Help me choose a restaurant?

I would choose the Cafe Carlo too!!

I went to a place that sounds like that once...and it was so intimate and romantic

Originally Posted by Hydroaxe

I've passed by three of those restaurants at one time or another, but haven't been to them. I would pick Ivory.

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Yeah, Ryan. That's another thought. Location!
Ivory is great and central. But then again I am ALWAYS central living downtown

But that part of Main street at night can be pretty dead after you get out..

Wasabi is only 3 blocks from me really so its not like I would be "getting out" of my hood...

Cafe Carlo IS on the Corydon strip (Little Italy) but its sooo packed out that sometimes that turns me off too...Though could get some good gelati after (if I have more than lint left in my pockets)

Sukhothai is in the village and nothing can be really negative about that.
And we could walk down for a pint after..

I don't think there would be any walking around Sargent/Ellice (the sketchy hood for the rest of you ) after eating...ITs not exactly pretty or picturesque.

SO Many decisions...
I am leaning to Cafe Carlo but haven't fully decided yet.
Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions so far.

I like italian and like trying new places too so that is why I choose Cafe Carlo!!

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

Yeah, Ryan. That's another thought. Location!
Ivory is great and central. But then again I am ALWAYS central living downtown

But that part of Main street at night can be pretty dead after you get out..

Wasabi is only 3 blocks from me really so its not like I would be "getting out" of my hood...

Cafe Carlo IS on the Corydon strip (Little Italy) but its sooo packed out that sometimes that turns me off too...Though could get some good gelati after (if I have more than lint left in my pockets)

Sukhothai is in the village and nothing can be really negative about that.
And we could walk down for a pint after..

I don't think there would be any walking around Sargent/Ellice (the sketchy hood for the rest of you

) after eating...ITs not exactly pretty

or picturesque.

SO Many decisions...
I am leaning to Cafe Carlo but haven't fully decided yet.
Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions so far.

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I would have guessed you lived around Corydon. Go for Cafe Carlo, especially since you haven't been there. If it's no good you can still go for dessert or a drink elsewhere.

Originally Posted by Emma's Friend

Sounds like an adventure! You can hob-nob at the fancy-shmancy places when you're older.

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Thanks SO SO SO SO SO SO SO Much for implying that I am "younger".
Can I adopt you?

Originally Posted by Hydroaxe

I would have guessed you lived around Corydon. Go for Cafe Carlo, especially since you haven't been there. If it's no good you can still go for dessert or a drink elsewhere.

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No, Ryan. I actually live in the "ghetto".. West Broadway area.
I am usually a Wolseley resident, but found myself having to move last year after my landlord died.
We are debating where to move when our lease is up.. I actually don't mind this area but it can get to you.
Your guess was close though as we are looking at Corydon area or perhaps Fort Rouge even (its an underestimated area)....

I am curious why you thought I lived around Corydon though?

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

No, Ryan. I actually live in the "ghetto"..

West Broadway area.
I am usually a Wolseley resident, but found myself having to move last year after my landlord died.
We are debating where to move when our lease is up.. I actually don't mind this area but it can get to you.
Your guess was close though as we are looking at Corydon area or perhaps Fort Rouge even (its an underestimated area)....

I am curious why you thought I lived around Corydon though?

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It was just sort of a gut/random feeling that's all. I live in Fort Rouge about two blocks away from that Mowhawk gas station, but will be moving in a couple of months I think. Did you used to protest spraying in the Wolseley neighborhood?

Weird Winnipeg hijack to the thread...
Well, I do love the many character bldgs and houses around Corydon, not to mention the amenities. A problem here is that it is such a car city that you often have to walk far to get groceries, get a movie, or anything else....There are no good coffee places around me!

At least Corydon has everything within CLOSE walking distance.

No, no, no...I may live in the "granola belt" But am no hippie. The one thing I both loathe and love about the area (and this one though they are adjacent) is that you know everyone. You know the people at the mom and pop stores, or at the grocery store, or walking down the street.. (sometimes this isn't great when you go out to get a slurpee in your pyjamas though )

Very incredibly strange that you live in Ft. Rouge by that Mohawk as I work seriously close to there!! If you see me, you may notice Lovey's pic as my desktop background Wave if you do! In fact, you have probably seen me already! Don't you love that they opened up the Park Theatre again? I hope they do well...

That's funny, I doubt I've ever run into you though. I rarely go to places around my area including the Safeway. I like Price Chopper. Sometimes I go to the Subway across from the Safeway, but I get treated better at the one on Pembina by the KFC. I've been to a couple of the restaurants by the Mowhawk, but that was a couple of years ago.

Oh, I noticed the sign said something at the movie theatre, but it didn't really register.

And double oh, I'm glad you don't run outside screaming about Malathion!

