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Party Spot: Womens Washroom @ The Royal Albert

Filed under: Party, downtown wpg, winnipeg — Tags: , , — KingORock @ 8:19 pm February 26, 2010

So you’re downtown Winnipeg and looking to party.

You could go to Whiskey Dix or the Kingshead but you’re of a different breed.  Your collar doesn’t ‘pop’ and you think fist pumping is a hawt/sick porno.

YOU want to smoke cheap schmokes and drink the beers in your backpack.

YOU should party in the girls washroom @ the Royal Albert

YOU should party in the girls washroom @ the Royal Albert

Yes.  It is the girls washroom and if that makes you uncomfortable as a man, you can’t party here.  It also means your a r3t@rd; this is where there girls are at dawg*!

Keep in mind you’re at the Albert not the f*ckin’ Hilton; so if you’re in here to pee there will not be toilet paper.  Rumor has it, the regular party goes will hide some in the ceiling tiles but you’re best to bring ur own.

If ur gonna spew....

If ur gonna spew....

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REVIEW: Brandon Inn : Breakfast on tha Cheap

Filed under: Review — Tags: , , , — KingORock @ 6:28 pm February 25, 2010

Today’s review is a breakfast special.  Yeah, we do lunch reviews, but breakfa$t IS the most important meal of the day.

Since I rarely eat breakfast (there is no time to eat while sleepily chasing a bus) this one comes from a recent business trip OUTSIDE THE PERIMETER?!?!!??!

That’s it; back to Brandon.

My legal advisor and I needed a down-low place to discuss the dangerous legal issues that plague modern genius.  Where better, than the Brandon Inn?

1 of the 2 places in downtown Brandon you can actually eat

1 of the 2 places in downtown Brandon you can actually eat

Notice the breakfast special painted on the window.

Could this deal possibly be true?

The interior of the place is a bit… ummm… dated.  With a real wilderness vibe that speaks to the ironic moustache in me.  Check it:

WOLF P0W#R MuTHrrucka*!

WOLF P0W#R MuTHrrucka*!

See that lil’ guy in the photo?

That was our waiter.

Damn fine service if I’ve ever received it.  His Dad does the cookin’, he runs the orders and his little bro takes the ca$h.  A true family run operation*!

But how is the food?

Yes. This was under $5; Eat that big city*!

Yes. This was under $5; Eat that big city*!

Greasy.

Breakfast.

You hung over?

3 cups of coffee and this breakfast will reset life as you know it in about 28 minutes.

Can’t beat the price point either.  Lawyers are expensive, so a $10 meal for 2 is a f*ckin’ aces.

Score: 7.7/10

Warning: Probably not the best dining experience for vegimites or stuck up chain restaurant children.  But who give’s a f*ck about them anyway.

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Fashion Friday: Cosby Ski-Pants

Filed under: Fashion, Survival, downtown wpg, winnipeg — Tags: , , , — KingORock @ 10:28 pm February 19, 2010

Winter in Winnipeg is a cruel bizznatch; but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good.

Example A:

Being prepared neva looked soooo good)(*!

Being prepared neva looked soooo good)(*!

Not only does this guy have the fashion sense & rugged good looks; he’s carrying everything he needs to succeed in downtown Winnipeg.

4 Rilla

Lookin' Lean; Doin' the casual wall lean

Lookin' Lean; Doin' the casual wall lean

The Tim Hortons cup keeps your caffeine levels high while the zippered vents let yo legz breath on those balmy days.

Always check the weather network!

The Cosby sweater throws down a lil’ bit of flair while the look of utter despair hints at the need for summer.

GO JOE*!

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REVIEW: Pizza Hut Downtown

Filed under: Lunch, downtown wpg, winnipeg — Tags: , , , , — KingORock @ 5:58 pm February 18, 2010

I decided to indulge my inner grease fiend and head to Pizza Hut downtown; hoping to score a fu#ck do I feel fat lunch buffet experience.

Can you smell the stuffed cru$t excitement?*!?

Can you smell the stuffed cru$t excitement?*!?

As I walked up York Avenue i noticed that some clever lil’ prankster had spray painted black over the Pizza Hut logo. Since Winnipeg has a long, rich history of bikes and anarchy I didn’t think much of it.

I figured some dreadlocks with messenger bags had got all Kalle Lasn on the place.

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not! a 'culture Jam' - pizza sadness :(

not! a 'culture Jam' - pizza sadness :(

Then I saw the brown paper on the windows; and…

::: THE SIGN :::(

WHY L0rd Je$us WHY~!?

WHY L0rd Je$us WHY~!?

Not to be a band-standing r3@tard; but doesn’t we’z not have enough abandon buildings downtown!?!

Maybe Chicago Phil’s just merked another competitor*?

Nope.

Bankruptcy.

Where the shi~ am I gonna get dessert pizza*!?

SCORE: 0 / 5

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Twang Twang with a twist of (Wu)Tang

Filed under: music, winnipeg — Tags: , , — g-berg @ 4:07 am

Well, now that I’ve officially entered the blogosphere, maybe now CNN will start taking me seriously.

My first report from the mean streets of winnipeg brings be to the classic Times Change(d) – high and Lonesome Club.

I found the clientele that I expected. There was a nice mix of old young, hip and grizzly prospectors all around.  As you can see, plaid was in full effect that night.

The first three people on earth to install Willie Nelson ringtones on to their iPhones.

The first three people on earth to install Willie Nelson ringtones on to their iPhones.

If Elmer Fudd and Lady Gaga had a baby, this is the show it would’ve gone to after they eventually banished it to Winnipeg.

Performing that night were Ultra Mega and Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices.

