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In Saskatoon, many see fruit trees as decora-tion. Home owners love their blossoms and mid-summer shade but many dread autumn when nature’s bounty falls on their manicured lawns. My co-worker, after purchasing a house in a newer neighbourhood of the city, decided to remove the apple tree she had in her backyard to prevent her dog rolling in the fallen apples—and in the fruit flies swarming over the ripe fruit. The apples might make ideal compost but she didn’t grow anything, so why compost?

It is too late for her tree, but for other homeown-ers there is a win-win urban harvesting idea that involves a little bit of tech wizardry (a solution called “crowd mapping”) and a whole lot of volunteer love.

Out of Your Tree is a grassroots group in Saska-

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toon that started in the summer of 2011 with the idea to get a group of volunteers to harvest and share good, local, organic fruit: 1/3 goes to the home owner, 1/3 is donated to a charity and 1/3 is kept by the volunteers.

The goal is to keep edible produce from going to waste through cooperative harvesting. Instead of useful food ending up on the ground, in the com-post or in the garbage, it ends up feeding far more than just one family.

If you have fruit-bearing trees or other produce to share (rhubarb, berries, vegetables, etc.), simply register on the group’s website outofyourtree.org or contact them to become a volunteer.

Got neighbours who need help with a bountiful autumn harvest? Spread the word! It is a great way to get kids involved too!

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A true one-hit wonder, Timbuk3 released a single way back in 1986 called “The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)” just a few years after the Com-modore 64, the first true home computer, debuted in my buddy Johann’s family room. It was a wonder to play games like chess or checkers, forget about Super Mario Bros., which came a decade later.

But to give you a sense of how technology has changed since then, the Commodore 64 had a mem-ory chip of just 64 kilobytes, or about the size of the smallest, grainiest photos you’ll find on the internet today. Now we talk about files in terms of Megapixels and Gigabytes—or literally thousands to millions of times larger in devices a fraction of the size they once were. And not twenty years ago the internet arrived, and with it an entirely new way of living, working, playing, socializing and communicating.

Before writing the feature this month, I had only a vague sense of what kinds of online and mobile ap-plications, websites and other ideas are being created in Saskatoon these days. It’s dizzying to think of the local companies that have lit the world on fire and didn’t have to move to Silicon Valley to make it big in the world of tech. You might not know the names VendAsta, OneStory, Noodlecake or zu (whose co-founders Ryan Lejbak and Tony Zuck are featured on our cover this month), but you soon will.

The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

In general it’s fun to think about what’s going on in town this October: Mr. Handyman himself, Red Green comes to TCU Place on Oct. 2, and host of The Late, Late Show, Craig Ferguson arrives there Oct. 23; pop-rock superstar Pink performs at Credit Union Centre Oct. 24; and, for something less techy but still mobile, cyclists will usher in the inaugural Tweed Ride Oct. 6 and the SSO will play the score for the silent horror film classic “Nosferatu” on Oct. 26 at the Roxy Theatre.

Autumn has arrived, cold winds blow, but the beer is flowing (Oktoberfest!) and the harvest is over. It’s time to gather with family, slow things down, be thankful for all that we have and celebrate life! Just be sure to turn off your smart phone before sitting down to supper with the folks.

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“LIKE,” “RE-TWEET” & “SHARE”Musicians on the reach of web marketingBy Rebecca Windjack

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1. Torry Dirpaul (Tip Top Tailors), Jennifer Machnee (U of S), Wanthy Mendez (Masala Model & Talent), Philip Fraese (ROK Construction), Alexandria Pavelich (Masala Model & Talent) and Lyndon Hoffman (La Prep). 2. Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions), Alexandria Koch (GMG Jewellers) and door prize winner Kayla Camboia (W Bridals). 3. Amanda Boruch (GMG Jewellers), Alexandria Koch (GMG Jewellers), Brent Litvenenko (CN Rail), Cassandra Elek (GMG Jewellers) and Sherry Litvenenko (GMG Jewellers). 4. Randy Yin (immigration services consultant) and Erique Lukong (U of S). 5. Tobias Kaeser (VIDO), Francois Meurens (VIDO), Andrea Ladinid (WCVM), Stacy Strom (VIDO), Monica Polewicz (Ag-West Bio), Peter Porostocky (Saskatoon Health Region) and Ida Kaeser (hospitality management). 6. Leslie MacLean, Chelsey Fleury, Janine Braun, Emma Kalbhenn, Kim Bakken, Amber Schreiner, Kanchana De Silva, Linnea Stein and Courtney Zerk (all Damara Day Spa). 7. Frederick Khonje (Saskatchewan Co-operative Association), Carmen Villadar (@digitalfemme), Gina Khonje (RoomByGina) and Shane Wolffe (futureproof commissioning solutions).

When you combine amazing food, spirits and wine with a fun-filled gathering of people, the result is always telling as guests at Freeflow Thursdays by Mane Productions discovered at Mediterranno Ristorante on 3rd Avenue South on Sept. 12!

The host venue served up delightfully crisp oven-baked pizzas and pasta samplers, while for a summery beverage all were treated to a tangy tropical Pinnacle vodka punch by Jim Beam Distillers. Charly Hustle

Organizer: Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions)flow magazine publisher: Paul MiazgaPhotographer: Mark Tiu Music: Charly HustleHosts: Torry Dirpaul and Alexandria PavelichBartender: Wanthy MendezGreeters: Anna Mbuyi, Roksolyana (Roxy) Romanets and Jeanny BuanSpecial thanks to Masala Model & Talent

got the night going with remixes of classic funk and 80s hits and photographer Mark Tiu gathered groups together for photos of co-workers making new friends and acquaintances.

Various first-time guests of Mediterranno got to admire the recent renovations that have been more than a year in the making and which reveal a gorgeous interior (including skylights and lustrous chandeliers), and towards the end of the night Alexandria Koch of

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At left: Jacqueline Gallagher (David Aplin Group) and Alicia Edgelow (CBC Saskatchewan) pause for a pose.

GMG Jewellers made the draw for a pair of Tacori earrings, which ended up going to a very appreciative Kayla Camboia of W Bridals. Congratulations!

Join us next month as Freeflow Thursdays heads to the exclusive Saskatoon Club on Thursday, Oct. 17 for another night of excellent food, rejuvenizing re-mixes, relaxing libations and great conversation that will redefine the notion of local networking! Go online and register for your free ticket at Picatic.com today!

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Red Green7pm; tickets $56.50Got duct tape? It might just come in handy as the Ontario handyman arrives on his nationwide “How to Do Everything” tour.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610; tcutickets.ca)

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Joe Satriani7:30pm; ticket prices from $55Satriani, a living rock legend, can make virtually any stringed instrument sing. His Unstoppable Momentum tour is your chance to experience “Flying in a Blue Dream” and other guitar wizardry.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610; tcutickets.ca)

Tue15 Pink 7:30pm; tickets from $29.50The international mega-star brings her song repertoire, including “Please Don’t Leave Me,” “Stupid Girls” and “Raise Your Glass” to the city as part of her The Truth About Love tour. If tickets sell out, there’s always kijiji.

Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 306-938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

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Jason Aldean7:30pm; tickets from $40.25Another young country star in the making, Aldean (“She’s Country,” “My Kinda Party”) hits Saskatoon for a one-off gig.

Credit Union Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave., 306-938-7328; creditunioncentre.com)

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LIVE THEATREPersephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. East, 306-384-7727; persephonetheatre.org)

Through Oct. 6: My Chernobyl by Aaron Bushkowsky (various showtimes; tickets from $18.57). A comedy about a naive Canadian named David who finds himself in a strange position while visiting distant relatives in the ex-USSR.

Oct. 23–Nov. 3: A Man a Fish by Donna Michelle St. Bernard (various showtimes; tickets $23). A tale of lust, greed and environmental sabotage by this award-winning playwright.

Oct. 30–Nov. 17: Chelsea Hotel—The Songs of Leonard Cohen, conceived and directed by Tracey Power (various showtimes; ticket prices TBA). Music and lyrics by Leonard Cohen are the focus of this tale of an anonymous writer haunted by his past.

Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (sntc.ca)Oct. 7–11: Water Under the Bridge by Michaela Washburn and Carrie Costello (10pm; tickets $12). Best friends from different cultures and living on opposite sides of a river face major changes when the War of 1812 breaks out. At La Troupe du Jour.

LiveFive (livefive.ca)Oct. 10–13, 17–20: Beirut by Alan Bowne (8pm; tickets $21). War and quarantine lines pose unexpected barriers to love in this tense drama. At The Refinery (607 Dufferin Ave.)

La Troupe du Jour (914 20th St. West, 306-667-1221; latroupedujour.ca)Oct. 26: Alice au pays des merveilles, adapted and directed by Hugo Belanger (2pm; tickets $12). Funny twists on the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland. In French only (no surtitles).

LIVE COMEDYTCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610; tcutickets.ca)Oct. 6: Gabriel Iglesias (7pm; tickets $40). The “Stand Up Revolution” takes off with the “fluffy” American comic.Oct. 23: Craig Ferguson (7:30pm; ticket prices TBA). The Scottish star of The Late Late Show boasts an acer-bic wit and simple ideas on how the world works.

The Laugh Shop (924 Spadina Cres. East, 306-667-6068; parktownhotel.com)Oct. 4–5: David Tsonos with Monty Scott and Neil Rhodes.Oct. 11–12: Todd Van Allen with Rob Baldson and Danny Martinello.Oct. 18–19: Jebb Fink with Ben Valentine and Ken Hicks. Oct. 25–26: Brad Muise with David Dempsey and Donovan Deschner.

The Saskatoon Soaps (saskatoonsoaps.com)Oct. 16: Improv comedy (9:30pm; tickets $12); at the Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

1pm, 7:30pm; tickets from $26.75

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and The Roxy Theatre pair up again for another “Silence Is Golden” event at which the SSO will perform the score for a silent film classic, this year featuring the ghoulish Rick Friend (piano). Brian Unverricht conducts.

