Velvet Glove (The), Winnipeg

I was a fan of LVG, till they got a young hotshot chef. After my order was placed, apps came ot 30 min. Above average. Mains took an hour and the steak(med rare), came out med well. And the desserts, while had phenominal presentation, also took way too long. Now that same hotshot chef is pulling the same stunts at Velvet Glove. For a menu that is coast to coast canadian, it more than leans towards French Cuisine-French Onion Soup, Escargot, Pates, Rilets, Steak Poivere. And still takes forever to come out. But unlike at LVG, they came out cold. And for a dead time of year, Slow-Cold Food is completely unacceptable.

This four diamond restaurant has certainly earned its rating. We had the tableside Bison and it was delicious. Their dessert menu was very good too. We settled for the Bananas Foster, which was recommended by one of my colleagues. The Harpist adds a touch of elegance to the restaurant. Overall all of us had a great dining experience. Next time I am in Winnipeg, I will definitely head here.

A fine place for the special dinner. A standard corkage fee means that fine bottles are a better deal here than anywhere else in the city. A place where you can get in and out before the theatre or linger over a four-course meal.