The Paintbox Bistro, a fun-loving bistro-style restaurant that lurks colourfully beneath a new condo in the Regent Park area, has a painterly theme that carries throughout the in and out of the place. A sweet table setup features bright daisies and centrepieces of paintbrushes in little jars. There’s also a small stage to showcase local talent. As for the edibles, a daily vegan soup anchors the lunch menu, and then such crafty offerings as the naan Bistro burger, poutine, and pulled pork and veal tourtière pick it up from there. Dinner goes big with risotto, pork loin and a marinated hanger steak that arrives alongside delicate heirloom carrots, mashed potatoes and salsa verde.