Winnipeg, Manitoba January 22, 2012

Our day in Winnipeg was pretty exciting! For dinner, we went to the Lounge at the Fairmont because we heard that it had fancy cocktails and we felt like having a guy’s night out on the town. We wanted to let loose and have some fun. Leonard and I got all dressed up in our cool Hugo Boss suits that we bought at the Hanford Drewitt on Broadway Street which is Winnipeg’s best men’s clothing store. As I walked into the Lounge I knew it was going to be a good night. The décor was elegant with rich reds and browns and chandelier lighting. We listened to the “Urban Jazz Trio” band as we drank our martinis. The menu also looked amazing. For an appetizer I had the Seared Albacore Tuna with mango and avacado, roasted cashews, curry aioli and fresh mint for $13. Leonard had the Hearts of Baby Romaine Salad with roasted garlic and caper vinegrette, house-made foccacia croutons, pancetta crisp, parmigiano reggiano, roasted garlic and honey drizzle for $8. We were both hungry so I ordered the Manitoba Grass Fed Beef Burger with dry aged Manitoba beef, Bothwell cheddar, crisp bacon, and peppercorn mayo for $15. Leonard had the Signature Turkey Clubhouse Sandwich with crisp bacon, roasted turkey, aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and fried egg. The service was amazing, so great in fact that we plan to come back really soon. I could definitely get used to this lifestyle!

CLUB REGENT CASINO: JACKPOT!

I NEED BIGGER POCKETS!

Then after our fabulous dinner we took a limo over to the Club Regent Casino. We had a night of adventure and gambling. It was like we were in a tropical jungle. We played the slot machines, roulette and Black Jack. I hit a winning streak and everyone at my table was cheering me on. I felt like the luckiest man alive! By the end of the night, I had won $1001. So amazing, it was unreal!

HOTEL SUITE AT THE FAIRMONT WINNIPEG

We stayed at The Fairmont Winnipeg for $287.05 including taxes. The Fairmont Gold Double Double room included a delicious continental breakfast, 42” flat screen TV, complimentary wireless internet access, snacks from the mini bar, large desk, coffee/tea maker, bathrobes, and newspapers. The service was exceptional and catered to our every whim. They even arranged dinner reservations and a limousine for us.