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CCF Mar 24, 2022 4:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2 (Post 9576015)
I mean, it was definitely because of low sales. It had been for sale for years with no buyer. It was a slow death, but saying they were ready for a new chapter is just being polite.

Nah, this isn't it at all.

Stormer Apr 21, 2022 6:10 PM

Canada Life Cafeteria has re-opened with a limited menu to start. Apparently there are only about 40 people working in the tower. Still a good sign of things getting back to normal.

djforsberg Apr 21, 2022 6:57 PM

I noticed today that some CRUs are going up where Tony Romos used to be and one of the confirmed tenants appears to be Wendy’s.

djforsberg Apr 21, 2022 7:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormer (Post 9604382)
Canada Life Cafeteria has re-opened with a limited menu to start. Apparently there are only about 40 people working in the tower. Still a good sign of things getting back to normal.

Damn that's low, and I doubt its an exageration. I worked there as a contractor prior to the pandemic and the floor I was on was pretty sparsely populated. At that point they were talking about moving most or all their IT to Winnipeg and I think it's only a matter of time until they completely shut down their offices in Regina. Gotta love those corporate mergers that never seem to benefit workers or make the cost of their products and services go down.

PhotoJim Apr 21, 2022 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by djforsberg (Post 9604456)
I noticed today that some CRUs are going up where Tony Romos used to be and one of the confirmed tenants appears to be Wendy’s.

Good. I know it's a chain, but as chain fast-food burger restaurants go, Wendy's is among the best.

(I like Five Guys even better, but one has to be in the mood for it.)

Draftsman Apr 21, 2022 10:38 PM

I was just saying to someone a week ago that there is no Wendy's on the south end. Nice to hear there will be soon. It appears that there will also be a similar sized building on the property that is "under offer" and from the site plan, it too has a drive thru. I wonder what that will be?

Has the old Tony Roma's/Consumers Distributing building been demolished, or is Wendy's being built in front of the old TR's? I can't tell.

Link to site plan from ICR...

https://www.icrcommercial.com/wp-con...n-04.13.22.pdf

Draftsman Apr 21, 2022 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJim (Post 9604781)
Good. I know it's a chain, but as chain fast-food burger restaurants go, Wendy's is among the best.

(I like Five Guys even better, but one has to be in the mood for it.)

I agree, Wendy's is better than McD's or BK in my opinion.

djforsberg Apr 22, 2022 3:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Draftsman (Post 9604799)
I was just saying to someone a week ago that there is no Wendy's on the south end. Nice to hear there will be soon. It appears that there will also be a similar sized building on the property that is "under offer" and from the site plan, it too has a drive thru. I wonder what that will be?

Has the old Tony Roma's/Consumers Distributing building been demolished, or is Wendy's being built in front of the old TR's? I can't tell.

Link to site plan from ICR...

https://www.icrcommercial.com/wp-con...n-04.13.22.pdf

That sucker was torn down!

Is there a standalone Starbucks on South Albert? Could be that. (Edit: probably not since there’s one next door in Save-On)

yveseluj Apr 22, 2022 2:10 PM

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Originally Posted by djforsberg (Post 9605023)
That sucker was torn down!

Is there a standalone Starbucks on South Albert? Could be that. (Edit: probably not since there’s one next door in Save-On)

Nearest one is in Harbour Landing. There's one in Indigo, but that's different I guess.

one_brick_at_a_time Apr 22, 2022 2:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yveseluj (Post 9605244)
Nearest one is in Harbour Landing. There's one in Indigo, but that's different I guess.

The Indigo Starbucks is Regina’s only corporate location. That’s why you can only use the app to order in advance for that location (which is extremely frustrating lol).

one_brick_at_a_time Apr 22, 2022 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Draftsman (Post 9604802)
I agree, Wendy's is better than McD's or BK in my opinion.

Would love the other spot to be a Popeyes BUT maybe a second Jollibee for Regina.

djforsberg Apr 22, 2022 4:14 PM

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Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time (Post 9605297)
The Indigo Starbucks is Regina’s only corporate location. That’s why you can only use the app to order in advance for that location (which is extremely frustrating lol).

As an aside, it fills me with glee that there is currently a unionization wave happening at Starbucks in the US. Hopefully it spreads up here after they went so long avoiding opening stores in Regina to avoid the union here.

Festivus Apr 22, 2022 5:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djforsberg (Post 9605424)
As an aside, it fills me with glee that there is currently a unionization wave happening at Starbucks in the US. Hopefully it spreads up here after they went so long avoiding opening stores in Regina to avoid the union here.

Yeah, there have been something like 20 in the past month that have unionized, and another 200+ waiting on votes/certification. It's become a huge movement within the organization. Good for the employees!

Stormer Apr 26, 2022 7:07 PM

For the first time in its 109 year history, the Regina Beach Yacht Club restaurant will be open to he public. Probably the best view of any restaurant in the province. It will definitely be worth the drive out. I would recommend weekdays as I understand that only members can make reservations and you will not want to be disappointed.

https://todaysbride.ca/wp-content/up...7/IMG_0189.jpg

From Facebook:
Free Bird is in Regina Beach.
April 11 at 1:05 PM ·
The moment we’ve all been waiting for…
We are excited to announce that we will be running the Regina Beach Yacht Club kitchen this spring/summer season - we are calling it the Brass Monkey.
•Keep your eyes peeled for posts about opening and opening hours.
•FOR RESUMES: please email freebirdeats@icloud.com or come drop it off in person at the restaurant. Please note we are also looking for kitchen staff!
•The name Brass Monkey comes from the beastie boys song, as we always like to keep it fresh, and go with music-inspired names. Brass monkey also happens to be the place where pirates store their cannon balls on a ship, making the name nautical as heck. We are so pumped to extend our little zoo to y’all. Thank you to RBYC for being so supportive to us while we plan for this exciting endeavour, see y’all at the beach.

djforsberg Apr 26, 2022 8:10 PM

I take it that it is being operated by the same people as the Free Bird in Lumsden? If so, that is good news because that place is great.

Stormer Apr 27, 2022 2:32 PM

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Originally Posted by djforsberg (Post 9608978)
I take it that it is being operated by the same people as the Free Bird in Lumsden? If so, that is good news because that place is great.

Yes correct.

Stormer Jun 9, 2022 6:33 PM

There is a sign up for a new restaurant opening in the former Medicine Shoppe space in the Cornwall Professional Building on 11th. I forgot the name. Maybe someone knows?

BrutallyDishonest2 Jun 10, 2022 3:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormer (Post 9645400)
There is a sign up for a new restaurant opening in the former Medicine Shoppe space in the Cornwall Professional Building on 11th. I forgot the name. Maybe someone knows?

Don't get too excited it won't be there long.... Mischief Oatmeal & Cereal Cafe.

Stormer Jun 10, 2022 2:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2 (Post 9646037)
Don't get too excited it won't be there long.... Mischief Oatmeal & Cereal Cafe.

Hmm. Not sure what this even is?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUL3_INX...g&name=900x900

djforsberg Jun 10, 2022 3:23 PM

I assume it’s where granola eating hippies go for natural breakfast options :P


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