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A MID-WINTER WRITING RETREAT A songwriters’ getaway worth noting Text by Rebecca Windjack
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’TIS THE SEASON TO BE THANKFUL Be generous and help the less fortunate Cover photo by Mark Tiu Photography Concept by Paul Miazga Ayden: Blue/black Patagonia Insulated Snow-shot jacket; Nixy: Purple plaid Burton Minishred Illusion one-piece; Ethan: Yellow/tie-dye Burton Symbol jacket; Kylie: Pink Patagonia Hi-loft Down Sweater hoody, Spyder Bitsy Tart pant; Mateo: Red/orange/grey Spyder Ambush jacket; Polina: Blue/pink Spyder Bitsy Glam jacket, Burton Maven Bib pant. All clothing provided by Outtabounds (outtabounds.ca) Special thanks to Keith and Henry at Lions’ Arena for their assistance.
Text and photos by Ryan Grainger
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WEARABLE ART, WORTHY WINNERS A gala celebrates fresh takes on fashion Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz
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CHOOSING AN ETHICAL WINE Ask questions of yourself & your purchases Text by Penny McKinlay
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editor’s notes
Some Perspectives from Riversdale
A month before writing this—sometime even before the Paris attacks, I felt mentally and emotionally spent. At a time when I should have been looking forward to the birth of my second child, the violence and negativity on the radio, the internet and social media left me seriously distracted and in a deep funk. Then, on deadline night, when it seemed like all that could go wrong did, I was about to get angry with the computer when it dawned on me that I was only dealing with #firstworldproblems. Not more than 100 metres outside my office door in the so-called developed world, poverty and homelessness exist. It’s not as enraging as the death and destruction elsewhere but it’s just as damaging. Photographer Ryan Grainger poignantly captures the faces of Saskatonians struggling with poverty and homelessness (p. 18).
Eradicating these scourges starts with education: visit thinkupstream.net and learn more about the root causes of poverty, how it affects us all and what we can do to end it. So, go celebrate Christmas, taking into consideration the entire page (p. 10) we’ve devoted to Christmas concerts, carol festivals, the Christmas Eve Cup and more this December, plus a healthy serving of music and theatre events in January (pp 14–17). There’s even the home opener of the city’s new National Lacrosse League team, the Saskatchewan Rush (p. 16)! Our approach to Christmas giving? If you want to give, support a local business. Did you know that $0.91 of every $1 spent at a locally owned business stays in the community? It’s simple economics that benefits everyone. We support local, as you can see from five feature pages (starting from p. 24) filled with many locally made gifts or treats. One particularly great venue to experience that local vibe is at the Winter Wonders Handmade Market, which Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz previews (p. 22). This Christmas (or Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus, or however you mark the winter solstice), give generously, be thoughtful. Shovel a neighbour’s driveway. Treat a friend to Angelina-style hot chocolate (p. 34). Bring some flowers home. Do something because it feels good. Because you can. Not everyone in this world can say that. Peace and see you in 2016!
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Contributors Kim Butcher, Jennilee CardinalSchultz, Ryan Grainger, Penny McKinlay, Paul Miazga, Lisa Patrick, Rebecca Windjack Lead Photographer Mark Tiu Contributing Photographers Greer Frances, Ryan Grainger, Paul Miazga, Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Lisa Patrick, Patricio del Rio Printing TC Transcontinental Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd., Canada Post
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Local apps that make every day more fun & stress-free
Necessity is the mother of invention, and mobile apps cover just about every conceivable facet of day-to-day life except party planning and shovelling snow. So who’s got an app for Saskatonians? Text by Paul Miazga
Atom draw
Odd Jobs
Dozens of apps enable you to write on a photo, but most of them are awkward to use: you can’t step back without deleting the whole photo, or it doesn’t allow straight lines, and switching colours is a pain. Two years ago, Josh Baker—a professional photographer and videographer—had had it. He’d tried most of the photo draw apps available for download and finally got fed up and sought out a coder to help him produce his own. After much trial and error, Atom draw (on Instagram: @atomdraw) was born. Just six months in, it already has more than 4,000 downloads and it’s not free, either ($1.19 in Canada). “A photo draw app can’t be just for the super tech-savvy,” Baker says. “You have to be able to give it to a ninety-year-old or a toddler and they can figure it out.” Recently he says, an event planner in Denver wrote him to say she would be buying the app for her entire team. “I used friends and new people to help me figure out how to make the app work better and fix things about it. Once they could figure it out,” Baker says,” then I’d give it to someone completely different to see if they could figure it out. “Similar apps exist but are too complicated or busy. I just wanted to simplify it.”
Kijiji has become to many the one-stop online portal for buy & sell, employment ads or service companies. Everyone uses it, so how can it be improved upon? Well, for one, getting quotes from a guy in Esterhazy for a job that needs to be done now isn’t helpful. Nor is it always convenient to have to load the Kijiji app, log in then go through all the forms to post an ad or service. Odd Jobs does all this in one simple platform. During a visit to his father, a widower, back in 2013, professional app developer Sage Nyong saw piles of dirty dishes and laundry. He thought of who to contact to deal with all of this and quickly set about to create a mobile platform that allows the user anywhere on earth to post a job or offer a service in a specific area and pinpoint responses in the sender’s immediate area. So next time you’re out of town and need the driveway shovelled before you get home, post the job on Odd Jobs, set the price you’re willing to pay upon completion and everyone using the app in your area is notified, including via twitter (@OddJobs). Since launching in September, nearly 5,000 people have downloaded the free Odd Jobs app, with users spanning the GTA, Los Angeles, London, Saskatoon, Calgary and even Madrid.
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December events
Dec05 Dec03–05
The Nutcracker Meets Duke Ellington
7:30pm; tickets from $38 The King of Swing Duke Ellington had his own unique take on Tchaikovsky’s magical tale, and the SSO teams with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra to bring this modern classic to life. For more information, see saskatoonsymphony.org. TCU Place (35 22nd St. East; tcutickets.ca)
Nutana Winterlude
Through Jan08 Once Upon A Christmas
Daily from 9am–5pm; part of paid admission ($10/adults) Mechanical displays depicting Santa’s workshop, miniature carollers and more from yesteryear make for a merry trip down memory lane at the city’s local history museum. Western Development Museum (1210 Lorne Ave.; wdm.ca)
Dec16
Yuk Yuk’s Christmas Cabaret
7pm; tickets $19.50/VIP $24.50 Want laughs from some of the best headlining stand-up comics around? It’s a pre-Christmas bonanza as Kevin Stobo (pictured), Brittany Lyseng and Ian Wallace grab the mic and pull out their best one-liners at the height of the holiday season. It’s the pre-Christmas feel-good party that is sure to leave guests feeling jolly good like ol’ Saint Nick. O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.com)
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Dec17
Free Day at the Movies
Check listings for screening times; free admission This annual outing gives kids the chance to watch holiday film classics. This year catch Arthur Christmas, Elf and Scrooged. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca)
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Dec07–08 Knights of Columbus Carol Festival
7pm; tickets from $3 Enjoy traditional Christmas carols sung in various languages by Catholic school children from across the city. It’s a little bit of magic to start the season off on the right note. TCU Place (35 22nd St. East)
Dec23 Christmas Eve Cup XXVI 6:30pm; registration fee $60/team (ends Dec. 13) The city’s most illustrious smalltime hockey tournament pits local boys against neighbourhood rivals and all for charity. For more details, see christmasevecup.com. Brevoort Park (off Early Drive; see p. 40, map 1, I9)
Thu/Fri 5–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm; free admission Sum Theatre presents free family fun in the park behind Victoria School, including an on-the-ice version of The Hockey Sweater. École Victoria School (639 Broadway Ave.)
