behold . Thousands of foodies have clamoured for a seat to learn a few tricks of the trade from this petite master , who enhanced classes with her energetic demeanour and spunky humour . Chef Anna ’ s final lessons run Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout April and May . Email studio @ deluca . ca or call 204-774‐7617 to register . Classes begin at 6:30 pm . DeLuca ’ s Cooking Studio , 950 Portage Ave — JK
retail news
I cocoa creation
With a rise in demand for
Fair Trade products and greater consumer desire for high quality , artisanal foods , bean to bar chocolate has become a favourite for cocoa lovers . Adding to the handful of boutique businesses pioneering bean to bar in Winnipeg , Aschenti Cocoa now has a brick and mortar location on
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Corydon Avenue , where a spread of handcrafted bars is laid out for sampling . Through a window to the open kitchen , see owners Christelle and Christian Mekoh transform organic cacao beans from their farm in Cameroon into silky smooth chocolate . Bars use 42 %, 64 %, and 72 % cocoa with no more than 4 ingredients in each . 782 Corydon Ave , 204‐219‐7221 — JK
I hot markets
• May 6 : Third + Bird will be hosting their 3rd annual Spring
Market in its new home at The Bay Downtown . The spring market will bring together more than 100 great local craft , food , and drink vendors and live music all on one floor from 10 am-6 pm . Door admission $ 5 cash .
• May 19-20 : Indie Exchange International presents the first of three Winnipeg Night Market for this year at Assiniboia Downs . The market will provide a platform for local artisans , entrepreneurs , food purveyors and entertainers . Open 5 pm – 12 am . Weekend admission $ 5 .
culinary calendar
I dining dates
• Apr 1-30 : Satisfy your sweet tooth all month long at Ciao ! ChocolateFest presented by Piazza de Nardi . This annual event sees restaurants
ONE-OF-A-KIND • INDIGENOUS ART • CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN CRAFT • JEWELLERY
Featuring work by local artists , like Brook Drabot who makes nature-inspired glass treasures . Check out her sales exhibit April 28-May 21 at Gallery Shop .
Gallery Shop Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial Blvd WAG @ The Forks Johnston Terminal • shopwag . ca
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