MLT Roxy Theatre (324 20th St. West). For more info, see saskatoonsymphony.org.

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Austra10pm; tickets $15One of the country’s most celebrated electronic musical acts. It’s Katie Stelmanis’ stellar voice to go with interstellar music.Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912; amigoscantina.com)

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LIVE MUSICAmigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912; amigoscantina.com)All shows 10pm and tickets $12 unless otherwise noted.Oct. 6: Teen Daze with Camp Counselors.Oct. 8: Jon and Roy with guests. Oct. 11: Mahogany Frog with guests. Oct. 12: BA Johnston with Fist City and Shockflesh.Oct. 13: Viet Cong with Freak Heat Waves and The Caves.Oct. 16: The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer.Oct. 18: Orange Goblin with Holy Grail and Lazer-Wulf. Tickets $18.Oct. 19: Savage Henry and the Infamous One Pound-ers with guests.Oct. 26: The Young Benjamins with The Elwins and John Antoniuk. Oct. 31: The New Jacobin Club with guests.

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North, 306-683-2277; thebassment.ca)Oct. 3: LeE HARVeY OsMOND (8pm; tickets $37.50/members $32.50). Oct. 4: U of S Jazz Ensemble (9pm; tickets $15/$10). Oct. 5: Celso Machado (9pm; tickets $23/$18). Oct. 9: The Steel Wheels with special guest James Steele (8pm; tickets $25/$20).Oct. 11: Joanna Boromeo and Tim Vaughn (9pm; tickets $23/$17).Oct. 16: Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers) (8pm; tickets $25/$20).Oct. 17: David Francey (8pm; tickets $28/$23).Oct. 18: Joël Fafard (9pm; tickets $28/$23).Oct. 19: Jazz Singer Fest (9pm; tickets $23/$17).Oct. 26: Ernesto Cervo and Turboprop feat. Joel Frahm (9pm; tickets $25/$20).Oct. 31: The Steve Brockley Band (8pm; tickets $20/$15).

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-652-6556; broadwaytheatre.ca)Oct. 2: Indigo Girls (8pm; tickets sold out). Oct. 5: Brad Johner and the Johner Boys (7pm; tickets $28).Oct. 9: The Sojourners (7pm; tickets $28). Oct. 10: Little Miss Higgins (8pm; tickets $33). Oct. 16: The Sadies (8pm; tickets $28).

The Odeon (211 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-1000; theodeon.ca)Oct. 7: GWAR with special guests (6pm; tickets $33). Oct. 12: David Wilcox (7pm; tickets $34.50/VIP $59.50).Oct. 17: Crash Karma with One Bad Son and Scream-lyne (7:30pm; tickets $15). Oct. 31: Your Town Throw Down with Chad Brown-lee, Derrick Rutan and Jason Blaine (7pm; tickets $27.50/VIP $47.50

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This is too cool of an event to miss! Turn-of-the-century attire encouraged! Bring your finest bicycle and join other ostentatious Saskatonians for a self-guided tour of the city, returning to the Bess Gardens for games, prizes and BYOP (bring your own picnic).

Starts from Memorial Fountain behind the Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Cres. East).For more information, see SaskaTweed.com.

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Halloween Pub Crawl6:30pm; tickets $28.70Dress up to celebrate the annual pagan festival and win prizes too! Get VIP access (no lines or cover) and drink specials at various bars, and each bus has its own itinerary, all stopping at four locations during the night.Tequila Night Club (1201 Alberta Ave., 306-668-2582)For more info, see clubzone.com.

Chris Cornell7:30pm; ticket prices TBA

The solo career of the former Soundgarden lead singer continues to earn respect for his gritty sound and willingness to cross musical boundaries. Bhi Bhiman opens.TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610; tcutickets.ca)

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Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Insta-gram, Tumblr, Wordpress, MySpace and others have changed the traditional approach to marketing in most industries. Musicians are among those benefit-ing from the ability to reach their fans in a matter of seconds and be almost certain that fans will spread news to their social group in mere minutes. Suddenly, an artist can interact with and recruit new followers on a global scale. This wasn’t impossible to do 20 years ago, but was much more difficult and costly.

Saskatoon country music artist Codie Prevost (nominated for Interactive Artist of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Country Music Awards) has some insights on effective online marketing.

“I am very fortunate to have built a very dedi-cated fan base on social media. From posting com-ments, to watching and sharing posts and videos, my fans are supporting me and helping me expand my career,” Prevost says.

Eric Tessier of Regina’s socially savvy Indigo Joseph depends on a variety of platforms to promote the band, which recently won CBC Music’s “Song of the Summer” competition.

“Our Facebook page is the most ‘social’ media that we engage in; it’s also our largest online com-munity,” Tessier says. “However, the expedient nature of Twitter can’t be beat when it comes to pushing out a time-sensitive message.”

Both artists make one thing very clear: social me-dia and the marketing of music go hand in hand.

“It is a great way to get your music heard all over the world, and, a lot of the time, it will cost far less than traditional marketing methods,” says Prevost.

Tessier backs this up, suggesting that for Indigo Joseph, “Social media is the beginning, middle and ending of every marketing campaign.”

Successful social profiles clearly count in the in-dustry, so the next time your favourite artists ask you for support, go on! Click that little thumbs up! (On top of purchasing their latest album and attending their live shows, of course!)

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MOVIESBroadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-652-6556; broadwaytheatre.ca)Oct. 3: Rent A Cat (comedy; 9pm). Presented by the Japanese Consulate.From Oct. 4: Prince Avalanche (comedy), Besharam

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(Bollywood feature).Oct. 12: Girl Rising (documentary). Presented by Plan Canada.From Oct. 12: Watermark (documentary).Oct. 19: Midnight screening TBA (7pm).Oct. 23: Feature screening TBA. Presented by ICCC.

A Cocktail Evening with LOOP 7pm; ticket info: 306-716-6982; [email protected] (subject line: LOOP). An evening of music, food and wine featuring singers from the upcoming Little Opera On the Prairie production of Hansel and Gretel. Support local opera and help fund LOOP’s new pro-duction! At The Saskatoon Club (417 21st St. East).

Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Building, 93 Campus Dr., 306-966-7000; ussu.ca/Louis)Oct. 3: Grandtheft (9pm; tickets $15 in advance).Oct. 4: Queerapalooza (time and ticket prices TBA). Oct. 8: Cancer Bats with Bat Sabbath (8pm; tickets $21).

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Oct. 14: Amati Quartet (2pm & 7:30pm; tickets $30)The renowned string quartet begins its new season with works by Bach, Vivaldi and Mendelssohn. At Third Avenue United Church (304 3rd Ave. North; thirdavecentre.org).

Oct. 19: A Prairie Pops Spectacular! with the Saska-toon Symphony Orchestra (7:30pm; tickets $41.50).A high-energy orchestral show from Saskatchewan singer-songwriter-pianist Jeffery Straker. Expect original compositions with orchestral arrangements, along with well-known classics from Prairie greats Joni Mitchell, Connie Kaldor, and Ian and Sylvia Tyson. At TCU Place (35 22nd St. East; Saskatoonsymphony.org).

From Oct. 24: Gasland (documentary). Director Josh Fox will be in attendance at the 7pm screening Oct. 24.From Oct. 26: Haute Couture (documentary). Oct. 31: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (musical; one show only at 7pm).

MLT Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. West, 306-955-8642; rainbowcinemas.ca)Oct. 1 and 10: Pandora’s Promise (documentary). Two shows only.From Oct. 4: Byzantium (horror), Drinking Buddies (romantic comedy).From Oct. 11: The Spectacular Now (comedy), The Ghosts In Our Machine (documentary).From Oct. 18: Good Ol Freda (documentary).From Oct. 25: Austenland (romantic comedy).Oct. 30: Shadow of the Vampire (horror; one show only).

Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. East, 306-975-7558; saskatoonlibrary.ca)All screenings of the “Discover Documentaries Down-town” series at 2pm; free admission.Oct. 2: The Hole Story. The history of nickel mining in Sudbury, ON.Oct. 23: How to Start a Revolution. Profiles Gene Sharp and a recent history of non-violent revolutions.Oct. 30: The Coca-Cola Case. Colombia and big busi-ness are examined in the trade union murder capital of the world.

Oct. 17: Deer Tick (6pm; tickets $23 in advance). Oct. 20: The Pretty Reckless (8pm; tickets $18/VIP $50).Oct. 25: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls with The Smith Street Band and Koo Koo Kanga Roo (7pm; tickets $23).

Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave., 306-652-5173; on Facebook). All shows 9pm and cover $10 unless noted.Oct. 4: Fisticuffs with Groenland (rock/pop). Oct. 5: Ghost Cousin with Friends of Foes and Joel Cossette (folk/pop/indie rock).Oct. 8: Woodpigeon with guests (alt country/rock). Oct. 9: Oldfolks Home with Balacade (indie rock).Oct. 17: Daniel Romano with Grey Kingdom (country).Sat26

Hanson7pm; tickets $34.50/VIP $55You remember these guys? They were young once and on top of the world, but that was ages ago and—guess what?—they’re still young. David Ryan Harris opens. The Odeon (211 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-1000; theodeon.ca)

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music+eventsGALLERIESMendel Art Gallery (950 Spadina Cres. East; www.mendel.ca; open daily 9am–9pm; mendel.ca). Open daily 9am–9pm.Through Jan. 5, 2014: Rewilding Modernity: Greenberg, Emma Lake and the Undead. Historical examples and works by con-temporary artists that examine artists’ workshops at Emma Lake in relation to contemporary art. A major part of Canada’s artistic development and legacy in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They Made A Day Be A Day Here. Works by Amalie Atkins, Heather Benning, Jennifer Bowes, Wednesday Lupypciw and many other female artists. The exhibi-tion focusses on the shifting identities of contem-porary Prairie artists with themes that include time, labour and place. Guest curated by Amy Fung.Galicia by Bruce Montcombroux and Cory Schewaga (part of the “Artists by Artists” Mentorship Program). This synthetic wheat field (with objects made of paper, glue and electronics) reflects the growth cycles of a physical wheat field and encour-ages viewers to interact with the work through actual and virtual activity.

Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave., 306-653-3616; saskcraftcouncil.org)Through Nov. 9: Word View by Cathryn Miller. Imagi-native new works that incorporate pieces of discarded dictionaries and encyclopedias.

aka gallery (424 20th St. West, 306-652-0044; akagallery.org)Through Oct. 19: Melanie Colosimo / Structure + Jor-dan Schwab / built to spec. Schwab’s work questions how we relate to the greater world around us, but also attempts to represent what can be achieved when someone pushes themselves, or a group, to think big and work together. Colosimo addresses the way in which we value or undervalue space, structures and processes by using scaffolding as a concept to explore the intersections between construction and home.

art placement gallery (228 3rd Ave. South, 306-664-3931; artplacement.com)Oct. 5–24: known by heart by Lorna Russell. The artist has her life spent painting the prairie landscape. Distinctive works from a career spanning six decades.

Clay Studio Three (3-527 Main St., 306-242-1158; claystudiothree.org). Open Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm.This lovely little pottery shop staffed by the potter art-ists themselves offers a diverse selection of decorative and functional handcrafted works.

Darrell Bell Gallery (405-105 21st St. East, 306-955-5701; darrellbellgallery.com). Open Tue–Sat 11am–5pm.A member of ADAC and SPAGA, Darrell Bell Gal-lery showcases emerging and established artists, with works from the likes of David Alexander, Marc Courtemanche, Jefferson Little, Clint Neufeld, David Thauberger, Darrell Bell, Lindsey Love and many oth-ers. On the fourth floor of the Canada Building.

Frances Morrison Library gallery (311 23rd St. East, 306-975-7558; saskatoonlibrary.ca)Oct. 9–Nov. 14: Forgotten Spaces by Cindy Hergott-Pellerin. An examination of negative spaces from the artist’s experience that challenges viewers to look at these areas with an open mind.

Glen Scrimshaw Gallery (255 2nd Ave. North,

306-668-2226; glenscrimshaw.com). Open Mon–Fri 10:30am–5pm, Sat 11am–2pm.Saskatchewan artist and photographer Glen Scrimshaw runs a small art gallery and framing shop that sells original works, limited editions and signature gifts.

Rouge Gallery (200-245 3rd Ave. South, 306-955-8882; rougegallery.ca)Through Oct. 12: the space between by Blake Ward. In this latest series of sculptures, The Spirits, Blake crosses over into the abstract, aiming for provocative figures (angels and phantoms) that expand the consciousness of our inner selves in relation to the outer world.

SCYAP Gallery (253 3rd Ave. South, 306-652-7760; scyapinc.org). Open Mon–Fri 10:30am–6pm.This gallery showcases works from members of the community, including many up-and-coming artists. It also has a free, all-ages art drop-in art centre with materials supplied and no registration required.

The Stall Gallery (306-653-0800; thestallgallery.com)Remote gallery exhibitions include mixed media by Kathy Bradshaw (at City Perks; 801 7th Ave. North), oil on canvas by Crystal Rassi (at The Two Twenty; 220 20th St. West), oil on canvas by Henry van Seters and Chantella Vialla (at Area Home+Lifestyle; 249 2nd Ave. South) and various media by Bevin Bradley, Dar-ren McQuay and Kathy Bradshaw (at The Woods Ale House; 148 2nd Ave. North).

U of S art galleries (U of S campus; usask.ca/activities/museums/php). Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm.The University of Saskatchewan features two main art galleries: the Kenderdine Gallery, home of the univer-sity’s permanent collection; and the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, which showcases student and special exhibitions. The U of S is also home to the Museum of Antiquities (ancient busts, bronzes, coins and other artefacts) and the Diefenbaker Canada Centre.

void gallery (2-1006 8th St. East, 306-242-8643; voidgallery.ca)Current off-site gallery exhibitions include waterco-lours by Neema Vaghela (at Optika Eclectic Eyeware; 702B Broadway Ave.), oil on canvas by Sandra Knoss (at O’Reilly Insurance; 101-407 Ludlow St.) Other locations include Durand’s Fine Footwear (255 2nd Ave. South) and Luna+Hill (208 3rd Ave. South).

BOOKSMcNally Robinson Booksellers (3130 8th St. East, 306-955-3599; prairieinkrestaurant.ca) Oct. 21: Robin Esrock speaking and signing, 7pm“The Great Canadian Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences” is not your typical travel guide from travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock, who runs the gamut of must-sees from nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline and quirky Canadiana. Attendees will have the chance to win 2 VIP tickets on VIA Rail’s Canadian train valued at $8,000. In the Travel Alcove.

Oct. 28: Marion Mutala book launch, 7pm“Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Wedding” is the third book from the award-winning Mutala. The wind brings Natalia a babushka just like the ones her Baba used to wear, taking the young girl on a magical journey to an autumn long ago to discover the wed-ding traditions of her Ukrainian heritage. Illustrated by Amber Rees. In the Travel Alcove.


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The Rise of Tech in ’Toon TownLejbak and zu co-founder Zuck

presented the concepts of email and websites at a locally organized trade show just months after incorporating in 1994. Lejbak smiles recalling how most attendees scoffed at these ideas as useful business tools.

The mid-1990s were a time when two-letter domain names could still be bought for a few hundred dollars and then re-sold for millions, Lejbak says. “Those were the days when you held a press conference to launch a website.”

Today, Lejbak and Zuck have turned zu into a relative giant in website de-velopment. Their client base includes Fortune 500 companies, government of various levels, and it all began by doing a website for their alma mater that quickly got noticed.

“Being first at something is import-ant, but being good at what we do is more important,” Lejbak says.

A NON-TRADITIONAL TECH HUBSaskatoon might not have the same

ring as Silicon Valley, or the clout of trad-itional tech hubs such as Boston, Austin or Vancouver, but that’s quickly changing.

When University of Saskatchewan graduates Ryan Lejbak and Tony Zuck decided to start a web design business in 1994, they spent a lot of time educating people on how they were going to make money on it. The potential of virtual technology was grasped by few outside of the university, and the industry was in its infancy, but Lejbak and Zuck felt they were on to something big.

From A to zu: Local companies have produced

world-beating mobile applications for realtors (Point2), online games (Noodlecake Studios) or highly relevant social media monitoring tools (Ven-dAsta Technologies). They and a host of budding local start-ups are putting the city on the map. Physical distance from traditional centres of innovation is no longer a barrier to doing business.

“We’re not as isolated here as we

once were,” says Scott Borys, the lead developer for web design and brand management company deezine.ca. “Teams are frequently spread out around the world,” he says. This breakdown of geographical limitations is a big contributor to the growth of Saskatchewan’s tech industry. Borys explains:

“This gives local tech businesses ac-cess to technology and tools developed

thousands of miles away.”

THE TECH BEHIND THE TECH“The thing they’re using in the rest of

the world comes from Saskatoon,” says Brendan King, co-founder of VendAsta Technologies. Speaking from the com-pany board room on 4th Avenue South, he adds, “We’re the technology behind the technology.”

What he means is VendAsta’s Repu-

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Like many successful tech-focussed companies, VendAsta Technologies in downtown Saskatoon has an office that caters to the creativity of program-mers, designers and coders in various ways: open floor plans with few doors; lounge/recreation areas with foosball tables and video games (as seen here); catered meals served to staff on a weekly or even daily basis to build team spirit and share ideas.

OneStory is virtual video editing technology that’s cutting-edge and enables users to create a compelling story about

their brand, business, cause, etc.


tation Management platform, which launched in 2011 and is now used by eight of the ten largest media groups in the US. Their technology enables corporations such as Hearst, McClatchy and Dow Jones to effectively manage their online presence, reach and sales in a world where smart phones, mobile applications and social media are redefining how we do business minute-by-minute.

VendAsta’s success has translated into capital, which King and co-found-ers Allan Wolinski and Jeff Tomlin secured this past March from Vanedge Capital and BDC Venture Capital. With an $8.25 mln investment they can now rapidly expand in their lucrative niche market and do so before the market changes. It’s a huge figure for a tech company based in Saskatchewan, but it could represent a turning point for businesses located here who only stand to benefit from more international exposure.

King points to the success stories of zu, Noodlecake Studios and Beagle Productions. These firms do very different things but have all managed to translate their ideas into hard cash, and it’s the lure of big money that drives many tech start-ups in the city, including OneStory.

ON THE CUSPOneStory, which launched less than

a year ago, has already been named as one of the top 45 start-ups in Canada thanks to virtual video editing tech-nology that’s cutting-edge and enables users to create a compelling story about their brand, business, cause, etc., by themselves.

Co-founders Katrina German and Dale Zak scored a big PR coup with it this summer as part of the City of Cal-gary’s “YYC is Open” campaign: Small business owners affected by flooding in Calgary and area used OneStory to get out the word that they and the city were open for business. The campaign garnered 1.3 million impressions on twitter the day it launched. That’s important, but now German and Zak need to push their products in larger markets, and OneStory finds itself trying to find the right people and the money to help them grow more quickly.

“We have a lot of interest from Saskatchewan companies and organ-izations,” says German. “But to be an international player, we have to travel to larger markets as well.”

In the world of high-tech, time is everything, but location also matters, especially when needing to travel to big high-tech and industry conferences to promote a product or idea.

For FarmLead founder Brennan Turner, whose web-based app has been called “the kijiji of grain,” his promo-tional work is simple: he gets on the phone and cold calls farmers.

It’s business the old-fashioned way for Turner, whose FarmLead app con-nects buyers with sellers of grains like wheat, canola, cattle feed and organic produce online directly.

“What we offer is an option to diversify how you sell your grain,” says Turner, whose family has been farming since the 1920s near Foam Lake, SK, and studied economics at Yale University. In a depressed market, FarmLead could be crucial, he says, by

enabling farmers to find a better deal for their grain.

