Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 62

officedweller · #**1221** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 10:22 PM**

Five Guys on Robson has finally re-opened.

officedweller · #**1222** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 1:34 AM**

McBarge was towed to Maple Ridge today:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...naby-1.3376187

It was powerwashed before the trip - the cladding cleaned up really well!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...naby-1.3376187

http://mobile.scribblelive.com/Event...ove?theme=1881

officedweller · #**1223** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 3:26 AM**

Those Starbucks drinks can get expensive

:

https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/vide...%3A%22R9%22%7D

logan5 · #**1224** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 4:31 AM**

Why not use the mcbarge on the seabus route? Its a win win for everybody.

red-paladin · #**1225** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 4:42 AM**

A crime that McBarge was left to rot for 30 years. At least it's going to be used now.

quobobo · #**1226** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 4:58 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by logan5

Why not use the mcbarge on the seabus route? Its a win win for everybody.

Yeah, we'll just strap a few outboards on it and it'll be great.

GeeCee · #**1227** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 8:08 AM**

I really don't understand why people think that it's such a big deal. It's a freakin McDonalds on a barge. It's certainly not unique just because it's a floating restaurant.

theKB · #**1228** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 8:32 AM**

i noticed from a far some cladding around the old lumiere/DB Bistro/Feenie/Quattro space on west broadway. Wondering if someone else is going to attempt a go with that space.

Would really love it if another big name would come to town but it seems none of them ever have really had a chance. A momofuku or something of that nature would be a cool addition.

officedweller · #**1229** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 10:35 AM**

I saw that the other day too - but I thought the hoarding was for a bookstore or something.

djh · #**1230** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 8:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by theKB

i noticed from a far some cladding around the old lumiere/DB Bistro/Feenie/Quattro space on west broadway. Wondering if someone else is going to attempt a go with that space.

Would really love it if another big name would come to town but it seems none of them ever have really had a chance. A momofuku or something of that nature would be a cool addition.

I think Kidsbooks (a very large single-storey bookstore further west along the street) is moving there. May be temporary, as that block is being redeveloped, IIRC

csbvan · #**1231** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 10:21 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by djh

I think Kidsbooks (a very large single-storey bookstore further west along the street) is moving there. May be temporary, as that block is being redeveloped, IIRC

That is correct:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/12/k...west-broadway/

officedweller · #**1232** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 12:46 AM**

Of interest:

Quote:

Chipotle tweaks cooking methods after E. coli outbreak

...
Now, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. may be suffering from traits that helped define it. In its annual report in February, the company noted it may be at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses because of its use of “fresh produce and meats rather than frozen,” and its traditional cooking methods,” rather than “automation.”
...

http://www.thestar.com/business/2015...-outbreak.html

mcminsen · #**1233** Posted **Jan 9, 2016, 4:14 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcminsen

When I walked by Subeez Cafe (corner of Homer and Smithe, downtown Vancouver) tonight I noticed they were closed and had a legal notice of some sort in the window.

June 10 '15, my pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by officedweller

Window of the former Subeez.

Pic by me today.

Took this pic today. "This fall" has become "this winter".

Jan.8 '16, my pic

officedweller · #**1234** Posted **Jan 9, 2016, 7:53 AM**

Weird thing is that this VanCity Buzz story on it showed pics with it looking complete a month ago:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/12/p...uver-yaletown/

WarrenC12 · #**1235** Posted **Jan 9, 2016, 2:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by officedweller

Weird thing is that this VanCity Buzz story on it showed pics with it looking complete a month ago:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/12/p...uver-yaletown/

From said article:

Quote:

UPDATE 12/22/15: After months of waiting Per se Social Corner has finally received its occupancy permit and will open its doors early January. Customers can, therefore, look forward to a range of casual eats and Illy coffee blends from the Italian roasting company, come the new year.

whatnext · #**1236** Posted **Jan 11, 2016, 6:22 AM**

The Starbucks at 6th and Willow must have closed at the end of December. It's been a while since they closed a Vancouver location. Is that site up for redevelopment?