(02-22-2016, 04:31 PM)Viewfromthe42 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-22-2016, 04:19 PM)zanate Wrote: [ -> ]The candidates I can think of:- 1 Victoria (which is kind of in the core)
- 100 Victoria
- Midtown Lofts (I didn't think their space would be suitable, but...)
- Victoria Commons (hadn't thought of that one, thanks!)
- The King/Breithaupt plaza
Any others?
1 Victoria, with Settlement Co. seemingly confirmed, wouldn't be able to host. I would think that 100 Victoria would be too far from construction/opening to be realistic. Midtown might also be too small, and King/Breithaupt too far out.
Victoria Commons would fit both the new-ish timeline, as well as outside the downtown core, and the phrase "neighbourhood bar," as most other locations described are fairly close to established establishments. Or put another way, this is the one farthest from McCabe's/Firkin/impending Abe Erb.
Sadly I think my guess of Victoria Commons is a non-starter: there does not look to be any retail space in the first condo building in Victoria Commons. See photos posted in the
Victoria Commons thread.
(02-23-2016, 07:39 PM)notmyfriends Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2016, 01:19 PM)Section ThirtyOne Wrote: [ -> ]Someone previously mentioned a pub going into the former TD Bank branch in Belmont Village. Perhaps there?
This was my thought.
I was wondering if this place might be one of the Belmont Village pubs rumoured to be moving in.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-bar-food-hospital...nFlag=true
(02-19-2016, 09:41 PM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-06-2016, 04:18 PM)goggolor Wrote: [ -> ]Also mentions Indian restaurant Amaya Express going into the old Niko Niko space, I was by there today and the signage is already up.
And the Niko Niko signage was finally coming down today. If I understood correctly, they should be open by early March.
Amaya is now open, as of today! (There was tiny sign in the window saying
GRAND OPENING ...) Hopefully will be able to check it out tomorrow.
(02-25-2016, 10:10 PM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]Amaya is now open, as of today! (There was tiny sign in the window saying GRAND OPENING ...) Hopefully will be able to check it out tomorrow.
Had lunch at Amaya today, on their second day. Tables not busy yet, but lots of people coming for take-out. Chaat was very nice, lime lamb curry was delicious, and saag paneer was good as well. Only temporary menus for now, and they are still sorting some things out, but in many ways it's a step up from Spice Tree (and certainly has much more room). Hopefully there will be enough customers for both of them to succeed.
Did you happen to notice whether they offer a thali option?
Yes, they do. We decided to share some bigger dishes but there were maybe five or six thali options.
So I tried a thali plate at Amaya last night and thought it was OK. Portions were generous and the price very reasonable ($20 for a thali plate and mango lassi). The spices are toned down for local consumption, but there was still a bit of heat to the vindaloo and pickle. It is more informal than I had expected, with a cafeteria-like set up at the back where you can order and pay up for your food. A number of dishes are ready to go while others are prepared in the kitchen. Seemed to me like it would be good for lunch and for take-away, but it is not a fancy arrangement if you are looking for fine dining in the evening (very good option for a quick meal if dining alone, as I was). There are a number of South Indian items on the menu. If you enjoy Indian food, I would say you should check it out.
The Globe's restaurant critic has been by The Berlin a few times, and
his review made print (in Toronto!) today.
(02-27-2016, 05:17 PM)KevinL Wrote: [ -> ]The Globe's restaurant critic has been by The Berlin a few times, and his review made print (in Toronto!) today.
Wow. Great review. Thanks KevinL.
Carl's Jr. in Uptown has bitten the dust. Not sure if that's attributable to location, product, LRT or what, but certainly troubling for the owners of the Square.
(02-28-2016, 12:53 PM)schooner77 Wrote: [ -> ]Carl's Jr. in Uptown has bitten the dust. Not sure if that's attributable to location, product, LRT or what, but certainly troubling for the owners of the Square.
US companies having trouble expanding to Canada? Nah.
(02-28-2016, 12:53 PM)schooner77 Wrote: [ -> ]Carl's Jr. in Uptown has bitten the dust. Not sure if that's attributable to location, product, LRT or what, but certainly troubling for the owners of the Square.
The locations in Toronto closed in January due to issues with the franchisee (
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/01/...doors.html) and the Guelph store is closed now too so unlikely to be LRT-related.
Hopefully this means fewer issues for food trucks setting up in the Square now - I saw a food truck owner post on Twitter that Carls Jr were aggressive in keeping trucks away during Jazz Fest.
Uptown doesn't seem like an ideal place for a fast food restaurant. Carl's Jr. wasn't bad, but why would I go there when there are so many better and tastier options nearby? Boardwalk seems like a much better fit for them to me.