More than 1,500 farmers and 150 registered buyers have already registered in the FarmLead system, which eliminates the middleman so that sellers and buyers can get better margins, especially for products with low trading volumes (e.g. rye, triticale, organic-certified animal feed).

Transparency is also key to Turner’s business model, and his user rating system is largely the reason: buyers and sellers must maintain a score of 7.0 (or better) out of 10 in order to trade using FarmLead; deals can only be made between traders in the system (all of whom must post quarterly financial statements); and, contact informa-tion between seller and buyer is not revealed until the two sides agree on a deal.

Ultimately, transparency ensures that only the most open and reput-able players can access the trading platform. Openness is more than a risk management tool, Turner says: “It’s good business since it ensures that everything is above board and that the farmers get paid.”

‘WE NEED TO KEEP TALENT HERE’What makes tech companies stay

in Saskatoon isn’t an easy question to answer, though money has something to do with it. Recent local success stories—online ticketing agent Picatic and farm efficiency specialist Farm At Hand—have relocated to Vancouver to be closer to bigger markets, but such moves also often mean increased costs of living in higher office rent and labour costs, plus a tighter labour

market in general.“It’s important that we keep talent

here,” King says. “We need to build a community so that others can raise the money they need to grow and thrive.”

He cites other advantages of being based in Saskatoon: a pool of world-class local talent from the U of S, SIAST and other campuses; a lower cost of living and higher quality of life than many other locations; and, a growing sense that the tech industry here is “gaining traction.” Agriculture is a big reason for this, and since 1989 AgWestBio based at Innovation Place has helped provide research and development in the ag, bio-tech and nutrition sectors. It also looks to act as a “catalyst for Saskatchewan’s bio-economy.”

Members of this government-funded umbrella organization include: Ade Therapeutics (a global leader in prod-ucts that reduce complications related to surgery and ageing); industrial giants BASF and Bayer Crop Science; Canadian Light Source (which uses light many times brighter than the sun to peer into the properties of matter); and, Quantum Genetix (“to provide the beef industry with genetic technologies and management solutions for the betterment of quality and efficiency in beef production.”)

TECH + MUSIC = MOSOThe city has become enough of a

tech hub even that for three years it has its own version of the annual SXSW (South by SouthWest) tech and music festival in Austin, TX.

MoSo Conference Organizer Desaree Larsen, who works as a designer for web

Katrina German (left) and Dale Zak (right) scored a big first success with OneStory as part of the the City of Calgary’s “YYC is Open” campaign (opposite page at bottom), which

garnered 1.3 million impressions on twitter the day that it launched.


featuredesign firm Island, says the idea be-

hind MoSo (held in mid-June) stems from informal talks between Lejbak and Krystal Kolodziejak, Director of Production & Innovation at SaskTel Labs in Regina.

“(Lejbak) realized that the Saskatoon community could do just as good a job or better—as some of the conferences … throughout North America—at bringing in some of the world’s leaders (in tech and innovation) and up-and-coming bands,” she says. The first MoSo organizing committee comprised three local up-and-comers in the tech world: Mike Klein [Meshy Communications], Daren McLean [deezine.ca] and De-pesh Parmar [Picatic.com],” she says.”

Larsen helped bring to Saskatoon more than 30 guest speakers from across North America this past June to talk about web marketing, entrepreneur-ship, social media and more at MoSo-Conf, while 60 up-and-coming bands performed as part of the event’s musical side, MoSoFest. In general, the event celebrates creativity in the community, and a very supportive local community makes MoSo possible, she adds.

“We hope to continue growing the event,” Larsen says. “When you get so many creative and talented people in one room, the result can be pretty unbelievable.”

A ‘CAN-DO’ ATTITUDEExecutive Director of the Saskatch-

ewan Capital Network Marie Savos-tianik follows the city’s tech industry closely since her job is to connect budding start-ups looking to scale up quickly with angel investors. She sees the city as a place that is increasingly matching ideas with investors.

Saskatoon today boasts tech-focussed networking events, crowd-funding campaigns and government initiatives for small businesses such as a new $1.12 mln partnership between Ottawa and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) to offset some of the business travel costs to SXSW and other major conferences.

“In Saskatoon in recent years we’ve really developed a ‘can-do’ attitude,” Savostianik says. “We don’t export our brain power anymore.”

She says the strength of traditional in-dustries such as oil and gas, mining and agriculture bodes well for tech start-ups, which face few barriers to entry into a potentially lucrative market.

“Government interest in supporting the ‘big three’ doesn’t have to exclude anyone else (from benefiting from it),” Savostianik says.

That sentiment is echoed by Kolod-ziejak. She notes that SaskTel Labs, a

division of the Crown corporation, has as its mandate “to create web and mobile applications that you can’t live without.”

“There are huge opportunities for applications that help businesses be more productive,” she says, adding that many of SaskTel’s current mobile apps and others in development have been created for the B2B (business-to-business) market.

INVESTING IN TALENTAnother important element in the rise

of the city’s tech sector is professional mentoring and support. Members of Saskatoon’s tech community all speak of the tremendous support they receive from each other and established figures such as Lejbak and King, whether in the form of free advice or beer and pizza

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Brett Wilson also seeks to nurture local business ideas and talent. Since 2007, the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence on the U of S campus has worked to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs. Their hub in the Edwards School of Business recruits students from across the university and offers classes, program advisory and mentoring.

Wilson Centre Director Stephanie Yong says there has been a big response to its arrival on campus, and that has generated a growing demand for the Centre’s resources.

“We need to work together in the province,” Yong says, “and have a better understanding of the high-risk, quick-moving nature of the tech industry.”

Wilson Centre initiatives such as the I3 Idea Challenge and the Wilson Centre Pitch Party give students the chance to promote new ideas, products and services. Winners receive cash prizes and help to develop their business idea. Past winners include Farm At Hand and Frozen Gear—a crop scouter for farmers that identifies weeds. And it’s not just about doing busi-ness, says Yong; the Centre has an added focus on social entrepreneurship.

“Early-stage support for entrepre-

neurship is important, but funding is crucial,” she says,adding that the province is seeing more collaboration across sectors and businesses, which in turn opens doors to new thinking, new ideas and new markets.

“We need more money but we also need more open minds,” she says.

‘COFFEE SHOP MENTORING’The dislocation and wealth-generating

potential of the tech sector aside, Saskatoon stands to benefit from high technology and new ideas in other areas: energy-efficiency, greener energy production, streamlined government and even philanthropy.

New ideas are being discussed in cafés (“coffee shop mentoring,” as Lejbak calls it), pubs and dedicated meeting spaces like Sask Tech Works (sktech-works.ca), which is for self-confessed tech “geeks” who hold regular jobs but pursue lucrative, innovative or commun-ity-minded side projects as a hobby.

Borys works with the other mem-bers of the deezine.ca team at The Two Twenty co-working space on 20th Street West where he often brainstorms new ideas with Flavio Ishii, the chief program-mer of White Space Initiatives—a grass-roots organization that tries to fill the gaps in society not covered by industry.

Two recent non-profit initiatives of theirs have used a a crowd-mapping tool created in Africa called “Ushahidi.” “It’s a tool that allows public opinion to be represented graphically,” says Borys, who works with Ishii on “yxe votes,” which put voters in touch with candidates and their platforms during the 2012 civic election.

TECH: ‘IT’S JUST A TOOL’Innovation shows an interest in being

a life-long learner, says Carrie Gates, a designer for eMAP (Educational Media Access and Production) at the U of S who’s a specialist in “information architecture, project management and creating bespoke visual branding and layout for the web.”

A self-taught web designer and programmer, Gates came to the tech world later in life but that didn’t stop her from learning design and code from scratch. She has since developed many websites, complex educational software for U of S medical students in pathology, and a self-initiated project called Pizzabook (a twist on the popular social media tool that re-imagines the CSS code of the standard user interface to “harness a commercial space and personalize it,” she says, by turning

Facebook into animated pizza).“Being a life-long learner, for pleas-

ure, is essential in the tech world,” says Gates. “That¹s how innovative projects and start-ups are born. There’s a big con-nection to constantly learning.” Klein of Meshy Communiations, an online web marketing consultancy, echoes this.

“I think the biggest thing that people don’t appreciate is that your computer or smartphone, etc., is just a machine that does what you want it to do. It’s hard-ware that can make certain aspects of your life easier. It’s not something to fear.

“Tech is just one tool in the toolbox,” Klein says. “Solving the toughest problems in the world is going to take collaboration and people.”

“Tech intersects social structures in many ways,” says Borys, who feels an amazing sense of opportunity thinking about how tech can help solve society’s problems. “Because ultimately,” he adds, “what really matters is people.”

[Read more on p. 5 in The City about Ishii’s “Out of Your Tree” initiative, which uses technology to unite local fruit tree owners, volunteers and Saskatoon charities in order to collect locally grown fruit. One-third of the harvest goes to help feed people in need.]

‘Tech intersects social structures in many ways.’ - Scott Borys, deezine.ca


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Fall fashion hit the runway on Sept. 19 when Dutch Growers and Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival produced the fall Choc ‘laCure fashion show in support of the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Over the past six years, this event has raised more than $1,000,000 for the purchase of equipment used to treat men, women and children receiving cancer care in the city.

“It is an inspiration to see support in our community and across the province grow, and we know that this tradition will continue as we begin our seventh campaign,” said committee chair Shelley Gregg.

The evening was magnificent for the 400 guests who were greeted at the entrance to Dutch Growers by SFDF volunteers. The Dutch Growers greenhouse was transformed for this unforgettable evening, with ambience created by Handyman Special Events and Pro Plus Productions.

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flair and flame tricks, all the while making themed Chocolate Martinis throughout the evening. DJ Anchor kept the evening tempo up with great music, and when the first model hit the runway, the audience was in for a remarkable show.