No, but my BF used to live with that GLenda woman who is always in the paper after she has been arrested for sit ins to block the mosquito fogging trucks...She was a roommate though, nothing else He said she has always been pretty crazy.

I go to Price Chopper too.. for its cheapness.

Go and support the theatre..Its a real piece of history that deserved a re-opening...and they have the best coffee..Did I say I liked coffee? ..

p.s if you wanna say hi and need a good discount on books or antiques, I am pretty close to you. You should know where it is.

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

No, but my BF used to live with that GLenda woman who is always in the paper after she has been arrested for sit ins to block the mosquito fogging trucks...She was a roommate though, nothing else

He said she has always been pretty crazy.

I go to Price Chopper too.. for its cheapness.

Go and support the theatre..Its a real piece of history that deserved a re-opening...and they have the best coffee..Did I say I liked coffee?

..

p.s if you wanna say hi and need a good discount on books or antiques, I am pretty close to you. You should know where it is.

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Well, it depends on what they're showing. That's downright weird your BF knew Glenda! "Malathion! It was used in Auwshuitz, Auwshuitz!!!!!" (It wasn't. They used Zyklon B.) Price Chopper Rules!!!! Buying the produce there is like getting it for free compared to safeway!

Here's a great local site:
www.newwinnipeg.com

that debates Winnipeg local issues ad nauseum....including the malathion thing..

Some pretty interesting characters and some good debate.


You can't beat the salad in a bag for 36 cents. Yes, it really was that price the last time I was there!

Also everyone, BF reminded me that we went to Ivory for last year's anniversary.
He also reminded me that due to the long wait and the $7 martinis that I ended up singing the entire "Star Spangled Banner" with the Americans at the next table.
They were entirely stoked that I knew the whole song.
When we got to Canada's national anthem though, they grew quiet.
I forgave them as they were really cool Minnesotans

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

Here's a great local site:
www.newwinnipeg.com

that debates Winnipeg local issues ad nauseum....including the malathion thing..

Some pretty interesting characters and some good debate.

You can't beat the salad in a bag for 36 cents. Yes, it really was that price the last time I was there!

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Did I miss something about where the salad is sold? That site has some heated debates. BTW, I might pop in some time. I'll be easy to recognize if you've seen my photo in the PicturesPitcures thread.

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

Also everyone, BF reminded me that we went to Ivory for last year's anniversary.
He also reminded me that due to the long wait and the $7 martinis that I ended up singing the entire "Star Spangled Banner" with the Americans at the next table.
They were entirely stoked that I knew the whole song.
When we got to Canada's national anthem though, they grew quiet.

I forgave them as they were really cool Minnesotans

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Heheh... that was nice of you. I think some people are too tough on Americans for not knowing stuff.

Originally Posted by katspixiedust

I'm totally in the minority here and I know the place I chose is going to lose out, but I picked Wasabi. I think sushi is such a fun, interesting, and often romantic date food. Plus since it's in a victorian home (my favorite) it's even more appealing. I'm not sure about around there, but around here great italian food isn't as hard to come by as great sushi!

Regardless, have a blast and congrats on your anniversary!

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I am with you on this and chose Wasabi also for those very same reasons.

Italian food and the atmosphere of the restaurant can be very romantic and intimate. The food is excellent with italian food. Just remember the scene in Lady and the Tramp where they have spagetti together under the moon with the italian chef singing to them. How cozy.

Ok, Ryan, found your pic..will watch out for you. You aren't how I pictured you but are cute all the same!

The salad reference was to the aformentioned Price Chopper produce prices....
I used to live 2 blocks away but still go there for big trips to the store.
Kats and Tanya: Its hard to choose between a renovated Victorian and anything else, I agree..

Taffygirl: Good reference! I love that scene! The same movie where all the puppies coming out looking like them mom, save one...I also love the "we are siamese, if you please" scene...though it didn't enhance the Siamese character any.

Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

Ok, Ryan, found your pic..will watch out for you. You aren't how I pictured you but are cute all the same!

The salad reference was to the aformentioned Price Chopper produce prices....
I used to live 2 blocks away but still go there for big trips to the store.
Kats and Tanya: Its hard to choose between a renovated Victorian and anything else, I agree..

Taffygirl: Good reference! I love that scene! The same movie where all the puppies coming out looking like them mom, save one...I also love the "we are siamese, if you please" scene...though it didn't enhance the Siamese character any.

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Oh right! I only eat salads in restaurants, so I wasn't even thinking of Price Chopper. (Isn't the hammer just right for that store? Thanks for the compliment. By the way, have a great anniversary dinner with your boyfriend! Have you decided where yet?

Love Japanese food so I chose Wasabi.

Couldn't choose between Japanese and Italian.
If there is a genuine Japanese chef then go for it, you can get full without feeling bloated.