Dec17 The Night Market Before Christmas
5-9pm; free entertainment An exciting evening of local gift and food shopping, live local bands and local beverages. Come out and enjoy supporting local! Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave B. S; saskatoonfarmersmarket.com)
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December 5th The Nutcracker Meets Duke Ellington Pops Series
December 11th & 12th Handel’s Messiah
Special Concert
January 17th Sunday Chamber Series Christmas Fayre!January 23rd
North of the 49th with Tanya Tagaq
Celebrations, Roses & Heroes, Selection Boxes Advent Calendars Masters Series Plum Puddings, Mince Pies & Fruit Cake
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December events
The (Post) Mistress
Through Dec06
8pm (2pm matinees Wed, Sun); tickets from $18 In this one-woman musical presented by the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre [its namesake is pictured here], cheeky small-town postmistress Marie-Louise has the uncanny ability to sense the stories and lives attached to each letter she delivers. For more details, visit sntc.ca. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)
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9pm; tickets $28/members $23 From the province’s top guitarist comes this welcome tribute to the late blues legend, whose influence over Semple and other local guitarists is well-documented. The Bassment (204 4th Ave. North; thebassment.ca)
10pm; tickets $10 Manitoba’s original and always entertaining pop rockers bring their enticing arrangements and melodic sounds to the city’s top alternative rock stage for a one-off show with funky local psych-rock stars Ponteix. Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)
Jack Semple’s B.B. King Tribute
Royal Canoe
Dec31
New Year’s Eve
Dec09
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8pm; tickets $25/members $20 Driving indie rockers from Victoria, BC (pictured), arrive for a w/ The Cave Singers. The Bassment (204 4th Ave. N)
9pm; $22/$17 This multi-talented musician plays a whimsical style that’s entirely his own. The Cave Singers open. The Bassment
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Karrnnel and Friends
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There will be other New Year’s parties, but these caught our eye early on: For a more formal event (cocktail chic!) with a dinner and dance, take in NYE-YXE @ the Bess: $50/ticket for the dance, $109/pp for dinner & dance, $159/pp for dinner, dance and a room. Call 306-683-6900. Delta Bussborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres. E) Ring in the New Year with aplomb at the swanky Gatsby’s Mansion: NYE 2016 party: walk the red carpet, listen to a host of homegrown DJs and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight. Early bird tickets $20. O’Brians Event Centre (219 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca)
Songs from SK: Welcome Notes for Mid-winter
30 ans years
(ET LE REFLET DE NOTRE LUNE DANSERA)
SHADOWS OF A DANCING MOON
Veteran songwriter Jason Blume will lead a SaskMusic retreat to stimulate some creative juices
During World War II, a Saskatchewan soldier enters the ring to entertain the troops. Death looms ever closer. He’s surrounded by hungry people, at times touching and at others disturbing. And despite the world’s chaos, love persists outside time.
Text by Rebecca Windjack
At Studio 914
For many Saskatchewanians, the sometimes dreaded and always completely inevitable winter months are a common motive to skip town and retreat to a place with a contrary climate. For Saskatchewan songwriters, however, the bitter cold and snowy weather offer a natural disruption to otherwise busy schedules and a tranquil atmosphere that encourages musicians to slow down and focus on writing new songs. By way of helping that process along, SaskMusic has organized a unique Master Class retreat for serious songwriters to clear their minds and exercise their writing muscles. Over January 29–31, 2016, songwriters from across the prairies will travel to the charming, rustic and serene Cedar Lodge Hotel on the shores of Blackstrap Lake, where they can disconnect from the rest of the world for a few days and focus on their passion. The mentor and guide for the weekend will be hit songwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Jason Blume, who has had songs recorded by artists such as Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, John Berry and Hey Violet. He’s also had multiple songs featured on Grammy Award-nominated albums and providing the familiar jingle to EmmyAward winning TV shows. In short, he’s been making a living as a songwriter for 25 years, including 12 years as a staff writer on Nashville’s Music Row. In other words, he knows what he’s doing! There are a number of theories as to why prairie music uniquely captures the attention of music lovers around the world. Here at SaskMusic we believe that it has a lot to do with the collaborative nature of our music scene, with artists inspiring each other to create, perform, record and share their music, and we can’t wait to hear what they come up with at this master class! Registration is underway now; to apply, visit www. saskmusic.org/workshops.
Produced by La Troupe du Jour Written and directed by David Granger Cast Natalie Feheregyhazi Nathalie Gascon Aaron Hursh Colin Lepage Bruce McKay Gilles Poulin-Denis
January 28 to February 7 2016 In French, with English Sur titles, ever y evening per for mances
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January events
Jan13–31
Playing With Fire: The Theo Fleury Story
Jan15
8pm (2pm matinees Wed/Sun); tickets $25 Canadian hockey legend Theo Fleury never let his short stature, alcoholism or the abuse he suffered at the hands of paedophiles stop him from reaching the heights of professional sports fame and glory. This gritty drama tells his story. For more details, visit persephonetheatre.org. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)
Jan16 Blue Rodeo
7:30pm; tickets from $29.50 It’s the band that all but invented the
LIVE THEATRE Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org) Through Dec. 13: The Farndale Avenue...Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. (evening shows 8pm, Wed/Sun matinees 2pm; tickets $25). It’s a play within a play about inept
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So You Think You Can Dance?
8pm; tickets from $45 The live show that makes you want to get out of your chair and get up on stage arrives for a onenight only show. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)
Jan19–21 Dirty Dancing
7:30pm; tickets from $49 This big screen smash takes to the stage for a series of shows that’ll ensure you have the time of your life. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)
alt-country genre with their 1989 album, “Outskirts”. This could be the swan song for lead singer Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and co. Just saying! TCU Place (35 22nd St. E) small-town theatre performers putting on Dickens’ classic tale, with new characters, show-stopping songs and plenty else besides.
The Barn Playhouse (25km north
on Hwy 12) Dec. 2–20: A Stranger for Christmas by Carol Lynn Pearson (6pm sleigh rides, 7pm banquet, show to follow; tickets $50.95 Wed/Thu/ Sun, $54.95 Fri/Sat). Starting with
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a challenge to children to take in an old lady who needs a family on Christmas, this heart-warming story of kindness and generosity unfolds.
The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)
Jan. 8–17: Ayden Flynn Lost His Brother So He Made Another by Nathan Howe and Morgan Murray (8pm evenings, 2pm matinees; tickets $23.50). Ayden’s family is falling apart—literally. To put it back
together he does like Dr. Frankenstein and creates a brother for himself. An award-winning comedy suitable for all ages. livefive.ca La Troupe du Jour (914 20th St. W; latroupedujour.ca) From Jan. 28: Shadows of a Dancing Moon (8pm; tickets $20). A Saskatchewan private enters the ring to entertain other soldiers during WW2. Death surrounds them, but him, but so does love.
This is A visit to the neighbourhood is like seeing a good independent movie at The Roxy Theatre: it’s fun, most definitely out of the ordinary, and you just never know who you might run into. Back row: Jared Knoll, Hilary Gough (Upstream) . Teresa Epp, Michael Hoess (Studio Roots/Halo on 20th)
5th row: Jackson Wiebe (Collective Coffee) . Ted Mainhart (Bike Universe) . Kim Butcher (Little Bird Patisserie & Café) . Randy Pshebylo (Riversdale BID) . Dave Smith, Kyle Kitzul (SignSmith) . Curtis Olson (Shift Development) . Jordan Zakoor, Dallyn Guenther (Underground Café) 4th row: Brian Wake, Tim Wake (Beehive Flooring) . Tim Tyler, Carla Duval-Tyler (Cheshire Smile Animation) . Jay Woytowich (Spoke’n Sport) . Darren Doepker (New Community Credit Union) .Alexander Poszonyi, Susan Gallagher (Soulpaper) . Dany Rousseau, Émilie Lebel (LaTroupe du Jour) 3rd row: Dallas Kruszelnicki (Hot Yoga on 20th) . Eva Vas (Opinion Atelier) . Rachel Kong, Andy Yuen (Odd Couple) . Marcus Storey (Escape Sports) . Amy Holowach (Drift Sidewalk Café) . Palma Cafolla (Anthology) . Daniel Hanover Knight, Osemis Isbister-Bear (Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre) 2nd row: Matt Hickey, Mark Allberg, Nancy Allberg (COI Office Solutions) . Jordan Schidlowsky, Jason Knight (Noodlecake Studios)
1st row: Sara Wheelwright (Trusted Saskatoon) . Eric Paetkau (SSO) . Darby Kells, Clive Atkins (Riversdale Deli & Market/Capanna Pizzeria)
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Saskatchewan Rush vs. Vancouver Stealth
Jan29
Saskatchewan Rush vs. Colorado Mammoth
Jan23
7pm; 4-ticket promotional packages with official Saskatchewan Rush toque $120 Expect noise and a party atmosphere as the newest National Lacrosse League team (formerly of Edmonton & reigning national champs) welcome West Coast rivals Vancouver for their home opener before entertaining Colorado two weeks later. saskrush.com SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)
7:30pm; tickets from $14 The Saskatoon Symphony team with throat-singning Polaris Prize-winner Tanya Tagaq for what promises to be an epic evening of two very different yet traditional music styles. Don’t miss out! saskatoonsymphony.org. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcuplace.ca)
Jan21–23
Jan23–31
North of the 49
Winterruption
1st show Thu 7:30pm (at The Refinery); tickets from $23.50 The Broadway Theatre and the Regina Folk Festival team up to present big-name bands and performers to soothe those winter blues: Whitehorse, Jonathan Goldstein, Alex Cuba, Old Man Leudecke, Fred Penner and others. For details, see p. 43 or visit broadwaytheatre.ca. The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.); Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.); The Bassment (204 4th Ave. N)
PotashCorp Wintershines
Various dates & times; most events are free The annual mid-winter festival, with ice sculpting, an ice slide, celebrity chef soup cook-off and more returns. For details, see potashcorpwintershines.com. Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B S)
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LIVE MUSIC
Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina. com). Shows 10pm and cover $10 except as noted. Dec. 5: Art Passport YXE video pub trivia and dance party (ticket prices TBA). Dec. 11: Propagandhi w/ Rehashed ($20). Dec. 12: Savage Henry and The Infamous One Pounders w/ Xembryos, Shockflesh. Dec. 18: The Radiation Flowers w/ Black Tremor.