The evening, with host Maygen Kardash of Violent Kin, showcased Dutch Fashion styled by Alex Simon, plus four local designers: Rebecca

King, Stevie Crowne, Sova Designs and Laurie Brown. Naturally, the show would not have been complete with-out the gorgeous hair and makeup for runway models prepared by The Loft Hair Design Studio and Makeup Artist Sabrina Fredrick.

The ladies shone bright with fun fall fashions and personalities sparkled on the runway, giving the guests ample reason to applaud!


Rebecca KingInspired by the clean tailoring and military details of 18th century menswear, this designer’s collections are as chic as they are functional and cozy.

Laurie Brown“Style meets innovation” is the best way to describe the urban, edgy and sophisticated pieces of this rising fashion star. From ink-infused evening gowns, motorized cocktail dresses and aptly named ready-to-wear lines, this designer is creative, versatile and in demand.

Sova DesignsTaking inspiration from the French, the finely crafted hats and fascinators of Sova Designs cap stunning silhouettes with the fin-est and rarest of materials.

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Starting this fall, Village Guitar & Amp will be programming early evening concerts and shows to create a buzzing atmosphere right next door! As a complement to smooth

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Stevie Crowne An upstart Saskatoon designer with an up-cycle influence, Crowne creates eye-catching pieces by taking what was once old and making it fresh, provocative and bold.

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In a family where food was the pri-mary focus of any birthdays, anniver-saries, retirement parties, etc., Spadina Freehouse Head Chef Garth Hunter came to associate food with a sense of celebration; it was never pretentious and always approachable.

As a Red Seal chef, Hunter has criss-crossed the country during his pro-fessional career. He’s worked on two oceans and in five provinces, including his native Alberta, and despite his ap-proach to food he’s often wound up in resorts—in Victoria, Jasper and even a spot on the Georgian Bay where if the power went out (which it often did) they still had to prepare meals for all the guests (the next closest eatery was many kilometres away). But still, food remains a simple thing to him.

Since arriving in Saskatoon at the beginning of this year, Hunter has gone about trying to put his stamp on the up-dated menu at the Spadina Freehouse,

Ingredients:25g dried rice vermicelli noodles50g each cucumber (seeds removed) and carrost, cut into matchsticks 25g fresh mango, peeled and cut into slices2-3 sprigs each of fresh basil and mint8 x 22cm dried Vietnamese rice papers

For the dipping sauce: 2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp each soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and lime juiceThumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 small clove of garlic, mincedA few dashes of Tabasco sauce

adding various new items to the menu and tweaking others, including the vegan Freehouse Fresh Rolls, to which he’s added fruit. Crisp Granny Smith apple would also work well here, he says, adding that fruit makes them more succulent and, therefore, easier to appreciate.

Repeat with the re-maining papers, distributing

the ingredients equally between them and setting them aside under another damp tea towel. When all are ready, slice on a sharp angle, arrange them on a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.


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Food and literacy go hand in hand, and we need to look at ways to promote literacy and help feed the hungry, so how about a novel project like, say, “Novel-licious?”

“Yes!” says best-selling author Wes Funk of Saska-toon. “And it sounds cool too!”

Limited tickets are available for this event at adja-cent Prairie Ink Restaurant. This dinner with speakers and readings is presented by the Saskatoon Creative Writing Literary Community and is in support of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre.

How do food and literacy go hand in hand?“‘Read Local, Feed Local’ is our main focus,” says

Funk on behalf of himself and the other two creators of Novel-licious—myself and Mary Harelkin Bishop. The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre provides learning opportunities that address the connection be-tween literacy, health and poverty.

“‘Novel-licious?’ We can do this!” Funk says.Prairie Ink Restaurant Head Chef Justin O’Reilly will

prepare an elegant three-course, locally themed dinner with complementary wine pairings, while literary per-formances will take place between each course. Four local authors will be part of the event: Beverley Bren-na, renowned juvenile-fiction author; literacy advocate Carey Rigby-Cox; writer and broadcaster Craig Silliph-ant; and, author and literacy educator Mary Harelkin Bishop. Wes Funk, the host of “Lit’ Happens” on Shaw TV, will be the emcee.

“Novel-licious” Nov. 5: 6pm; tickets $120/person

McNally Robinson Booksellers/Prairie Ink Restaurant (3130 8th St. East).

Marion Mutala has published a variety of poems, articles and now the third book in her trilogy, “Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Wedding,” which is in select stores now. www.babasbabushka.ca

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Of all the months, I always feel most sorry for Oc-tober. After all, for many in the Northern hemisphere, October is the beginning of the end…summer is long gone and winter is looming. But, for the beer lover, it’s time to celebrate!

October is Oktoberfest time, and brewers around the world will be licking their lips at the prospect of not only a new season of grains to be malted, but also, and perhaps more importantly, an abundance of succulent, tangy hops!

Now, obviously, here in Saskatchewan we aren’t short of a grain or two. The local breweries I spoke to all confirmed that Saskatchewan wheat or barley finds its way into their brews, but, as yet, no one has had any success in producing and, subsequently, using local hops.

So, I hereby lay down a challenge…grow us some hops! There is so much great beer being made around Saskatchewan using hops from as far afield as Germany, the UK and the States, imagine how much better it would taste knowing it was made with hops grown locally instead?!

In the meantime, allow yourself to indulge in as much Saskatchewan beer as you can get your hands on! Local hops or not, there are great things happen-ing here. The more we drink local, the more the local breweries will have to brew, and they will only get better at what they do!

Here are a few beers to try…if you haven’t already:Paddock Wood 606 India Pale Ale (available at

most SLGA stores, various pubs and at the brewery): Caramel malt backbone, well-balanced malt to bitter-ness with a grapefruit/citrus finish.

Saskatoon Brewery Czech Pilsner (available at Ingredients, various pubs and at the brewery): Czech Saaz hops unleash earthy, herbal and spicy blows to

Goodbye Summer, Hello Oktoberfest!Text by Mike Tory

your taste buds, while the clean bitterness packs a real punch!

Great West Brewery Lager (available every-where): Sweet, fruity malt taste–a bit of musky apple mush and slight pear notes nestled in the arms of the soft, earthy hop finish.

Now, I know what you are thinking, but believe it or not, Great West won Gold in the Standard Lager category at the World Beer Awards 2009, beating the Germans and the Brits! Go Sask Go!

Mike Tory is a professional sommelier and the Ingredients Artisan Market wine guy. He has written for Wine Spectator and CellarTracker.com.

Oct. 4: Jax Niteclub (8pm; cover $10), 302 Pacific Ave.; jaxniteclub.com. Beer specials, BBQ on the patio, and DJ Sugardaddy on the decks.

Oct. 5: Prairie Sun Brewery (2pm; free entrance), 2020 Quebec Ave.; prairiesun.ca. Enjoy the grand opening of Saskatoon’s newest microbrewery. They’re having a costume contest, beer Olympics, a stein competition and even a perogy-eating contest.

Oct. 19: German Cultural Centre (1pm; ticket prices TBA), 160 Cartwright St.; saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Kegs of beer from Bavaria, bratwurst, schnitzel and a polka band. Noch ein Prost!

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EUROPEAN

Aroma 405 20th St. East (Radisson Hotel), 306-667-2358Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free menu options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm and 4:30–10pm. $$

David’s Restaurant 294 Venture Cres., 306-664-1133Hearty? Try the Kasseler Rippenspeer (smoked pork loin) or the German platter (consisting of spatzle, bratwurst, pork schnitzel, red cabbage and sauerkraut). Open daily 6am–2pm, 5–8pm. $$

Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar 616 10th St. East, 306-649-3825; duckduckgoosetapas.com. The only place in town to get Spanish tapas. And some smashing cocktails. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight. $$

German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St. (Lorne Ave. South), 306-244-6869; saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca . Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm (brunch). $$

Mediterranno 119 3rd Ave. South, 306-244-4777; mediterranno.com. Beautifully restored resto in the 100-year-old Drinkle Building offering two-for-one pizzas Thursday nights, plus tasty Greek and French mains. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm. $$

Touch of Ukraine 2401D 22nd St. West, 306-382-7774 Hearty Ukrainian standards in the buffet (perogies, cabbage rolls, etc.) Open Wed–Fri 11:45–2pm, 4:30am–7:30pm. $

FRENCH

St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. South, 306-652-1250; sainttropezbistro.ca. Simple, refined and attentive to detail, this quaint bistro presents regional influences in its cuisine, plus house-grown herbs, vegetables and flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$

Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. East, 306-373-7779; trufflesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, superb brunches and three-course Table d’hôte, plus impeccable service create one of Saskatoon’s most beloved restaurants. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm; Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$$

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Bottega Trattoria 110 2nd Ave. North, 306-954-2932; on Facebook: BottegaTrattoria. Master Chef Amedeo Vallati presents his take on authentic Italian dining using fresh, simple ingredients. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–9pm. $$

Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St., 306-956-1100; willowsgolf.com. Rustic Italian fare in a delightful setting at the Willow’s Golf Course. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch), 5–10pm (supper), Sun 10am–2pm (brunch). $$

Taverna 219 21st St. East, 306-652-6366A staple for Italian dining in the city centre for decades, Taverna offers a taste of Italy at reasonable prices. Daily specials on the wipeboard outside. Open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$

Two Gun Quiche House 35 20th St. West, 306-380-5209; on Facebook: Two-Gun-Quiche-House The story behind the name is as intriguing as Red Seal Chef Bill Mathews’ food. Quiche is the signature dish; try it with the house-made Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Wed–Sat 6–10pm. $

ITALIAN

FINE/FUSION DINING

12 Grill At Greenbryre (0.5km south of Boychuk Drive and Hwy 16), 306-373-7600 ext. 3; twelvegrill.com. Regal dining in the countryside with chaffeured limo service available. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–2pm and from 5pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave., 306-477-2077blissfinefood.com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of the elegant. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm (lunch) and from 5pm. $$$

