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Remai Modern Art Gallery in Saskatoon: Review

August 4, 2018

Remai Modern Art Gallery is a newly established museum of modern and contemporary art in Saskatoon. When we were visiting town for a few days, a lot of friends and locals told us we needed to come here to check out the space as well as the Pablo Picasso exhibit.

We got our tickets at the main level and was $12 for general admission.

Four Times Sol LeWitt UpsideDown, Version Point to Point

When you walk in, there are a lot of seating areas and a beautiful installation by Haegue Yang called “Four Times Sol LeWitt UpsideDown, Version Point to Point”. It’s huge and made of Venetian blinds, which is an awesome material to use.

Untitled Curtain 7

This is located on the third floor by Daniel Steegmann Mangrané. It is a curtain made out of aluminum and the shape was quite unique. It looks great, so make sure to walk through it.

Lucky Charms

One of my favourite installations was by Pae White titled “Lucky Charms”. The neon lights are presented in fun shapes and its illuminating the stairwell.

Pablo Picasso

When we were here, Pablo Picasso linocut prints were on display and it gave visitors a glimpse of one of his many passions – bull fighting.

At the age of 70, Picasso began working in the linocut technique, creating posters for bull-fights in Vallauris, France.

Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the Universe

Jimmie Durham has a detailed eye for materials and textures that go into his art pieces. He has an interesting approach to putting pieces together that speak to the complexities of historical narratives and notions of authenticity.

Whether it be an old shirt, pipes, rocks, or a tire, these all the equal weight and he bends them into a way that it gets incorporated into his work.

It’s simple yet complex with a bit of humour in some pieces.

As they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Final Thoughts

Those were a few of the exhibits that we saw at Remai Modern Art Gallery in Saskatoon. $12 is not a bad price to pay for entry, but the Art Gallery isn’t as large as I would have expected. It is 11,582-square-metres, so not as big in comparison to the ones in Vancouver and Toronto. On the plus side, there are some good artists and pieces curated as part of their exhibits.

Address:
102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK

Website:
https://remaimodern.org/

In Pub/Bar

Cathedral Social Hall: Pub Fare in Saskatoon

June 25, 2018

Cathedral Social Hall in Saskatoon serves up elevated Saskatchewan Pub classics. There are 30 beers on tap with a variety of local beers, Canadian beers, and International beers. As its located right in the heart of Downtown Saskatoon, it’s close to all the popular spots along the river. I wanted to try out some Saskatchewan beers all in one spot, have a quick bite and watch the game.

Interior

The big feature inside is their bar with all the beers listen on the wall and all the taps. There are also lots of long tables and a patio to suit small to really large groups. It makes it a perfect venue for

Drinks Menu

Beer Flight

I got a flight with all Saskatchewan beers – Crossmount Apple Cider, Great Western Radler, Great Western Prairie White, and Rebellion Lentil Cream. I went with lighter beers and I am not as keen on hoppy beers.

Salt and Pepper Wings

To pair with beer, what better item to have than salt and pepper wings. It was beautifully fried with a crispy exterior and the right ration of salt and pepper so it isn’t too salty.

Social Salad

If you are looking for something a little more healthy, they have salad. This particular salad comes in 2 sizes and my friend went with the smaller option as we have been eating all day. It has greens, radishes, tomatoes, goat cheese, cucumber, Saskatoon berries, and a vinaigrette.

Dessert in a Jar

Now this is one massive dessert. It has chocolate stout cake, chocolate sauce, bananas, sponge toffee, ice cream, and berries. You’ll definitely want to share this big dessert.

Final Thoughts

Overall, it was a good place for drinks and pub fare that showcases Saskatchewan produce where possible. It’s a good place to watch the game too.

Address:
608 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK

Website:
http://www.cathedralsocialhall.com

In Cafe

Living Sky Cafe: Quick Morning Bites

June 23, 2018

Living Sky Cafe is located in Downtown Saskatoon and we came here early in the morning for a quick bite before continuing on our adventure. We chose this spot as it was highly recommended to us, plus very close to our hotel and most places Downtown.

Interior

When you walk deeper in to the cafe, there are a few seat with booth style seating.

Latte

I ordered at latte and it was good as they used local Venn Roastery beans. The latte art could have been improved but other than that, it was what I needed in the morning.

BBQ Pork Buns

I wanted something simple in the morning, so I just grabbed a bun to go with my coffee. It is round and topped with black sesame seeds, the gem of the pork is hiding inside.

The pork bun has delicious and had some much filling. I really enjoyed it as it reminded me of similar pastries I had as a kid.

Yogurt Parfait

My friend ordered a yogurt parfait with granola, berries and yogurt. A good size in the morning but would have been better if it had a bit more granola to balance out the ratio.

Final Thoughts

A good start to the morning without filling up too much. I highly recommend the BBQ pork buns!

Address:
245 3 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK

Website:
http://mwlfoods.ca/index.html

In lunch

Baba’s Homestyle Perogies: Canada’s Drive-Thru Perogy Shop in Saskatoon

June 12, 2018

When I was in Saskatoon, a lot of people recommended we go to Baba’s Homestyle Perogies for some lunch. They are Canada’s only Drive-Thru Perogy Shop, but haven’t heard of anywhere else in the world with such a thing. If you wanted a quick stop for them, you don’t have to get out of the car.

Storefront

We headed to the the other side of the building at the entrance so we could eat our meal inside. The interior isn’t anything interesting, but there are a few tables, a counter to order, and some freezers with items you can purchase.

They sell and produce a lot of perogies each day from this warehouse. They never seem to stop.

Super Combo

The super combo is the best item to order for a little bit of everything. It comes with 2 cabbage rolls, a smokie, and 5 perogies. The perogies are topped with real bacon, sour cream and onions. It was absolutely delicious and is a great price. The perogies were like pillows. Very delicious and I wish I could take them with me.

Address:
720B 51st St E, Saskatoon, SK

Website:
https://babasperogies.com/