With one week of preparation under their belts, restaurant patio owners in Winnipeg are preparing for a May long weekend unlike any other. “We’ve had a bit of time to practice with where the tables need to be and all the new regulations; we’ve got it down to a science, I think,” says Rhea Collison, managing partner with Bar Italia on Corydon Avenue. “We’re happy about it, the weather is perfect, I think everybody’s just really pumped up to be able to come outside.” As per public health orders, Collison says they’ve been busy ensuring there’s enough space between each table, even splitting their two patios into three.