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Saskatoon Bites
Bistro on B fires up the grill for new twist on smokehouse classics
It’s been a winding road into the restaurant world for Cayle Anderson, who started off as a plumber before launching a meal prep business that’s turned into one of Saskatoon’s newest restaurants, offering smokehouse classics and a French bistro feel.
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Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle soups are truly a Bowl of Heaven
The art of hand-pulling noodles is not an easy one to master. One has to be fast, precise and careful, all at the same time. It’s a technique that can take years to learn, and it’s something that Weijie Wang has spent the last 30 years perfecting.
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Gather Local Market creates a sense of community in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood
If you’ve ever been to Granville Island in Vancouver, The Forks Market in Winnipeg or the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, you know something special happens when local food and drink are brought together in a centralized hub. There’s a buzzing energy and a sense of community that these types of market spaces offer, and now Saskatonians have one of their very own — Gather Local Market.
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Brewing it right: Parkerview Brews serves up kombucha that hits all the right flavours
Fuelled by a growing interest in kombucha in 2017, this Saskatoon couple say demand for their brewed products took off, turning their hobby into a full-time business.
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'People can know the real Mexican food' at Taqueria Mexicana El Milagro
Owner and chef Laura Lagos says what sets Taqueria Mexicana El Milagro's menu apart from other Mexican restaurants is its authenticity, especially given the widespread availability of “tex mex” cuisine in Saskatchewan.
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82 Bakeshop proves 'desserts can be delicious without extra sugar'
At 82 Bakeshop in Saskatoon you’ll find popular sweet treats like cookies, macarons and cookie puffs, but everything has 30 to 50 per cent less sugar than a typical recipe. The low-sugar approach is inspired by the owners' South Korean background.
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Taste of Syria owner says regulars have an 'addiction for the chicken'
The Al Soua family left Syria in 2014 because of the civil war. Five years later, they had settled in Saskatoon and launched a successful eatery, introducing customers to the complexities of Syrian spice blends in dishes like falafel, beef donair, and their number one seller: chicken shawarma.
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Beppi's Gelato a nod to owner's Italian heritage and grandfather's sweet tooth
If you visit Beppi’s on a warm summer evening, chances are the lineup is out the door and down the block, as people wait for a scoop of artisanal gelato or sorbetto. Owner Paola Chiste says that since opening in 2019, they have made over 150 flavours.
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'A sense of duty': The Pig and Pantry's nose-to-tail approach means a butchery stocked with sustainable meat
The Pig and Pantry in Saskatoon sources whole animals from local farms and follows a nose-to-tail philosophy, where as much of the animal is used as possible.
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Grab a 'good cuppa' at Churchill's British Cafe and Food Emporium
At Churchill’s British Cafe and Food Emporium, you can get 'a good cup of tea made the proper way,' says owner Tony Badger, and grub inspired by his upbringing in the U.K.