![]() By all account they have been on tap and will be an upscale pub and bistro experience. The signage on the build reads Boulevard Pub Bistro. This represented an opportunity to expand the footprint of the restaurant. Shortly after that, the clothing store Redeemed closed next door. When White Tower closed, Bruneau bought the place. ![]() The hotel is now the site of a 20 pump Co-Op Gas, convenience store and car wash. The Bruneau family owned the Charleswood Hotel for 17 years and continue to operate hotels in the province elsewhere. So what will become of the White Tower? Well, the word is that it has taken over by longtime Charleswood business owner and resident Darcy Bruneau. ![]() Only Pappas remains as Matheo’s and now White Tower have closed. The old downtown of Charleswood has had it’s fair share of Greek family restaurants. This appears to be the sportier choice of people nowadays with beer on tap. Several days ago I mentioned that Asahi was taken over by the Capital Grill. It certainly was a beautiful place inside. My impression of that Charlewood restaurant that took over KFC’s old spot is that competition from other Japanese places and a higher pricer fare hurt them. I cannot say for certain that Asahi Japanese restaurant closed because of the Jets. The new Japanese restaurant has a pub-like component for a sportier crowd and faster turn-around time to get to the game. ![]() Just recently a newspaper story talked about the Ichiban did a major reno to make sure they captured some of the Jets crowd that thought eating there meant a 2 hour allotment of time. And by this I mean that the Winnipeg Jets are transforming the landscape. My opinion is that dining in Winnipeg has changed to include more sports minded choices. It is difficult to say why White Tower closed. The sudden closing of U Weight Loss Clinic on Roblin and another vacancy next door is another opportunity for a retailer or restaurant to move into the area. Perhaps the old Charleswood store will give them the space they finally need. Originally known as La Grand Femme when they opened in 1986, they have lived a nomadic existence bouncing around Academy Road, Grant Park Mall and Tuxedo Junction. ![]() Hopefully, the English owners there have as long a time as the last owner. The hotel is now a large Co-Op Gas while the store has been taken over by Boutique La Femme. It is part of the generational change taking place in the neighbourhood that saw the Charleswood Hotel and Charleswood Department Store all close in recent years. ![]()
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