Set in 1968, this Australian film is semi-based on the true story of four indigenous women who form a Motown-style singing group and travel to Vietnam to entertain troops during the height of the Vietnam War.
The Sapphires screens at the RPL Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9 p.m. Here’s the trailer:
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Famoso
A PIZZERIA WITH PERSONALITY. We love to be the neighbourhood pizzeria that everyone comes to. At Famoso, we want to create a fun and lively atmosphere for you to relax with your friends and family any day of the week. There are plenty of choices in our menu – from Neapolitan to New World pizzas, to artisan pastas & delicious beverages to friendly and energetic staff, we hope to make each visit a memorable one. See you soon!
Regina-Hill Centre 1881 Scarth St (306) 789-0011 | Regina-Rochdale 8-4400 Rochdale Blvd (306) 789-3131 | Regina Eastgate 1A 2005 Prince of Wales Drive (306) 347-4992
Sparky’s Pizza
Sparky’s Family Restaurant in Regina has the best pizza in town for dine-in, take-out, delivery, or catering. Enjoy one of our 29 delicious pizza selections. Our Lizard Lounge hosts a happy hour every day. Stop in on Fridays and Saturdays and show off your vocal skills on our karaoke nights. We have satellite TVs to enjoy your favorite sports. We’ve been a local hangout since 2001. Our extra large pizza feeds your whole family for a great low price every day. From a relaxing night out to sports team banquets, Sparky’s Family Restaurant will satisfy your pizza craving with the freshest ingredients and endless options for toppings. Call or stop in today to find out what the buzz is all about.
3926 Gordon Road | (306)586-8338 | map | website
Ngoy Hoa
Ngoy Hoa Asian Foods is a family owned, and operated Asian Grocery Store, serving Regina since 1991. We are proud to be the most diversified and largest Asian store in Saskatchewan with 10,000 sq ft filled with all your grocery needs. We also offer money remittance and numerous varieties of phone cards. With groceries from numerous Asian countries, we strive to meet all our customer’s needs with a one-stop shop. We carry fresh exotic produce, our own cut butcher’s meat, frozen goods, snacks, fresh noodles, dishware, utensils, and many more. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible experience. Feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff for any assistance with recipes or products. If we don’t have a product you are looking for, we will try to get in, just ask!
1580 Albert St | (306) 757-4264 | map
Breakfast Bistro
Our family owned and operated business is run by Niki Haritos and her parents. Dad Bill adds a Mediterranean flair, bringing his industry experience in Greece here to Canada. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you can fuel up on all your favourites at Regina’s new brunch hot spot, the Breakfast Bistro. From a spicy eggs Benny topped with buttery avocado and smothered in house-made hollandaise to ooey-gooey sticky buns (Grandma’s trusted recipe) and freddo cappuccinos blended with secret syrups, mornings just go a whole lot better. Make sure to ask about our vegetarian and gluten-free options!
Peking House
Peking House is a popular family owned Chinese restaurant in Regina, Saskatchewan since 1984. For over 30 years, the friendly service employees have been serving delicious authentic Chinese food with well over 100 items as well as an assortment of lunch and dinner combinations on the restaurant and take-out menus. There is also a full licensed bar and a variety of beverage choices. Conveniently located at the edge of downtown, this restaurant is an excellent choice whether it be taking a lunch break from work downtown, a dinner for families and friends, or whatever the occasion.
Afghan Cuisine
26 years ago we had to flee from Afghanistan because of the danger. We were refugees in Iran 18 years before being accepted to come to Canada, a land of peace and opportunity. With the overwhelming negative images of Afghanistan, we had a dream of sharing with Canadians the positive aspects of our beloved homeland. This dream became a reality on July 1, 2007, when the restaurant doors where opened to the public. We are proud to be productive citizens in our new homeland. Thank you to all our customers who have made this venture a success. We invite everyone to join us and experience authentic Afghan food and hospitality. The only Afghan Restaurant in Regina. Come in and try something new! If you are looking for something healthy to eat but also tasty just found it! We have dine in ,take-out, city wide delivery and catering.
33 1/3 Coffee Roasters
Fresh, seasonal, and ethically sourced specialty coffee. At our specialty cafe on 15th Ave we offer espresso based drinks, aeropress, v60, chemex, and filter coffee. We also have a great selection of freshly roasted coffee beans and brewing gear.
Grekos
From the moment you step through the front doors, you are entering a whole new world. The ambience is relaxing and cozy, the food is tantalizing and delicious. Have a steak and it will deliver a sensation of tender, silky and tasty all in one burst. Order the Greek ribs, and you will know from the first bite you have never tasted any better. Chicken à La Grekos’, an original house specialty, is still a favorite. From kalamari and souvlaki to traditional Greek specialties, Grekos’ has the culinary map covered with well-prepared, delicious and delightful servings.
Caraway Grill
Caraway Grill opened its doors in August 2013 to Regina Saskatchewan. Parveen Singh started the company after working in the industry for over 12 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the hospitality industry, ensuring every dish meets his high standards of quality. Backed by his amazing hand picked staff who share the passion for the hospitality industry what really separates Caraway Grill in a crowed market is the attention to detail in every dish. Caraway Grill continues to explore new and dynamic flavours, bringing creativity to authentic Indian cuisine.
