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FESTIVAL EXPRESS!
3 FULL MONTHS OF FESTIVALS & OTHER FUN STUFF WORTH SMILING ABOUT THIS SUMMER!
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Irene and Carrie are all smiles at Bus Stop Refreshments during summer festival season. Clothing by Momentum.
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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN TK TK TK TK
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Country at the Creek (above) near Big River, SK, is just one of many music festivals and other types of fun events happening province-wide this summer. We provide all the details and more!
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SMALL TOWN FESTIVAL FEVER Go farther, get bigger rewards music-wise
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NOTES FROM THE WELL-WATERED Stay refreshed to party that much harder Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz
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ART MADE ACCESSIBLE, OFF-SITE A marriage of retail & local art therapy Cover photo of models Irene and Carrie by Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography) Clothing provided by Momentum (Fromthefeetup.ca) Shot on location at Bus Stop Refreshments in downtown Saskatoon (Downtownsaskatoon.com)
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GOOD PIZZA? THAT’S AMORE! From paucity to plenty in the City of Bridges Text and photos by Lynette Suchar
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The Unsung Heroes of Festival Season
It takes a lot of energy, know-how and coordination to put on a great event or festival. Across the province, young moms with kids, summer students, dads who tend to a busy office—and they all work overtime to put together festival music schedules, promotional campaigns, all the little things that we take for granted when we pay for the ticket and show up to hear our favourite band or act take to the stage. It’s about putting your heart and soul into something because you want it to become an expression of who you are and what kind of a world you’d like your friends to experience. No wonder then that summer festivals in this city and across the province bring you in close, into intimate spaces lurking in the boreal forest or in the Meewasin Valley. Check out our festival and events calendar for Summer 2015 starting on p. 10. In addition to large features on the summer’s four biggest festivals, we’ve included a brief “In focus” series: stories of people who relate intimately to local events with which they have a real bond. Unmistakable in this issue is the inclusion this year in the centre spread of the official
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PotashCorp Fringe Festival guide. We feel incredibly honoured to be able to work with 25th Street Theatre to promote this quintessential of summer festivals in Saskatoon. On that note, be sure to use the hashtag #yxeFringe when tweeting or instagramming from the event! Elsewhere in the magazine, Jennilee CardinalSchultz previews a favourite event for her, the #LiveInColour fashion show (p. 26), in its fifth year as part of official Pride Week events in Saskatoon. She also talks personal hydration with nutritionist Brooke Bulloch (p. 28). We also introduce a new column for June/July: living. We’re not reinventing the wheel here; rather, we’re putting a fun Saskatoon accent on the everyday. Speaking of which, you’ll notice Sarah Stefanson’s name here and there: on enterprising engineering students (p. 9); on rockin’ and rolling in local roller derby (p. 25); and on the perhaps not-so-surprising places where art feels approachable (p. 31). Finally, we covered a lot of ground in food+drink this time around: Lynette Suchar’s tireless research to discover new pizzerias (p. 32); photographer Mark Tiu’s toil to tackle burgers (p. 39); plus top chill-out spots and The Wine Guy’s tips on cool summer drinks (p. 38). So, get out, reach for the sun while it’s still warm out and enjoy; summer doesn’t last forever.
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Why do U of S engineering students create prosthetic limbs, 3-D models of human brains and more? Mostly because they like to. Text by Sarah Stefanson Photo courtesy of SaskInvent Last summer, University of Saskatchewan engineering student Devin Bradburn and his friends started building things. But not just games or gimmicks with no lasting value. In just over a year, they’ve designed page-turning devices to help people living with disabilities, prosthetic limbs and accurate 3D printed models of human brains. “In school we learn so much theoretical information and we don’t really get many chances to apply what we’re learning,” says Bradburn. The group desire to put their knowledge to practical use has ended up supporting some worthy causes under the umbrella of SaskInvent, a student group they founded through the U of S Student’s Union. One of SaskInvent’s first projects was a mechanical page-turning device that allowed a woman in Regina with MS to be able to read books on her own, and it was an idea that began in a U of S engineering class. While in class, they were unable to complete a working model of the page-turner so SaskInvent took over after class and continued trying to find a solution. “Seeing it in the classroom kind of translated over to our club and now we have other projects stemming with the same kind of altruistic objective behind them,” Bradburn says. SaskInvent is also working on accurate 3D printed models of human brains made of materials similar to actual brain matter;
local surgeons have even begun using brains produced by SaskInvent to practice complicated procedures. So far they’ve been able to print models out of hard plastic and hope to have a completed, useable prototype by the end of this summer. The club is also interested in the field of prosthetics and has been meeting with the Saskatchewan Abilities Council to determine how best to direct their efforts. “The Abilities Council has been really supportive and they’re willing to give us old prosthetics—old parts—so we can try things out,” Bradburn says. “When we do develop something, they’re willing to test out whatever we build.” SaskInvent presently has approximately 20 full-time members and many more students and faculty that contribute here and there. “We are interested in involving other colleges,” says Bradburn, “because what I really want to see is a lot more interdisciplinary work (between) computer science, business and medicine. I definitely believe that ‘cross-pollination’ between the colleges is important.” SaskInvent also stands to benefit from businesses that want to contribute, angel investors (individuals willing to make donations to fund their work) or anyone who has an idea that will further their goal of designing and building projects to help people in need. For more information on SaskInvent, its projects or how to get involved, visit Saskinvent.ca.
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June events June05–07 PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan
Various event times; tickets $12.50 The festival returns to Kiwanis Park with five fantastic shows for young audiences. Each ticket includes a Site Activity Pass which gives the user access to all exciting on-site activities and venues. Headliners include a retelling of Exupery’s The Little Prince, plus Think Bigg and Wide Open Puppet Theatre’s Magical Munsch. For more information, visit Potashcorpchildrensfestival. com or Facebook.com/yxekidsfest. PotashCorp Playland at Kiwanis Park (p. 40, map 2, A7)
June05–07 Warman Diamond Rodeo
Hang onto your hat as this is the closest professional rodeo around: steer wrestling, bull riding, saddlebronc riding, barrel racing and a traditional heavy horse-pulling competition. And don’t miss the parade, cabaret (Fri 9pm) or fireworks! Facebook.com/Warman-Diamond-Rodeo-Family-Days. Warman Diamond Arena (at Warman; 2 Pacific Ave.; 7km north on Hwy 11)
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Various events and times Saskatoon’s Pride Week is the city’s annual celebration of diversity that’s best known for its parade (June 13). The week is otherwise jam-packed with a wide variety of activities, offering something for everyone. There is a River Boat Cruise (June 7), Movie Night (June 9; at The Roxy Theatre), Fashion Show (June 11; see p. 27), Community Fair (June 12–13) and so much more. And for those with their dancing shoes on, head to Diva’s Nightclub for the best in dance music til the wee hours of the morning. For more details, visit Saskatoonpride.ca.
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June18–21
MoSo
Various venues & event times; for tickets: Picatic.com/moso2015 This combination tech conference and indie band spectacular is now into its fifth year and it’s bigger and better than ever. Speakers include Karen Pascoe of MasterCard (above), Dylan Otto Boelte (WIRED), Jennifer Sullivan (memBrain) and Nicole van Zanten (ICUC). Featured bands: Cancer Bats from Toronto (below), Deerhoof (San Francisco), Swervedriver (UK) and Astral Swans (Calgary). For more information, see Moso2015.com.
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National Aboriginal Day Doors open at 9am; free admission Wanuskewin offers a perfect antidote for anyone looking to discover more about First Nations culture on this national day of observance for all things truly and historically local. Various new activities this year, plus the traditional powwow led by local elders. Wanuskewin.com Wanuskewin Heritage Park (5 min. north of the city off Wanuskewin Road)
June29–July05
SIGA Dakota Dunes Open
Opening tee time 7:30am; four-day tournament pass $25 This local PGA Canada Tour stop brings golfers from around the world to compete for a prize purse of $175,000. Check out the Drive the River Celebrity Challenge at River Landing downtown. Free shuttle buses to The Dunes departing from the STC terminal (p. 40, map 2; B4). For more info, see Dakotadunesopen.com. Dakota Dunes Golf Links (at Whitecap; 20 min. south on Hwy 219)
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As the days grow warmer and longer, music lovers everywhere start buzzing with the excitement of the season all across SK. Speaking of which, how about some grilled cheese? While arts and culture are celebrated across Saskatchewan year-round, there is nothing quite like live music under the stars on a beautiful prairie night. Many music fans have their own favourite must-attend festival, but there are also some new ones on the scene that you may want to check out! If you’ve attended a summer music festival in the province, you already know how exceptional the experience is, whether the site is a quaint inner city park, the wide-open grasslands of the south or the lush boreal forest in the north. Rain or shine, Saskatchewan festivalgoers embrace a community spirit and celebrate it in dance and song. Consider: Long Day’s Night June 17–21, Swift Current: it starts as a folksy rock/country music festival then takes wing for two days as an international kite festival. Ness Creek Music Festival July 16–19, Big River: traditional bluegrass, hip hop, rock, folk and more. Grilledcheesapolooza August 7–8, Kindersley: everything, but leaning to rock/metal/funk (above).