The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)
Dec. 5: Scott Richmond (8pm; tickets $22/ members $17). Dec. 11: Saskatoon Food Bank PianoThon (4:30pm; suggested donation $10 or 2 nonperishable food items). Dec. 12–13: Maurice Drouin’s Jazzy Christmas (Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $35/$25). Dec. 19: Vesti & The Vexations (8pm; $22/$17). Dec. 26: Nissen Sinclair Quartet (8pm; $22/$17). Dec. 31: New Year’s In New Orleans w/ The Crawdaddios, Zyde-GoGo, Dr. Don & The Black Mambas (9pm; $45/$35). Jan. 2: The Barrelmen (9pm; $22/$17). Jan. 6: Ellestad Wiik Duo (8pm; $20/$15). Jan. 8: The BC Read Big Band (9pm; $22/$17). Jan. 9: Lost In The Stars—A tribute to Guido Basso feat. Dean McNeill and Chad Linsley (8pm; $25/$20). Jan. 15: Big Stuff w/ Carla Carignan & Heidi Munro (9pm; $22/$17). Jan. 16: Gillian Snider & Neil Currie w/ Efuze (8pm; $20/$15). Jan. 21: Old Man Luedecke w/ J.P. Hoe (8pm; $24.50). Jan. 22: Alex Cuba (9pm; $35/$30). Jan. 23: Florian Hoefner Quartet (8pm; $25/$20). Jan. 27: Fiddle Feast feat. JJ Guy, Nate Douglas, Troy MacGillivray et al (8pm; $22/$17). Jan. 28–29: Outside the Wall—A Pink Floyd Tribute (Thu 8pm, Fri 9pm; $25/$20). Jan. 30: Martin Janovsky Orchestra (8pm;
$22/$17).
Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broad-
waytheatre.ca) Dec. 13: Eclipse Chorus’ “Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart” (7:30pm; tickets $25). Jan. 21–23: Winterruption feat. Whitehorse w/ Emily Wells (Thu 8pm; $41.50), The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer (Fri 8pm; $40.50), The Dears w/ Andy Shauf (Sat 8pm; $32.50). Capitol Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca) Dec. 4: Charly Hustle w/ guests (9pm; no cover). Dec. 5: Close Talker w/ Susan & guests (10pm; tickets $15). Dec. 6: The Dead South w/ guests (9:30pm; $15). Dec. 9: Cancer Bats w/ Lord Dying (9:30pm; $18). Dec. 10: Mahones w/ Wenches, Rogues (9:30pm; $10). Dec. 12: Half Moon Run w/ Folly & The Hunter (10:30pm; sold out). Dec. 17: The Marwills w/ guests (9pm; $10). Dec. 18: Young Benjamins w/ Castle River (10:30pm; $15). Dec. 19: The Potluck 2015 feat. Mo’ Love, The Steadies, Anna Haverstock et al (8pm; TBA). Dec. 23: Brian McAreavey (9pm; TBA). Dec. 26: Whiskey Songs w/ guests (10pm; $15). Dec. 27: Sly Business w/ Charly Hustle (9pm; TBA). Dec. 31: New Year’s Bash w/ League of Wolves, Bombargo, Black Vienna (9pm; TBA).
Louis’ Pub (93 Campus Dr.; ussu.ca/louis)
Dec. 3: Drew Tofin (7pm; ticket prices TBA). Dec. 15: Authority Zero w/ Versus the World (8pm; $18). Jan. 22: Fred Penner w/ The Dept Heads, Wet Secrets (9pm; tickets $26.50).
O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca) Dec. 6: Dragonette w/ Young Empires, Dirty Radio (7:30; tickets $15/VIP $29.50). Dec. 12: Passa Passa (10pm; TBA). Dec. 19: One Bad Son w/ The Lazys (7:30pm; $20/$40).
Jan. 28: Rival Sons w/ Pistol Whips (7:30pm; TBA).
The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)
Jan. 21: Dave Bedini w/ Steph Cameron (7:30pm; tickets $23.50). Jan. 22: Jonathan Goldstein (7:30pm; $35.50).
SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com) Dec. 10: Motley Crue w/ Alice Cooper (7pm; tickets from $20).
TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcuplace.ca)
Dec. 16: Mel Tillis & the Statesiders (7:30pm; tickets $65.50). Dec. 19–20: Fireside Singers’ “Christmas Memories” (7:30pm; $34).
Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; facebook.
com/VangelisTavernSaskatoon). Shows 10pm and cover $10 unless otherwise noted. Dec. 4: Big John Bates w/ Johnny 2 Fingers, Moon Tan. Dec. 5: Magnetic Domain’s 1-year anniversary party (9pm). Dec. 10: Mudmen (9:30pm). Dec. 12: Gunner & Smith w/ The Buzzardline, Brodie Moniker. Dec. 18: Slow Down Molasses w/ Economics, The Garrys et al. Jan. 29: Fist City w/ Susan, Blu Shorts et al (9pm).
Bud’s On Broadway (817 Broadway Ave.; buds.dudaone.com) Live music nightly at 9pm; cover $10.
Prairie Ink (3130 8th St. E; prairieinkrestaurant.ca) All shows 8pm and free. Dec. 4: Grandmother’s Chesterfield. Dec. 5: The Klein Sisters. Dec. 11: Two Tall Dudes. Dec. 12: The Lost Keys. Dec. 18: The Standards Trio. Dec. 19: Corey Howe.
Underground Café (430 20th St. W; under-
groundcafe430.ca). Thursday bluegrass/folk/roots music jams (no cover).
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giving hope
Alex, like his sign, is honest, though he was politely asked to leave the steps of this establishment shortly after his photo was taken.
Christmas Giving Text and photos by Ryan Grainger (Sly Photography)
This gentleman wears a toothless grin as he warms himself in front of a downtown mall.
Education comes in many forms, and images are a simple vehicle to assist in our awareness of and show compassion for the voiceless and forgotten. Though poverty might never be eradicated, we can speak of real people, with real faces and stories, at the supper table. Forgotten faces sometimes need just a brief glimmer of identity. Images of despair and grief have engulfed our society, and though these images play an important role in educating us, there needs to be a balance. The human struggle is a timeless one, and together we manage to struggle through the daily grind and survive. The less fortunate in our city appreciate the generosity of Saskatonians no matter the time of year. Let’s not forget them at Christmas. Christmas time is a beautiful time to give. Consider giving your time to local charities such as Friendship Inn (friendshipinn.ca) or the Saskatoon Food Bank (saskatoonfoodbank.org) this holiday season.
Tonya manages a smile despite battling an undiagnosed illness and having no safe home to go to.
Sailor Dan needs no intro. He’s known hard times. And he brings joy to whoever crosses his path.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM The Community Support Program is an organization dedicated to helping the public, business owners and the less fortunate. They provide knowledge, build trust, discourage negative street activity and respond to calls for assistance. This important program exists year-round, contributing to a safer community for all. Their passion and hard work sometimes goes unnoticed but is always appreciated from those in need. csosaskatoon.ca; 306-382-6935.
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fashion & beauty 2015 SWAG Winners Best in Show “The Paper Princess” Monique Martin and Janet Taylor (Saskatchewan) Made using paper and other items. Open Category First place: “Sundle” Amanda Brown and Heather Williams (Saskatchewan) Made using bottle caps and other items. Runner-up: “Artemisia” Gwen Klypak (Saskatchewan) Made using 1,500 cable ties
Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala Fashion
Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photos by B. Jonathan Michaels
Things got fancy in delightful and creative ways at the Roxy Theatre on Nov. 14 as the 2nd Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala (SWAG) stormed Riversdale First, a bit of background: SWAG is an exploration of materials, processes and methods which are generally not associated with fashion or clothing. Artists from four provinces and from as far away as Hungary and New Zealand submitted more than 60 pieces for consideration at this year’s event, which awarded $6,000 in total prize money. Fashions made from furnace filters, cable ties, VHS tapes, bottle caps and more arrived on stage as presented by a team of dancers under the direction of SWAG Artistic Director Graham McKelvie. It was no easy task for the jurors to select winners but the job was left to experienced fashionistas. The judging panel featured artistic producer Will Brooks from Saskatoon’s Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, Saskatoon artist Michael Hosaluk and Montreal-based fashion designer, Astri Prugger. “We are so glad to be able to help
bring this unique and really fun artistic event to Saskatoon!”, said Prugger after the event. Prugger is already making plans for the next SWAG, which will take place in 2017. All proceeds from SWAG go to the construction of the Jack Millikin Centre, a four-season arts centre nestled in the boreal forest at Ness Creek (near Big River, SK). The evening began with an Art-Bra performance by FreeFlow Dance Theatre accompanied by singer Meghan Lofgren. Wearable art pieces were modelled throughout the evening, with the audience entertained by host Danny Papadatos, with musical and dance performances by Celedonio Garrido, Kari Alba & Alma Flamenca and The Whiskey Jerks. SWAG was made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers. Leading the pack were show producers, Lindsay Embree and Arnfinn Prugger, who in addition to financing
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the prizes helped organize the artistic components, and worked hard backstage to ensure a smooth and enjoyable show. Director of the Jack Millikin Centre Carlie Letts could also be found behind the scenes at SWAG, using her event-planning expertise to prepare the venue, volunteers, lighting and catering to ensure a wonderful event. “The Jack Millikin Centre is pleased to be aligned with such a fantastic event,” said Letts. “Events like the Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala are so very important for the continuation and growth of the arts in our province.” If you would like to see the 2015 collection, select pieces will be on exhibit at the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Affinity Gallery (805 Broadway Ave.; saskcraftcouncil.org) from Mar. 11 to Apr, 16, 2016. You can also visit SWAG online on their Facebook page and at jackmillikincentre.com.