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As far as Ultra Mega goes, they feature garage rock stylings and wu-tang covers that you can trick militant anti-hip-hoppers into liking. It’s the perfect music to put on a mixtape for that chick in your first year psych course that always wears t-shirts featuring cartoon characters from the 80’s. It tells her that the only thing you love more than hip hop, is local indy rock and coffee shop style irony.

Very tasty tunes.

And Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices  were great too. Not being a country fan myself, I still like their music because the lyrics are simply and funny, and the can really get a crowd going. Its excellent background music for drinking beers in the backyard when you should be at work.

The venue again, wasn’t bad overall, but the bar that resembled a slighty more stocked than the average T-cones basement rumpus room and that fact that there was more random shit on the walls then the inside of a monkey cage was slightly off-putting. Granted a lot of it was show posters and stuff like that but some corners looked like that A&E show hoarders.

Summary::: weird but workable venue – a very eclectic crowd of flannel wearing call centre workers and alcoholic retail managers, and two very capable bands.

AAAAAAAHhhh, now that I am a blogger I do feel more important.

It feels good.

Like a slurpy on a hot day; or narcissism.

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RIDEZ: The Brandon Ram

Filed under: Manitoba Rides — Tags: , , , — KingORock @ 5:46 pm February 16, 2010

Manitoba is a very big chunk of territory. Folks outside the perimeter always b!tch about how “them people in Winnipeg don’t see anything outside the city”.

So, to appease our rural readers, today’s ride comes from the City of Brandon.

More than a truck; a ManMobile^*!

More than a truck; a ManMobile^*!

So lets run down what makes this Manmobile ram a$$*! (in a non-homosensual way)

  • Roll Bar :: when you plan to get into serious shi~ you’re gonna need one
  • Push Bar :: mow down the wilderness without scratchin’ the paint
  • Black Rims :: this ain’t a fashion show; it’s about kickin’ a$$ and taking names

BEST PART:

A mEan a$s  animal ornament to let bietchez to "back the f*ck up*!"

A mEan a$s animal ornament to let bietchez to "back the f*ck up*!"

Stay tuned for more culture from our rural municipalities.

Writers note: The Hardest part of this post was not stealing the hood ornament.

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Happy V.D. 2010

Filed under: downtown wpg, winnipeg — KingORock @ 5:01 pm February 14, 2010
eat the ribzz;;; win tha b0ne*!

eat the ribzz;;; win tha b0ne*!

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LUNCH REVIEW: The Fyxx – Broadway & Donald

Filed under: Lunch, Review, downtown wpg — Tags: , , , — KingORock @ 8:25 pm February 11, 2010

Keeping the lunch reviews in view; I decided to eat at The Fyxx on Broadway @ Donald.

This place is a floor to ceiling dining experience.  a.k.a. big windows to watch the freakz and douchie’s that make up the cultural mosaic of downtown Winnipeg.

I ordered the chicken wrap w/a caesar salad & a regular coffee.  Since I’m a nice guy I threw a $2 tip in their for the hard working staff.

Total cost: $14.79.

hmmmmmm…….

This better be good shi~.

I realize a good lunch with real ingredients is gonna cost some $crilla, but adding on the 35 cent debit card fee is kinda tacky.

But that’s just the cheapo Winnipegger in me.

The office can d1ne for $62.99*^!

The office can d1ne for $62.99*^!

Prices aside;  How was the food:?!

Powering lawyers & bureaucrats since 2001

Powering lawyers & bureaucrats since 2001

ITEM A ::: The Wrap:

  • Chicken
  • tomato
  • cucumber
  • olives
  • something (probably mayo)

Alright. There is a lot of chicken; its tender; its in a wrap.  My socks are still firmly attached to my feet.

ITEM B ::: The Salad

  • romaine
  • croutons
  • dressing
  • more dressing

Pretty good.  If you’re watching the lbs you’re looking at some extra time on the stair master, so try the garden salad.

ITEM C ::: The Coffee

Pretty bad.  For a place that makes it’s name & signage off the concept of a coffee bar; horrible.  Tasted burnt, like it had been on the element since open.  Opt for a fresh brew Americano or some shi~.

Conclusion -> My Clue in…………………………………………………………………….

This place is aimed at the higher spending office crowd.   Office Joe Whitebread might think it’s awesome, but for the price and the “meh” flavors I’m not sure it’s worth it.

Score: 6.66 / 10

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Fashun(ned) Report #00004 – Winter Nurse

Filed under: Fashion, winnipeg — KingORock @ 4:48 pm February 10, 2010

Time for the Winnipeg Fashion Report*#^!

I recommend you turn up the volume and listen to this to set the mood.

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Today we’re going to hit the fashion runways of Portage Avenue. Not just home to the coldest intersection in the world; there’s some hott hawt hot fashion!*.

Bu$ Shelter Shi~eeK

Bu$ Shelter Shi~eeK

Waiting for her white limosine; Linda is sporting the latest in Giant Tiger fleece, with an all weather winter coat.  Loose pink pants are perfect for the nursing ward, while keeping enough air space for long underwear.  Don’t want to freeze on your schmoke breaks.

This sassy k1tten wants you to know where she shops.  Check out that Dollar store bag on her right arm.

Strut it Sista*^!

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Fort Garry Place Suffers Pest Problem

Filed under: downtown wpg, news — Tags: , , — KingORock @ 8:20 pm February 9, 2010

Saw this at the side entrance of Fort Garry Place on my lunch break.

Tenants who are late on rent will be dealt with accordingly

Tenants who are late on rent will be dealt with accordingly

The 0rkin’ man only had one can of poison spray on him, so it can’t be that bad!?

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