If the incomparable atmosphere of such spaces isn’t enough, consider the larger impact that music festivals have on these and other small communities. Most festival directors do a wonderful job of nurturing homegrown talent by offering special performance slots for Saskatchewan artists, showcasing a variety of art forms and fostering a vibrant creative community that allows art lovers to appreciate the truly brilliant talent that our province has to offer. And that’s to say nothing of the (often locally-sourced) food and marketplace vendors, and the economic impact on the local host community! For a list of upcoming festivals around the province visit www.saskmusic.org/events. SaskMusic (www.saskmusic.org) represents, promotes and develops the commercial music industry of our province with programming including career advice, artist listings, workshops, marketing, networking opportunities and more. @SaskMusic
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7pm; free admissio Hundreds of amateur filmmakers over the 15 year history of this event have taken simple themes handed to them and created short movies that wow audiences with their creative, inspiring and oftentimes humourous results. For more information, visit http://onetakesuper8event.blogspot.ca/ Super8.com. The Roxy Theatre (340 20th St. West; Theroxytheatre.ca)
Fri 5–10pm, Sat 10am–5pm; open to the public This engaging, multi-stop tour provides a unique insight into some of the city’s lesser-known galleries and many local artists downtown, in Riversdale and Broadway. For more details, see Facebook.com/ArtTrekSaskatoon. Locations: Green Ark Collected Home (212 20th St. West), BAM (229 20th St. West), Studio on 20th (236A 20th St. West), Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th St. East), 330 Ave. G South, Tees & Persse Building (5th floor, 331 1st Ave. North), 510 Lauriston St., 617 Main St. East.
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June05–07
Madama Butterfly
All shows 7:30pm (June 20, 2pm); tickets $30 Celebrating its 35th year, the Saskatoon Opera presents Madama Butterfly in five spectacular shows. This classic tale of forbidden romance should prove a true test of the company’s form and provide ample entertainment for any audience. Saskatoonopera.ca. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. East)
Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival Various venues & event times; for tickets, see Picatic.com/sfdf2015 “Presenting the style, innovation and design culture of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan”, SFDF 2015 kicks off with a red carpet event June 5 at Bottega Trattoria (120 2nd Ave. North), followed by the SFDF In Fashion program June 6 in Midtown Plaza (by The Bay) and concluding June 7 with SFDF Pose at the River Landing Amphitheatre. For more info, visit Saskfashion.com.
LIVE MUSIC TCU Place (35 22nd St. East; Tcuplace.ca)
Jul. 13: John Mellencamp (7:30pm; tickets from $46.50). Jul. 16: Don Williams (7:30pm; from $39.50).
O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. South; Obrianseventcentre.ca) Jun. 26: Bad Religion (7pm; $39.50).
SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; Sasktelcentre.ca) Jun. 14: Shania Twain (7:30pm; tickets from $70). Jun 16: Ed Sheeran (7:30pm; from $66.50).
Amigo’s (806 Dufferin Ave.; Amigoscantina.com)
All shows 10pm and cover $10 unless otherwise noted. Jun. 5: The Moas & Susan Split w/ The Foggy Notions. Jun. 6: The Pistolwhips w/ Bombargo & The Law, The Prophets ($12). Jun. 11: MoSo & CFCR present Braids w/ Economics ($16.50). Jun. 12: Teenage Bottlerocket w/ The Copyrights, Honest Friends ($12). Jun. 13: Singularity w/ Agony Spawn. Jun. 15: Needs w/ Brass. Jun. 18: MoSo Five pres. Deerhoof w/ guests (9:30pm; $20). Jun. 19: MoSo Five pres. Swervedriver w/ guests (9pm). Jun. 20: MoSo Five pres. Suuns + Jerusalem In My Heart. Jun. 21: MoSo Five pres. Son Lux w/ guests. Jun. 23: Fountain w/ Caves and guests. Jun. 25: Meat Wave w/ Blonde Elvis. Jun. 26: Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest presents Viet Cong w/ Slow Down Molasses (10:30pm; $20). Jun. 27: Sask Jazz Fest pres. Five Alarm Funk (10:30pm; $15). Jun. 30: Sask Jazz Fest pres. Parab Poet & The Hip Hop Hippies (10:30pm; $15). Jul. 2: Bry Webb and the Providers w/ The Foggy Notions.
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Jul. 3: Sask Jazz Fest pres. Dear Rouge w/ The Sunset Kids (10:30pm; $15). Jul. 4: Sask Jazz Fest pres. Lee Fields and the Expressions w/ Sean Viloria, Outcast Empyre (10:30pm; $20). Jul. 8: Melt-Banana w/ Torche, Hot Nerds ($15 in advance/$18 at the door). Jul. 11: Wenches and Rogues w/ The New Jacobin Club. Jul. 18: Freak Heat Waves w/ Pandas in Japan, The Avulsions. Jul. 30: METZ w/ guests ($15/$18).
Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; Broadwaytheatre.ca)
Jun. 25: Ranee Lee Quartet, Strings (7pm, 9:30pm; $30). Jun. 26: Al Muirhead, Tommy Banks (9:30pm; $25). Jun. 27: Kneebody (7pm, 9:30pm; $20). Jun. 28: Kenny Werner Trio (7pm, 9:30pm; $30). Jun. 29: Dave Douglas and High Risk (7pm, 9:30pm; $30). Jun. 30: Hilario Duran’s Afro Cuban Jazz and Beyond (7pm, 9:30pm; $30). Jul. 2: Steven Hill (11pm; $17). Jul. 3: Michael Occhipinti’s Sicilian Jazz Project w/ Pilar, Don Byron (7pm, 9:30pm; $30).
Jun. 6: Whack Bam Thud (7pm; $22). The Capitol (244 1st Ave. North; Capitolclub.ca) Jun. 25: The Bad Plus, Joshua Redman w/ BSRK Jun. 25–26: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (10:30pm; $20). (7:30pm; early bird $49/regular $59). Jul. 1–2: The Funk Hunters w/ Chali 2NA (10:30pm; $20). Jun. 26: Cécile McLorin Salvant, w/ the Nissen/SinJul. 3: The Steadies (10:30pm; $15). clair Quintet (7:30pm; $44/$54). Jul. 4: Close Talker w/ Acronyms (10:30pm; $15). Jun. 27: John Pizzarelli Trio w/ Crestwood (7:30pm; Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). $49/$59). Jun. 5: Autopilot EP release w/ Ultimate Power Duo (10pm). Jun. 28: Jaga Jazzist w/ Mark Dejong 3+1 (7:30pm; Jun. 6: The Basement Paintings w/ Conduit, A Ghost $29/$39). in Drag (10pm). Jul. 2: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvine Mayfield w/ The Jun. 9: Breakout w/ Desgraciados, guests (9pm). New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (7pm, 9:30pm; $54/$64). Jun. 11: 36? w/ Twin Voices, Catholic Girls (10pm). Jul. 3: Steep Canyon Rangers (7:30pm; $44/$54). Jun. 16: Bend Sinister w/ Savvie, Jumbo (9pm). Jul. 4: Molly Johnson w/ The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra Jun. 17: Ghostkeeper w/ Chairs, guests (9pm). (7:30pm; $49/$59). Jun. 19: Library Voices w/ The Famines (10pm). The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North; Thebassment.ca) COMEDY Jun. 5: Young Benjamins (9pm; tickets $22/members $17). The Laugh Shop (at the Park Town Hotel; on FaceJun. 6: Heidi Monroe (8pm; $22/$17). book). All shows 9:30pm and tickets $15. Jun. 12: Anderson Burko (9pm; $22/$17). Jun. 5–6: Barry Taylor w/ Tim Kubasek. Jun. 13: Jazz Singers Fest II feat. The Kim Salkeld Jun. 19–20: Monty Scott w/ Adrienne Fish. Quartet (8pm; $22/$17). Jun. 26–27: Ryan Paterson w/ Marvin Krawczyk. Jun. 18: Patti Kusturok (8pm; $22/$17). Jun. 20: Bassment Big Band, Saskatoon Community O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. South) Jazz Band (8pm; $20/$15). Jun. 12: Great Plains Comedy Festival (7pm; $33.50).
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Getting Back to Our Roots
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
Mainstage shows 7pm or 8pm; tickets from $39 (Saskjazzfest.com) Early bird pricing in effect until June 21. Bessborough Gardens (601 Spadina Cres. East)
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Experience Downtown Free Stage
Free public performances throughout the festival starting from noon on weekends and from 4pm most weekdays, plus beer garden, bike valet service & food trucks. Friendship Park (p. 40, map 2, F5)
Streetside music has been stepped up this year and with it the feel of Jazz Fest beyond the riverbank. Noon-hour shows June 25, June 26, June 29, June 30, July 2, July 3. Along 21st Street East and 2nd Avenue South.
