Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 49

PeterAKer · #**961** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 4:30 AM**

Boston Pizza Press Release on Stadium and Theatre District Locations.

Story: http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1428...town-vancouver

officedweller · #**962** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 9:18 PM**

Strange how the press release doesn't even say "adjacent to Terry Fox Plaza".

From VanCity Buzz:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/10/b...ouver-contest/

Looks like they stripped out all the cool lighting fixtures that the previous restaurants had (maybe 3 restaurants ago).

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/10/b...ouver-contest/

Note from VanCity Buzz:

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theKB · #**963** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 9:44 PM**

anyone want to hedge bets as to where they will open the third?

Maybe granville street? Gastown but closer to canada place? I am interested to see where they think that third location will be suitable. If they really wanted a "flagship" how about somewhere on robson.

spm2013 · #**964** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:02 PM**

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officedweller · #**965** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:04 PM**

The news release says it's the first or 2 urban locations - where does it say 3 locations?

spm2013 · #**966** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:07 PM**

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officedweller · #**967** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:11 PM**

Thanks.
Based on the 2 locations revealed, central Robson is too close to both, and Yaletown is too close to the Stadium one, so I'd say Gastown, deep in the West End or Coal Harbour. Maybe CBD to catch both Coal Harbour and Canada Place / Gastown.
What's in that restaurant/nightclub space at Oceanic Plaza these days?

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Originally Posted by phesto

The Rockford Grill at Broadway near Burrard has closed down.

I also noticed that the one on Marine Drive in North Vancouver also closed - not sure when.

Klazu · #**968** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:40 PM**

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The Rockford Grill at Broadway near Burrard has closed down.

Where was this located? In Downtown or in Kitsilano? I only knew their North Vancouver location which is no closed.

officedweller · #**969** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 10:55 PM**

Next to the Esso station - may have been a Moxies before.

theKB · #**970** Posted **Oct 17, 2014, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks.
Based on the 2 locations revealed, central Robson is too close to both, and Yaletown is too close to the Stadium one, so I'd say Gastown, deep in the West End or Coal Harbour. Maybe CBD to catch both Coal Harbour and Canada Place / Gastown.
What's in that restaurant/nightclub space at Oceanic Plaza these days?

They need at least 5-6000 sq ft so that does narrow down the options. Any under performing locations in the Donelly group? If not maybe they will take that location in front of the steam clock. Then Glowbal will finally have a reason to turn Water Street Cafe into another Italian Kitchen

spm2013 · #**971** Posted **Oct 18, 2014, 1:07 AM**

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hollywoodnorth · #**972** Posted **Oct 18, 2014, 6:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by theKB

They need at least 5-6000 sq ft so that does narrow down the options. Any under performing locations in the Donelly group? If not maybe they will take that location in front of the steam clock. Then Glowbal will finally have a reason to turn Water Street Cafe into another Italian Kitchen

the old FOG AND SUDS space on Robson and Jervis is free again I think ....

theKB · #**973** Posted **Oct 18, 2014, 6:02 PM**

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the old FOG AND SUDS space on Robson and Jervis is free again I think ....

very true but I don't think that location will be suitable for them. Maybe the Red Robin location? Although that space is pretty close to the "theatre district" location.

Tetsuo · #**974** Posted **Oct 18, 2014, 6:10 PM**

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the old FOG AND SUDS space on Robson and Jervis is free again I think ....

Pretty small isn't it?

Wonder if a West End location closer to the beach might be in play, a lot of new space going up on Denman.

Klazu · #**975** Posted **Oct 18, 2014, 6:45 PM**

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Wonder if a West End location closer to the beach might be in play, a lot of new space going up on Denman.

I think this is where the third location will be in. Denman area is always busy, so a good location. Somewhere along Davie Street could be another option. "Boston Pizza - Gay District"

PeterAKer · #**976** Posted **Oct 19, 2014, 10:05 AM**

I had quick chat with Custodial Staff at The Keg Shangri-La Location apparently they are scheduled to have a Soft Opening Tomorrow. The Location looks like it's nearly complete with its renovations.

Twitter:
Kate Lucas ‏@MrsKateLucas 8h8 hours ago

Dry run at the new Alberni Keg. Tough job, but somebody has to do it. #kegworldtour #shangri-la… http://instagram.com/p/uUUlKkAnhU/

officedweller · #**977** Posted **Oct 20, 2014, 7:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I think this is where the third location will be in. Denman area is always busy, so a good location. Somewhere along Davie Street could be another option. "Boston Pizza - Gay District"

I was thinking West End, too - but is that their target market - i.e. West Enders may be a bit more discriminating in their taste?

Klazu · #**978** Posted **Oct 21, 2014, 12:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I was thinking West End, too - but is that their target market - i.e. West Enders may be a bit more discriminating in their taste?

West End, although great with Asian food, has its vast share of fast food joints. Something is supporting those places and so I think Boston Pizza would fit right in.

spm2013 · #**979** Posted **Oct 21, 2014, 1:06 AM**

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officedweller · #**980** Posted **Oct 25, 2014, 8:22 AM**

So this why the Blenz on Seymour near Robson shut down.

PS, the sushi place is also closed now too.

http://www.biv.com/article/2014/10/i...ranchisees-bc/