tapas) that’s organic and largely from local sources. Great for a quiet escape during the workday, with evenings livening up with occasional live music. Open daily 8am–8pm 38 23rd St. East, 244-5344 http://caffesola.ca

City Perks For City Park residents and the City Hospital staff, City Perks is the go-to place for great coffee, salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups, or Saturday morning brunch (arrive early to get a seat!). Set in a prime spot in the heart of an easygoing neighbourhood surrounded by some of the city’s oldest trees. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 7am–6pm 801 7th Ave. North, 664-2060

Collective Coffee The favourite coffee shop in Riversdale

serves up all the cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and other caffeinated beverages you could want, plus has takeaway food: sandwiches, scones, cookies, muffins and other stuff. Open daily from 8am–6pm 220B 20th St. West www.facebook.com/CollectiveCoffee

Earth Bound 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, Red Fife (a really hearty wheat) and properly crispy baguettes. Their croissants and pain au chocolate are nearly as good as their fresh sandwiches and soups. Great coffee too. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm 220-1820 8th St. East, 955-2184 http://earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca

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. Great soups (borscht!), sandwiches (if undecided, get the Monte Cristo) and desserts under glass at the counter. Handy website. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm 307 21st St. East, 373-8383 www.jakeson21st.ca

Leven’s Coffee Company Coffee is the name of the game here, with husband and wife couple Marie and Aaron realizing their passion for coffee by proffering their locally roasted

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beans to go with flavoured coffees and take-away stuff that’s certified organic and fair trade. Open Tue–Fri 8:30am–4pm, Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm 112-120 Sonnenschein Way (behind the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market), 979-8118 www.levenscoffee.com

Museo Espresso The Mendel Art Gallery’s only café evokes

an aura of 1950s Italian cafes and draws an eclectic mix of studious university professors, colourful city personalities and gallery drop-ins from all over. It’s a great place to people watch over an amazing lunch, afternoon cappuccino or tea. 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 serve food that they know (don’t miss their Korean dishes on the lunch menu) and they keep the coffee flowing. Strongfield’s is underrated for their espressos, cappuccinos and breakfast options. Open Mon-Sat 7am–5:30pm 167 2nd Ave. South, 665-9901

Tastebuds Extra-large soups, paninis with all kinds of fillings

and cakes, pies and more all homemade. It’s not surprising Tastebuds can count award-winning authors and locally renowed artists among its faithful. Open Mon-Fri 8am–10pm, Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–10pm 1624 Lorne Ave., 664-6969

MARKETS

Bistak Afro-Caribbean Market This is the place for

Nigerian products, plus everything from ackee and plantains to jerk sauces for all kinds of barbecueing. 419 20th St. West, 649-0478

Brit Foods Owner Tony Badger tries to stock top English

brands, meaning soups by Marks & Spencer and Baxter’s, Heinz beans, Walker’s chips, Rose’s preserves, Yorkshire and Typhoo tea, and Thornton’s chocolates. Many hard-to-get items too. Cumberland Square (7 1501 8th St. East), 384-2748

Bulk Barn Virtually everything in bulk: candies, coffee, dried fruits, nuts, sugar, flour, pasta, cereals, spices, peanut butter, snack foods and more. Discounts for students and seniors.

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University Heights, 649-0243; 219 Betts Ave., 933-3903 www.bulkbarn.ca

Bulk Cheese Warehouse The city’s go-to cheese monger on Broadway for the likes of Canadian and import cheeses, pâtés, foie gras, terrines, steaks, fresh pastas and sauces, deli crackers, and meat and fish that comes by the kilo, frozen or vacuum sealed. A Prince Albert location is soon to open. 732 Broadway Ave., 652-8008

Dad’s Organic Food Market There’s no arguing the

moniker of this great little grocery: “Everything you expect in a grocery store... just a little healthier.” Dad’s supplies organic dairy, frozen meats, vegetables, snacks, drinks, dried goods and supplements (among other things). 240A-1820 8th St. East, 373-7999 www.dadsorganicmarket.com

Eastern Market TWant fresh bean sprouts? They sell them

here three times per week at this one-stop shop for all your pan-Asian cooking needs. Find everything for doing Indonesian, Thai, Japanes, Chinese and more. Just off Idylwyld Drive near Al Anderson’s Source for Sports. 218D Ave. B South, 244-5502