Erykah Badu w/ Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 8pm; tickets $69/$79
The New Pornographers
Wyclef Jean
Michael Franti
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w/ Parab Poet & The Hip Hop Hippies* 8pm; $54/$64
Slow Down Molasses* 7pm; $39/$49
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“I recorded the whole (Experience Downtown Free Stage) show last year on three GoPros, and from the camera set on my keyboard, there’s a dude in his late-40s or early 50s who’s vis-
ible, leaning up against a lamppost and for the whole show he was just nodding and tapping his foot. When we’d do a bridge in the music or something cool like that, he’d be shaking his head,
just super-stoked about it. “An open mic event at The Capitol the day before our gig at the jazz fest was super good and it was good prep for the next day.”
Erykah, Wyclef, Michael, Matt, Colin & Co.
Restaurant Series Catch local musicians at various restaurants and lounges across the downtown and beyond. 2nd Avenue Grill (123 2nd Ave S) The James Hotel (620 Spadina Cres E) Manos on 8th (1820 8th St E) Spadina Freehouse (608 Spadina Cres E)
* – denotes local act Every year the Jazz Fest brings local acts to open for headlining performers on the TD Main Stage. We highlight here those acts that hail from Saskatoon or call the city home.
The Roots
Matt Andersen
Lights
Colin James*
w/ The Funk Hunters, Chali 2NA* 8pm; $59/$69
w/ The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Steve Hill 7pm; $39/$49
w/ Dear Rouge, Close Talker* 7pm; $39/$49
w/ Lee Fields & The Expressions, Ikebe Shakedown 7pm; $54/$64
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Canada Day celebrations Official ceremonies start at 10am, fireworks at 10:40pm; free admission Live music, food trucks, games for the kids and then the fireworks at dusk. For more information, visit Optimistcanadadaysaskatoon.com. Diefenbaker Park (see p. 40, map 1, J5)
July09–11
Downtown Saskatoon Sidewalk Sale Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm; open to the public This annual event, now into its 39th year, gives shoppers the chance to find great deals from dozens of downtown merchants and all within easy walking distance in the heart of the city. Live entertainment, streetside dining, face painting for kids, a bike valet and a fashion show Saturday. Stay tuned to local radio stations for prize giveaways. For more details, check out Downtownsaskatoon.com. Downtown along 2nd Avenue from 20th to 23rd Street East and 21st Street East from 1st Ave. to 3rd Ave. (p. 40, map 2, C/D4)
July14–19
Taste of Saskatchewan Daily from 11am; open to the public Restaurants and vendors from across the city descend on the riverbank for this global tour of cuisine. Live music, bike valet and beer garden. Tasteofsaskatchewan.ca Kiwanis Memorial Park (p. 40, map 2, E6)
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July03–24 All summer Theatre in the Park: Hercules Shows 7pm except July 5, 12, 19 (2pm); open to the public The delightful and highly interactive Sum Theatre troupe presents their third summer of Theatre in the Park, bringing children’s stories to life and putting smiles on faces from kids from 1 to 92. This summer’s performances of Hercules are being presented by Sherwood Chevrolet. For full schedule information and more, check out Sumtheatre.com.
It’s a monster local fitness test with a 1.5k swim, 40k bike and 10k run. To register or get more info, visit Triseries.ca/Saskatoon. Starts at Pike Lake PP (15 min. south of Saskatoon on Hwy 60)
CFL football aciton Saskatchewan Roughriders season opener vs. Wpg, June 27, 6pm; tickets from $34 Get your green on! More fast and furious CFL action as the hometown heroes in green and white do battle in pursuit of the allmighty Grey Cup. For ticket and other information, visit Riderville.com. Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field (in Regina; 2.5 hours south on Hwy 11)
July25–26 RCMP Musical Ride
3pm; tickets from $20 The Mounties’ classic mounted corps perform their signature choreographed show that’s been seen by royalty and other distinguished viewers from far and wide. It’s truly a Canadian classic of horseback riding showmanship. A rare display for the city. For more information, visit Rcmp-grc.gc.ca. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)
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Saskatoon Ribfest
From 11am; open to the public Some of the best barbecuers from far and wide will test their skills (and tempt tastebuds) in categories ranging from best BBQ sauce and ribs to spice rubs and more (Saskatoonribfest.com). Diefenbaker Park (p. 40, map 1, J5)
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SNTC is partnering with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan for the production of Othello. Patrons can expect some Cree translations intertwined into the the play. Another facet of SNTC’s partnership are Mentorships; SOS’s creative team will mentor SNTC’s emerging artists in the areas of directing, acting and costume design. BOX OFFICE: 652-9100 (open June 11) or call Ticketmaster 938-7800 1 800 970-7328 ALL SEATING IS RESERVED JUNE/JULY 2015
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“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more,” – Balthazar
The riverbank of the South Saskatchewan once again provides an idyllic setting for Shakespeare, but the festival is about so much more than theatre: it reflects community and showcases diversity You don’t have to like The Bard’s plays to appreciate how and why they continue to resonate with audiences more than 500 years on. This year’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing highlights the talent of Josh Beaudry (as Benedick) and Jenna Lee Hyde (as Beatrice; both pictured below left) who make for a convincing couple battling to see love through despite Benedick’s copious womanizing and insatiable ego. The drama for 2015, Othello, feels very timely in that Aboriginal lead actor Michael
Much Ado About Nothing
Lawrenchuk (pictured below at right; see text at bottom) doubtless has personal experience with the racism that Othello undergoes while trying to keep his enemies at bay and remain a fierce and determined leader in the boardroom. As ever, the festival site will host live music from local performers on the Community Stage and there will once again be a Medieval feast in which wenches and wisemen both will be able to get their hands dirty eating, drinking and making merry with nary a piece of cutlery around.
Much Ado About Nothing Jul08–Aug23
In focus: Will Brooks
Artistic Producer for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Determined bridge builder
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“We chose Othello mostly because it hasn’t been chosen in a long time, and since it deals with racism, that really only meant (that the lead actor would be) Aboriginal. It made sense to work with SNTC [Sntc.ca], and so we reached out to them to help us do this show. “SNTC were involved in all kinds of things: all the cultural components, help in securing the
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Did you know? The festival site along the river is open to the public before and after theatre performances? Listen to live music on the community stage or enjoy a drink at Sir Toby’s Tavern!
Othello
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Evening performances 7:30pm, Sat-Sun matinees 1pm; tickets from $26 For more information, visit Shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com. Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival site (by the Mendel Art Gallery along Spadina Crescent East; see p. 40, map 2, B8)
lead role, Cree language and they brought this all together in our rehearsals. This is the first play we’ve translated lines into Cree. “We hire a lot of Saskatchewan artists, but for this particular role—a very challenging, complex one— we opened it up to all First Nations artists across the country. (SNTC Artistic Director) Curtis Peeteetuce drew our attention to Manitoba
native Michael Lawrenchuk, who studied at London’s Globe Theatre and is a fluent Cree speaker. It is an opportunity to work with someone from outside our organization. “We want a Cree version of Othello; we want to have a conversation about racism. Michael is a great role model: he’s involved in his community and once served as chief on his reserve.”
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June20–21
SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival
June19–21
Summer Solstice Festival d’été This pleasant Fransaskois community hosts this annual fête to celebrate the sun with music, dance, food and more. See Summersolsticefestivaldete.com for more information. Gravelbourg (1 hour SW of Moose Jaw on Hwy 43)
June19–20
Various events and times; see Windscapekitefestival.ca for more details. This fun fest, now into its 11th year, naturally includes kite flying lessons, an international competition, kitemaking workshops, but also the Long Day’s Night Music Festival (June 17–21). Gorgeous local scenery and hospitality in Premier Brad Wall’s home constituency. Swift Current(2.5 hrs southwest on Hwy 4)
July16–19
Country at the Creek
Ness Creek Music Festival
Fri from 4pm, Sat from 11:30am; festival pass $95.25 This year check out yodeller Naomi Bristow, David Church paying tribute to Hank Williams Sr. and all-around musician Donny Parenteau. Countryatthecreek.ca. Ness Creek Festival Site
Advance weekend pass $145; Nesscreek.com Pitch a tent or pop the top in your VW Westphalia at this most perfectly Bohemian party. Buck 65, Justin Rutledge, The Chickadees and Eekwol among others on the main stage. Ness Creek Festival Site (30 min. east of Big River off Hwy 55)
July09–12
Craven Country Jamboree Mainstage shows from 1pm It’s the biggest country music event in the province, attracting bigger and bigger names each year to the Qu’appelle Valley. Get your ‘kickers on and enjoy the hospitality that springs up in RV city each year. Headliners: Florida-Georgia Line (Fri), Blake Shelton (Sat), Jason Aldean (Sun). Cravencountryjamboree.com Craven (30 min. north of Regina (Scott on HwyBell) 20)
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Aug14–16
Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
Advance festival pass $106.60 The Goodbye Girls quartet and acoustic Lonely Heartstrings Band from Boston share the spotlight with Haligonians The Modern Grass. Northernlightsbluegrass.ca Ness Creek Festival Site
July24–26 Aug07–09 Gateway Festival Regina Folk Festival
Festival passes $90 In the rural escapes of south of the Transcanada is this very back-to-basics cabaret. A top lineup with Joel Plaskett w/ The Emergency, Hayden, Chixdiggit, Rah Rah of Regina and Saskatoon’s very own Library Voices. Gatewayfestival.ca Bengough (1 hour SW of Regina on Hwy 34)
Mainstage shows 6pm; festival passes $125 Headliners: Bahamas and The Sheepdogs (Fri), Jenny Lewis and Blue Rodeo (Sat), Vance Joy and Sinead O’Connor (Sun). Afternoon music workshops, food trucks and more in gorgeous central Victoria Park. Reginafolkfestival.com Regina (2.5 hours south on Hwy 11)
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Jul30–Aug08 Preview Night
PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival
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Festival organizers and flow magazine present the official event kick-off. Catch a short glimpse of all 33 #yxeFringe shows! Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)
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For shows, times, locations and other information, see the official festival guide included in this magazine, or visit 25thstreettheatre.org. Of the many street festivals held in the Broadway district, the Fringe is the quintessential event of the year. Circle performers (above right), buskers, local artists and all kinds of vendors fill the street with life from early and then well into the night. Much-anticipated returnees this year include awardwinning playwright and director TJ Dawe (pictured above left). Use the festival hashtag (#yxeFringe) and get the latest on the Saskatoon leg of Canada’s Fringe theatre festival circuit.