Corset/Codpiece Category First place: “Freyja” (“Corset”) Amy Skrocki (Alberta) Made using vegetable-tanned leather and other items. Runner-up: “Handle With Care!!!” (Codpiece) Elizabeth Miller, Robert Miller and Kelsey Murphy (Saskatchewan) Made using coloured sheet glass, metal bails, bike gears and leather cords. Headpiece Category First place: “Butterfly Headpiece” Beverley Kobelsky (Saskatchewan) Made using chain maille, leather, wire and mesh fabric. Runner-up: “deux carre rouge” Sandra Ledingham (Saskatchewan) Made using a canning strainer, hand-made clay bits, wire and wood.
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fashion & beauty Step into any pop-up market put on by this Saskatoon-based craft collective and you know you have found something special
The Flock Behind Flock and Gather Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Courtesy photo
Up the stairs and inside St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, you walk into a room of full of shoppers bustling about shoulder to shoulder with smiles on their faces, oohing and ahhing over tables full of local craftmakers’ creations, and it doesn’t take long until you join in, vowing to attend every Flock and Gather event ever. Don’t believe me? Try it. I promise that you will be hooked. I wanted to know more about Flock and Gather and the people behind making it happen because of course, all awesome events take a lot of hard work and planning. I spoke to Natasha Just and Amy Smith of the craft collective’s planning committee.
AS: Flock and Gather has been around for over five years. During that time, there have been biannual markets: the Springtime Handmade Market and Winter Wonders Handmade Market. JCS: Tell me about the young crafters’ show. NJ: In 2015, we hosted the Summer Teeny Tiny Show at the Wall Street Block Party in August and in November the Itty Bitty Crafts in the City [at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market], (which was) a handmade market where makers were under the age of 16. How cute is that?! JCS: I understand that the members on the committee have changed in recent years. FG: The founding members of Flock and Gather
been established but we do change some of our responsibilities from market to market in order to keep things fresh. JCS: Why is Flock and Gather important to you? NJ: For me, as a previous vendor, being accepted into Flock and Gather was a dream come true. There is a sense of camaraderie amongst the makers, a feeling of being supported that I didn’t find anywhere else. The markets are held in a small venue, and to fit as many vendors as possible you have to get cozy with your neighbours. Everything about Flock and Gather cultivates a sense of community rather than competition. That’s why I love it. AS: Flock and Gather was such a crucial part of my ‘career’ as a crafter; it feels really neat to be a part of it. The first market I ever did was the first market the old Flock and Gather crew ever did, and their encouragement and the opportunities they created for me were so amazing! It’s neat to have the chance to ‘give back’ in a way and to hopefully give some other makers the chance to get their name out there like I was able to. Note that the Springtime Handmade Market will be held May 6–7, 2016, also at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. For more information, visit flockandgather. blogspot.com.
Dec04–05 Winter Wonders Handmade Market
Fri 4:30–9:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm; free admission More than 30 vendors from the Flock and Gather craft collective put on their annual preChristmas sale. Be prepared to rub shoulders with others during this busy but fun affair. St. Joseph’s Parish Hall (535 8th St. E; see p. 40, map 3, E2)
JCS: What is Flock and Gather about NJ: The Flock and Gather Craft Collective aims to create a community of people who support all things handmade. We focus on hosting handmade markets to provide opportunities for makers to meet, collaborate and present the public with unique shopping experiences. Each market is juried to ensure that there is a diverse selection of finely crafted handmade items from rookie and veteran artists, new and returning vendors, local and regional makers. We are committed to providing a high level of “handmadeness” and uniqueness in our craft. JCS: How long has Flock and Gather been around?
created something incredibly special. The quality of work presented at these markets is a tribute to the very talented artists that they are, and after Winter Wonders 2014, they felt that it was time for a fresh new crew. The five of us, Amy Smith of Three Leaf Apparel, Bonnie Thiessen of Mimi and Lala, Mike Zimmer of Uncle Mike’s Natural, Natasha Just of Just Sewing, and Ricki Skoretz of Hiddenstitch, took their place [managing the collective]. Mostly, we hope to maintain the integrity of these markets and continue pursuing Flock and Gather’s mission. We each bring different craft expertise and a unique perspective [on leadership]. Certain roles within the collective have
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Through Dec17 Broadway Jingle Bucks
Merchants in the city’s beloved little slice of Bohemia host their annual winter marketing campaign. Look for special shopping dollars being handed out by Santa and Mrs. Claus: they provide discounts applicable at most shops and services in the neighbourhood, encouraging you to shop local. Also: enter to win a $100 district shopping spree. For more details, visit onbroadway.ca. Broadway district (p. 40, map 3, B2–E2)
Need more reasons to go downtown this season? With hundreds of shops & services to choose from, Downtown Saskatoon means a little bit of fun for everyone
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Ring in the New Year at the Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres E)!
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Spareparts (Midtown Plaza) Saskatchewan Rush store (Scotia Centre) Oneiro: Luna+Hill (208 3rd Ave S) Penny Lane, Elizabeth Lyn: Harper Clothing Co (140 2nd Ave N) Pica & Bear, AKA: Tonic (122 2nd Ave N) Artifacts: durand’s fine footwear & accessories (255 2nd Ave S) chemistry: La Vie Lente (155 2nd Ave S)
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Fair trade white viscose scarf
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5-panel “Undergrind” hat
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Ten Thousand Villages (145 2nd Ave N) Undergrind (128 2nd Ave N)
Grace found textiles handbag Tonic (122 2nd Ave N)
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HBC knit sweater for infants
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Italian silk tie
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Bano eeMee goat leather jacket
Hudson’s Bay (Midtown Plaza) David’s Distinctive Menswear (167 2nd Ave S) Anthonys Fashion (234 1st Ave S)
Fair trade metal jewellery tree, “Angels to Apples” ornament (proceeds to charity), hand-carved gourd owl ornament Ten Thousand Villages (145 2nd Ave N)
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Beeswax grain elevator candle, ceramic coasters with grain emblem Creative Compliments (109 3rd Ave N)
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HD Custom miniature motorcycle
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Asti Martini sparkling wine
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Bauer “Li’l Angel” figure skates
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1000 Dot-To-Dot “Cities” book, Schaeffler coloured pencils
Laura Secord (Midtown Plaza) Unreal City (139 2nd Ave N)
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Locally roasted Road Coffee
Redline Harley Davidson (102 23rd St E) SLGA (301 2nd Ave N) Sport Chek (Midtown Plaza)
Art Placement (228 3rd Ave S)
Funky Petals (212 3rd Ave S) Creative Compliments (109 3rd Ave N) Funky Petals (212 3rd Ave S) Sheila’s State of the Art Flowers (Scotia Centre) Wall Street Common (310 Wall St)
10 Prairie People coffee mug Tonic (122 2nd Ave N)
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iittala champagne flutes, candlestick holders, glass vase Area (249 2nd Ave S)
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Timber Green Woods laser-cut ornaments, Jeff Nakoneshny hand11 carved maple pepper mill, Il Ceppo shaving razor and badger hair beard brush, Arlington shave soap Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery (105 21st St E)
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Prairie Boys Supply shave oil, beard oil and beard balm
David’s Distinctive Menswear (167 2nd Ave S)
Banjo Outpost (124 2nd Ave N)
10 Freud stainless steel cafetiere Luna + Hill (208 3rd Ave S)
holiday gift-giving
Because after all, it’s the thought that counts
Hand-painted ceramic ornament by Vivian Orr Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.) saskcraftcouncil.org
When you send a card or wrap a gift this Christmas, do it with flair
Locally made acrylic fountain pens with German nib Soulpaper (118 20th St. W) soulpaper.ca
Laser-cut poplar Christmas tree
Laser-cut wooden tea light holder Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery (105 21st St. E)
Soulpaper (118 20th St. W)
“Beary Fishmas” gift card Tamarack General Store (10-638 Broadway Ave.) on Facebook
Bacon pattern stocking Glitch Gifts (120 Sonnenschein Way) glitchgifts.ca
Bear with honey beeswax candle
SaskMade Marketplace (1621 8th St. E) saskmade.ca
Canadian designed jellyfish gift wrap & Italian letter-pressed gift from wrapCHEP. Labours of love (Scott Bell)
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Soulpapervolunteers. (118 20th Courtesy St. W) photo.
