SAVOUR Manitoba

58 SAVOUR MANITOBA | SPRING 24 A day spent wandering through Winnipeg's French Quarter is effortlessly enjoyable — most of the eateries, patios, and attractions are within a walkable distance of each other. The quaint, tree-lined streets of St. Boniface are also home to sites like the historical Saint- Boniface Cathedral, Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum, and bustling Provencher Boulevard with its artisan shops and cafes. The area's close proximity to downtown Winnipeg makes it an attractive place to spend a day. Let's get walkin'! From brews to bites: Provencher Boulevard and beyond Kickstart your morning in the heart of Saint-Boniface with a visit to Café Postal (202 Provencher Blvd), aptly named after the neighbouring Dominion post office building, an architectural gem from 1907. Owners Shaylyn Plett and Louis Lévesque Côté bring in a rotating selection of global roasters along with specialty coffees and season-driven delights like the sucre à la crème latte for Festival du Voyageur and refreshing blueberry lattes during summertime. If you can, find a spot on their bistro sets under the shade and sip your beverage leisurely. As your caffeine cravings are satiated, turn your attention to the aromatic allure of Le Croissant (276 Tache Ave), the Alsatian family- owned bakery by Jerome and Fabienne Boulanger that just partnered up with chef Francesca Agatep. is long-serving boulangerie had been closed for most of 2023, but it just reopened in late-August with the whole interior and facade being completely remodelled to charming effect. Another delicious European bakery is La Belle Baguette (248 Av. de la Cathedrale), which like Le Croissant is renowned for buttery pastries and supplying many coffee shops and restaurants throughout the city. From tasty tarts — particularly La Belle Baguette's white chocolate ganache and raspberry masterpiece — to delicate eclairs and classic crème brûlées, these bakeries epitomize French patisserie excellence. Should a cookie craving strike, make your way to Sugar Mama Cookie Company (184 Provencher Blvd), a welcome (and colourful!) addition to the shops of Provencher since opening in 2022. Owner Vicki Melo delights patrons with her inventive gourmet cookie flavors including vegan coconut lemon, s'mores, Nanaimo, and cinnamon toast crunch. Pair these with the shop's selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate for a sweetly satisfying experience. PHOTO BY WILLIAM AU PHOTO BY MIKE GREEN There's much more than just fabulous French food in the Francophone capital of Western Canada TOUR WINNIPEG'S FRENCH QUARTER BY RILEY CHERVINSKI, FROM PEG CITY GRUB St. Boniface CAFÉ POSTAL LA BELLE BAGUETTE

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