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Couple behind China Pastry helped bring 'bun culture' to Regina
Many of the buns sold at China Pastry are classics you would find in bakeries in Hong Kong and Chinatowns all over the world.
A little taste of Italy bursts to life at Swift Current's newest restaurant
Step inside Trattoria Raccolto and you’ll be transported to Tuscany, with a distinct nod to Saskatchewan. One wall of the new Swift Current restaurant is decorated with a mural of deer on a rolling countryside, juxtaposed with the Italian wines and food on the tables.
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The Paddy Wagon's burgers are a smash hit
From food truck to curling rink, the Paddy Wagon YQR is serving up social media-trending smashburgers to hungry customers.
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Szechuan Flavor brings dishes from one of the world's most famous culinary cities – to Regina
Rui Yang is from Chengdu, the cradle of Sichuan cuisine in China. In 2021, he took over Szechuan Flavor in Regina and is committed to serving authentic Sichuan dishes.
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Food court for foodies: Diverse cuisine abounds at Victoria Square mall
Unlike any other Regina mall food court, there isn’t a single nationwide chain vendor at Victoria Square Shopping Centre; they're all locally-owned operations.
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Banh mi meets croissant as pastry chef creates 'flavour architecture' at Crème Café and Pâtisserie
Martin Nguyen followed his passion for food across the globe. Earlier this year, he opened Crème Café and Pâtisserie in Regina, where the pastries' finesse is a testament to his training in French baking, and their intriguing flavours hint at his Vietnamese roots.
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Operating Auntie Maggie's Caribbean Meals gives Regina couple a 'purpose'
When Maggie Miller retired, she thought she'd open a daycare. She chose a restaurant instead. Her husband is a prolific cook. Even before they opened Auntie Maggie’s Caribbean Meals together, Delroy Miller’s cooking was making a name for itself at church functions in Regina.
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From biology to baking: Filigree Patisserie owner followed his heart — and it led him to French pastries
Kent Lukey, owner of Filigree Patisserie in Regina, wanted to focus his home-based business on French pastries and sweets because he identifies with the attention to detail and commitment to quality that underlines the country’s culinary arts.
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Uncle Sunny showcases culinary collision course that defines Vietnamese food
Chi Dang came to Canada with a dream of a better life for her family. Half a year later, she and her husband had saved up enough money to buy out the business that provided Chi with her first job on this side of the Pacific.
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Owners rebrand Riders Donair as Turkish Express, taking pride in Istanbul roots
In 2004, Murat Tercan was running a pizza joint in Montreal when a friend reached out with a problem and a plea: there was no authentic Turkish cuisine in Regina. Seventeen years later, he opened Turkish Express, fomerly Riders Donair, to help fill that gap.