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To Have & To Hold Beautiful jewellery, handbags, spirits, etc., as Nature intended
Schmidthaus bent wooden bracelet Tamarack General Store (10-638 Broadway Ave.) on Facebook
Mexican Birdseye Rhyolite & leather wrap bracelet Hen & Chick Studios (next to the Farmers’ Market) birchartisanstudio.etsy.com
Onyx stainless steel popsicle forms
Camel Weekender Bucket Bag
thebettergood.ca
shenative.com
SheNative (in the Centre Mall)
The Better Good (714 Broadway Ave.)
Designer’s Guild throw cushion Anthology (126 20th St. W) anthologyhomecollection.ca
Honey & ginger liqueur
Tierra del Sol (245 Valley Road) blackfoxspirits.com
Upcycled jean handbag
Sewing Gene (next to the Farmers’ Market) sewinggene.com
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Sterling silver earrings
by Melody Armstrong Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.) saskcraftcouncil.org
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Freelance Make-up Artistry
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Boys Will Be Boys
Honestly, it’s easier to buy for the guys. Just think cool toques, beverage carriers and anything for the bike
Arborist “Mountie” thermos
McNally Robinson Booksellers (3130 8th St. E) drakegeneralstore.ca
Baltic birch beer caddy w/ opener
Hen & Chick Studios (near the Farmers’ Market) henandchickstudios.com
Prairie Proud toque
Prairie Proud (120 Sonnenschein Way) prairieproud.ca
Fyxation leather wine holder Outtabounds (105 Ave. B S) outtabounds.ca
Sasquatch scarf
Glitch Gifts (120 Sonnenschein Way) glitchgifts.ca
Kala ukelele
McNally Robinson Booksellers (3130 8th St. E) kalabrand.com
Canadian-made Blackspire pedals (Scott Bell)
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Bike Universe (122 20th St. W) Labours of love from CHEP. blackspire.com volunteers. Courtesy photo.
For Tiny Tots (but not only) Things to chew on. Things to read. Things to hug and hold onto. Things to make you feel like a kid all over again. Saskatchewan Lullaby love song & board book SaskMade Marketplace (1621 8th St. E) on Facebook
Star Wars stickers
Glitch Gifts (120 Sonnenschein Way) glitchgifts.ca
Handmade wood & silicone teether
by otherware Green Ark (122 20th St. W) otherware.ca
“Dear Santa� voodoo doll gift card
Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery (105 21st St. E) on Facebook
Saskatchewan Roughriders lego Glitch Gifts (120 Sonnenschein Way) glitchgifts.ca
Handmade Mayan wool lamb Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery (105 21st St. E) on Facebook
Uncle Goose Egyptian Heiroglyphics blocks
The Better Good (714 Broadway Ave.) thebettergood.ca
Handmade mermaid doll by Michelle Stevenson Hen & Chick Studios (120 Sonnenschein Way) henandchickstudios.com
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Food for Thought Go on: indulge your senses. And feel better knowing that by putting food on your table you’re helping others nearby to do the same Cranberry & Sea Salt organic raw chocolate Those Girls at the Market
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B S) thosegirlsatthemarket.com
Hot Date gluten-free hummus
Hanes Hummus Co-op stores, Independent grocers and more haneshummus.com
Hand-carved Ussurian pear tree cheese/charcuterie board
Prairie Saskatoon Topping
Green Ark (212 20th St. W) greenark.ca
SaskMade Marketplace (1621 8th St. E) overthehillorchards.ca
The Gnarly Tree Company
Over the Hill Orchards
The Local Bar
Olauson Food Products
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B S) on Facebook
Ostentatious Orange Seabuckthorne Gelato Extra virgin canola oil North Prairie Gold
SaskMade Marketplace (1621 8th St. E) northprairiefamilyfarms.com
Nvigorate Northern Vigor Berries
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B S) nvigorate.ca
Handmade painted ceramic maple syrup jug
Tamarack General Store (10-638 Broadway Ave.) mariannechenard.com
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food+drink Brunch as simply as it gets: two freerange eggs sunny side up with a side of home fries and locally sourced bacon to go with slices of fresh-baked bread at Truffles Bistro. Text by Paul Miazga Photo by Patricio del Rio
The Farm to Table Movement Meets Brunch The ingredients for most North American breakfasts haven’t changed much in the past 50 or 100 years. It’s still largely about eggs, potatoes, some sort of salted pork (usually bacon) and bread, whether in the form of an English muffin, bagel or slice of toast. Over time, less and less of this produce has come from our own backyard and, until very recently, it was a novelty to buy eggs that were still fresh from the hen that laid it (feathers and all), to grow “heirloom” vegetables, or eat meat that came from a cow or pig raised by a farmer just down the road. Lee Helman, a Red Seal chef and owner of Truffles Bistro downtown, has been in the food service industry for more than two decades, first as a caterer and for the past dozen years as a restaurateur, supporting local and regional producers. Up until a year or two ago, he even listed his suppliers on the back of their evening menu as a way of highlighting their importance to his work and business philosophy. “It’s hard to support local,” Helmen says inside his restaurant while waiting for a supply truck to arrive. “Maybe some people don’t care where their food comes from, but that’s not the way I feel about it.” And Helman does care: he sources virtually everything for his brunch menu from suppliers that operate within 100 km of Saskatoon: farm fresh eggs, locally baked bread, sausage, bacon,
chicken, you name it. It costs more, and so his prices are a bit higher than at Dennys or other such places, but to him food should be deserving of respect. His suppliers deserve to earn a living wage treating their animals or land with the respect they deserve. “It’s important to know where and who your food comes from,” Helman says. The following restaurants are among the few but increasing number that seek to produce memorable meals with produce that travels a more or less straight line from farm to table. Downtown delight Located in the heart of the city, Truffles Bistro (230 21st St. E) has earned a reputation for gorgeous plating, tasteful service and food that delivers a mouthful of flavour. Breakfast is no different, with options ranging from steelhead trout (Lucky Lake, SK) gravlax to chicken and waffles, vegetarian Eggs Benedict and two eggs anyway you like ‘em with bacon or sausage from Valley Meats (Hague, SK). Reservations often necessary. On Broadway Before helping start the (mostly) vegetarian Nosh Eatery & Tap (820 Broadway Ave.), Head Chef Justin O’Reilly had long been a proponent of locally sourced foods. He makes his own preserves, the only animal protein on Nosh’s menu is locally sourced (trout and steak), and he’s working on a Nutritional Therapy course to
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better inform his approach to work by creating meals from whole foods that help alleviate chronic medical conditions. For a different take on brunch, try the Nosh sweet potato scramble or the raspberry chia seed parfait. A man for all seasons Red Seal chef Mike McKeown started Prairie Harvest Café (2917 Early Dr.) after finding early success as a caterer based out of the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market: he sourced the lion’s share of the vegetables, meats and other goods he needed from his neighbours there, and his restaurant (which has been featured on You Gotta Eat Here) is no different. McKeown still faithfully shops at the SFM, loading up on greens, tomatoes, herbs and more, all of it locally grown. Menus at the restaurant change according to the season and which ingredients are available. Reservations for brunch recommended. Doing it for themselves Honey from their own beehives, mushrooms harvested in the wild, meats that are brined, cured and smoked by owners Christie Peters and Kyle Michael themselves: The Hollows (334 Ave. C S) is a testament to the penchant of these young chefs to focus on natural and seasonal products. This winter, check out their fresh-made bannock with house jam, porridge from local quinoa and steel cut oats, or the breakfast poutine with naturally pastured chicken gravy, and eggs fresh from the farm.
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A Locally Inspired Menu
SOUTH ASIAN Desi Dhaba 325 Ave. C S; on Facebook. Go for the
buffet or order off the menu for bigger rewards (it’s that good). Open daily 10am–10:30pm. $$
Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper downtown in the Drinkle Building. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
Black Pepper 440 2nd Ave. North. Simple and unpretentious Indian food just north of the downtown. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $$ (Courtesy photo)
Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West; Moguldivaan.
1. Vista Lounge Here the palm trees and a
com. Traditional Pakistani fare featuring a buffet made fresh daily. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $
lofty feel take you away. Smokey Robinson, Caesar, anything will do! (339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca) heady concoctions as the Black Buffalo and 4AM Phone Call? (210 20th St. W; thegrazinggoatgoodeats.ca) 3. Leyda’s Café Organic beers, wines, ciders and more: bring a friend to share a bottle without feeling guilty. (112 20th St. W; leydas.ca) 4. Odd Couple Karate Chop and Kung Fu Girl Riesling! (228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca) 5. The Hollows Try a Dragon’s Pearl, Penicillin or something equally quixotic in the old Golden Dragon. (334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca)
South Indian at the Centre Mall means dosas, samosas and more. Open Mon–Tue, Sat 9:30am–6pm, Wed–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm. $
Spicy Time 4-3401 8th St. East; Spicytime.ca. Their Indian buffet is known for hefty spice levels. Small dining area and often busy. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
For more complete listings of great local restaurants, cafés, lounges, pubs & more, visit www.flowmagazine.ca.
