Category: The Common

Meet the minds behind the beers at The Common

Posted on Feb 24, 2020 by The Forks Market

The Common has been one of Winnipeg’s busiest — and one of our favourite — meeting places since it opened. For the last two years, its list of 20 craft beers and 20 fine wines had been curated by The Common’s sommelier, Véronique Rivest. But with...

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A Winter Thrivival Guide

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

Winter is coming – how are you feeling about it? November is the month the snow appears...and stays. Parkas are out. The air is crisp. The best parts of...

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Spooky Tunes from The Common

Posted on Oct 30, 2019 by The Forks Market

Looking to get into Halloween spirit? The Common has got you covered! Our f(r)iends at Manitoba Music have curated a

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Summer's not over yet!

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 by The Forks Market

Hello? Hot weather? Where did you go?! Is it just us or has this September been a particularly speedy and harsh transition from those sunny summer days of July and August? Well, we’re not going down that...

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September: The New Year, part two.

Posted on Sep 04, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

Anyone else feel like September is the new year, part two? The French call this time of year “la rentrée” which literally translates to “the return.” It signals the end of summer and its lazy days with a return to school, work and well, real life.

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Grab your foodie friends and your stretchiest pants – it's time for Le Burger Week

Posted on Sep 01, 2019 by The Forks Market

Ah, September! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and the distinct smell of grilled meats is wafting through the air, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for Le Burger Week (with Cheese)! This year more than 120 local restaurants have created...

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A Day in the Life of The Forks Patio 

Posted on Aug 14, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

The new summer hot spot: The Forks Patio. Have you been?  Every...

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Nothing to wine about: 6 perfect location pairings for summer sipping

Posted on Aug 01, 2019 by The Forks Market

It's a widely accepted idea that your environment can drastically change how much you enjoy your food and drink. We'd like to lean into that theory for a moment! The Common recently released a new summer wine list full of...

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How to patio with The Common

Posted on Jul 27, 2019 by The Forks Market

It’s been so much fun sharing our patio with you this summer! The Common Patio is a new concept and we’re psyched to be able to call it ours. Here are a few tips on how to properly patio with us: 1) You’ll notice signs like the around the perimeter of the patio to let...

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It's cocktail-o'clock in the Food Hall

Posted on Jul 04, 2019 by The Forks Market

There’s nothing better than spending a beautiful summer night on a patio with a delicious drink in hand. We’ve definitely got the patio part covered,

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