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market At its permanent home

on the old A.L. Cole site, the city’s foremost farmers’ market features several outstanding cafes, bread, pastries, produce and meat vendors (including boar and other game), frozen northern lake fish, small-batch distillers, crafters, plus clothing and other stalls outdoors. The cafes are also open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Open Sat 8am–2pm, Sun and Wed 10am–3pm. 414 Ave. B South, 384-6262 www.saskatoonfarmersmarket.com

Slavianka Deli This Ukrainian-run shop sells items that most Ukrainians can’t do without: buckwheat, liver pate, salo, Roshen chocolates and homemade frozen varenyky (perogies). 103A-3421 8th St. East, 249-5653

Swadesh Supermarket Swadesh provides a bit of

everything: fresh beef and chicken(all certified halal), fresh herbs, pre-packaged spices, fruits and vegetables, atta, huge bags of rice and delicious samosas by the counter for takeaway. Two locations: 2102 22nd St. West, 649-0226; 1902 8th St. East, 242-6388 www.swadeshsupermarket.com

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kids’ stuff

A Public Toy Resource? Of Course! Saskatoon’s first toy library Text and photos by Paul Miazga The idea of a toy library—a place where parents can borrow toys for their children for a small annual fee—is not a new one. The first toy library in North America opened in Los Angeles in 1935, and dozens have since opened across the continent, including in Saskatoon. In 2009, Suzanne Wall and her husband were travelling in Melbourne, Australia, and found toy libraries everywhere in the city; every four neighbourhoods operated one jointly. It was a novel concept that Wall and her husband quickly embraced, and in January 2010 they opened Saskatoon’s first toy library in the basement of City Park Collegiate. For many parents, the cost of buying new toys is burdensome, especially as their kids grow and their tastes change. A toy library therefore is a cost-effective answer to this problem, and it allows kids to develop a sense of responsibility through having to care for the toys—as they would library

books—rather than simply treat them as expendable. With the help of the City Park Community Association, and Suzanne as acting coordinator, the City Park Toy Library operates on the same principle as other such libraries around the world: it is non-profit, with parents paying annual or semi-annual dues to join, and members are required to volunteer a small amount of time per month to operate the libraryand clean the toys. The space is donated, and the money from membership fees goes to expand the library with good used toys, plus games, puzzles and arts & craft supplies. Currently, the City Park Toy Library has a collection of around 175 toys suitable for children from one month to six years. It

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

football field for a corn maze that’s as enticing for

The Wiggles! Celebration Tour!

adults as it is for the kids. Find your way through

Dubbed “the world’s biggest pre-school band,” this children’s music group from Sydney, Australia, comes to Saskatoon for a one-time performance. Their simple, entertaining songs present kids with positive, educational messages. Oct. 24, 6:30pm, TCU Place. Tickets from $15.50; VIP tickets $75.50. 35 22nd St. East, 975-7761 (box office) https://tcutickets.ca

each year’s new maze (this year it’s a dog), and punch your ticket at one of several hidden stations. Open Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sun 10am–7pm until Thanksgiving Monday. General admission is $8; ages 6–12 $6; free for kids 5 and under. 325 Valley Road (RR 5), 384-4842 www.strawberryranch.ca Rosthern Youth Farm Corn Maze Take a 40-minute country drive north of

The Strawberry Ranch Corn Maze Each year, the Strawberry Ranch south of Saskatoon grows a swath of corn the size of a

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Saskatoon to the town of Rosthern and stop in at the Youth Farm Corn Maze, which comes complete with petting zoo and climbing wall. Cost:$6/child.