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Simply the Best Cup of Chocolate in the World
THICK FRENCH HOT CHOCOLATE Serves one
Text and photo by Kim Butcher The best hot chocolate in the world can be found on rue de Rivoli in Paris at the storied French café Angelina. Founded in 1903, Angelina is famous for two things: hot chocolate and glamorous guests (one might have rubbed shoulders in the past with Coco Chanel or Marcel Proust). The Belle Epoque dining room will make you think you’re in a Woody Allen movie. Go at some point in your life. Go and order the hot chocolate. You won’t regret it or forget it. When I was there a few years ago with my Mom, we were seated and given menus. Before we could even take off our coats, our waiter had arrived. Without the typical North American small chat prior to ordering, he simply asked us, “What do you want?” We had barely a chance to even look at the menu. We responded with, ‘uuuhhhmmm’ and were cut off. We looked at the waiter and he said to us, ‘You will have coffee, and you will have hot chocolate, okay? A croissant and a Danish.” And with that he snatched the menus and was off. He didn’t have time for such pleasantries as letting us choose what we wanted.
I felt a bit disappointed at that, but when the hot chocolate arrived, I was intrigued by the presentation. I received an empty cup and saucer, a small bowl with mounds of silky, sweetened whipped cream, and a small pitcher two thirds full of what looked like pure melted chocolate. It was clear that I was the one to assemble the concoction. But who can complain when it’s your job to combine chocolate and Chantilly cream? I won’t try to put into words what this hot chocolate was like; it’s truly beyond description. Suffice it to say, it’s the best in the world. If you can’t get to Paris this winter, give this recipe a shot. It’s the closest I’ve come to replicating Angelina’s famous potion. Remember: this won’t work with low fat milk or if you skimp on the cream (you’re not drinking this and watching your waistline). Also, use the best chocolate you can find; Cacao Barry or Valrhona is best. Kim Butcher is a professional baker and coowner of Little Bird Patisserie & Café, which is best-known for her macrons. @littlebirdpatisserie
Ingredients ¾ cup (175ml) whole milk ¼ cup (60ml) 35% cream 2 tsp (10g) icing sugar 5 oz (150g) dark chocolate, finely chopped (Angelina uses a proprietary blend of three African chocolates, but the best quality chocolate you can get your hands on will do) Directions Place milk, cream and icing sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to a simmer then remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. Drink and (if need be) die happily.
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BURGERS & ICE CREAM Fatburger 130-115 Betts Ave.; fatburgercanada. com. The California franchise has arrived with its fresh-made goods: the California burger, a lettucewrap option for any patty and heaps of fries. Open daily 10am–9pm. $$ Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1840 8th St. E; fiveguys.com. Build your own burger from a menu with millions of possible combinations. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Fuddrucker’s 2910 8th St. E; fuddruckers.com. Create your own burger from patties made fresh in-house (including bison) and top it with all the toppings you like for free. Open Mon–Thu 7am– 11pm, Fri–Sat 7am–midnight, Sun 8am–11pm. $$ Jerry’s Two locations: 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 844 51st St. E; jerrys.ca. Eclectic decor, artisanal burgers, homemade ice cream and sorbets, ice cream cakes to order and they’re licensed. Open Sun–Thu 7am–11pm, Sun 9am–11pm. $$ Pink Cadillacs 113-412 Willow Grove Sq.; pinkcadillacs.ca. A 1950s-era diner with themed burger and sandwich names and milk shakes, malteds and more. Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11am–1am. $$ Stacked Burger Bar 152 2nd Ave. S; stackedburgerbar.ca. Original burgers made fresh in-house, including their decadent Kobe beef burger. Open Mo–Thu 11am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–11pm. $$
EUROPEAN Aroma 405 20th St. E (in the Radisson Hotel).
Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterraneaninspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm, 4:30–10pm. $$ Calories 721 Broadway Ave.; calories-restaurant.ca. An ever-changing menu with local produce, desserts to die for and a deep wine list. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$$
German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St. (Lorne Ave. S); Saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ Riversdale Deli & Market 101C 20th St. W;
Riversdaledeli.ca. Deli sandwiches, fresh soups and a market with meats, cheeses, etc. Enjoy a beer or wine with cheese on the licensed patio. Open Mon– Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–7pm. $ Saskatoon Station Place 221 Idylwyld Dr.; Saskatoonstationplace.com. This quaint dining room is comprised of two old rail passenger wagons. Open Mon– Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 10:30am–8:30pm. $$ Taunte Maria’s Two locations: 8-1724 Quebec Ave., 2210 Millar Ave.; tauntema-rias.com. German Mennonite fare that includes house-made sausage, perogies and heart breakfasts. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 8am–2pm. $ Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. E; ufondue.ca. The only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue–Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$
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FUSION/GASTRO Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; aydenkitchenandbar.com. Former Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay packs ‘em in nightly. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$
Boffins Public House 106-111 Research Dr.; boffins.ca. Beautiful plating of artful food at this once-private club. Open Mon 9am–2pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–9pm. $$ Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. S; congress-
beerhouse.com. Dozens of draught beers, daily lunch specials and lots of space. Open daily 11am–2am. $$
Earl’s 610 2nd Ave. N; earls.ca. Set in the old McGavin’s Bread Building north of the downtown, this chain includes an adjacent draft beer bar and the Bacchus Lounge. Open daily from 11:30am $$ The Grazing Goat 208 20th St. W; grazing-
goatgoodeats.com. An open, woodsy industrial space serving varied nosh and local craft beers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm. $$
The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. An
eclectic eatery using local foods in creative dishes. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$
Leyda’s Café 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Glutenand nut-free, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr.; prairiehar-vestca-
fe.com. Rated among the top 100 restaurants in Canada. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$
Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
CHINESE
GLOBAL
Genesis 901 22nd St. W. Lots of seafood at this
Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. S; on
organic-focussed eatery, plus Crab Rangoon, paperwrapped chicken and vegetarian mains. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$
Facebook. The full menu is worth the wait, the kebabs are delicious and they also have regular hookah pipe nights. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $
Jin Jin Dumpling 416 20th St. W. Come for pork dumplings (pan-fried or steamed), onion pancakes or any combination of items circled on the menu in blue pen. Open daily 10:30am–10pm. $
Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. S; bontempscafe.
Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. W. One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or sample their fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$
Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.;
Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Inspired pan-Asian cuisine, funky decor and stellar cocktails. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$
Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. The
Summer Palace 3A 3602 Taylor St. E. The local Chinese community prefers this eatery to all others and it’s no secret as to why. Open Wed–Mon 11am– 9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $ Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave.; szechuankitchen.ca. A busy eatery with daily specials in the Broadway area. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$
Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. E; yiphongssaskatoon.com. Arrive early on weekends for their dim sum, which is the best in town. Open Wed–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun–Mon 11am–9pm. $$
Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; mardi-grasgrill.com. Louisiana po’ boys (gator!), blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps mo’. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$ Prairie Sun Brewery Café 2020 Quebec Ave.; prairiesun.ca. The beer is great but so is the hearty fare from the kitchen (by Wild Cuisine Catering). Open Mon–Sat 11am–7pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair,” including Rabbit Pot Pie, the vegan 3 Sisters Chili and more. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $
ITALIAN
VEGETARIAN
Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St.; Willowsgolf.
Garlic Guru 414 Ave. B S; garlicguru.ca.
Tsui King Lao 208 Ave. H N. Lots of seafood,
plus Peking Duck, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm. $
ca. Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, big crawfish boils and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ on Facebook. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew w/ beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $
Vegetarian and raw food eats at this spot in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Open Tue–Fri 10am– 5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $
Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Experienced
Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.;
Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. This downtown staple for Italian dining has been around for decades (even Oprah has dined here). Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$
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Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm Sat: 8am-6pm
CITY PARK 801 7TH Ave N ENS TOYOTA 627 BRAND COURT www.cityperks.ca
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com. Rustic Italian fare at the delightful Willow’s Golf & Country Club. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$
local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michales (The Hollows) serve fresh pasta and more in this dark, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$
Get your moc ha on!
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nosheateryandtap.com. Artful vegetarian meals that are tasty and yet satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$
Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.
com. Fresh, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, salads and it’s all organic. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$
Grill
Daily lunch specials from just $6.95!
RAGIN’ CAJUN &
CREOLE CUISINE
239 Idywyld Dr. South 306.382.1795 Tu–We noon-9pm, Th–Sa noon-10pm www.mardi-gras-grill.com
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food+drink Heading outside for some winter fun? Just remember to warm up afterwards! Through Jan09
BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour Nightly from 5:30–11pm; $10/person or $30/ car (max. 7 occupants) This is one winter tradition in Saskatoon that doesn’t force you to step outside. Found at the Forestry Farm Park, this colourful tradition celebrates Christmas, holiday and winter themes (Santa and his reindeer; animated curlers; there’s even one celebrating the 1989 Grey Cup victory by the Saskatchewan Roughriders) and all of it set in this sublimely quiet park. Just be sure to beat the rush, and heed the signs posted along Attridge Drive (drivers must access the park entrance from 115th Street).