Calories 721 Broadway Ave., 306-665-7991; caloriesrestaurants.com. A local standard known for its desserts (try one of their cheesecakes), bustling lunches and deep wine list. Open Mon–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–5pm. $$$

The Hollows 334 Ave. C South, 306-652-1505; thehollows.caOne of the city’s most eclectic restaurants, presenting local foods using novel approaches. Open Wed–Thu 3–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–3pm, 5–11pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$

The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave., 306-384-4444; ivydiningandlounge.com. In the city’s warehouse district is this inviting space, where diners can expect grilled meats, salads and fresh fish dishes. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$

John’s Victorian Steakhouse 2033 Ave. B North, 306-664-2313; johnsvictorian.com. Found in the city’s north end, this spot has turned a new leaf and is challenging downtown diners to a night out with a difference. Open Mon–Sat 4:30–9:30pm. $$$

Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr., 306-242-2928; prairieharvestcafe.com. This neighbourhood dining haunt for epicureans was recently ranked among the top 100 restaurants in Canada. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

Rembrandt’s 243 21st St. East, 306-244 8555; rembrandts.ca. Edwardian décor, attentive service, delicious appetizers and entrées and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

Tusq 416 21st St. East, 306-244-8877; tusq.ca Multi-course tasting menus, live piano music and other things to tempt diners. Open Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 5–11pm. $$$

Weczeria Food & Wine 820 Broadway Ave., 306-933-9600; weczeriarestaurant.ca. An ever-changing menu featuring locally sourced food and charming décor. Voted one of Canada’s top eateries in 2012 by vacay.ca. Open daily from 5pm. $$$

MEXICANAmigo’s Cantina 806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912; amigoscantina.com. Mexican food by day, live music by night. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am, Sun 11:30am–midnight. $$

Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave., 306-244-5556; laspalapas.ca. Go for the food, return for the fun in this buzzing eatery. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$

La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr., 306-242-2622; labambarestaurant.ca. It’s often packed because that’s how good the food is. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$


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SOUTH ASIANBlack Pepper 5-1501 8th St. East, 306-244-6777; on Facebook: Black-Pepper-Restaurant . A welcome stop for curry or chapatis on the city’s east side. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $

Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West, 306-343-5005; moguldivaan.com. This Pakistani spot produces a delicious buffet fresh daily and strictly adheres to old family recipes in all dishes. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $

Passage to India 440 2nd Ave. North, 306-477-7164Simple and satisfying Indian food just north of downtown. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–8:30pm. $$

Spicy Bite Two locations: 113 3rd Ave. South, 306-374-4774; 4-3401 8th St. East, 306-373-4747; myspicybite.com Excellent Pakistani mains and desserts at the buffets for lunch and for sit down meals at supper. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. SS

GLOBAL

Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-477-2255The full menus is worth a sit-down meal, though the kebabs are always nice. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $

Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. South, 306-242-6617Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, BBQ shrimp and mash, plus the aptly named Big Messy. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$

Cesar’s Cakes & Cafe 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr., 306-244-1188Filipino arroz caldo (chicken soup with rice), kare kare (a peanut stew with beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more at this out-of-the-way space. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $

Konga Café 204 Ave. H North, 306-244-7867; kongacafe.com. The place to go for classic Jamaican jerk chicken or banana fritters. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $

Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 306-382-1795; on Facebook: mardigrasgrillrestaurantCajun and creole po’ boys with gator meat, fried green tomatoes seafood etouffé. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$

Lebanese Kitchen 1206 Emerson Ave., 306-242-8892 Great falafels, hummus and tabbouleh, but also meat pies (fatayer) and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Leyda’s 112 20th St. West, 306-244-0707; on Facebook: leydas Gluten- and nut-free “experiential” cooking. Flowing, open kitchen design. Health-positive choices on their simple menu. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. West, 306-933-4447Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$

Wanuskewin Restaurant Wanuskewin Heritage Park, 306-931-6767; wanuskewin.com. Executive Chef Kevin Merasty presents “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Superb game meats to go with bannock and muskeg tea. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

The Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. North, 306-652-5883; woodsalehouse.com. Craft beers from micro-brewery Paddock Wood, plus good eats and live music. Open Mon–Thu 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–2am. $$


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SE ASIANGolden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. North, 306-668-9114; goldenpagoda.ca. Among the green tea salad and other things, the coconut chicken soup is legendary. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$

Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave., 306-652-2533Feast on Lao, Thai and Cambodian mainstays all in one spot. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$

Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen 803 2nd Ave. North, 306-979-4233; noodleking.ca. An unlikely combination of pan-Asian noodle shop (where they hand-pull all the noodles while you watch) and gelateria (with more than 40 flavours of gelato). Open daily 11am–9pm. $


CHINESE

Brothers Restaurant 325 Ave. C South, 306-649-8888Dim sum said to rival the city’s best and a deep list of other staples from the old country. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10am. $

Café 224 224 3rd Ave. South; 306-664-4566A mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and other styles, plus daily lunch specials at this inexpensive nook downtown. Open daily 11am–9pm. $

Genesis 901 22nd St. West, 306-244-5516Find your way to this spot in a tiny strip mall and have at the crab Rangoon, succulent lemon chicken (which is to die for) and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Jin Jin Dumpling Cuisine 416 20th St. West, 306-244-1891 Come for dumplings (pan-fried and steamed) and items on the menu circled in blue pen. Open Mon–Thu 9:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 9:30am–11:30pm. $

Lin’s Kitchen 316 Ave. C South, 306-244-1330Szechuan and Hunanese cooking; several daily specials on the wipe board. Lunches for under $10. Open daily 10:30am–3pm, 5–10:30pm. $

Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. West, 306-244-1818One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum, Mandarin is a showstopper on the weekends with lineups out the door. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or spring for fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$

Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave., 306-664-8668; szechuankitchen.ca. A busy eatery with daily specials and worth a visit if in the Broadway area. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$

Taste Legend 423 20th St. West, 306-665-3388Some of the city’s most authentic old-world Szechuan cuisine. Noodles made fresh daily. Open Thu–Tue 11am–9pm. $

Tsui King Lao 208 Ave. H North, 306-665-8866Expect prompt, friendly service and tasty food here. Nice selection of seafood and hot pots, plus Peking Duck, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. $Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm

Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. East, 306-956-3375Arrive early on weekends to avoid the lineups for their sumptuous dim sum, which is arguably the best in Saskatoon. Open Fri–Wed 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1501 8th St. East, 306-374-1411. Delicious English-style fish and chips (with brown vinegar) for more than 30 years. Open Mon 11:30am–7:30pm, Tue–Sat 11am–8pm. $$

Joey’s Two loations: 101-2100 8th St. East, 306-343-5639; 3 Worobetz Pl., 306-955-5858; joeys.ca. This Calgary chain has weekly AYCE specials on fish and shrimp. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$

Red Lobster 2501 8th St. East, 306-373-8333; redlobster.ca. The North American standard for fish, seafood and big portions. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$

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VEGETARIAN

Garlic Guru 410 Ave. A South (in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market), 306-370-0033; garlicguru.ca. The city’s lone vegetarian spot offers satisfying and healthy meat-free soups, salads and snack items all made using local produce. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $

The press allows you to alter each variable of brewing independently to alter taste. Not so with drip brewing, where changing one variable (grind) can throw off another (brew time). Optimizing each of the following variables will bring you closer to caffeine nirvana.

Grind size: Press pot detractors decry muddy or cloudy coffee, but this can be eliminated with a coarser grind, like a coarse sea salt and never finer than white sugar. The goal is to eliminate dust completely from the grinds. If you get mud, use a coarser grind and brew for longer to increase brew strength. When buying a grinder, compare and inspect their burrs to find the one with the sharpest set - these will produce the least dust.

Water temperature: 91-95C (195-205F) aka water below boil is ideal, usually by allowing a kettle to rest for 1-5 minutes after boiling. Boiling water extracts bitter compounds from coffee, masking natural sugars. The trick is to hit it just below. If you like piping-hot coffee, use the leftover water in the kettle to preheat your mugs.

Coffee to water ratio: Generally a heaped tablespoon per metric cup (250mL) of water is a good starting point. And if you have a scale, 45-65g per litre is the normal range. Using too little coffee in the brew will make the coffee bitter and flat.

Text and photo by Jimmy Oneschuk

Techniques for French Press successPRESS POT ZEN:

Red Pepper 145 3rd Ave. South, 306-477-1977Emphasizing Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian dishes to the downtown dining scene. Open Mon-Sat 11am–8pm. $

Ricebowl Fusion 516 33rd St. West, 306-933-2889; rice-bowl.ca. From Korean glass noodles to Japanese udon and beyond. Located near SIAST Kelsey campus.Open Mon–Fri 11am–2:30pm and 5–9pm and Sat 4–9pm. $

Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. North, 306-244-8424; come.to/RoyalThai. Unbeatable Thai curries, noodle dishes and more besides. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $

Sawadee Bistro 101-129 2nd Ave. North, 306-652-5367Pleasant service, spacious and spice to take your breath away. Delicious salads and soups. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30–9:30pm, Sat 11:30am–9pm. $$

Brew time: For the very darkest roasts, use as little as two minutes since they require little time to be dissolved and go up to five minutes to bring out the most body and depth from lighter roasts. Most settle on four minutes.

Agitation: For those used to paper-filtered coffee, steep the grinds without the plunger in place; instead place a saucer atop the press to retain heat. Before you plunge the coffee, use a spoon to scoop and discard grinds, then press. If using a coarse grind without dust, stir the grinds with a spoon at the start of brewing and submerge the grinds just below the waterline with the plunger.

The coffee: Fresh coffee is always better, and anything over a month may not have the potential to produce a decent, full-bodied brew. If your coffee is over a month, increasing the amount of coffee used to 2 tablespoons or more per 250mL will help.

Jimmy Oneschuk is the owner and head roaster at Museo Coffee. A veteran of various barista competitions (he’s placed as high as second at Regionals and qualified for the Canadian National Barista Competition), Jimmy was a founding partner at Caffé Sola and managed a café in Victoria, BC, before returning home to roast.

