![]() ![]() Neechi Commons, open seven days a week, is worth the trip. You can’t miss the birch-bark canoe hand-crafted by Chris Wabie. Tipi Joe, who has laser-printed drums and mini-teepees for sale, works with schools constructing teepees. There were also Métis tattoo artist designs by Marley Prysiazniuk, CDs by Leonard Sumner and books such as North End Love Songs by poet Katherena Vermette. Spotted: Painting and beaded jewelry by Trip Charbs (Psst! A bowtie and his white deerskin beaded purse went to the Juno Awards for attendees to model) traditional paintings by Chris Wescoupe moccasin and baby wraps by Kelly and Harry Harper and gleaming jewelry by Tanis Thomas in copper and silver. Upstairs, a trip around the sophisticated Neechi Niche store brought oohs and ahhs. Billy Joe Green played guitar in the restaurant, where they served bannock pizza, attracting several hundred people throughout the day. Stay tuned for the opening.īIRTHDAY BASH: Neechi Commons Co-op, at 865 Main St., celebrated its two-year anniversary in its large grocery store, bakery and restaurant Thursday afternoon. ![]() Says Connery, “We’re going to be growing fresh herbs on the patio, too.” That’ll make New Zealand-born chef Gareth Stewart a happy cooker, as his menu includes everything from salmon, Cornish hen and steaks, to pastas, pizzas, small plates and burgers. Frostiak says they’ve been pressure-washing the patio and are anxious to get the ivy climbing the walls again. And, for those who like to dine al fresco, the restaurant opens onto a private back garden patio with a large tree rising up the middle that’s so homey, it could attract hobbits. ![]() Want a sneak peek? The wood-lined dining room and attractive, exposed-brick curved front bar are designed to make the spot a trendy gathering place in the Village this summer. (This is the former Bistrot by Basil spot on Osborne Street near Stradbrook Avenue.) Yours truly, never the shy one, got herself invited in. But it’s locked! Excited restaurant owner Jarrett Connery and general manager Doug Frostiak hope to open the doors, after finishing touches, in just a few weeks. This article was published (3017 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.īLACK RABBIT: Curious shoppers have been cupping their hands around their eyes and peering in to the Black Rabbit bistro lounge in Osborne Village, now that the brown paper is finally off the picture windows. Says Connery, "We're going to be growing fresh herbs on the patio, too." That'll make New Zealand-born chef Gareth Stewart a happy cooker, as his menu includes everything from salmon, Cornish hen and steaks, to pastas, pizzas, small plates and burgers. Frostiak says they've been pressure-washing the patio and are anxious to get the ivy climbing the walls again. And, for those who like to dine al fresco, the restaurant opens onto a private back garden patio with a large tree rising up the middle that's so homey, it could attract hobbits. But it's locked! Excited restaurant owner Jarrett Connery and general manager Doug Frostiak hope to open the doors, after finishing touches, in just a few weeks. Free Press 101: How we practise journalismīLACK RABBIT: Curious shoppers have been cupping their hands around their eyes and peering in to the Black Rabbit bistro lounge in Osborne Village, now that the brown paper is finally off the picture windows. ![]()
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