Tobogganing The two places to go tobogganing in Saskatoon are at Archibald Park North (p. 40, map 1, E8) and Diefenbaker Park (map 1, K5). The closest warm-up spot for the former is City Perks Coffeehouse (801 7th Ave. N), which is open until 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. As for the latter, dust off the snow and warm your toes in Tastebuds (1624 Lorne Ave.). It’s open until 10pm most nights and has lots of desserts under the glass. Don’t have a toboggan yet? Hit up Tamarack General Store (10-638 Broadway Ave., access from the alley), which sells Svensen toboggans in a range of sizes—and all made locally in Admiral, SK. Alternately, Canadian Tire (two locations; canadiantire.ca) is the go-to shop for sleds, crazy carpets, etc.
Ice-skating The Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink just north of the Bessborough Hotel offers outdoor ice skating for beginners and experts is open from winter freeze-up (mid-December) to spring thaw (meewasin.com/ visitors/skating-rink), plus free skate rentals and child supports. There’s a warm-up hut and heated washrooms, but instead cross the street where Scarlet (612 Spadina Cres. E, in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel) has all those, plus a full menu of food and drinks, including Starbucks coffee.
After the drive, head to nearby Rock Creek Tap & Grill (1820 McOrmond Dr.) for a hot drink to suit everyone at this family-friendly and locally owned establishment. Forestry Farm Park (off Attridge Dr.; p. 40, map 1, F11)
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Chicken Chow Mein w/ Sweet & Sour Pork
Vietnamese & Chinese Dishes 306-653-4561 1222 Alberta Ave
Grilled Pork & Prawns w/ Springroll
Beef & Chicken Fried Rice
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Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
CAFÉS & DINERS
FINE DINING
Citizen Café & Bakery 18 23rd St. E; citizencafe-
LOUNGES & PUBS
Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave.; blissfinefood.
2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2ndAve. S;
andbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$
City Perks Two locations: 801 7th Ave. N, 627 Brand
Court; cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm. $
Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W; collectivecoffee. com. Inside The Two Twenty co-work space, it’s where to get coffee in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with life. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $S Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. E; earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca. A wholly organic bakery serving memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$
Honey Bun Café 167A 2nd Ave. S; honeybun.ca.
One of the downtown’s best and quickest lunch spots. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 9am–4pm. $
Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittle-
bird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries. Daily lunch options. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$
Museo Coffee 730A Broadway Ave.; museocoffee. com. European feel, plus sticky cinnamon buns and other baked goods. Open daily 8am–6pm. $
Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. This
fan favourite in Riversdale is as classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily 8am–4pm. $
Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. S; on
Facebook. Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other breakfast options. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$
Underground Café 430 20th St. W; underground cafe430.ca. Grilled panini, the dreamy Etta James latte and live music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $
com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of elegance. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm and from 5pm. $$$ Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. E; carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and lots of specialorder wines. Recently renovated. In the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Cut Casual Steak & Tap 416 21st St. E; cutcasualsteak.com. An open kitchen, wine rooms and live music. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$$ Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. E; flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon–Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$
St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttro-pezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$ Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. E; trufflesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, tasty brunches and a three-course Table d’hôte at this beloved eatery. Open Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$
LATIN AMERICAN EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South; eeburritos.com. Friday
night salsa dance parties, pupusas and more. Open Mon– Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr.; labambarestaurant.ca. It’s fresh, authentic and a true taste of Mexico. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. A buzzing eatery and lounge not far from Broadway. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Mi Casa Restaurante 618 Circle Dr.; micasarestaurante.ca. Mexican and El Salvadorean dishes such as pupusas, pescado frito and more. Open Tue–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–8pm. $ Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. Beef, chicken and pineapple roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$
2ndavegrill.com. A downtown favourite for Friday lunch and 5 o’clock drinks. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$
6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. E; 6twelve.ca. Original cocktails and funky atmosphere in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily from 11am. $$$ Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. South; flintsaloon.com. Martinis, charcuterie, music. Open daily 4pm–2am. $$$ The Hub 101 Pacific Ave.; ihg.com/holidayinn. Bright, spacious and ideal for food or drinks before or after an event at TCU Place. In the Holiday Inn. Open daily 6:30am–11pm. $$
The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave.;
Ivydiningandlounge.com. Classy dining and service with a smile. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm– midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$ The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E; thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river. DJ music on weekends. Open 24/7. $$$
O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with a great deck and a wee little door for leprechauns. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$ The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. A downtown staple for a business lunch, scotch or both. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. E;
thefreehouse.com. Always buzzing with live music and good pizza. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$
Vintage Wine Bar 243 21st St. E (in the Hotel
Senator); flanaganssteakhouse.ca. A cozy corner nook featuring 2oz. wine flight tastings, mixed drinks and nibbles. Open Mon–Sat 4pm–midnight. $$$
Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. E;
winstonspub.ca. The most beers on tap in the city, heaps of Old World charm. Open daily from 11am. $$ The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave.; yardandflagon.ca. It’s the only place to go for a pint with a burger on Broadway. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$
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food+drink 5 new Saskatoon eateries
Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
JAPANESE, KOREAN
VIETNAMESE, THAI,...
Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. S. Various
Asian Hut 320 Ave. C S. The best pho soup in town
sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. The perfect go-to spot at lunch time. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $
Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. E; goforsushibuffet.com.
Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. N; Goldenpagoda.ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$
Izumi 3010 Arlington Ave.; on Facebook. Mostly
Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave. Lao, Cambodian and Thai mainstays in one locale. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$
All-you-can-eat sushi and a Chinese buffet for under $20. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Korean dishes here, plus a wide variety of sushi platters and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $
Nisen 240 22nd St. E; nisensaskatoon.com. All-
you-can-eat sushi and Thai food in the city centre. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $
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1. The Brasserie Saskatoon Crepes
are the thing here, plus 12 wines on tap.
(226 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook)
2. La Taqueria Mexicana Operating out of the Farmers’ Market and serving up nearly 20 styles of tacos. (414 Ave. B S; on Facebook) 3. Franky’s Bahn Mi For the uninitiated, bahn mi means sub sandwich in Vietnamese. And here they’re delicious. (135 21st St. E) 4. Smoke’s Poutinerie Fries, cheese curds, gravy and more toppings than you ever dreamed. (307 21st St. E; smokespoutinerie.com) 5. Una Pizza + Wine This Calgary-based eatery opens in January 2016. But who can wait that long? (707 Broadway Ave.; unapizzeria.com)
and daily lunch deals at this gem in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $
Otowa 227 2nd Ave. S; otowasaskatoon.com.
Lunch specials for under $12 (such as sukiyaki beef and teriyaki salmon), Japanese Bento boxes, and always cozy evening dining. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$
Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). True Japanese teppan yaki— grilling on stainless steel with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Sushiro 737B 10th St. E; sushiro.com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations here are a must. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$ Seoul 334 20th St. W; Seoulsaskatoon.com. Use
the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap and table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$
Nutana Café 806 Broadway Ave.; nutanacafesaskatoon.
com. Noodle bowls, spring rolls and more for cheap. Open Tue–Sat 11am–8:30pm, Sun–Mon 11am–7:30pm. $
Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. N; Come.to/RoyalThai. Great Thai curries, noodle dishes and way more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $$ Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. S. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ Spicy Garden 2105 8th St. E; spicygarden.ca. Cheap daily lunch specials in a busy strip mall. Open Sun, Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm. $
SEAFOOD Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1025 Louise Ave.; gibsons-
fishandchips.com. Delicious English-style halibut and cod. New location. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm. $$ Joey’s Two locations: 101-2100 8th St. E, 3 Worobetz Pl.; Joeys.ca. Weekly AYCE specials on fish and shrimp. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$
flow can be found at these places and other fine businesses, including: SASKATOON INT’L. AIRPORT (YXE)
CAFÉS, LOUNGES & RESTAURANTS Downtown 2nd Avenue Grill 6Twelve Lounge Afghan Kabob & Donair Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bon Temps Café The Brasserie Café Noir The Capitol Music Club Congress Beer House Cut Casual Steak & Tap Ding Dong Golden Pagoda Good Earth Coffee Co. Grandma Lee’s* Honey Bun Café Mystic Java Nisen O’Shea’s Irish Pub Otowa Flint/Poached Bistro Royal Thai The Saskatoon Club Saskatoon Asian Saskatoon Station Place Spadina Freehouse Spicy Bite Stacked Burger Bar
THE BROADWAY THEATRE
St. Tropez Bistro Taverna Truffles Bistro Winston’s English Pub The Woods Ale House Broadway Amigo’s Cantina Bliss Fine Food Broadway Café Broadway Roastery Christie’s Il Secondo d’Lish by Tish Café Keo’s Las Palapas Resort Grill Museo Coffee Nino’s Restaurant Nosh Eatery & Tap Sushiro The Yard & Flagon Riversdale Asian Hut Collective Coffee EE Burritos Genesis Grazing Goat The Hollows Leyda’s Café Lien Thanh Little Bird Patisserie
FRANCES MORRISON LIBRARY
Mandarin Restaurant Mardi Gras Grill Park Café Seoul Thrive Juice Co The Underground Café 8th Street East Broadway Roastery on 8th Earth Bound Bakery & Deli Griffin Takeaway Milestones Montana’s Red Lobster Saboroso Slavianka Yip Hong’s Dim Sum Other Booster Juice* Cesar’s Cakes & Café City Perks Earl’s/Bacchus Lounge Il Salici (The Willows) Jerry’s Konga Café Manhattan Gastropub Mr. Sub* Prairie Harvest Café Starbucks* Subway* Tastebuds
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SASKATOON FARMERS’ MARKET
CLOTHIERS Better Off Duds Brainsport Broadway Shoe Repair The Dress Durand’s Fine Footwear Era Style Loft Escape Sports Foster’s Shoes Frakas Hats & That Jules & Lace La Vie Lente Boutique Luna+Hill Manhattan Casuals Momentum locations Outter Limits The Sandbox in the City Spank Swank Shoe Lounge Tonic Tryst Boutique Two Fifty Two Boutique
CULTURAL VENUES aka gallery Art Placement Gallery Broadway Theatre La Troupe du Jour Meewasin Valley Centre Persephone Theatre
THE TWO TWENTY CO-WORKING SPACE
The Roxy Theatre TCU Place box office Tourism Saskatoon Ukrainian Museum of Canada Western Development Museum
HOTELS & INNS
Best Western locations Delta Bessborough Hotel Four Points Sheraton Hampton Inn The Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn locations The Hotel Senator The James Hotel Marriott Courtyard OBASA Executive Suites The Park Town Hotel The Radisson Hotel The Ramada Hotel Riviera Motor Inn The Sandman Hotel The Saskatoon Inn The Sheraton Cavalier Super 8 Motel locations The Travelodge
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Wine–there are so many choices: the varietal, the country, the price. Here are some tips if you’d also like to choose a wine that is environmentally sustainable.