Using French Press as your daily brewing method makes it dead-easy to consistently

produce exceptional coffee...

...if you do a few things right.


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CAFÉS & DINERS

Broadway Café 814 Broadway Ave., 306-652-8244It’s where to go for pancake stacks, milk shakes, etc. Open Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 8am–8pm. $

Broadway Roastery Two locations: 614C Broadway Ave., 306-652-8888; 2318 8th St. East, 306-955-7434; broadwayroastery.com. In-house roasts and loose-leaf teas. Open daily 8am–8pm. $$

Café Noir 157 2nd Ave. North, 306-249-2554; on FacebookRefreshingly cool, prompt service. Open Mon–Sat 7am–5pm. $

City Perks 801 7th Ave. North, 306-664-2060; cityperks.ca. Gorgeously lit, great food and buzzing as ever. A top spot for brunch on weekends. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $

Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West; collectivecoffee.com. Set inside the 220 co-work space, it’s the trendy place to meet up in Riversdale. Fresh sandwiches and baked goods. Open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $

Honey Bun Café 167A 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-9901; honeybun.ca. A café dedicated to using ingredients and recipes from the surrounding region. Fresh local fare. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 9am–4pm. $

Museo Coffee Two locations: 950 Spadina Cres. East; 730A Broadway Ave., 306-651-3933; museocoffee.com European styling and service in the Mendel Art Gallery and on Broadway. Open daily 8am–6pm. $

Mystic Java 128 4th Ave. South, 306-954-2404. A dark and woody space with espresso, desserts and music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–6pm. $

Park Café 512 20th St. West, 306-652-6781; parkcafe.ca As classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily 8am–4pm. $

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Boxcar Café 1120 20th St. West , 306-668-4404. Vegetarian and locally grown produce are staples in this acclaimed eatery inside Station 20 West. Open Mon–Sat 8:30am–4pm. $

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave., 306-384-0506; on Facebook: Christies-Il-SecondoGrab a seat in the window and tuck into pizza or panini while the world goes by. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$

d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. East, 306-652-5483; on Facebook: livingdlishA sublime hideaway in the Broadway district with its cozy nooks and deliciously fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $

Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. East, 306-955-2184; earthboundbakery.blogspot.caA top city bakery with memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$

The Griffin Takeaway 10-33118th St. East, 306-933-3385; thegriffintakeaway.com. Unbeatable takeaway options for gluten-free baked goods or lunches, with many vegan options too. Open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. $$

JaKe’s on 21st 307 21st St. East, 306-373-8383; jakeson21st.ca. A busy downtown lunch spot with numerous dessert options. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. $$

Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other sumptuous breakfasts. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$

Underground Café 430 20th St. West, 306-370-7963Tasty panini and semi-secluded outdoor space. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $

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Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bar & Bistro 243 2nd Ave. South, 306-931-4411. Gastro-pub food in the old Royal Bank building (vault doors and all) from Hanosh Dubash of Saboroso. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$

Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-8292; carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and dozens of special-order wines. In the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. South, 306-974-6717; on Facebook: Congress-Beer-House. Chef Cole Dobranski and his crew from Calgary serve tasty nosh that goes well with beer. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

The Granary 2806 8th St. East, 373-6655; thegranary.comThat little building on 8th Street that looks like a mini grain elevator houses an iconic steak house. Prime ribs, chicken and fresh fish are on the menu, and with every order of an entrée you get the salad bar. Open Mon–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–11pm, Sun 5–9pm. $$

STEAKS, BURGERS, ETC.

This month I wandered around the Riversdale neigh-bourhood looking to satisfy a craving for mouth-water-ing food. I settled on Leyda’s and Seoul, both relatively new spots (particularly the former) and both within walking distance of each other

Leyda’s: Local physician Dr. Dee Dee Maltman opened Leyda’s (112 20th Street West), Saskatoon’s first gluten- and nut-free restaurant, a few months back. Nestled at the edge of Riversdale, this health-focussed hotspot is a welcome addition to the city’s dining scene.

The menu is composed of mostly local and seasonal dishes, and popular items (for lunch, anyway) include the Vegan Delight, the egg salad sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. The sandwiches are great be-cause of the freshly baked gluten-free bread: it’s the best I have ever had and you can take a loaf home too.

Some other goodies a friend and I tried: the hum-mus and tzatziki appetizers with a rainbow of raw veg-etables and pita chips; the oven-baked pizza (perfectly crispy!); and, the warming Ayurvedic soup, brimming with stewed vegetables and a hint of curry.

Only minor drawbacks here: I wanted to try the fresh juices listed but these are unavailable at present, and be prepared to wait if arriving during their lunch

Kitchen Corner: Gluten-Free and Full of Flavour

Text and photos by Lynette Suchar

hour. The service was great during my lunch but when it’s busy you may have a delay before your food ar-rives. I recommend stopping by for supper and a glass of organic wine to avoid the lunch rush.

Leyda’s stands to benefit from having a revolving menu, if their focus is on having a seasonal variety—availability and prices change constantly with locally produced food. But it is surely on my favourites list now and I look forward to them working out the kinks of building uniquely healthy and creative foods.

Seoul: Kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage) is one of the staples in Korean cooking and at spacious Seoul Restaurant (334 20th Street West) the kimchi has just enough of a kick and crunch to it to please. If you re-ally love the stuff, you can get your fill of it in dishes such as the kimchi jeon (mixed into a potato pancake) and kimchi bokkeumbap (with fried rice).

A few weeks ago I enjoyed a pleasant surprise when I walked into Seoul, never having eaten Korean food before, as the friendly staff explained what all the dish-es were on their menu and even offered alternatives for vegetarians. I tried the plain jeon, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and even better once dipped in choganjang, the soy and vinegar dipping sauce. The bibimbap, however, was my favourite—a combination

of rice, tofu (or meat, if preferred), vegetables and a fried egg served in a stone hot pot with their house hot sauce on the side.

The highlight of the evening was when the dessert arrived. I almost thought it was a joke but patbingsu is a traditional Korean dessert—a bowl packed full of sweetness.

The photo on the menu is of a small dish of sweet azuki beans, shaved ice and vanilla ice cream but there was more to it: fruit slices, a fruit cocktail, chocolate sauce and Fruit Loops. Bring a friend to help you eat it!

While the service was helpful at Seoul, and the iPad menus (no paper menus here) were a fun way to order supper, the contents and photos on the menus need to be updated since various things we wanted to try were different from what they appeared and a few dishes were not on the menu. Not a big problem given how the meal turned out, but something for diners to note.

Lynette Suchar is a freelance writer, photographer, and yoga teacher who also works for the Saskatchewan Environmental Society as their communications coor-dinator. An inveterate foodie and traveller you may see her hanging out at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on weekends when the weather is warm.

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Haywood’s Grill 3016 Arlington Ave., 242-7699; haywoodsgrill.ca. A cozy meeting place for locals serving good, hearty breakfasts, but also savoury sandwiches, appetizers and pizzas. Open Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 9:30am–2pm. $

The Hub 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000Bright, spacious and ideal for food or drinks before or after an event at TCU Place. In the Holiday Inn. Open daily 6:30am–11pm. $$

The Keg 1110 Grosvenor Ave., 306-653-3633; thekegsteakhouse.com The standard across Canada for many years with respect to its Caesar salad and AAA steaks. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Thu 4:30–10:30pm, Fri–Sun 4:30–11:30pm. $$$

Manos Two locations: 200-1820 8th St. East, 306-955-5555; 2202 22nd St. West, 306-683-3333; manos.ca.Greek accents to classic North American dining and top-notch service. Open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–midnight. $$

Montana’s Two locations: 1510 8th St. East, 306-384-9340; montanas.ca. A Canadian chain for meat lovers: sticky beef

or pork ribs, plus chicken, fish, pasta, salads and even a veggie burger. Open daily 10am–10:30pm. $$

Rock Creek Tap & Grill Two locations: 102-1820 McOrmond Dr., 306-979-7337; 160-220 Betts Ave., 306-974-7392; rockcreekgrill.com. Steaks, pizzas, Tex-Mex Sunday brunch and live sports on TV. Open Sun–Wed 11am–11pm, Thurs 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am. $$

State & Main 100 2nd Ave. South, 974-6201; stateandmain.ca. Just down from the Remai Arts Centre, the booths in this resto-lounge are ideal spaces in which to shrink away from the world. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

Tony Roma’s Two locations: 125 Circle Dr. East, 306-384-7427; 3007 Clarence Ave. South, 306-979-3111; ribs.ca. This chain serves lots of ribs (St. Louis style, Tony Roma’s pork rib tips, beef ribs), but plenty more besides. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm. $$

Woodfire Grill 152 2nd Ave. South, 306-653-7437; on Facebook: WoodfireGrillDowntownSaskatoon. Chef Matt Schryer has a top-notch, 100% gluten-free menu and daily lunch specials. Open Mon–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–10pm. $$


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VIETNAMESEDing Dong 105 21st St. East, 306-664-2232For downtown diners looking to grab quick and authentic Vietnamese, or pan-Asian cuisine, head to this spot in the beautiful Canada Building. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $

Saigon Rose 69 24th St. East, 306-242-1351A long-time staple among fans for their spring rolls and noodle bowls. Open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm. $

Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-5959Serving a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, etc., this upstairs dining space is sunny and always busy at lunch. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm (lunch), 4:30–9pm (supper). $$

Spicy Garden 1501 8th St. East, 306-373-8585; spicygarden.ca. Cheap, flavourful eats in a busy strip mall. Open Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $

Thien Vietnam 123 3rd Ave. South, 306-653-2288Cheap and tasty noodle bowls, satays and soups keep Thien packed every lunch hour. Open Mon–Sat 10am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9:30pm. $

Vietnamese Diner 1-702 22nd St. West, 306-242-1884Located in a strip mall, this place has lunch specials for under $10, many kinds of Pho and a tempting Chef’s Specials menu. Open daily 11am–3pm and 4–9pm. $