Fringe festival performers follow a national tour. Many acts will arrive here from Winnipeg and then head to Edmonton before finishing up in Victoria, BC.
In focus:
Shannon Richards
Author, healthy living guru Theatre-going fanatic
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“Ten years ago I was on staff as a volunteer at the Fringe. We worked 12 hours a day at times and just went to a bunch of shows after. You become a valuable resource for people who want recommendations on what
to see, or maybe they’ve arrived at a sold-out show and you can give them an honest recommendation on shows that are starting in the next 15 minutes at all the other venues. “It’s totally possible to see all
the shows during the Fringe, but you’re also giving up your life to do so. Last year I was going to four to five shows per day, having food trucks for dinner and going until dark. I saw 28 shows in 10 days—I just crushed it.”
Folk Fest
35 Years in Celebration of Multiculturalism Saskatoon Folk Fest brings to life the colours, tastes, sounds and traditions of the city’s diverse population. Hop on a city bus and tour the world!
Aug13–15
Saskatoon Folk Fest Thu–Fri 5pm–midnight, Sat 3pm–midnight; Folk Fest passport $16 With your passport in hand, board special city buses for free transporation to all 22 pavillions. Bus schedules and other important information at Saskatoonfolkfest.com.
FYI: Folk Fest by bus (it’s fun & it’s free!) Hours: from 4:30pm (Thu, Fri), from 2:30pm (Sat); ending nightly at 12:30am. Buses leave from each pavillion every 15 min. Service areas: #22 (north/green); #23 (east/red); #24 (blue/south); transfers between routes at the downtown but terminal. N.B.: Folk Fest has a handy mobile app on its website.
Caribbean
Norwegian
Mesopotamian
Conga lines, steel drum bands, stilt walkers, island moods and jerk chicken. Yeah, mon!
Viking battles, meatballs, tunes by Jannecke & ORBO and lots of øl (beer). Skol!
Haunting drum and flute music of the Middle East, hookah pipes and a grand bazaar. Inshallah!
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St. Joseph’s High School (115 Nelson Road)
Sacred Heart Chaldean Church (2101 Lansdowne Ave.)
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Cecil Kachkowski
Author, retired teacher Borshch producer
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“The Ukrainian pavilion at Folk Fest serves up more than 40,000 perogies 130 roasters of holubtsi (cabbage rolls) and about 1,200 litres of borshch during three days. All except the perogies is hand-made.
The last batch of holubtsi was made the last week of May. I couldn’t tell you how many I’ve made myself, but it must be thousands; a lot! “Production on borshch starts in the fall to process just the beets.
For the holubtsi, this usually starts in February. Ukrainian babas and many other volunteers contribute thousands of hours of their time and energy to make sure guests at the pavilion are always well-fed.”
Text by Sarah Stefanson
Getting Rolled
Check out one of the family-friendly, all-ages SRDL bouts June 27 at Archibald Arena or July 11 at the Legends Centre in Warman. For more details, see Saskatoonrollerderbyleague.ca or Rollergirl.ca.
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Roller derby is a team contact sport largely (but not exclusively) for women played on roller skates while circling an oval track. It is not for the faint of heart: elbows fly, people get knocked down, and most every outing ends with new bumps and bruises. Melody Lynch of the Saskatoon Roller Derby League (SRDL) says, “It’s a sport reliant upon strong teamwork to create multi-body manoeuvres; it demands hitting and knowing how to take a hit. Roller derby instils confidence and fosters self-assertion while demanding strength, agility, collaboration and aggression.” It is a competitive league that trains hard with two practices a week and several home and away bouts across throughout the season, which stretches from February to November. The intricacies of the sport may take time to digest, but what is immediately clear at a roller derby bout is the sense of empowerment and community that the players feel. “While contemporary roller derby is a sport that demands athleticism and skill,” Lynch says, “you do not need to be an athlete or super fit to join. The league teaches players everything they need to skate safely, play on the track and it provides support to develop each player’s skills and athleticism.” Players put a lot of effort into choosing their derby names, the alter egos that they go by on the court. Websites like Derbyrollcall.com keep a registry of existing derby names so players can make sure no one else already goes by their chosen name. “It’s part of the roller derby culture and it’s meant to suit your personality when you’re on the track,” says Lynch, whose derby name, “MelRazor,” was given to her by a teammate. “I liked it because it incorporated my name, has a double entendre, it’s hardcore and intimidates opponents,” she says. Many of the SRDL’s more than 75 members have also played for Team Sask over the years, and this year Tayler Carter (aka “Sassy”) has made the Team Canada Junior Roller Derby team.
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fashion Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photos by B Jonathan Michaels
This year marks the fifth anniversary of #LiveInColour —a PRIDE Week celebration that displays the city’s talent, diversity and openness
#LiveInColour
Art & Fashion Show
It’s an evening of friends, fashion and recognizing exceptional service in the community. The fifth annual #LiveInColouir Art & Fashion Show (see info on opposite page) brings together some of the best that PRIDE Week in Saskatoon has to offer. This year’s designers include Melissa Squire and Laurie Brown of Saskatoon as well as Dean Renwick of Regina. “#LiveInColour takes the stage this year as the culmination of a vision (that has taken shape) since the event began five years ago,” says Danny Papadatos, Chair of the Saskatoon Diversity Network. “While its focus remains showcasing regional talent, it’s constantly evolving to ensure that it stays as diverse as our community. #LiveInColour is hands down one of my favourite events of the entire year and never disappoints!” he said. It doesn’t stop with fashion and art,
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however: not wanting attendees to leave empty-handed, organizers have also arranged a live auction for two tickets to see The Roots on Canada Day at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, plus there will be raffle prizes, beer from Prairie Sun Brewery, fruit and cheese plates and pop-up shops by the designers. Melissa Squire, Saskatoon’s punk rock sweetheart designer, has been part of the show since its debut in 2009 and thinks it’s an amazing event to be part of. “It’s an eclectic mix of fashion, art, performance, community and, of course, Pride!” she says. “The room is filled with the rainbow, it’s in the lights, the crowd, the runway and the art! It just keeps getting better!” Squire is known for her 1950’s pinup inspired pieces with an edgy, rockabilly attitude. Using fun colours and prints, her personal touches show through in every design, from handmade skulls to cute bows, metal studs and up-cycled tires. For #LiveInColour, she is planning a monster-themed collection which promises to be frightfully delightful. Laurie Brown’s collections push the edge of avant garde yet wearable designs. Past runway collections have included ink-infused evening gowns, motorized cocktail dresses, looks that change on the runway and chic readyto-wear pieces. The Laurie Brown Fall/ Winter 2015 runway collection will be an exciting, must-see theatrical performance, with sexy, sportswear-inspired evening wear to keep attendees on the edge of their seat. This year marks Dean Renwick’s first year presenting a collection during Saskatoon Pride, although the designer is no rookie to the runway. Having been a designer for 30 years and with an international list of clients, Renwick is known for stunning red carpet gowns and impeccable tailoring skills. His custom fits for any body type are immaculate. For more information about #LiveInColour and other #YXEPRIDE events, visit www.saskatoonpride.ca or check out www.outsaskatoon.ca.
June05
Out Saskatoon “coming out” party
For details, call 306-665-1244 or visit Saskatoonpride.ca Out Saskatoon (201-320 21st St. West) After 10 years known as Avenue Community Centre, the drop-in support centre has been renamed Out Saskatoon. “We are changing our name to better serve our community, better reflect our mission and values as well as increase our visibility,” says Communications & Events Coordinator Joe Wickenhauser. “We believe that the more people who know about our centre, the more people we will be able to reach with our support services, sexual health clinic and diversity training presentations.” Out Saskatoon will now have a Two Spirit coordinator and full-time outreach staff, Wickenheiser said, allowing the organization to provide increased support services to First Nations and Metis people as well as some short-term counselling.” The centre offers peer support, counselling, sexual health clinics, free condoms, social groups, regular programming, special events and other resources.
