Winnipeg Restaurants - Page 124

esquire · #**2461** Posted **Sep 9, 2015, 6:22 PM**

Don Pedro's followed the usual trajectory of large independent restaurants with modest marketing budgets... start big and pack 'em in by word of mouth, then the crowd gradually drifts away to the latest and greatest. I'm sure it'll be replaced by something else soon.

buzzg · #**2462** Posted **Sep 9, 2015, 7:50 PM**

DP was always busy for lunches, it was decent food but nothing great. When they flooded last year it took them a long time to reopen, a buddy that worked there said they considered just shutting down then... so maybe they wanted to make some money from the patio this summer... It's odd they wouldn't wait it out til fall.

emeraldeyes · #**2463** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 1:43 PM**

So there's paper up in the windows in the space next to Bronuts; driving by, the sign looked to say that 'Chosabi' is coming soon.
Is this an offshoot of the Wasabi brand or is this a whole new thing, maybe the rumoured spot by the Enoteca/Deseo dude?
Anybody?

Biff · #**2464** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 2:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by emeraldeyes

So there's paper up in the windows in the space next to Bronuts; driving by, the sign looked to say that 'Chosabi' is coming soon.
Is this an offshoot of the Wasabi brand or is this a whole new thing, maybe the rumoured spot by the Enoteca/Deseo dude?
Anybody?

I believe it is Wasabi

buzzg · #**2465** Posted **Sep 16, 2015, 3:14 PM**

It's Wasabi

Tacheguy · #**2466** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 11:15 PM**

Just paid six bucks for a loaf of country rye from la belle baguette, an ungodly sum for a pensioner. C'est la vie... (It's great).

headhorse · #**2467** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 11:52 PM**

A couple new openings.

Something called Soul Sol opened at 222 Osborne. more information here: http://www.pegcitygrub.com/tag/sous-sol-winnipeg/

another cocktails/small plates place opened at 651 Corydon called the Roost https://instagram.com/theroostwpg/

cheswick · #**2468** Posted **Oct 6, 2015, 9:55 PM**

Georges burgers and subs opening in the former Tims on south side of regent.

RLS_rls · #**2469** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 3:10 AM**

I liked Don Pedros but I recall a condescending quip in their menu regarding healthcare in Canada. I asked the waitress and she said the owner was from Las Vegas. The food was good, the mojito was tasty, and the interior was fabulous, I just found that quote in the menu strange. No big loss for me.

I've been to a few restaurants in the city lately, and now that I'm living here I'll be going to a few more during the school year.

Cornerstone looks like shit on the outside. So bad that I figured it was Boston Pizza-esque. The interior layout and decoration is unpleasant too, but the menu was surprisingly frou frou and the drinks were amazing. Probably won't go back.

Speaking of cheap looking, Confusions Bar & Grill was a big let down. What an underwhelming restaurant for such a unique location. I had a Rueben sandwich I think and a half-assed mint julep which the waitress didn't know how to make despite having a smartphone and access to a large and attention-grabbing bar. Won't be going back.

The Grove was a bit of a disappointment only because it was really hyped up. The food was tasty and the drinks were great. My date was a brat too so it kinda ruined the impression, but I'll be going back.

YO THAT COKE FREESTYLE AT WENDY'S IS AMAZING. The only one I've seen is at Kenaston Crossing is there another one?? I've heard about them in the states is this a pilot project? I was dazzled.

trebor204 · #**2470** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 1:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by RLS_rls

YO THAT COKE FREESTYLE AT WENDY'S IS AMAZING. The only one I've seen is at Kenaston Crossing is there another one?? I've heard about them in the states is this a pilot project? I was dazzled.

http://www.coca-colafreestyle.com/fi.../#map:winnipeg, mb|25

So far Coke Freestyle is at
Wendy's (King Edward, Kenaston, St Mary's, Beaverhill, McPhillips)
Qdoba (Kenaston)
Landmark Theatres (Grant Park)
Za Pizza Bistro (St Mary's)

CoryB · #**2471** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 2:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by RLS_rls

YO THAT COKE FREESTYLE AT WENDY'S IS AMAZING. The only one I've seen is at Kenaston Crossing is there another one?? I've heard about them in the states is this a pilot project? I was dazzled.

It seems like the existing locations are being retrofitted with them over time. It would be surprising if the under construction location on Portage west of Sturgeon didn't have it at opening. Coke is likely heavily pushing it to locations as they do their contract renewals. I am actually surprised that style of system hasn't made its way heavily to 7-11 and Macs Circle K stores.

drew · #**2472** Posted **Oct 7, 2015, 3:28 PM**

I remember seeing a Coke Freestyle for the first time at Qdoba in Grand Forks a couple years ago. It blew my mind.

cllew · #**2473** Posted **Oct 9, 2015, 9:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoryB

It seems like the existing locations are being retrofitted with them over time. It would be surprising if the under construction location on Portage west of Sturgeon didn't have it at opening. Coke is likely heavily pushing it to locations as they do their contract renewals. I am actually surprised that style of system hasn't made its way heavily to 7-11 and Macs Circle K stores.

I think 7/11 owns their own machines so they may not be in any hurry to replace them with more expensive new ones. They may show up in new stores but 7/11 other than the new one by the airport last year has not been building new stores in Winnipeg

1ajs · #**2474** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 3:09 AM**

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I think 7/11 owns their own machines so they may not be in any hurry to replace them with more expensive new ones. They may show up in new stores but 7/11 other than the new one by the airport last year has not been building new stores in Winnipeg

caugh caugh theres a new 7/11 on pemida in the old taco bell south of pancake house a couple blocks or so
and a new one on salter

cheswick · #**2475** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 3:17 AM**

So Pal no longer looking to move into old 4play space.

http://m.winnipegsun.com/2015/10/09/...-open-downtown

cllew · #**2476** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 1:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

caugh caugh theres a new 7/11 on pemida in the old taco bell south of pancake house a couple blocks or so
and a new one on salter

your right, one of my friends lives off of the other side of Pembina from it I see it every time I leave their place.

Pinus · #**2477** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by cheswick

So Pal no longer looking to move into old 4play space.

http://m.winnipegsun.com/2015/10/09/...-open-downtown

Personally, I hope this place doesn't relocate anywhere and just fade away into history. That place was and always will be trash city.

Simplicity · #**2478** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 5:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pinus

Personally, I hope this place doesn't relocate anywhere and just fade away into history. That place was and always will be trash city.

It must kill you inside to know that you live in a city where the Pal is easily the most successful nightclub we've ever had and there isn't another one even close. Except for maybe the Silver Spike in Transcona. Which also probably kills you.

Riverman · #**2479** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pinus

Personally, I hope this place doesn't relocate anywhere and just fade away into history. That place was and always will be trash city.

Lots of people enjoy The Pal. It is the best singles spot in town and has been for 25 years.

If you don't like it, don't go there. Sheesh.

cllew · #**2480** Posted **Oct 10, 2015, 7:55 PM**

He doesn't want downtown, fair enough. Where then would a venue like this relocate to?

One of the suburban hotels like the Canadd Ins chain would work for the large free parking he wants but they already have their own nightclubs. I can't see it working in the Curtis , Nor Villa or Concord to name a few as they are all smaller places.

Does he want to take a chance on building a custom building somewhere or does he wait for another Earl's or one of the similar ones to fold and take that building over?