[Dartmouth] Dartmouth Crossing

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by q12

Hey maybe it will be a Costco brand gas bar! How cool would that be, they always sell for cheap at Costco brand gas bars in the States. Only problem here is gas price regulation. Maybe they could give you a free tub of Kirkland Olive oil or something!

the costco gas in BC is usually a good 8 cents cheaper than anywhere else

which makes the neighbouring stations offer better pricing

how is the JYSK doing there?

[phrenic]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

how is the JYSK doing there?

Fairly well from what I hear. I've certainly spent money there.

Of course we'd rather have an Ikea.

[wackypacky]

I can confirm that it will be an esso gas station and car wash

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by wackypacky

I can confirm that it will be an esso gas station and car wash

This must be the first Esso gas station to be built around here in a long time. I don't even know of where any other Esso's are in Halifax.

Just as a side note the Moxie's Classic Grill to be built in DC is going to the URB this month to get their liquor liscense. The restaurant is supposed to be built on "vacant" lot on the corner of Commodore, Hwy 118 ramps and Countryview.

[Jonovision]

Moxie's is almost finished. It doesn't look half bad. Never eaten at one either.

[sdm]

Henry’s Camera focuses on move to Dartmouth

By BILL POWER Business Reporter
Thu. Jan 8 - 4:46 AM
Toronto-based Henry’s Camera, the photography and video equipment retailer, is coming to Atlantic Canada.

Staffers with the chain, which operates throughout southwest Ontario and in Winnipeg, confirmed Wednesday the business has selected a location at Dartmouth Crossing and expects to open a digital imaging centre in the spring.

The Dartmouth Crossing website also says Henry’s will soon be a tenant.

An exact opening date hasn’t been determined. Planning is also underway for a store at a second location somewhere in Atlantic Canada, according to staff with the chain.

Henry’s is a family-owned operation, which bills itself on its website as Canada’s largest independent provider of photographic, video and digital imaging equipment.

The company has operated since 1909 and in recent years, has expanded to 26 outlets in southwest Ontario. It also recently opened two outlets in Winnipeg.

Henry’s is also a significant online retailer of photographic and digital imaging equipment.

Several new businesses are preparing to open or have recently opened at Dartmouth Crossing, according to the website maintained by the shopping, dining and entertainment complex.

Starbucks recently opened an outlet there. Costco has said its recently constructed Dartmouth Crossing store is scheduled to open in March. The discount chain also has a store at Bayers Lake Business Park in Halifax. And Hampton Inn & Suites has indicated reservations are being accepted for its hotel for May.

The list of tenants in the process of opening or which have recently opened at the shopping area also includes CIBC, Moxie’s Classic Grill, Subway and Wok Box.

( bpower@herald.ca)

[hfx_chris]

Originally Posted by Bedford_DJ

This must be the first Esso gas station to be built around here in a long time. I don't even know of where any other Esso's are in Halifax.

Wyse & Nantucket, Ochterloney & Prince Albert, Main Street by Tacoma Drive, #7 Hwy by Forest Hills Pkwy. Used to be one on Portland Street, but that closed. The rumour was that Loblaws owned the property and refused to renew their lease, sparking speculation that a Superstore branded gas bar may be moving into that location... no news though.

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by hfx_chris

Wyse & Nantucket, Ochterloney & Prince Albert, Main Street by Tacoma Drive, #7 Hwy by Forest Hills Pkwy. Used to be one on Portland Street, but that closed. The rumour was that Loblaws owned the property and refused to renew their lease, sparking speculation that a Superstore branded gas bar may be moving into that location... no news though.

Thats a lot for Dartmouth. I think theres one here in Bedford but theres so many gas stations here I really don't know.

I had a look for the Henry Camera's store and it going to be right next to the Subway (near the Best Buy group).

[Dmajackson]

Dartmouth Crossing Update;

DC is coming along nicely. Work continues on Phase II of the village, Hampton Inn & Suites has been completed on the outside and is taking reservations for May 2009. Subway and nearby buildings are coming along and more stores are opening monthly. The back roads (Finlay area) are now open and work continues on stores nearby. Costco is expected to open in March, CIBC is being built across the street and down the street Moxie's Bar & Grill is almost complete on the outside.

New Stores Opening Soon

CIBC
Costco
Hampton Inn & Suites (accepting reservations for May 2009)
Henry's Cameras
Moxie's Classic Grill
SellOffVacations.com
Starbucks
Subway
Wok Box

Photos (All pictures taken by me):

Costco Building - Opening March 2009


CIBC Building:


Hampton Inn & Suites from a cross street:


Moxie's Bar & Grill - Opening Spring 2009:

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by phrenic

Fairly well from what I hear. I've certainly spent money there.

Of course we'd rather have an Ikea.

ah - Jysk is ok - they have huge stores in Europe - like IKEA sized stores

Moxies is okay - sort of like Milestones I guess

[someone123]

Never been to Moxie's here in Vancouver. I didn't realize it was a national (or international?) chain. As far as I know, Milestones is just a BC or Western Canada thing.

[phrenic]

I was more excited for the Baton Rouge restaurant that was listed by Dartmouth Crossing as coming soon...but it's no longer on the web site. I wonder what happened.

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by someone123

...As far as I know, Milestones is just a BC or Western Canada thing.

Eh, no, they're out as far as Ontario, at least. I know they're in Toronto and Ottawa.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by phrenic

I was more excited for the Baton Rouge restaurant that was listed by Dartmouth Crossing as coming soon...but it's no longer on the web site. I wonder what happened.

Baton Rouge is actually owned by Imvescor, a conglomerate based out of Moncton. Other restaurant chains controlled by Imvescor include Pizza Delight, Mikes and Scores.

Given the Maritime connections, I think expansion of Baton Rouge into the region, both to Halifax and Moncton would be a no brainer.

[phrenic]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Given the Maritime connections, I think expansion of Baton Rouge into the region, both to Halifax and Moncton would be a no brainer.

Plus it's just a kick-ass restaurant. Still, it's no longer listed as "coming soon" on the Dartmouth Crossing web site.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by Phalanx

Eh, no, they're out as far as Ontario, at least. I know they're in Toronto and Ottawa.

yeah when you get a giftcard for them it also lists Swiss Chalet, Harveys and some other chain that it owns

[Dmajackson]

I was just looking on DC's website and apparently Moxie's and Wok Box have opened. I wonder if they got the rest of the exterior letters up on Moxies?

[hfx_chris]

Wok Box? Sounds interesting..

[Wishblade]

Originally Posted by hfx_chris

Wok Box? Sounds interesting..

according to their site, its the first east of manitoba.

[mylesmalley]

I was just wondering where I would have to go to buy a good wok.

i wrote a paper a few months back about Imvescor. According to one of their regional managers, Baton Rouge is geared to be a higher-class version of Mikes Restaurant. The plan is to expand into the bigger markets first, starting with Halifax, and probably not long after, Moncton. At the same time, they're rebranding Pizza Delight to be a classier family-style restaurant. Scores and Mikes are to fill out the budget end of the spectrum.