June11
#LiveInColour Art & Fashion Show 7pm; tickets $22 (available on Picatic.com or at Alchemy Clothing & Salon or Out Saskatoon)
Saskatoon’s vibrant art scene is celebrated during this now fifth-annual event, presented by Jon Aschenbrener (Realty Executives) and Sarah Schiess (Mint Mortgage). The evening centres on a fashion show featuring local designers, performances by Partners in Flight Acro Yoga, dancer Alex Batycki, drag queens Coco DiNolte and Roxy Diva-Sanoir, DJ R2, an artwork presentation and a hair and make-up competition. For more details, visit Saskatoonpride.ca. Hilton Garden Inn (90 22nd St. East)
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Hot Times, Thirsty City Staying Hydrated this Summer Staying hydrated: We all know it is important but just how important is it? And how does one know if he/she is sufficiently hydrated? I spoke to Registered Dietician and owner of Food to Fit, Brooke Bulloch, to get the facts on dehydration and some tips to help keep you hydrated this summer.
JCS: Why is staying hydrated so important? BB: Water is important for our bodies because every cell, tissue and organ contain water. It is essential for life and plays many roles in the body: It controls body temperature, aids in digestion, carries nutrients around the body, helps remove waste in the body and helps with bowel regularity. Dehydration can affect one’s level of cognition (leading to confusion, fainting), kidney health (i.e., the formation of kidney stones), the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. constipation), skin turgor (especially for people at risk for pressure sores), the heart (causing palpitations or low blood pressure) and the urinary tract (e.g. urinary tract infections)
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JCS: How can you tell if you are sufficiently hydrated? BB: You could safely say you are well-hydrated when you urinate frequently and the colour of the urine is pale yellow. JCS: What are the first signs of dehydration? BB: Thirst is actually not the first sign of dehydration, especially in older adults since thirst sensation declines with age. Although recognizing early signs of dehydration is important, a key prevention strategy is recognizing risks, especially for those who might be at risk for dehydration. Early signs of dehydration include dry mouth, low energy, headache,
dark yellow urine or dizziness). Individuals at risk for dehydration include young and active children, infants in hot climates, older adults with reduced thirst sensation, or persons suffering from diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and/ or malnutrition. Malnutrition often goes hand-in-hand with dehydration in older adults, plus those who rely on enteral tube feeding, or with chronic pain that also affects a person’s appetite. JCS: How much water per day should a person drink? BB: There is actually no truth to the claim that everyone needs eight glasses of water each day. Guidelines suggest that adult men
Interview by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photo by Diane Herron Make-up by Vamp Make-up Model: Van L.
require three litres of fluids per day and adult women at least two. However, the term “fluid” includes water as well as milk, juice and tea but does not include pop, coffee, energy drinks or alcohol). The amount of fluid each person needs depends on one’s age, gender and activity level. As a general rule of thumb, I recommend that adults consume 1.5 litres of plain water daily–I find this attainable and sustainable. An individual can then decide if s/he requires more, such as during exercise or activity. Other fluids in addition to this are just a bonus. JCS: Even though “fluids” can mean a variety of liquids, why is it
best to stick to water? BB: We encourage most people to drink plain water because it is the lowest calorie option and won’t affect blood sugars. It can be easy to over-consume calories in liquid form because there is no chewing or lengthy digestion involved. Also, when individuals drink their calories, they don’t often compensate by eating less at a meal; rather, the calories are added to the daily intake. JCS: What are some tips or tricks for keeping hydrated?
Thirst quenchers, with a twist If you don’t like the taste of water, try flavouring your water with frozen berries, frozen mango, orange or lemon slices, or even basil, raspberry and lime. So many low calorie options that don’t include the use of artificial/low calorie sweeteners. Sometimes we over-eat or snack when we’re not adequately hydrated. If you feel a hunger pang coming on, ask yourself first if you are just thirsty.
BB: Always try to start the day with a glass or half a glass of water. You’ve just spent a six- to eight-hour night without fluids. Remember that water can boost energy levels, so this is a great way to start the day! Carry a water bottle with you in the car, at the park with the kids, at the gym and at work. The bottle alone can be a good reminder to have a drink. When caring for young children, those who are immobile or older adults, be sure to frequently offer them sips of fluids over the course of your time spent with them and not just at meal times.
Brooke Bulloch (above), who has a BSc in Nutrition from the U of S (2009), has worked in acute/clinical care, population health promotion among families with infants, and private nutrition consulting among others. Food To Fit focusses on various facets of diet and life, from the earliest stage of development through whole foods and healthy behaviours, and even sport performance. To learn more about Brooke and Food to Fit, visit Foodtofit.ca.
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CULTURAL VENUES aka gallery Art Placement Gallery Broadway Theatre Darrell Bell Gallery La Troupe du Jour Meewasin Valley Centre
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Feeling Right at Home It’s that sense that summer has finally arrived and you can relax in the comfort of your own backyard in Riversdale or pretty much anywhere you care to put your feet up, really
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Digital marketing specialist Natasha Hnidy soaks up a little after-work R ‘n R courtesy of her husband—woodworker and home renovation consultant Ryan Unger. Columbia outdoor collection loveseat and footstool; side table by Alam; granite wine glass tray from Michael Aram; Leonardo wine glasses and potted succulents—all available from Garden Architecture (315 Ave. A South)
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Sweetgrass basket
Multi-functional stump
Old doorknobs, billiard balls and other items up-cycled as wine bottle cork stoppers. Anthology (126 20th St. West)
Handwoven by local Aboriginal artist Lorna Marvin. Twig & Squirrel’s Wild Goods (504 20th St. West)
Cut-wood end table by local craftsman Noah Rossmo. Green Ark Collected Home (212 20th St. West)
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Unconventional Art Galleries:
Combining accessibility with familiarity Text by Sarah Stefanson More and more often it seems, local art is on display and on sale on the walls of local coffee shops, pubs, retail stores and other businesses. These alternative spaces, or off-site or satellite galleries, mean traditional galleries are no longer the only option for art lovers to view and buy art in Saskatoon. When the Stall Gallery (Thestallgallery.com) opened in July of 2008, co-founders Bevin Bradley and Roberta Ross maintained a retail gallery with regular business hours as well as utilizing satellite placement in other locations. After four years, they made the decision to save the cost of their own retail space and instead devote their time and energy to satellite and online galleries. Ross, Art Director of the Stall Gallery, says this approach allows for greater public exposure to the art. “We have had many clients purchase their very first piece of art with us,” Ross says. “Some of these people weren’t out shopping for art or touring galleries, but they saw a piece that moved them enough that they had to have it.” Michael Peterson, co-owner of void gallery, has been using off-site galleries for two main reasons since void got started in 2012, he says. “void focuses on supporting emerging artists and off-site galleries allow them to increase their exposure and reach a larger audience,” Peterson says. “Second, off-site galleries reduce the barriers to viewing art. For those who haven't had a large exposure to art, crossing the threshold of a gallery can be intimidating and viewing art in businesses that they already frequent allows them a first entry into this activity.”
Businesses that allow their walls to become satellite art spaces are seeing benefits too. “I think business owners like to refresh their spaces and not have to put any work or money into doing so and we alleviate those extra costs and hassles,” says Ross. Peterson believes that the businesses they work with like the fact that they can “support local artists and increase their traffic by having customers referred to their business to see the artwork they are showing.” The practice also strengthens a sense of community between the art and business worlds in Saskatoon, and both Stall and void anticipate the trend continuing to grow. “The more art that can be imagined, created, shared, viewed and loved in Saskatoon, the better,” (Courtesy photo) Ross says. Stall satellite galleries Area Home + Lifestyle City Perks Coffee House Collective Coffee/The Two Twenty The Woods Alehouse void off-site galleries Coffee's On Emporium Durand's Fine Footwear Optika Eclectic Eyeware O'Reilly Insurance Tamarack General Store Other unconventional galleries Funky Petals (Courtesy photo) Grazing Goat At top: art on the wall looks like part of the decor at Modern Green Ark Collected Home Country Interiors in the Broadway District; above: an art Modern Country Interiors opening for local artists at Area Home+Lifestyle downtown. Riversdale Delicatessen & Market
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food+drink Food Cravings:
Pizza! Pizza! Saskatoon was definitely lacking quality pizzerias until very recently. A new generation of pizza lovers have opened their doors all over the city this year and the cool thing is, they’re all unique in their own special ways, which means it’s probably a good idea to dedicate your summer to finding your perfect pizza pie. Text and photos by Lynette Suchar with files from Paul Miazga
Capanna Pizzeria
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Home Slice Pizza Shoppe
Christie’s Il Secondo
After opening one of Saskatoon’s top delis, the Riversdale Delicatessen & Market team have opened Capanna Pizzeria (101 20 Street West) just two doors down. Their Italian-inspired pizzas are made with locally grown produce and thin crusts and the combinations they’ve come up with are delightful. My favourite, the balsamic fig, blue cheese and caramelized onion pizza satisfies my sweet and salty cravings in one go. I was also eyeing up their daily specials, one made with roasted beets and another with duck. I would not have thought to pair these playful ingredients together! Dessert is not forgotten about here either. Finish your salty meal with a sinful tiramisu, worthy of it’s own visit. Seating is limited and fills up quickly most days.
