The former Scotiabank space is being used as the construction staging area/site office for the building retrofit. All floors are being gutted to the studs to fit more federal tenants in... basically doubling federal occupants (you can see the first floor of the ‘tower’ has no blinds - from the street it’s clearly gutted), project is to ongoing until 2019 (started in 2017).

Building is owned by the feds, I can’t imagine they’d be interested in being a landlord again... so, very unlikely the former Scotiabank space will be home to anything other than a federal tentant.

How many times has that building be completely re-done in the last 25 years?

Burger Baron has closed.

http://www.620ckrm.com/2018/07/03/bu...sc_ref=twitter

That is very sad. I think they have been struggling ever since they opened their second location.

There are so many fast food locations in that end of the city now, I'm sure it's been hard for BB to compete with them.

And for those of us not in the east end of the city, it was a much less attractive location than the one on north Albert Street.

I don't think I ever once went to the Quance Street location to eat. I did go to the north Albert Street location about once a year.

Absolutely the wrong decision. It took a struggling business and spread them even thinner. When your main (historical) location is struggling, opening another one probably isn't the best business decision. I feel bad for them as the original N.Albert location was a favourite of mine from when I was a kid.

The Dad was a great businessman. The kid and current owner is a bit of a doofus with zero business acumen

Tried out Avenue for lunch. Very busy for a Monday. Nice décor, small menu. Service was fast. I had the hotdog which was very good. $23 with tax and tip though.

Menu is on their crackbook page.
https://www.facebook.com/avenueYQR/menu/

Given that he's the CEO of a very large digital sign company I'm not sure that fits exactly.

It's probably accurate to say that he didn't care about the Burger Baron given the more important business he's running.

I noticed that the old Chili's building in the east end was getting painted. Any idea what is moving in? Its being painted orange, so I doubt its on spec.

Popeyes? Just a guess

It's a buffet place, supposedly higher end than existing in Regina.

Nothing says high end like all you can eat

Does Hotel Sask still do Sunday brunch? I haven't done that in a while! Marriott's Hotel Sask website still mentions Sunday brunch. Do they update their web page regularly, or at least when/if something changes?

"https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/yqrak-the-hotel-saskatchewan-autograph-collection/"

Popeyes is moving into Acre 21 just off Chuka Blvd. Not sure when it's opening.

Businesses open in Acre 21 so far:

Save on Foods
Metro Liquor
Dairy Queen
Coop Gas Bar

Other places opening soon:

Shoppers Drug Mart
McDonald's
Boston Pizza
Prairie Donair
Domino's Pizza
Knight Archer Insurance
Dental Clinic

Why is it that no matter the development, it is pretty much the exact same businesses that open in everyone???

There is no Subway or Tim's! Both have more than 20 locations.

I checked out Metro Liquor yesterday and was not impressed. Their beer selection is small. My brother wanted to get 6 bottles of beer, but they only had one choice. I bought a cheap brand of Irish Cream liqueur (Blarney's - under $20) but got charged for a Bailey's (over $30) until I pointed out the error. It is certainly not as nice as the Sobey's Liquor locations. Not even close IMO.

The buildings where Popeye's and Boston Pizza will be going haven't even begun construction. McD's is coming along but they still have some windows to install and they need to complete the interior, which from what I could see, is nowhere near completion (if it has been started at all). Save On Foods is nicer than the south location, but then this store was designed as a SOF, whereas the south store was a former CDN Tire that had been once expanded. Shoppers is coming along but it could be a couple of months before it opens (maybe less).

As per the site plan, there will be six more restaurants/food establishments, besides the Popeye's and BP. One of these will be Sushi Lounge. The four restaurants along the east side of the development will back onto a 'water feature' (pond? mosquito farm?)

Site plan: https://www.acre21.ca/leasing-information/#site-plan

I haven't been but Google seems to show otherwise.

https://i.imgur.com/pZq9Gx4.jpg

I am comparing it to other liquor stores. If I lived out in the far southeast area, yes, it makes a nice local store to pick up some booze. But if I did live out there, I would rather drive another 10 minutes to go to the Quance Street liquor store for a better selection and choices. It is what it is, a rather smallish local liquor store.

The beer selection doesn't look much better than a standard LB but I see more than one six-pack in that picture.

There is still another section that isn't developed yet. Potential for a Subway, Tim Horton's down the road, but I would guess a few years away.

I do live in the Southeast, and I walked home with a 2-4 and a 26 of rum last week. I can't do that from any other liquor store.

I thought the selection (not just beer) was adequate. It has everything I need, and more.

The pond is connected to Chuka Creek. It should have some occasional flow and minnows that swim up from Wascana. There should be no mosquito issue. Minnows eat the larvae.

