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Centrally located at downtown’s Delta Hotel, Blaze offers a formal business-like setting within a warm prairie décor. An extensive morning menu encompasses both hearty traditional fare and abundant options for light eaters, including a prodigious à la carte selection. Emphasis on locally- sourced ingredients. Special requests welcome. Quiet, with sufficient table space for a working breakfast.

A hub for hobnobbing among politicos of all stripes, located in the lobby of Winnipeg’s historic Fort Garry Hotel. Always a reliable oasis of civility, the Palm Room delivers tactful service from a fully-stocked bar. Against a Victorian backdrop, leather lounge chairs invite interaction within a circular space. Nightly live music stays discreet allowing for both private conversations and networking.

Relatively new on the scene and already creating a buzz; relaxing modern luxe setting; mini-sushi bar adds to tantalizing and eclectic menu; artistically presented fusion food with copious servings; crab cakes to die for; delectable dessert selection plus cheese board; friendly and attentive service.

Tantalizing tastes of South America rule this Exchange District sensation, set in a contemporary combination of exposed brick and bold fabrics. Get down to business over premium steaks done to perfection, flanked by exotic chimichurri or succulent seafood. Or keep things light with tapas, exciting appetizers or a Black Gold chocolate dessert that is pure decadence.

Hands down, it’s the place to be seen for drinks after work; vibrant atmosphere reverberates with the pulse of the city; live sports action and a well-stocked bar; exclusive Earls/Inniskillin Rhone-style red;  beer selection includes Earl’s own Albino Rhino; standing room only on Friday nights.

Indisputably the toniest steakhouse in town; elegantly restored Victorian mansion on Winnipeg’s most prestigious street; perfect ambiance, with discreet, yet impeccably attentive service; serves exclusively Canadian Prime beef, prepared to perfection; outstanding wine list with over 600 selections; home to one of 14 certified sommeliers in Manitoba.

Classy, intimate ambiance for romantic wining and dining; tiny boutique hideaway over the bridge in Winnipeg’s French quarter; daily menu board highlights best and freshest ingredients; eclectic Italian, Asian and French creations encompassing beef, lamb, fowl, seafood and vegetarian always exquisite; extensive, ever-changing list of wines, many available by the glass; unforgettable.

Lively buzz combines with a warm sense of hospitality; open kitchen concept with Chef’s counter seating conducive to impromptu conversations; sizzling pans and flaming mussels with the city’s widest assortment of moules-frites and cheese boards; variable portions available; menu continuously refreshed with focus on local, seasonal ingredients.

Chef Adam Donnelly’s petite plates are taking Winnipeg by storm, with lineups not uncommon for this no-reservation hot spot in arty Osborne Village. A disciple of Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens, the gastronomical artist deftly assembles his inspired creations at an open kitchen overlooking a neo-modern setting. Savour while sipping from a medley of Spanish wines.

At the heart of the action in Winnipeg’s bustling Exchange district; sizzling vibe ignites the nightlife; trendy urban hotspot features live bands, big screen plasma TVs and a packed dance floor; savvy staff and great service in an unpretentious atmosphere; weekly special events; the place to be for the professional and business crowd; where celebrities and personalities come to play. 

The Bloor-Yorkville area is still the place to go for stylish shops (including Harry Rosen’s flagship store) both at street level and underground. Global luxury brands have their own stores here while small art galleries and unique emporiums on the side streets offer less familiar treasures. Further downtown, the 28-kilometre PATH is the world’s largest system of underground shopping arcades, linking 1,200 shops and services – handy when the weather’s bad.

But we suggest the Fairmont Gold, on the 18 & 19th floors, a distinctive “hotel within a hotel.” Private reception, lounge and executive boardroom; dedicated concierge service; cocktailhour canapés in a tranquil setting; luxurious rooms with spacious desks, plush duvets and robes; large windows overlook historic Exchange District and Forks National Park; centrally located, with underground access to city’s business hub.

People often choose their dry cleaners on the basis of convenience, but there is a hierarchy of quality in terms of the way garments are treated. A well-made garment that is cared for in a careful and professional way will last longer and feel  and look better. We believe it is worth going a few extra blocks to find a dry cleaner that is better equipped to deal with top-quality garments.
We also recommend that you dry-clean your garments infrequently (usually once a season); spot-clean and press if dry-cleaning isn’t required. To better care for your clothes, hang them properly between wearings, using broad-winged hangers. Don’t wear a garment two days in a row: giving it a day off allows natural fibres to hang out properly, restoring shape. Ask for no starch when you launder your shirts, to prolong their life. A properly made dress shirt allows for slight shrinkage over a number of launderings. Usually an extra half inch is added to the neck and sleeve length of a shirt to allow for this shrinkage.
 
If you are a Canadian dry cleaner operating in this market and feel that you should be included in this list, please contact us and give us an opportunity to test you out.

Best Care Cleaners
998 Main Street
204-582-3083

The Cleaners www.thecleaners.ca
3049 Ness Avenue
(various drop-off depots)
204-889-2310

Down to the river from The Forks to Wellington Crescent.

Classical, jazz, pop or world music all sound superb in this acoustic masterpiece.