The north end should be feeling lucky these days. There are not many restaurants in this area of town, but now they have two pizza places. The first is Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria (136 Primrose Drive), which recently opened near the Lawson Heights Mall. Famoso makes pizzas that invoke the spirit of Naples (the pizza’s birthplace), including with gluten-free crusts as desired. I adored the Cavoletti: oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, prosciutto crisps, blue cheese, dates, walnuts and honey. Again, it’s that sweet and salty thing. Another table fave was the Apricciosa, with Italian ham, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, olives and Romano cheese. I’m also a sucker for Affogato, gelato topped with a shot of espresso—the perfect way to end an Italian feast.
The gang from Ayden Kitchen & Bar recently opened Home Slice Pizza Shoppe (227 Pinehouse Drive) in Saskatoon’s north end. They wanted to open a good old pizza joint to serve the kind of classic pizza they enjoyed as kids: chewy crusts, loads of toppings and paired with comics, arcade games, cookies and donuts. If you’ve experienced a meal at Ayden, you know the quality is going to be amazing. At Home Slice, the Funghi pizza (main photo this page) made me weak in the knees, with layers of mixed mushrooms, Parmesan and garlic. Don’t be afraid to mix and match ingredients to create your own mouth-watering dish. They also have a gluten-free crust option. Home Slice offers takeaway and delivery but only to diners in the north end.
Going back at least a decade, Christie’s Il Secondo (802C Broadway Ave.) in the Broadway district made its name as the only flat-crust pizza joint in the city. Fast-forward to the present and they’re still churning out great thin-crust pizzas from their tiny and ever-busy kitchen. Their daily specials (goat cheese with pear and walnuts!) are always tempting, but I also like a true classic; the Prosciutto e funghi hits the spot every time. Grab a seat in the window facing 10th Street or sit outside along the sidewalk and be part of a Broadway tradition that’s a long time in the making. They don’t do delivery, so this is a place to sit back and enjoy pizza while it’s hot and fresh!
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Make sure after the pizza to leave room for a classic Italian dessert like afogado... Pizzeria Romano
Euforia Trattoria
Spadina Freehouse
You have to look a bit harder than usual to find this little gem of an eatery in the city’s south end, but Pizzeria Romano (50-304 Stonebridge Blvd.) rewards hungry patrons with an eclectic array of choices, from the intriguing Drunken Shrimp (it comes with a splash of vodka straight after coming out of the oven) and the mouth-watering Thai One (chicken, mango, garlic paste, coconut cream and peanuts) to their namesake pie, the Romano (spinach, Romano cheese, Hungarian salami and green peppers), this place is doing it right when it comes to keeping pizza lovers something to come back for each time. They deliver for free anywhere in Stonebridge.
The newest restaurant in the downtown as of press time, Euforia Trattoria (255 3rd Ave. South) started out just off 33rd Street East near Sask Polytechnic but now calls the downtown home and office workers off all stripes couldn’t be happier about the move (though students may mourn)! This place is known for its rustic, super-chewy, back-tobasics pizza dough. The way to go here is with something equally as rustic and back-to-basics, such as the Napoletana (fresh peeled tomatoes, garlic, oregano and mozzarella) or the Calzone, which comes piping hot and filled with three choices of fillings: vegetarian, pepperoni and mushroom or prosciutto e funghi. Now that’s amore!
Quietly, almost secretly, the popular Spadina Freehouse (608 Spadina Cres. East) has been churning out divine discs of deliciousness from their wood-fired pizza oven, with Red Seal Chef Garth Hunter at the helm. With eight different variations on the pizza theme, it’s hard to go wrong here: they have three vegetarian options, some twisted combinations like the Tandoori Chicken, there’s the hearty Carnivore (with house-made chorizo sausage) but also blissfully creative ideas such as the Italian Sausage & Pepperoncini (with house-made sausage) and The Rocket Cappicola, which is drizzled with a rosemary port reduction. And keeping with dietary trends, they can also do gluten-free crusts. Bellissimo!
To make proper pizza dough, you need ‘00’ durum semolina flour, yeast, water, a little bit of time and lots of love
Lynette Suchar is a freelance writer, photographer and yoga teacher who also works for the Saskatchewan Environmental Society as their communications coordinator. An inveterate foodie and traveller you may see her hanging out at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on weekends when it’s cold but sunny out. @mycreativefling
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FINE DINING
CAFÉS & DINERS
Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave.; Blissfinefood.
Broadway Café 814 Broadway Ave.. It’s where to go
com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of elegance. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm and from 5pm. $$$ Calories 721 Broadway Ave.; Calories-restaurant.ca. An ever-changing menu with local produce, desserts to die for and a deep wine list. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$$ Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. East; Carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and lots of specialorder wines. Recently renovated. In the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. East; Flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon–Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$
St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. South; 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. $$$
Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. East; Trufflesbistro.ca.
Parisian charm, tasty brunches and a three-course Table d’hôte at this beloved eatery. Open Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$
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LATIN AMERICAN EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South; Eeburritos.com. Friday night salsa dance parties and top-notch food. Open Mon– Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr.; Labambarestaurant.ca. It’s fresh, authentic and always packed: a true taste of Mexico. Open Sun– Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; Laspalapas.ca. A buzzing eatery and lounge in the Broadway district. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Mi Casa Restaurante 618 Circle Dr.; Micasarestaurante.ca. Mexican and El Salvadorean dishes such as pupusas, pescado frito and more. Open Tue–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–8pm. $ Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. East; Saboroso.ca. Beef, chicken and pineapple roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$
CHINESE Genesis 901 22nd St. West. Lots of seafood,
Tue-Sat 11:30am-10pm Sun 11:30am-9pm
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plus Crab Rangoon, paper-wrapped chicken and vegetarian mains. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. West. One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or sample their fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$ Odd Couple 228 20th St. West; 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. $$ Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave.; Szechuankitchen.ca. A busy eatery with daily specials in the Broadway area. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$ Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. East; 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. $$
on Broadway for thick stacks of pancakes and even thicker milk shakes. Open Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu– Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 8am–8pm. $ Citizen Cafe & Bakery 18 23rd St. East; Citizencafeandbakery.ca. Creatively named sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$ City Perks Two locations: 801 7th Ave. North, 627 Brand Court; Cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm. $ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West; Collectivecoffee. com. Inside The Two Twenty co-work space, it’s the place to see and be seen in Riversdale. Open Mon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri–Sat 8am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. East; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway in the Broadway district with its cozy nooks and deliciously fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave A South; 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. East; Earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca. This wholly organic bakery serves memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$ Honey Bun Café 167A 2nd Ave. South; Honeybun.ca. Just one year old and already one of the downtown’s best lunch spots. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 9am–4pm. $ Kelly’s Kafé 2520 Jasper Ave. Expect nothing but home-cooked goodness for cheap from this greasy spoon near Prairieland Park. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat–Sun 8am–2pm. $ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B South; Thelittlebird.ca. Some say they hve the best desserts in the city. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Museo Coffee Two locations: 950 Spadina Cres. East (in the Mendel Art Gallery), 730A Broadway Ave.; museocoffee.com. European feel, plus great sammies and baked goods. Open daily 8am–6pm. $ Mystic Java Two locations: 128 4th Ave. South; 3929 8th St. East; Mysticjavasaskatoon.com. Dark, woodsy space with loose-leaf teas desserts and music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–6pm. $ Park Café 512 20th St. West; 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. South; on Facebook. Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other breakfast options. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$ Underground Café 430 20th St. West; Underground cafe430.ca. Tasty panini, lots of space to chill and live music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $
SEAFOOD Joey’s Two locations: 101-2100 8th St. East, 3 Worobetz Pl.; Joeys.ca. Weekly AYCE specials on fish and shrimp. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$ Red Lobster 2501 8th St. East; redlobster.ca. The North American standard with fish and seafood feasts. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
Tips to Help Green Festival Season Events Text by Penny McKinlay Overflowing trash bins at summer festivals aren’t a pretty sight and they can be avoided. Thankfully, steps are being taken to mitigate, and in some cases eliminate such waste altogether. The Calgary Folk Festival’s recycling stations divert 80% of its waste from the landfill: plates for food are re-usable and diners are charged a $2 deposit on the plates to ensure prompt returns and less mess. Closer to home, the Regina Folk Fest supplies compostable beer cups and a fresh water filling station on-site since they do not sell bottled water on festival grounds. Here in Saskatoon, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is purchasing a water bottle filling station and the City composts plates and food waste from its annual Pancake Breakfast. [Similar steps are being taken by the organizers of Taste of Saskatchewan to reduce waste and recycle more garbage.] There are other ways that events can lessen their carbon footprint. The Regina Folk Fest cut the power bill for their main stage in half by installing LED lighting. The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, a local advocate for reducing waste and doing more backyard composting, provided recycling facilities during set-up and take-down at their annual conference’s trade show. The SWRC also reused conference signage and provided the program as a smart phone app rather than in paper form. Here’s what we can do when attending events: Start by riding a bike or a bus. Many festivals in the city, including Taste of Saskatchewan, the Downtown Sidewalk Sale, the Fringe Festival and others have established bike valet parking for anyone arriving under pedal power. Bring your own water bottle and use water refilling stations or public water fountains to refill as needed. If you don’t need a napkin or cutlery, don’t take it. And if you know you’ll be attending an event where you also plan to eat, bring a reusable plastic container along so that you don’t need to use the styrofoam or paper plates provided. Finally, support vendors who are using compostable or paper plates rather than styrofoam and providing bulk supplies of cream and sugar rather than individual servings/packets. Let’s make green, clean festivals a highlight of our Saskatoon summers. Penny McKinlay is a freelance communications consultant and a partner in EcoFriendly Sask, which encourages local environmental initiatives through an online publication and small grants. @EcoFriendlySask
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Jerry’s (1115 Grosvenor Ave., 844 51st St. East)
NY Cheeseburger Manhattan Gastropub (15B Primrose Dr.)
