EAT YOUR HEART OUT

About the Event:

If there’s one thing Winnipeg’s been missing, it’s a dinner party that hits all the senses. Not a stuffy fine-dining night. Not a loud bar. Something in between — connective, creative, and actually worth dressing up for.

That’s why we created Eat Your Heart Out.

Picture this: you walk into Modern Electric Lunch, by yourself or with someone special, and take a seat at a beautifully set table for a one-night-only dinner experience, built on good taste and great conversation. Surrounded by candlelight and laughter, the chefs of MEL will serve up four unforgettable courses — an amuse bouche, appetizer, main, and dessert. We didn’t forget about the drinks either — each course has a handcrafted cocktail/mocktail or glass of wine to match. 

Once everyone settles in, the show begins, with a lineup of poetry and music to keep you entertained all evening long. Feel like getting involved in the show yourself? Whether you want to share the story of a first date gone terribly wrong, recite your wedding vows, or something in between, we want to centre the show around your contributions, and make this as interactive as possible. 

So pull up a chair at our table – Eat Your Heart Out is designed for connection, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you come solo or as a pair, you’ll leave with new memories (and new connections) to carry you through the winter.

Limited seating available. Early booking is encouraged.

The Experience

✨ Four-course dinner by local chefs
🍸 Wine and cocktail pairings by expert sommeliers and mixologists
🎶 Live poetry and music performances
🕯️ A creative, connective, unforgettable night out

Event Details

Venue: Modern Electric Lunch, Winnipeg
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: Doors open: 6:30 PM | Dinner & Performances: 7:00–10:00 PM | After Party (Optional): 10:00 PM until late

About Your Host

Hi, I’m Tay Aly Jade — writer, event curator, and your host for the evening. My work has been recognized by CBC Books and Audible’s Indigenous Writers Circle, and I love creating experiences that bring community together through food, art, and story.

Last spring, I hosted BREATH / JAZZ / POETRY at Saintuary, a sold out event that featured a guided group meditation, four piece jazz quartet, and twelve spoken word poets. EAT YOUR HEART OUT continues that journey — blending culinary craft with local creative talent for an elevated dinner party that feeds both your senses and your soul. 

Come hungry. Eat Your heart out. Leave full.