Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 51

officedweller · #**1001** Posted **Nov 13, 2014, 2:01 AM**

The original Glowbal (Yaletown) to close on New Year's Eve and move to Telus Gardens...

http://www.glowbalgroup.com/grg_newsletter/nov-2014/

theKB · #**1002** Posted **Nov 13, 2014, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The original Glowbal (Yaletown) to close on New Year's Eve and move to Telus Gardens...

http://www.glowbalgroup.com/grg_newsletter/nov-2014/

i wonder if glowbal will slot in a new concept or the space will go up for lease...

VanK · #**1003** Posted **Nov 13, 2014, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

There has been work of some sort going on at the old mansion on Davie and Nicola. Not sure if this is still going to be a keg. Anyone know?

The building/site has been listed for sale recently so I guess not?

officedweller · #**1004** Posted **Nov 13, 2014, 9:26 PM**

Sounds like Glowbal is vacating.
They still have "Society" in Yaletown.

GeeCee · #**1005** Posted **Nov 16, 2014, 1:51 PM**

http://sitings.ca/wp/wp-content/uplo...ector-2014.pdf

A little out of the way for most reading this thread, but looks like they're finally opening up a Carl's Jr out my way in Port Coquitlam.

Just have to wait another year..

WarrenC12 · #**1006** Posted **Nov 16, 2014, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeeCee

http://sitings.ca/wp/wp-content/uplo...ector-2014.pdf

A little out of the way for most reading this thread, but looks like they're finally opening up a Carl's Jr out my way in Port Coquitlam.

Just have to wait another year..

Have you been there? I like the burgers, but for the price I think there are better options.

GlassCity · #**1007** Posted **Nov 16, 2014, 9:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeeCee

http://sitings.ca/wp/wp-content/uplo...ector-2014.pdf

A little out of the way for most reading this thread, but looks like they're finally opening up a Carl's Jr out my way in Port Coquitlam.

Just have to wait another year..

My favourite fast food burger! Very jealous.

GeeCee · #**1008** Posted **Nov 17, 2014, 5:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Have you been there? I like the burgers, but for the price I think there are better options.

Can't beat their waffle fries though.

Jimbo604 · #**1009** Posted **Nov 17, 2014, 4:11 PM**

Any update on the Metrotown Chipolte grill??

quobobo · #**1010** Posted **Nov 17, 2014, 4:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Any update on the Metrotown Chipolte grill??

The interior still looks very unfinished, I think it will take a while.

theKB · #**1011** Posted **Nov 17, 2014, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by quobobo

The interior still looks very unfinished, I think it will take a while.

most chipotles are very stark so I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't too far off!

Jimbo604 · #**1012** Posted **Nov 17, 2014, 8:55 PM**

Vancity Buzz is reporting that:
"Chipotle HQ told us via e-mail this newest mecca of burritos is set to open up towards the end of the year."

Source: Vancity Buzz article on Chipotle Grill Metrotown - Oct 1, 2014

officedweller · #**1013** Posted **Nov 18, 2014, 10:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

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

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

This Blenz has reopened - don't know if it's the same franchisee or not.

Klazu · #**1014** Posted **Nov 19, 2014, 2:01 AM**

Chipotle in Downtown must be the most disorganized restaurant with the most unattentive staff I have ever been to. Every single time you have to repeat your order several times to ever single employee, as they barely listen to what you say. I understand working in Chipotle being like working on an assembly line, but they pay zero attention to you. And for the love of God, why can't they add a sign next to their guacamole, stating that it is extra price, instead of always mentioning it to every single customer. I also wonder when are they going to get liquor license that their sign has said is pending for over a year now...

Chipotle = bad service and overpriced hipster food, but I have to say that their food is still so good that despite all these annoying things, they are still doing extremely well in Vancouver and also I end up going there once a week. So I guess they don't have to 'care' about the quality of their service as they have a killer product. With that note, I am thinking that franchising a Chipotle restaurant in Vancouver must be the most secure investment one can make in Vancouver.

dreambrother808 · #**1015** Posted **Nov 19, 2014, 2:39 AM**

They do have alcohol now, I believe, but yes, their customer service is atrocious. The person on till often just leaves for extended periods of time while customers are left to stand waiting with no explanation. There is also no attempt at friendliness whatsoever. That being said, they are always busy and it must be stressful for all involved.

It's just a burrito though. I don't see what is particularly "hipster" about that since their clientele is basically everyone. It's like people who say Apple is for hipsters. My 65-year-old mother is a hipster? Really?

officedweller · #**1016** Posted **Nov 26, 2014, 8:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by phesto

The Rockford Grill at Broadway near Burrard has closed down.

Big banners up saying that Denny's will be taking over this space (will they gut it for diner style?)

So will the "classic" Denny's "hut" farther east on Broadway be closed and redeveloped?

whatnext · #**1017** Posted **Nov 26, 2014, 3:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Big banners up saying that Denny's will be taking over this space (will they gut it for diner style?)

So will the "classic" Denny's "hut" farther east on Broadway be closed and redeveloped?

Is that the old Moxies location? I guess the Gaglardis are cycling through their restaurant portfolio to see what works there! Do they own that building?

phesto · #**1018** Posted **Nov 26, 2014, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Big banners up saying that Denny's will be taking over this space (will they gut it for diner style?)

So will the "classic" Denny's "hut" farther east on Broadway be closed and redeveloped?

There are rumours that the existing Denny's site will be sold and redeveloped. This move would certainly seem to support that.

Vin · #**1019** Posted **Nov 26, 2014, 9:07 PM**

The food quality at Chipotle downtown has certainly gone downhill: not as yummy as before somehow.

Some other points they need to improve at:
1. Hire or train better employees.
2. Make sure the staff cleans up the table the place usually looks like a pig's sty and customers need to do their own "clearing and cleaning".
3. Make a separate bin for "recycling", like Wholefoods'.

I did enjoy the place tremendously when it was first opened though.

theKB · #**1020** Posted **Nov 26, 2014, 9:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

The food quality at Chipotle downtown has certainly gone downhill: not as yummy as before somehow.

Some other points they need to improve at:
1. Hire or train better employees.
2. Make sure the staff cleans up the table the place usually looks like a pig's sty and customers need to do their own "clearing and cleaning".
3. Make a separate bin for "recycling", like Wholefoods'.

I did enjoy the place tremendously when it was first opened though.

I would think chipotle is not seeing these issues because the restaurants are performing so well. That said I have noticed the service to be pretty bad there.

(also as an aside, chipotle doesn't have a franchise model, they own and operate their restaurants)

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My guess with the Denny's is that the company must have a really long term lease on the space and is trying everything before giving up. The denny's down the road is always busy especially with the late night crowd but I really don't think that it will have the same effect when it is not in between major thoroughfares.