A Burger Tour de Force
1/3lb. The Works Fuddruckers (2910 8th St. East)
They stack ‘em tall and thick and juicy: local and international chains, gastropubs, burger bars and even food trucks. It’s a regular turf war!
Bacon Cheeseburger
Five Guys Burgers & Fries (1840 8th St. East)
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Ring of Fire burger with fried egg
Pink Cadillacs Diner (113-412 Willowgrove Sq.)
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Kobe beef burger with beetroot
Stacked Burger Bar (152 2nd Ave. South)
Ayden burger Ayden Kitchen & Bar (265 3rd Ave. South)
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California burger with lettuce wrap Fat Burger (130-115 Betts Ave.)
Raise a Glass to First of the Summer Wine! Tips to start off right Text by Mike Tory Ok, here they are…these are the wines that are going to knock you into your deckchair this summer. You will need… • A good-sized glass • A corkscrew, or a handy wrist to twist • Cushions • Sunscreen • Ice To start, prepare to be assaulted by fresh fruits and bursts of citrus sunshine! There is no better place to begin than with Saskatchewan’s own Living Sky Rhubarb wine. Starting on the nose with subtle hints of some exotic fruit, the deal is sealed by a delightfully light, lemony sheen on the palate, all the while taunted by a mellow nibble of earthy rhubarb sweetness! $25; at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B South; Saskatoonfarmersmarket.ca) Follow that, if you dare, with a dash to the Southern Hemisphere for a wine event of eucalyptic proportions! If there are any left, hopefully you will find a bottle of Giesen Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. I know that there are other NZ Sauvignons available here in Saskatchewan, but trust me, this is the true evocation of super summer wine! $26; at Ingredients Artisan Market (618 2nd Ave. North; Ingredientsartisanmarket.com) What next, I hear you cry!! Well, before the final climax, I thought I could keep you in suspense with an easy one… a great “deck” wine often overlooked on SLGA shelves but possibly the best value summer wine out there: Sibling Rivalry, as the SLGA website says, “has aromas of citrus, apple, pear and ripe peach with mineral and floral notes and hints of spice”. I’m not convinced they are right when they say “medium-bodied with with a long finish” (sic), but either way this is a cracker! $14; at SLGA stores (Slga.sk.ca) So, for the climax, I am setting you on a bit of a summer “scavenger” hunt! In Italy, they call it a “spritz” and darn it, it’s the best summer drink ever! Find, if you can…(and I know you will!) A bottle of Prosecco A bottle of Aperol A bottle of soda Mix according to the label on the Aperol and serve chilled. Glorious summer in a glass!
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VEGETARIAN
LOUNGES & PUBS
Garlic Guru 414 Ave. B South; Garlicguru.
2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2ndAve. South;
ca. Vegetarian and raw food eats at this spot in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $
Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.;
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. West; 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. $$
ITALIAN Bottega Trattoria 110 2nd Ave. North; on Face-
book. Authentic Italian dining with a focus on fresh, simple ingredients. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $$ Euforia Trattoria 255 3rd Ave. South; on Facebook. Chef Gerardo Sisani brings to life the rustic, Old World flavours of Italy. Open Mon–Thu 5–9pm, Fri–Sat 5–10pm. $$ Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St.; Willowsgolf. com. Rustic Italian fare at the delightful Willow’s Golf & Country Club. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$ Primal 423 20th St. West; Primalpasta.ca. Experienced local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michales (The Hollows) serve fresh pasta and more in this dark, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. East; on Facebook. This downtown staple for Italian dining has been around for decades (even Oprah has dined here). Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$
JAPANESE, KOREAN Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. South.
Various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $
Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. East (in the Grosvenor
Park Centre); Goforsushibuffet.com. All-you-can-eat sushi in a strip mall. Open daily 11am–10pm. $
Izumi 3010 Arlington Ave.; on Facebook. Head to
suburbia for this simple place that does a mix of sushi and Korean favourites. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $
Nisen 240 22nd St. East. All-you-can-eat sushi
and Thai food in the city centre. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $ Otowa 227 2nd Ave. South. Lunch specials for under $12 such as sukiyaki beef and teriyaki salmon. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. East (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). True Japanese teppan yaki— with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Sushiro 737B 10th St. East; sushiro.com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations here are a must. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$ Seoul 334 20th St. West; Seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap and tabletop barbecued meats. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$
2ndavegrill.com. A downtown favourite for Friday lunch and 5 o’clock drinks. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$
6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. East; 6twelve.
ca. Original cocktails and funky atmosphere in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily from 11am. $$$
Fionn MacCool’s 355 2nd Ave. South; Primepubs.com.
Pour beer right at your table in this chain resto-pub with an extensive menu and live music. Open daily from 11am. $$
O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. South;
Osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with a great deck and a wee little door for leprechauns. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$
The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. South; on
Facebook. A downtown staple for lunch, scotch or both. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. East;
Thefreehouse.com. Always buzzing with live music and good pizza. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$
Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. East;
Winstonspub.ca. The most beers on tap in the city, plus plenty of Old World charm. Open daily from 11am. $$
The Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. North;
Thewoodsalehouse.com. Craft beers from Paddock Wood, plus good pub fare. Open Mon 4pm–midnight, Tue–Thu 11am–1am, Fri–Sat 11am–2am. $$ The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave.; Yardandflagon.ca. It’s the place to go for a pint with a burger on Broadway. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$
VIETNAMESE, THAI,... Asian Hut 320 Ave. C South. The best pho soup in
town is at this little gem in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $
Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. North; Goldenpagoda. ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$
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. $$
Lien Thanh 311 Ave. A South. A charming old
couple serve up homecooked meals at this hole in the wall. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm. $
Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. North; Come.to/RoyalThai. Great Thai curries, noodle dishes and beyond. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $
Saigon Rose 69 24th St. East. Hidden away in the
warehouse district, this place does quality beef in black bean sauce, peanut chicken and soups. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $$
Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-
5959. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$
Sawadee Bistro 101-129 2nd Ave. North. Tasty
tom sum, green curry and desserts. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30–9:30pm, Sat 11:30am–9pm. $$
Spicy Garden 1501 8th St. East; spicygarden.ca. Top eats in this busy strip mall, plus daily lunch specials. Open Sun, Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm. $
Spring Roll 516 33rd St. West; Springrollsaskatoon.
com. Fast, clean and good portion sizes in this Mayfair district space. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–7:30pm. $
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Lamb’s lettuce
Floating Gardens (at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, 414 Ave. B South)
Backyard grillers, the 100-mile/km diet has arrived to Saskatoon
Beer Smeer BBQ Sauce
Taste of the Okanagan (at Saskmade Marketplace, 1621 8th St. East)
Text and photo by Paul Miazga Find recipes for burgers and other tasty dishes by Chef Jenni at Saskmade.ca/recipes.
Gluten-free roll
Griffin Takeaway (10-3311 8th St. East)
Beefsteak tomatoes
Grandora Gardens (at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market)
Organic Spanish onions
Grass-fed ground beef
(TK TK TK TK )
Blair’s Premium Angus Beef (Saskmade Marketplace)
Steep Hill Food Co-op (730 Broadway Ave.)
Gorgonzola cheese
Jalapeño mustard
Herschell Hills (Saskatoon Farmers’ Market)
Gravelbourg Mustard (Saskmade Marketplace) *Well, almost 100%.
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GLOBAL
Aroma 405 20th St. East (in the Radisson Hotel).
Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. South. Former
Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. South. The
Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterraneaninspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm, 4:30–10pm. $$
German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St. (Lorne
Ave. South); Saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$
Prairie Sun Café 2020 Quebec Ave.; Prairiesun.ca.
