As my search for Winnipeg's best clubhouse sandwich continues, I ended up at the Vendome. Never heard of it? This time, I can't blame you. I'm sure most of you have driven by it numerous times and never thought twice. I know that I didn't. Until a friend of mine - who also loves clubhouse sandwiches suggested we head there. Without knowing any better and certainly without any sort of personal protection on me I drove downtown to 308 Fort Street.
As I walked up I was greeted as I have been every time I've gone to the Vendome - VD... by some patrons hanging out on the stoop. Always with a fews words - usually a hello or to see if they can help me lighten my pockets since they looked heavy. Kind.
For those who will take this journey of self discovery please make sure you enter on the left side of the VD - Bleachers Sports Bar. On the other side you may be asked how many hours you are looking to rent a room for. But I digress.
Walking into Bleacher's I am always tempted by the pool table that seems to call my name. That is until I look up and realize on these pool tables - there's a 7 tattoo minimum. A line of VLT's escorts me to the back where there are cafeteria like tables filled with people in suits. Yup - you read that correctly. For all of the issues and cautionary tales - there has always been patrons in suits eating there for lunch. My firm belief is that it is because of their Clubhouse sandwich.
The server comes by who is always very prompt and very good. I don't need to look at the menu or even think twice - clubhouse sandwich with fries and a diet coke. NAILED IT! Very happy that the order goes well as I have been disappointed before when they had run out of turkey for the sandwiches. As I wait for my eminent enjoyment - I would like to help set the scene for you even more. There are a few TV's in the sports bar as you might expect. All sorts of sports paraphernalia on the walls and even....the ceiling. Take a look up and what do you get to dream about? Rushing down the football field that is painted on the ceiling. It is hilarious.
At this point however, I see my lunch on the way to the table and I have forgotten my surroundings. The clubhouse has arrived. A couple lightly toasted pieces of bread set the mood for this lunch date between me and the turkey. I even let the turkey bring some friends - fresh tomato - lettuce and of course - crispy not crumbly bacon. The turkey is fresh - you can taste it. Each bite encompasses every part of a clubhouse sandwich and you are wanting for nothing else. The crinkle cut french fries - although I'm sure frozen and gourmet from this little shop called McCains are the perfect distraction from an ever shrinking clubhouse. Too soon - far too soon - my lunch is over. Not from a lack of portion size - but a lack of self restraint.
I too was skeptical when I first came to the VD for lunch - but am no longer. If you want to try yet another great clubhouse sandwich in Winnipeg - try it at the Vendome. **Please go when it is daylight outside and only walk in pairs**
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