includes a wooden train set, shape sorting spheres and tactile toys, Playmobil kits, a play kitchen area, puzzles, games and much, much more. Donations of toys— which must have all their parts/pieces, and be clean and easily cleaned (no plush toys)—are always welcome. Last year, the toy library association had nearly a dozen members and is open to new ones from all areas of the city. Access to the library costs just $20 per school term per family or $30 for the year. Three toys at a time may be borrowed for up to two weeks per family. City Park Toy Library 820 9th Ave. North, 978-4377 Open Tue 4–6pm, Fri 10–11:30am http://cityparktoylibrary.blogspot.ca Open Fri–Sun 1–8pm until Oct. 28. Rosthern Youth Farm Bible Camp 1km south of the town, 1-855-855-YFBC www.yfbc.ca/cornmaze/Youth_Farm_Corn_ Maze/Home.html Pumpkin Maze Dutch Growers Garden Centre has again transformed its greenhouse into a hay bale maze, with pumpkins scattered throughout the course. The maze is free to the public and appropriate for kids 3 to 9 years old. Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm until Oct. 31. 685 Reid Road, 249-1222 www.dutchgrowers.ca

sports/fitness

Get in Gear: It’s Hockey Season Text and photos by Paul Miazga All hockey players—or their parents, anyway— know that the cost of playing organized hockey puts a strain on the bank account. Some top-ofthe-line skates can cost as much as a small used car, and that’s to stay nothing of shoulder pads, sticks and other gear. It’s an expensive sport. That said, Saskatoon has many shops selling hockey gear, from nationwide chain stores to long-established local vendors and even those selling used/refurbished gear for players needing to mind a budget. We provide a quick overview of the shops every hockey parent should know.

CHAIN STORES If looking just for sticks and skates, Canadian Tire offers brands such as Reebok and Easton for reasonable prices, but if you’re wanting a more full-service spot, then hit SportChek, which carries all the major brand names and lots of skate and pad sizes to fit just about anyone. They have three locations citywide. SportChek Midtown Plaza (upper level), 955-7733 www.sportchek.ca

THE LOCALS Two shops near the downtown have long been synonymous for quality sporting gear: Al Anderson’s Source for Sports and Olympian Sports. Both carry the big name brands, have great customer service and do lots of little things that come with selling gear to teams, little league players and even some emerging pros. Al Anderson’s, the bigger of the two, offers not just wall-to-wall gear and lots of space to try it on, but also team jersey printing and skate sharpening (a service no self-respecting hockey store can do without). They’re also the only store in Saskatchewan with the RapidShot hockey training system (www.rapidshot.com); it’s like a batting LISTINGS

Saskatoon Blades hockey All game times 7:05pm. Tickets from $21. Oct. 3: vs. Red Deer Rebels Oct. 5: vs. Prince Albert Raiders Oct. 10: vs. Portland Winterhawks Oct. 17: vs. Tri-City Americans Oct. 20: vs. Everett Silvertips Credit Union Centre 3515 Thatcher Ave., 975-3155

SKATING/HOCKEY RINKS

CanLan Ice Sports–Agriplace Two rinks near the Credit Union Centre with restaurant, licensed lounge and skatesharpening facility. Check their website for available ice times. 205 Apex St., 955-3606 http://icesports.com

cage for hockey players: users select a stick and receive pucks from the machine that they shoot at targets illuminated in goal. The system tests a player’s shot speed and accuracy, which in turn helps determine which stick suits them best. Al Anderson’s Source for Sports 208 Ave. B South, 652-9412 http://alandersons.sourceforsports.com Smaller but highly visible Olympian Sports, meanwhile, offers virtually all the same brands, selection and service as the competition. For hockey fans wanting a custom-lettered and/or numbered pro jersey with their favourite NHL team, Olympian has a wide selection to choose from. Olympian Sports 101 Idlywyld Dr. North, 1-800-667-1133 www.olympiansport.ca

SPECIALIZED GEAR Hockey goalkeepers are among the most specially equipped players of any sport in the world, what with their masks, gloves, leg and body pads, plus skates. Providing all this equipment and the product knowledge to back it up is Goaltec, the city’s only specialized goaltending gear shop. CanLan Ice Sports–Gemini Two rinks south of city limits with restaurant, licensed lounge, banquet facilities and sports gear shop with skate-sharpening facility. Check their website for available ice times. 2301 Grasswood Road, 955-3606 http://icesports.com City of Saskatoon Leisure Services The City of Saskatoon operates five public indoor ice-skating rinks with dedicated ice time for public skating. ACT Arena (107 105th St., 975-3316) Archibald Arena (1410 Windsor St., 975-3313) Cosmo Arena (3130 Laurier Dr. 975-3370) Kinsmen Arena (1405 Ave. P South, 975-3310) Lions Arena (2205 McEown Ave., 975-3306) www.saskatoon.ca Harold Latrace Arena Located near Holiday Park Golf Course,