They’ve got new seasonal beers on tap, a menu big on local meat, cheese and more and a patio. Open Mon–Sat 11am–7pm. $$
Riversdale Deli & Market 101C 20th St. West;
Riversdaledeli.ca. Deli sandwiches, fresh soups and a market with meats, cheeses, etc. Enjoy a beer or wine with cheese on the licensed patio. Open Mon– Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–7pm. $
Taunte Maria’s Two location: 8-1724 Quebec
Ave., 2210 Millar Ave.; Tauntema-rias.com. German Mennonite fare that includes house-made sausage, perogies and heart breakfasts. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 8am–2pm. $
Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. East; Ufondue.ca. The
only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue–Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$
Touch of Ukraine 2401D 22nd St. West. Get
your fill of Ukrainian standards at the buffet table (perogies, cabbage rolls, etc.) Open Wed–Fri 11:45am–2pm, 4:30–7:30pm. $
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Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay opens his latest upscale creation. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am– 2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$
full menu is worth a sit-down meal, and the kebabs are amazing. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $
Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bar & Bistro 243 2nd Ave. South.
ole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, big crawfish boils and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$
Gastro-pub fare and superb cocktails in the old Royal Bank building (vault doors and all). Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$ Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. South; on Facebook. Nice beer selections, daily lunch specials and lots of space, front or back. Open daily 11am–2am. $$ Earl’s 610 2nd Ave. North; 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 $$ The Grazing Goat 208 20th St. West; Grazinggoatgoodeats.com. Lots of wood, open spaces, great nibbles and craft beers on tap. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm. $$ The Hollows 334 Ave. C South; Thehollows.ca. An eclectic eatery serving local foods in novel ways. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s Café 112 20th St. West; Leydas.ca. Glutenand nut-free “experiential” cooking. Flowing, open kitchen design. Health-positive choices on their simple menu. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$$ Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr.; Prairieharvestcafe.com. Recently ranked among the top 100 restaurants in Canada. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$
Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. South. Seafood creCesar’s Cakes & Cafe 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew with beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $
Konga Café 204 Ave. H North; Kongacafe.com.
The place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $
Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South; on
Facebook. Louisiana po’ boys (gator!), blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps mo’. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$
Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. West. 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. $$ Two Gun Quiche House 35 20th St. West; on Facebook. There’s a great story behind the name (and try the quiche with Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers). Open Tue–Sun 9am–3pm. $
Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road;
Wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $
Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
SOUTH ASIAN Black Pepper two locations: 5-1501 8th St. East, 440 2nd Ave. North; on Facebook. Quiet, relaxing places for curry, daal or vegetarian eats. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $
Desi Dhaba 325 Ave. C South; on Facebook. The Indian buffet here is outstanding, but order off the menu and expect even bigger rewards (it’s that good). Open daily 10am–10:30pm. $$
Named among Top 8 Tea Houses in Canada!
Meg’s Restaurant 101 3rd Ave. North; Megsrestaurantsaskatoon.com. This restaurant is a staple lunch and late-night eatery with South Indian lunch and supper buffets. Open 24 hours. $$
Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West; Moguldivaan. com. Traditional Pakistani fare featuring a buffet made fresh daily from family recipes. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $
Samosa King 3310 8th St. East; Thesamosaking.ca. South Indian food in the Centre Mall, with dosas, samosas and way more. Open Mon–Tue, Sat 9:30am– 6pm, Wed–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm. $
Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. South; Myspicybite.com. A
Executive Chef
top Indian buffet for lunch or supper right downtown in the Drinkle Building. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–midnight. $$
Leroy Dolan
Private rooms for 12 to 30 AAA steaks aged 28 days 25 wines by the glass Tue: Ladies’ Night (50% off Appetizers & Desserts) Wed: Men’s Night (12oz Prime Rib & Domestic Pint $28; w/ Import Pint $30) Thu/Fri/Sat: Wine Specials
Spicy Time 4-3401 8th St. East; Spicytime.ca. Their Indian buffet is known for having spice levels more like you’d find on the Asian subcontinent. Small dining area and often busy. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
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243 21st Street East, Saskatoon (306) 244-8555 FlanagansSteakhouse.com
Your table awaits.
1. Drift Sidewalk Café
Hammocks, palm trees, ample sunlight make this space a hands-down winner. (339 Ave. A South; Driftcafe.ca)
2. Riversdale Deli & Market
A licensed patio out front and amazing nosh. (101C 20th St. West; Riversdaledeli.ca)
3. Nino’s Restaurant beer garden
Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan
Tables are rarely free here from spring to fall. (801 Broadway Ave.; Ninos.ca)
4. Earl’s The shaded deck and cocktails make
Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients
it a consistent draw. (610 2nd Ave. North; Earls.ca)
5. Winston’s The patio out back is a great little hideaway. (243 21st St. East; Winstonspub.ca)
Gift certificates available 10-3311 8th St. E
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Saskatchewan Railway Museum A large collection of engines, passenger wagons and other rolling stock at this open-air space just south of the city. An additional highlight for train lovers, the museum also has examples of Saskatoon’s erstwhile streetcars. Admission $5 for adults. Just south of Hwy 7 on Hwy 60 to Pike Lake; Saskrailmuseum.org. OTHER ATTRACTIONS 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. East, 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)
00 Accommodations (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)
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)
allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500; Lightsource.ca. Dakota Dunes Casino The 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 (e.g. Delta Bessborough Hotel). 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 Place (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 musical performances and other events. 838 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-0159. 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. East, 306-652-1201; Themarr.ca. Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The MVC
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1. Best Western Blairmore (H2; 306 Shillington Cres., 306-242-2299) 2. Best Western Royal Hotel (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-5552) 3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites (I8; 1-1301 8th St. East, 306-343-1676) 4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122) 5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon (A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave. 306-955-6565) 6. Confederation Inn (H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882) 7. Country Inn & Suites (D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900) 8. Days Inn Saskatoon (E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-242-3297) 9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel (K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889) 10. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121) 11. 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. North, 306-664-4414)
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. South, 306665-6888; 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, Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. East. The University of Saskatchewan The campus has many fine greystone buildings, including the 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. Off College Drive; 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. Phone 306-966-6393 to book a guided tour. Free admission. Open June–July 10–11:30pm; http://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 (pictured) and ceramics. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800; Umc.sk.ca. Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland. Art galleries, theatre, restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Admission $10 for adults. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, 11am–4:30pm on holidays. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road, 306-931-6767; Wanuskewin.com. Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of three 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.
14. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2901) 15. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-665-6500) 16. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B North, 306242-7272) 17. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. West, 306-477-4844) 18. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 19. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. East, 306-384-8989) 20. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. West, 306-974-2900) 21. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2191) 22. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. West, 306-242-8881) 23. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. West, 306-382-3722) 24. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306-934-5555) 25. Hamption Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306665-9898)
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secret Saskatoon
A Hop, Skip & Jump Over The University Bridge, closed for repairs this summer, offers over 100 years of history and lessons on utility, engineering feats and artfulness in the City of Bridges In the City of Bridges, the University Bridge may be the most recognizable. With the bridge to be closed for four months, there is no better time to reflect on the history of one of Saskatoon’s most iconic structures. Construction on the University Bridge began on Sept. 2, 1913, in order to accommodate the transportation needs of the city’s rapidly growing population. [Based on official census data, Saskatoon had 12,004 residents in 1911; those numbers would more than double by 1921 to 25,739.] The University Bridge (or 25th Street Bridge) is named for the access it provides to the University of Saskatchewan and spans the South
Saskatchewan River from the confluence of Clarence Avenue and College Drive on the east shore to 25th Street East on the west. It remained the northernmost crossing point in the city from its completion in 1916 to the opening of Circle Drive Bridge in 1983. A number of financial and engineering problems sent the bridge’s original construction outfit—the RJ Lecky Company—into bankruptcy in 1915. The provincial government would eventually take over construction and pay for the project on its own dime. The bridge was the city’s first concrete reinforced bridge and at the time of its completion, was the longest span in Canada. It was
The University Bridge, named for its proximity to the U of S, has reinforced concrete arches that are said to resemble the arcs of a stone skipping across water.
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originally designed to accommodate two street car tracks, two roadways and two sidewalks. What many people don’t know about the University Bridge’s design is that its arches are meant to resemble a stone skipping across the South Saskatchewan River’s surface. The bridge consists of 10 arches, shrinking in size from 150 feet across on the east bank to 25 on the west end. “That is what they say about the design—that it is made to resemble a stone skipping across the water,” said Jeff O’Brien, an archivist for the City of Saskatoon. One urban legend says that a worker fell to his death during the bridge’s construction. However, O’Brien says this story is extremely
Text and photo by Scott Davidson
unlikely as no such news made the papers at time. O’Brien did not completely rule out the story, though. “The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence!” he said. To this day the University Bridge, which is a reinforced concrete arch bridge and was the longest bridge of its kind in Canada 100 years ago, plays a vital role linking commuters in the two halves of Saskatoon. Its closure is truly a pain in the asphalt. Current repairs on the University Bridge are expected to cost from $6 million to $8 million but the work should be over by Aug. 30, 2015. For more information on the bridge closure, visit Saskatoon.ca/ UniversityBridge (or to plan your route without it: Saskatoontransit.ca).
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