Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 67

LeftCoaster · #**1321** Posted **Apr 19, 2016, 12:12 AM**

Lots of young people living in condos with tiny kitchens and even smaller fridges.

You see the same phenomenon here in Toronto.

csbvan · #**1322** Posted **Apr 19, 2016, 12:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Does it seem like there's a disproportionately large amount of restaurant retail in Vancouver?

I believe that Montreal has the second highest amount of restaurants per capita in North America after New York. So, apparently, we still have some catching up to do.

Klazu · #**1323** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 2:25 AM**

I think the re-vamped Social Corner on Smither Street is doing well. Both indoors and patio were completely full this evening. It has also looked busy on many other nights.

Great to see that corner becoming more busy again.

Conrad Yablonski · #**1324** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 3:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Does it seem like there's a disproportionately large amount of restaurant retail in Vancouver?

You've been dwelling in the office far too much (!)

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Lots of young people living in condos with tiny kitchens and even smaller fridges. You see the same phenomenon here in Toronto.

It was a similar situation in ancient Rome most apartments had no kitchens so cooked food was purchased on the street daily.

jollyburger · #**1325** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 4:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I think the re-vamped Social Corner on Smither Street is doing well. Both indoors and patio were completely full this evening. It has also looked busy on many other nights.

Great to see that corner becoming more busy again.

Wonder how they're doing in the morning/lunch. Just the concept makes me think it will be closed by next year.

whatnext · #**1326** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 11:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Does it seem like there's a disproportionately large amount of restaurant retail in Vancouver?

And pot shops.

mcminsen · #**1327** Posted **Apr 26, 2016, 7:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I think the re-vamped Social Corner on Smither Street is doing well. Both indoors and patio were completely full this evening. It has also looked busy on many other nights.

Great to see that corner becoming more busy again.

April 25 '16, my pic

SpongeG · #**1328** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 3:33 AM**

how is earls doing in vancouver?

People in alberta are boycotting them and pissed that they aren't using alberta beef anymore. people vowing to never step foot in their restaurant again.

Klazu · #**1329** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 5:05 AM**

I saw the story on television, but I haven't noticed anything different with how busy they are. I doubt the boycott will last long.

jollyburger · #**1330** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 5:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

how is earls doing in vancouver?

People in alberta are boycotting them and pissed that they aren't using alberta beef anymore. people vowing to never step foot in their restaurant again.

More of a PR mistake than anything by Earls. I doubt anyone will go or not go to Earls in BC because of that change.

WarrenC12 · #**1331** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 1:44 PM**

I'm sure Earls made this choice based on feedback from their customers and preference in the market. Alberta is complaining because they are behind the times and can't meet the need for this type of beef. Earls and their customers are voting with their wallet.

Not the first time Alberta is caught behind the times... The next few decades could prove problematic for a province that continues to go "all in" on fossil fuels.

jollyburger · #**1332** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 5:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I'm sure Earls made this choice based on feedback from their customers and preference in the market. Alberta is complaining because they are behind the times and can't meet the need for this type of beef. Earls and their customers are voting with their wallet.

Not the first time Alberta is caught behind the times... The next few decades could prove problematic for a province that continues to go "all in" on fossil fuels.

Sure the Canadian beef industry is stupid for not getting "certified" ahead of the game. I doubt this is an "Alberta" mindset problem like you're trying to insinuate.

SpongeG · #**1333** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 6:10 AM**

my facebook is full of things like this

mcminsen · #**1334** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 9:38 AM**

Milestones on Cambie (at the Crossroads building) is open again.

April 29 '16, my pic

SpongeG · #**1335** Posted **May 1, 2016, 7:38 AM**

I always forget that that is there

WarrenC12 · #**1336** Posted **May 1, 2016, 1:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Sure the Canadian beef industry is stupid for not getting "certified" ahead of the game. I doubt this is an "Alberta" mindset problem like you're trying to insinuate.

The Alberta farmers and Alberta residents are the ones getting all worked up about it (See facebook posts above). Basically they are whining and being sore losers, as opposed to addressing the actual issue. No doubt these are the same people that profess to believe in the free market as the answer to all economic issues.

officedweller · #**1337** Posted **May 4, 2016, 6:21 AM**

They only noticed this now?

Earls removed high chairs waaay back when they changed their focus from family dining to pseudo-bar / lounge.

Earls restaurant facing human rights complaint over high chairs
http://www.cknw.com/2016/05/03/earls...r-high-chairs/

connect2source · #**1338** Posted **May 4, 2016, 1:50 PM**

Earls reverses decision on Canadian beef.

From the Globe and Mail:

"Earls, the restaurant chain that announced last week that its move to Certified Humane meat meant it would no longer source beef from Canadian farmers, has reversed its position, calling the original decision “a mistake.”"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle29852514/

jollyburger · #**1339** Posted **May 4, 2016, 5:27 PM**

Cue up the PR 101 screwup lesson plan. If it was the ethical decision, then why fold after one week?

jollyburger · #**1340** Posted **May 4, 2016, 5:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

The Alberta farmers and Alberta residents are the ones getting all worked up about it (See facebook posts above). Basically they are whining and being sore losers, as opposed to addressing the actual issue. No doubt these are the same people that profess to believe in the free market as the answer to all economic issues.

Free market wins, Earls folds.