My understanding is they are attempting to be a bit higher quality than the competition. Specifically I think they are supposed to have better wine selection. But I'm no expert on that and I don't live in the SE so I will probably go once to check it out and never return.

Nothing screams top-notch, high-end, we-totally-know-what-we're-doing liquor retailer like craft beer stored at room temperature, and MolsonCoors/ABInBev/Sapporo in the fridge.

...sigh...

A fair point, but I'm sure it mostly has to do with economics. What are people actually buying? I think micro-brewery enthusiasts forget that they are still small part of the market.

There’s another wall of coolers that seems to have more of the craft beers. I didn’t look too closely so I can’t say for sure how large the selection is and if that’s all that’s all that’s in the other cooler, but there are definitely some that are refrigerated.

It’s a small store and they don’t have the large walk in coolers, so it seems to me that they’re trying to get a mix of products in there to appeal to a wider variety of customers.

Looks like The Rotisserie is moving into the old Chili's east location. https://www.facebook.com/The-Rotisse...5935297049828/

In most stores, brewers have pay to get their beer in the cooler.

The new manager for their SK stores just went on Facebook and said he will be fixing up the stores to have local craft beer in the cooler. The Saskatoon store already does.

New Craft Brewery
 

https://leaderpost.com/business/loca...l-fresh-market

https://postmedialeaderpost2.files.w...&crop=1&zoom=2

south Swiss Chalet location has closed
 

Does anyone know when the south Swiss Chalet location closed? Apparently there is a sign on the door to take a picture of this notice and take it to the north location for a free appetizer.

Maybe they will reno this location and open one of their other chain restaurants such as Milestones, etc.

That would be logical, but it's franchised so I'm not sure at what stage they could do that.

Star Anise Grill
 

Anyone checked out this new place? Not that we need another Indian restaurant but looks decent.

https://i.imgur.com/UHnhsST.jpg?1

http://staranisegrill.com

The Cure
 

Looks like this is also open, any reviews?

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1d&oe=5C014649

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...cf&oe=5C08E9FC

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Star Anise looks like a south-east Asian restaurant. Indochina is the old name for the area containing Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and others. I hope they have good Pho!

It's very confusing. Their menu is basically Indian but they claim "Bona Fide Hakka Indo-Chinese Cuisine". But Indo-China is as you say Southeast Asia. Hakka is Southern China. As far as I can tell they serve Indian with a tiny bit of Hakka inspired food, and nothing from Southeast Asia.

So they’re trying to say Indian and Chinese cuisine in one word, even though Indochina really means somewhere else altogether

Sounds like it. But I don't think most people in Regina will know the difference, so it might actually be a good idea for them.

Went for lunch. This is not the décor of the restaurant. It is no where near this elegant. Food was standard Indian fare, certainly nothing special.

Came in here to say this. The décor is borderline grungy. Food was okay but we opted for the buffet and they did not do a great job at keeping the main dishes full..

Caraway Grill still far and away the best Indian in the city. For a buffet, I would go to Spices or Flavour before this place again.

Just wanted to chime in since I never miss an opportunity to praise Caraway. My girlfriend and I went there on the weekend, and we had a full meal and were out of there in 37 minutes. It's crazy how fast they are, and how good the service is. The only downside is that eating supper there isn't very cheap, but their lunch prices are reasonable. But I don't even care, the food is so good and so worth it.

The Rotisserie opens on Friday in the old Chili's east place. It's a premium buffet

Below is our list of prices for the Ultimate Buffet Experience:
Monday to Friday Lunch 11-2 pm
Adult 16+ 18.95
Youth 11-15 13.95- Free Beverage
Kids 4-10 9.95- Free Beverage
Kids 3 and under free- Free Beverage

Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10-2 pm
Adult 16+ 21.95
Youth 11-15 13.95- Free Beverage
Kids 4-10 9.95- Free Beverage
Kids 3 and under free- Free Beverage

Sunday to Thursday Supper 4-9 pm
Adult 16+ 24.95
Youth 11-15 13.95- Free Beverage
Kids 4-10 9.95- Free Beverage
Kids 3 and under free- Free Beverage

Friday Saturday Surf n Turf Supper 4-9 pm
Adult 16+ 39.95
Youth 11-15 18.95 - Free Beverage
Kids 4-10 13.95- Free Beverage
Kids 3 and under free- Free Beverage


https://www.facebook.com/The-Rotisse...5935297049828/

:cool: Both are still high on my recommendation list anytime anyone asks where to go for Indian food in Regina.

I predict it closes in 9 months.

Too many age categories. Looks like they are just being stingy and too many rules. The amount of ID checking the employees will have to do will just be stupid. Make a lunch buffet price and make an evening buffet price like any other business and they will do fine.

The lack of seniors pricing will definitely not be good for business... seniors love their smorgs, but only if they get a deal!