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EE Burritos 102 Ave. P South, 306-343-6264; eeburritos.com. Start and end your Friday night with salsa dance parties at this El Salvadorean spot which has been featured on The Food Network Canada. Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. East, 306-249-4454; saboroso.ca. Traditional beef, chicken, pineapple and more on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$

Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-2005Serving up various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $

Go for Sushi 2105 8 St. East, 306-931-8898All-you-can-eat sushi on the east side (next to Doug’s Spoke ‘n’ Sport). Open daily 11am–10pm. $

Nisen 240 22nd St. East, 306-653-8188All-you-can-eat sushi right downtown. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $

Otowa 227 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-3888Popular as a lunch spot (most business lunches under $12), especially for teriyaki beef and salmon dishes. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-683-6926True Japanese teppan yaki—with all the flair (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

Sushiro 737B 10th St. East, 306-665-5557; sushiro.comThe Broadway area’s best for sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$

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2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-9899; 2ndavegrill.com. $$

6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. East (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel), 306-652-6770; 6twelve.ca. $$$

Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255; flintsaloon.com. $$$

The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446; thejameshotel.ca. $$$

Maguire’s Irish Pub & Brewery 2105 8th St. East,306-955-7500; maguiresbrewpub.com. $

The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-2220 $$

StaQatto Piano Bar 416 21st St. East, 306-244-8877; tusq.ca. $$

Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. East, 306-668-1000; thefreehouse.com. $$

Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. East, 306-374-7468; winstonspub.ca. $$

The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave., 306-653-8883; yardandflagon.ca. $$

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Seoul 334 20th St. West, 306-652-2310; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order Korean kimchee, bibimbap (rice and veg topped with a fried egg), table-top barbecues of pork and beef to go with traditional (and free) appetizers to start every meal. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm.

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CAFÉS, LOUNGES & RESTAURANTSDowntownAfghan Kabob & DonairCafé NoirCity PerksDing DongEarl’sGolden PagodaGrandma Lee’sHoney Bun CaféJaKe’s on 21stLien ThanhMediterrannoO’Shea’s Irish PubOtowaPassage to IndiaFlint/Poached BistroRed PepperRock Creek Tap & GrillThe Rook & RavenRoyal ThaiSaskatoon AsianSaskatoon Station PlaceSpadina FreehouseSpicy BiteState & MainSt. Tropez BistroTavernaTruffles BistroTusqWinston’s English PubWoodfire GrillThe Woods Ale House

flow can be found at these important places and many other fine city businesses, including:

BroadwayAmigo’s CantinaBliss Fine FoodBroadway CaféBroadway RoasteryChristie’s El Secondod’Lish by Tish CaféDuck Duck GooseKeo’s Las Palapas Resort GrillMuseo CoffeeSushiroWeczeria Food & WineThe Yard & FlagonRiversdaleCollective CoffeeEE BurritosGenesisThe HollowsLeyda’sMandarin RestaurantMardi Gras GrillPark CaféSeoul Taste LegendTwo Gun Quiche HouseThe Underground Café8th StreetBroadway Roastery on 8thEarth Bound Bakery & DeliGibson’s Fish and ChipsLebanese KitchenMano’s Restaurant

Montana’s Prairie InkSaboroso Spicy BiteYip Hong’s Dim SumOtherBooster Juice*Il Salici/The WillowsKonga CaféMogul DivaanPrairie Harvest CaféStarbucks*Subway* TastebudsWok Box*-select locations

CLOTHIERSAlchemy ClothingBetter Off DudsBroadway Shoe RepairThe Clothes CaféDurand’s Fine FootwearEra Style LoftEscape SportsFlashback Clothing CollectiveFoster’s ShoesHats & ThatLa Vie Lente Fashion Boutiquelong tall sallyLuna+HillManhattan CasualsMint Fashion Co.Modern Dame Boutique

THE TWO TWENTY CO-WORKING SPACE

SASKATOON DIEFENBAKER INT’L. AIRPORT (YXE)

THE MENDEL ART GALLERY

THE MEEWASIN VALLEY CENTRE

SASKATOONFARMERS’ MARKET

Momentum (two locations)Outter LimitsPedestrian Shoe Fitting CentreThe Sandbox in the CitySwank Shoe LoungeTonic (two locations)Tryst Boutique

CULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTSaka galleryArt Placement GalleryBroadway TheatreDarrell Bell GalleryPersephone TheatreProduction Centre 914 Rouge GalleryRoxy TheatreUkrainian Museum of Canadavoid galleryWestern Development Museum

HOTELS & INNSBest Western Harvest InnDays InnThe Delta Bessborough HotelFour Points SheratonHeritage Inn The Hilton Garden InnThe Holiday Inn SaskatoonThe Holiday Inn ExpressThe James HotelOBASA Executive SuitesThe Park Town HotelThe Radisson Hotel

The Ramada HotelThe Sandman HotelThe Saskatoon InnThe Hotel SenatorThe Sheraton CavalierSuper 8 Motel SaskatoonSuper 8 Motel Saskatoon WestThe Travelodge

SPAS & SALONSBoutique BeYouTefulDamara Day SpaEdgewater SpaEthos SalonSpaFresca BellaLavish Hair Boutique & Blowout BarMakeup StudioParamount Day SpaRiverstone Massage TherapySpa AhavaSunsera SalonsVisions Salon & Spa

SPECIALTY RETAILERSArea Home + LifestyleDad’s Organic MarketEastern MarketIndigo BooksIngredients Artisan MarketLB DistilleriesMcNally Robinson BooksellersPaddock Wood BreweryTen Thousand VillagesThe Trading Post

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Tourist AttractionsForestry Farm Park/Saskatoon Zoo(map 1, E11; off Attridge Dr.)Meewasin Valley Centre(map 2, G6; 402 3rd Ave. South)Mendel Art Gallery & Civic Conservatory(B9; 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610)Saskatoon Farmers’ Market(G4; 410 Ave. A South)The Marr Residence (I6; 326 11th St. East, 306-652-1201)Ukrainian Museum of Canada(C8; 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800)University of Saskatchewan campus(map 1, G8; along College Dr.)Wanuskewin Heritage Park(map 1, A9; 5 min. north on Wanuskewin Rd.)The Weir (map 1, F8; north on Spadina Cres. East)Western Development Museum(map 1, K4; 2610 Lorne Ave.)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSBessborough 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) 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 our 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 year-round, 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 (306-249-1315). Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/go/zoo.

Kiwanis Park & Vimy Memorial Bandshell Found along Spadina Crescent East is this tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Delta Bessborough Hotel, honours WWI veterans. A large water fountain just north of the hotel remembers those who died in WWII. The surrounding park also remembers 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.

Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The MVC downtown offers public programs and services focusing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. Interactive displays, an art gallery, gift shop and information on other city attractions. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, weekends and holidays noon–5pm. 402 3rd Ave. South, 306-665-6888; meewasin.com.

Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory The city’s premier contemporary and classic art gallery. More than 6,000 works by local and national artists; new exhibitions regularly. Gift

shop, the Civic Conservatory and café. Free admission. Open daily 9am–9pm. 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610; www.mendel.ca.

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.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the development of the prairies. Displays of embroidered fabrics, wood carvings, decorated Easter eggs and ceramics. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800; umc.sk.ca.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree have 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. Galleries, a theatre, restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Paid admission. 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 the WDM’s 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—wiith a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of three such museum province-wide. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

City Hall

Third Avenue Centre

The Refinery


secret Saskatoon

This home on Saskatoon’s east side might look ordinary to some and perhaps beautiful to others but what few might appreciate is how incredibly energy efficient it is. And it’s all just common sense, really.

Robert Dumont’s home on Main Street is 85% more efficient than the average house in Saskatoon. It’s so good at retaining heat in winter and keeping cool in summer that the house it took inspiration from, the Saskatchewan Conservation home built in Regina in the 1970s helped begin the “Passive House” standard, which is implemented widely in Eu-rope and now gaining momentum in North America.

While political leaders merely talk about the im-portance of energy security and lowering our carbon emissions, we face a mounting global warming crisis that demands we act smarter. It’s not so much about technology as it is about doing things logically.

In the late 1970s—a time when world markets were in turmoil over the increasing price of energy—energy-

The Most Impressive Part Is What You Don’t See

Text by Paul MiazgaPhoto courtesy of Shane Wolffe

(futureproofmybuilding.com)

efficiency was in vogue as citizens and governments alike sought to decrease dependency on fossil fuels. One of the adages of that time was “insulate, then insolate” (using the sun’s rays to help heat the home).

There were no complex or revolutionary tech-nologies used in the design or construction of this four-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom house. Where it differs is in its insulation (R-80 in the attic, R-60 in the walls, R-35 in the basement floor—vs. the standards of R-40, R-16 and R-3, respectively) and its use of pas-sive solar heating (i.e., larger windows on the south side of the house), which allow for a much smaller (and hence less costly) heating system even in the harsh Saskatchewan climate.

Neither idea is revolutionary, then or now, and in a climate where the average annual temperature is 2C (vs. 9C in Toronto, the basis for Canada’s building insulation standards) and the sun shines for more than 2,400 hours, it’s important to keep the heat in and

utilise the energy of the sun.With greater use of natural building materials in his

roofing, flooring and even in the insulation, Dumont has the added bonus of a house that’s quieter inside—useful given that he built on a fairly busy street. This together with energy-efficient lights and appliances, plus landscaping that resists drought (a common occurrence on the Prairies), the Dumonts have a home that, if transplanted to Vancouver, could exist completely off the grid.

But it’s not like Dumont wanted to have the only energy-efficient house (or one of few) on his block.

“The big challenge (in future) will be to raise the efficiency standards of all new houses so that ours is no longer the best-insulated house in the world.”

- Rob Dumont, Home Energy (May/June 2000).

For more information on Rob Dumont’s house or energy-efficient building possibilities, check out futureproofmybuilding.com.

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