Which Wine Should I Choose?
Text by Penny McKinlay
First, ask yourself: is it local? Or were the grapes grown locally? If not, how far did the wine have to be shipped? Is the winery a small company or a large multinational? Are the producers and distributors locally based? Does the winery use sustainable farming practices? Do they water their vineyards and, if so, how? Is the wine organic or biodynamic? Do they use chemical fertilizers and pesticides? What else? Does the winery use lightweight bottles? Do they use recycled materials? What do they do with their waste products? Here are two wines that have a relatively low carbon footprint. Quail’s Gate Chenin Blanc This is a VQA wine. All the grapes are grown in British Columbia, our closest wine-producing province (excluding local fruit wines).
Memorable times Organic ingredients A fresh take on food
Quail’s Gate uses organic fertilizers and supplements, they target their chemical applications and use drip irrigation to conserve water. Remote vineyard monitoring stations allow them to operate fewer vehicles in the vineyard. The winery also uses lightweight bottles containing high levels of recycled materials. Luzón Organic Luzón Organic meets strict European Union organic certification standards. This is a Spanish wine, but it’s imported by Saskatchewan’s only locally based wine marketing company. Native plants grow between the rows of vines. The fields aren’t irrigated, despite very hot summer weather. A delicious wine for any occasion. Penny McKinlay is a freelance communications specialist. She writes about food (wanderlustandwords.blogspot.ca) and the environment (ecofriendlysask.ca). @EcoFriendlySask
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local attractions 00 Accommodations (map 2; downtown) 1. Delta Bessborough Hotel
(E6; 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-5521)
2. Hilton Garden Inn
(C4; 90 22nd St. East, 306-244-2311)
Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland, plus art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Adults $8.50/children $4. Check out their “Heritage Series” Indigenous artists’ workshops on select Saturdays during the winter. Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road; wanuskewin.com.
3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon
(C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000)
4. Holiday Inn Express
(D4; 315 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-384-8844)
5. The James Hotel
(E7; 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446)
6. Obasa Suites* (3 locations)
(map 2: B4, B6; map 3: B2; 1-877-996-2272)
7. Park Town Hotel
(B7; 924 Spadina Cres. East, 1-800-667-3999)
8. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon
(E5; 405 20th St. East, 306-665-3322)
9. Hotel Senator
(D4; 243 21st St. East, 306-244-6141)
10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
(D5; 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-6770)
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1. Best Western Blairmore
(H2; 306 Shillington Cres., 306-242-2299)
2. Best Western Royal Hotel
(E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-5552)
3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites
(I8; 1-1301 8th St. E, 306-343-1676) 4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122)
5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon
(A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave. 306-955-6565) 6. Confederation Inn (H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882) 7. Country Inn & Suites (D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900)
8. Days Inn Saskatoon
(E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-242-3297)
9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel
(K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889) 10. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121)
11. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport
(E5; Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 12. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 13. Northgate Motor Inn (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-664-4414) 14. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901) 15. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 16. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272) 17. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 18. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306242-1440) 19. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 20. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306-974-2900) 21. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191) 22. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881) 23. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W, 306382-3722) 24. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306934-5555) 25. Hamption Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306665-9898)
26. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-
933-2622)
Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle
on the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521. Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Guided tours (Mon, Tue, Thu) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500; lightsource.ca. Civic Conservatory Completed in 1964, this glass and concrete structure is home to plants from tropical, desert, temperate and other climates. Catch the blooming cycles of various plants year-round in this heated oasis near the city centre. Open daily 10am–5pm. 950 Spadina Cres. E; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. Dakota Dunes Casino The only casino serving Saskatoon features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points city-wide (including Market Mall and Lawson Heights Mall). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational and historical collections from the life and times of 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo Open yearround, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Call for tours of the former Superintendent’s Residence and grounds (306-2491315). Open daily 10am–8pm. Off Attridge Dr., 306975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions. Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn. Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage
building and finished in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for various musical performances. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. The Marr Residence This 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 North-West 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. E, 306-652-1201; themarr.ca. Meewasin Valley Centre The MVC downtown offers public programs and services focusing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. Interactive displays, an art gallery, gift shop and information on other city attractions. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, weekends/ holidays noon–5pm. 402 3rd Ave. S, 306-665-6888; meewasin.com. St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style. Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. The University of Saskatchewan The U of S has many fine greystone buildings, including neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building (classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style) and Nobel Plaza, so named to honour U of S alumni who have won the famed prize. Usask.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. Call to book a guided tour (306-966-6393). Free admission. Open Oct–Nov Saturdays 7:30–9:30pm; physics.usask.ca/observatory. Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. Displays of embroidered fabrics, wood carvings, decorated Easter eggs and ceramics. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-3800; umc.sk.ca. Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings— with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, the WDM in Saskatoon also has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.
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The SSO’s Painted Violins
Artists Find Their ‘Prairie Voice’ Text by Lisa Patrick Photos courtesy of the SSO It started with a desire to promote the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in a way that hadn’t been done before—at least not around here. To celebrate the Symphony’s 85th year, the SSO turned to well-known artists and asked them to create works of art using old violins. They would be auctioned off to benefit the orchestra and be put on display during the season to showcase the diversity of artists brought together to transform them. “The first violin is so essential to an orchestra, so central to what we do,” SSO Executive Director Mark Turner Turner says, listing off the ways in which the first violin represents the orchestra and the entire genre of classical music. “So, with that in mind, we took these old violins and told the artists: ‘Take. Be. Do.’” SSO board members suggested people to Turner. So did friends, and family members and just about everyone who caught wind of the idea. In line with the anniversary theme of “Finding Our Prairie Voice”, all artists involved in this project—like the guest soloists and performers during the 2015/2016 season—have connections to the city, the province or the orchestra. To date, 12 artists have painted or otherwise transformed a violin; another four are in various stages of completion. All speak volumes about the artist and idea behind each work of art: Miranda Jones’ “birdcage”; Tinease Montour’s
use of multimedia to capture the season’s theme; fashion designer Alora Arnold’s “Kindred Strings”; a plug-in lamp by Odette Nicholson; Jay Bluesky Crowe’s violin bursting with flowers; or Marie Lannou’s “The Red Violin with Two Diamonds”: so deeply saturated with layers of paint which, only upon closer inspection, reveal a discernable velvety texture. “You simply have to see Maria’s ‘red violin’ in person,” Turner says. “The photos just don’t do her work justice. Some went more radical than others.” The response from the public, Turner says, has been outstanding, adding that its been fun to be part of the process since the very beginning.
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“To see how the artists have taken and considered these violins with reverence, that’s special. They wanted to respect the instrument. “They could have done anything with it— destroyed it—but the results have been very personal, with intricate details.” The Painted Violins will be housed at the John G. Diefenbaker International Airport over the next few months, and will be on display at various places across Saskatoon before being auctioned off at a concert in May. They are also showcased prior to the start of each SSO performance throughout the year. For more details, visit ssopaintedviolins.com.
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Emily Wells Whitehorse
Good Lovelies Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer
Andy Shauf The Dears
Steph Cameron Dave Bidini
Jonathan Goldstein
More shows may be announced Stay Tuned!
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JP Hoe Old Man Luedecke
Alex Cuba
Scott Thompson
Fred Penner Department Heads The Wet Secrets
(from Kids in the Hall)
the Broadway theatre & regina folk festival