Goaltec has professional quality sticks and pads by Sherwood, Reebok and Vaughn (which are still handmade in Ontario), but they also paint masks and host style clinics and camps with elite-level goaltenders; plus they even have a small practice rink inside the shop where goalies young and old can try out equipment and have their style evaluated using a special ice-level camera. Goaltec 400 Duchess St., 1-800-286-9003 www.goaltec.net

USED, NOT ABUSED For parents (or players) on a tight budget, the answer for gear could be Top Shelf Sports. This useful shop has all manner of good used equipment in all sizes from many major manufacturers. They don’t sell anything defective or smelly, so it’s a great place to get kitted out for a lot less than the cost of regular-priced gear. In addition to doing sales, they take trades and buy used equipment. Naturally, they do skate sharpening too. Top Shelf Sports 1619 8th St. East, 244-9800 www.topshelf-sports.com Harold Latrace features a pro shop with skate sharpening, plus open ice times for the public. In addition to hockey, the arena hosts ringette and broomball. 1347 Fletcher Road, 978-8777 www.haroldlatracearena.com Rutherford Rink The home rink of the U of S Huskies men’s and women’s hockey teams, Rutherford also provides ice time for students to play hockey, ringette, broomball or just to skate. 69 Campus Dr. (U of S campus), 966-1040 www.usask.ca Schroh Arena This private arena in the city’s south end near the German Concordia Club is home to the local midget junior hockey team, the Saskatoon Contacts (www.saskatooncontacts.com). Lorne Ave. South at Cartwright St., 933-4080

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Behind Door #1

The openings below these purple glass markers in the 300 block of 21st Street East measure about three metres wide by four metres high and can extend for the length of a city block—up to 50 metres in places. But just as often they run the length of the building for which they were intended and no farther. Early in Saskatoon’s history, many buildings had basements that extended to the curb under the sidewalks, almost to where today’s parking meters stand. And back when many of the buildings on the street were constructed—between 1910 and 1913— coal was the only way to heat them, and it was through these slots that merchants once received deliveries of coal and even freight. According to city records, 83 properties had permission for such spaces. They included the Empire Hotel (now the assisted living facility called “The Lighthouse”) on 20th Street East, Clinkskill’s general store (where RBC Royal Bank is today) and the Canada Building on 21st Street East, the

Avenue Building, banks, theatres and various other businesses run by the city’s founding fathers. The sidewalks on 21st Street still have the purple glass in spots. Most prisms have since been removed or covered over with layers of concrete, though they can still be seen in the 100 and 300 blocks of 21st Street. These rectangles were transparent when they first installed but slowly turned iridescent purple because manganese, used in their manufacture from 1900 to 1914, oxidized when exposed to the sun. The underground rooms along 21st Street were lit by sunlight streaming through the glass “prism light,” as they were called, which were set into the concrete. Some spaces were eventually wired with electricity and lighting, meaning that at night they would send a glow up to street level. Billiard parlours opened in these underground lairs, using the lure of the subterranean lights as much as street-level signage to attract customers. The attraction extends to the present day:

Canadian country music star Jason Blaine has shot two videos under the Avenue Building on 3rd Avenue South, showcasing these hauntingly beautiful spaces. The first bylaw governing the space under sidewalks was passed by Saskatoon City Council on June 24, 1912, following a request from the city building inspector, who was concerned about the unregulated areas and liability issues if someone were to fall through. And with the advent of natural gas heating in the 1950s, the need for coal disappeared and most of the spaces below the sidewalk were eventually sealed off. Currently, the city is trying to get building owners to pay for the removal of these spaces or to cover them up, arguing that the glass represents a potential hazard to pedestrians. Some local business owners see it differently and want the prism lights to remain as a unique marker of the city’s colourful past. There’s even a facebook page that has been created in an attempt to save them. Check out www.facebook.com/Keepthe-lights-on-under-Saskatoon-sidewalks.

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