Winnipeg Restaurants

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by CoryB

^^ Why put a gym in an apartment building geared towards students when they have free access to the on campus gym. If anything they should be putting in a DQ on the main floor with a nice drive thru, at least campus doesn't have that.

It's not about need, it's about want. Current apartment trends are not trying to determine what they can get away with NOT giving tenants, but rather what tenants want to justify higher rents. And it's also about what THAT specific renter in THAT building wants. What purpose does a drive thru serve a tenant who lives in that building?

A lot of students, probably a lot of girls, would prefer a more private gym that's "theirs".

[Glenn99]

Originally Posted by horrorbro123

Maybe Put Dairy Queen in Fort Richmond Plaza Across Sobeys Extra

I heard that was in the works but did not pan out.

[Glenn99]

Originally Posted by CoryB

"Affordable housing" replacing the Pembina DQ? Not a chance. The place is like on campus housing at U of M taken up a few levels. It seems to be targeting foreign students with deep pockets.

In terms of the DQ, I know most of them are franchise owned and it is reportedly difficult to get a new franchise. I wonder if the Pembina owners claimed the Seasons location when it was being planned.

This is better than the foreign students crammed into illegal rooming houses around campus. This will not solve the problem but will help.

[buzzg]

Went to Harth on south St. Anne's. Food and service were incredible – truly authentic Italian. Also loved the decor, nothing like it in Winnipeg. That place will make a killing as there's really nothing else in the area, especially on the upper end. That being said, I didn't find it too expensive at all. Not only was the food and ambiance way better than Pizzeria Gusto, but Gusto is so overpriced for what you get.

[Brizzy82]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Went to Harth on south St. Anne's. Food and service were incredible – truly authentic Italian. Also loved the decor, nothing like it in Winnipeg. That place will make a killing as there's really nothing else in the area, especially on the upper end. That being said, I didn't find it too expensive at all. Not only was the food and ambiance way better than Pizzeria Gusto, but Gusto is so overpriced for what you get.

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been meaning to check this place out. I live just around the corner on Baisinger, so it’s great to have a nice restaurant so close to home.

The menu looks great.

[esquire]

I drove down McPhillips tonight and it looks like Jollibee is set up for a grand opening. Is it set for Tuesday or Wednesday?

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Went to Harth on south St. Anne's. Food and service were incredible – truly authentic Italian. Also loved the decor, nothing like it in Winnipeg. That place will make a killing as there's really nothing else in the area, especially on the upper end. That being said, I didn't find it too expensive at all. Not only was the food and ambiance way better than Pizzeria Gusto, but Gusto is so overpriced for what you get.

Gusto is awesome, and nice restaurants are expensive, mr Winnipeg

I also loved Harth though.

Originally Posted by esquire

I drove down McPhillips tonight and it looks like Jollibee is set up for a grand opening. Is it set for Tuesday or Wednesday?

Grand opening was yesterday.

[Authentic_City]

2nd Jolibee opening draws overnight lineups and morning crowds
New location of popular Filipino fast-food restaurant opens at Northgate mall in Winnipeg

By Elisha Dacey, CBC News Posted: Nov 28, 2017 9:44 AM CT

The excitement over a food chain from the Philippines has not waned.

Customers lined up at 10 p.m. Monday to be the first to patronize Jolibee's second Winnipeg location at Northgate mall on Tuesday. The restaurant is also Canada's second location.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...ipeg-1.4422662

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by esquire

I drove down McPhillips tonight and it looks like Jollibee is set up for a grand opening. Is it set for Tuesday or Wednesday?

Must be some sort of time record from when the building went up to the time it opened, what's it been over a year?

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

Must be some sort of time record from when the building went up to the time it opened, what's it been over a year?

?

That was late spring until right now. Not a bad timeline.

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

Must be some sort of time record from when the building went up to the time it opened, what's it been over a year?

The Ellice Jolliebee location was clearly a purpose built building but it sat substantially complete for a year before the interior construction even started. If you want to argue it "wasn't purpose built" who goes out and builds a brand new CRU and goes to the trouble of putting in a drive thru purely on spec?

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by CoryB

The Ellice Jolliebee location was clearly a purpose built building but it sat substantially complete for a year before the interior construction even started. If you want to argue it "wasn't purpose built" who goes out and builds a brand new CRU and goes to the trouble of putting in a drive thru purely on spec?

In these situations its pretty much only internal hang ups that add time.

[buzzg]

Originally Posted by Wolf13

Gusto is awesome, and nice restaurants are expensive, mr Winnipeg

I have zero problem paying a lot for good food – I do have a problem with grossly overpriced places. The pizza is great, and finally the room matches the prices a bit, but the appetizers are frankly bad (bruschetta is terrible), and the liquor and wine prices are out of control.

[cutchemist42]

I just found out Rustic closed when I tried to go, I actually liked that restaurant.

[CoryB]

Re Rustic - the one time I went we tried to ask the owners what type of cuisine it was and they couldn't answer. It also seemed like a poor fit for the demographics of the neighbourhood.

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Also not sure it was on here but the Nook and Cranny on Portage Ave is definitely closed for good. There is a for lease sign up on the building now.

[esquire]

^ For what it's worth, Rustic's website gave a pretty clear idea of what to expect...

[bomberjet]

Originally Posted by Authentic_City

2nd Jolibee opening draws overnight lineups and morning crowds
New location of popular Filipino fast-food restaurant opens at Northgate mall in Winnipeg

By Elisha Dacey, CBC News Posted: Nov 28, 2017 9:44 AM CT

The excitement over a food chain from the Philippines has not waned.

Customers lined up at 10 p.m. Monday to be the first to patronize Jolibee's second Winnipeg location at Northgate mall on Tuesday. The restaurant is also Canada's second location.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...ipeg-1.4422662

Why would people line-up? There's another location they could go to!

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by esquire

^ For what it's worth, Rustic's website gave a pretty clear idea of what to expect...

Oh we knew what was on the menu before going to Rustic and were okay with that. We were asking what type of food it was more out of curiosity as we didn't recognize where it was from. That the owners weren't able to give an answer even though they understood the question was somewhat telling. They also felt mismatched to the demographics. That area has lots of seniors that are less likely to try new types of food. They might have had better look downtown or in the Exchange.

[Riverman]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Went to Harth on south St. Anne's. Food and service were incredible – truly authentic Italian. Also loved the decor, nothing like it in Winnipeg. That place will make a killing as there's really nothing else in the area, especially on the upper end. That being said, I didn't find it too expensive at all. Not only was the food and ambiance way better than Pizzeria Gusto, but Gusto is so overpriced for what you get.

Looked at the menu, prices look reasonable. About the same as Bellisimo.

[LilZebra]

Originally Posted by CoryB

Oh we knew what was on the menu before going to Rustic and were okay with that. We were asking what type of food it was more out of curiosity as we didn't recognize where it was from. That the owners weren't able to give an answer even though they understood the question was somewhat telling. They also felt mismatched to the demographics. That area has lots of seniors that are less likely to try new types of food. They might have had better look downtown or in the Exchange.

I don't think seniors would like this 'The Rustic' of San Antonio TX.