Pho Milu
Come relax and experience Pho Milu for one of the best dine-in Vietnamese cuisines in Regina, SK. It offers it’s sister take-out shop Milu’s full menu of delicious food. The highlight entree is Pho (fuh), famous noodle soup originated in the early 20th century in Vietnam. It consists of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles, some herb, and meat. There are many other popular dishes at the restaurant including subs with near foot-long french baguettes, large fresh rolls, rice plates, fresh rice noodle bowls, wonton soup, bubble tea, Milu’s iced tea, and more! For a lunch or dinner, dine-in or take-out alternative, this little shop on the main street of Victoria Avenue is sure to provide you with some healthy, fresh, and tasty food that will leave you coming back for more.
Ukrainian Coop
Enjoy fresh-cut meats every day with Ukrainian Co-op in Regina, SK. Our professional butcher is always ready to provide you with custom cuts that meet your specifications. Simply let us know what you want, and we will get it done. In creating our sausages, we don’t utilize big machines. Instead, our employees do everything manually to ensure top-quality results. We clean and sterilize everything we use, and start all over the next day.
Stone’s Throw Coffee Collective
Best little coffeehouse north of the Pecos! By the university, we are eclectic, cool, friendly and fun. Peace. Love. Coffee. We have an ever-changing list of hot and cold specialty drinks and coffees available daily – Fair Trade Organic Guatemalan Dark, Peruvian Medium, “Rainbow” Blend and Decaf; as well as our popular Highlander Grogg. We are licensed – serving a small but mighty selection of beer, wine and liqueur. What’s up with our food? Cinnamon buns, breakfast wraps and biscuits, bagels and muffins; wraps, sandwiches, soups, chili, paninis, and “meal” type salads such as lentil and pasta.
1101 Kramer Boulevard | (306) 949-1404 | map
Viet-Thai
Viet-Thai Restaurant in Regina offers Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese food and has dine-in, take out, and delivery available. For the past 16 years, we’ve continually offered an expansive menu of over 175 options. Whether you’re in the mood for chicken, beef, seafood, salad, or rice, we have what you’re looking for. From a la carte items to lunch specials and combos, along with vegetarian choices, you’ll find a delicious meal for a great price at Viet-Thai. Located on Albert Street and 13th Avenue, we serve the best Asian food in Regina. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and sophisticated décor, along with excellent service. Stop in or call today to taste what our chefs are cooking.
Luiggi’s Pasta House
Luiggi’s Pasta House is a family run, authentic Italian restaurant located in the north end of Regina, SK. Our Italian inspired menu is made up of hand-made fresh pasta and sauces. At Luiggi’s Pasta House, we have the classic dishes that everyone knows and loves along with some of our own tweaks on other traditional dishes.
The restaurant prides itself in daily made pasta accompanied by hearty vegetables, fresh cuts of meat, and house made sauces. Each meal is made from scratch at the time of order by our classically trained chefs, allowing for the ability to add or leave out certain ingredients. Don’t like green peppers? No problem, they can be left out. Like a little more heat in your dish…. we can just add it in. Gluten free menu available upon request.
470 Albert St N | (306) 949-7427 | map
Jack Keaton’s BBQ & Grill
95% of items on the menu at Jack Keaton’s BBQ & Grill are made entirely from scratch. We use dry-rubbing to massage seasoning into our meat-our beef brisket is dry-rubbed for 24hrs then smoked for 12 hours! Rather than the flavour of traditional barbecue, our meat is smoked with applewood to creat a sweeter taste. Because we make everything in-house we can tell you exactly what ingredients go into your meal. Our menu choices offer high-protein, gluten-free, and dairy free options. We have a menu for you!
2410 Dewdney Ave | (306) 522-7227 | map
Italian Star
Benvenuto! Welcome to the Italian Star Deli, proudly providing Regina and area with quality specialty products since 1966. When you visit the Italian Star Deli, you are truly parte della famiglia! So drop by any time and we’ll help you find whatever your heart (and palate) may desire. Whether you’re looking for olive oil, specialty meats and cheeses, pasta, sea salt, vinegar, canned tomatoes or one of our famous mouth-watering paninis, you’re sure to find it and so much more at the Italian Star Deli.
Western Pizza
We keep our customers coming back by giving them exactly what they want, a wide variety of excellent pizzas, pastas, salads, and much, much more. In fact, customers have had our pizzas delivered over distances of up to 2,000 miles in order to enjoy our unique blend of four cheeses and secret pizza sauce recipe.
With ten locations, there’s a Western Pizza near you.
The Copper Kettle
A downtown landmark housed in a heritage building designed circa 1920s, the Copper Kettle Restaurant is a long time fixture on Regina’s restaurant scene. With floor to ceiling windows capturing beautiful views of Victoria Park it has been owned by the Gardikiotis family for over 50 years. Recently renovated with stylishly casual, warm and intimate décor, it is renowned for award winning gourmet pizzas, authentic Greek specialties, shareable appies, gourmet sandwiches, steaks and chef’s features.
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Siam Authentic Thai Restaurant
The Aussies make good movies; always have.