[St. John's] Restaurant Thread - Page 39

Horsell · #**761** Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 2:05 PM**

Make no wonder we are the most obese province with all these restaurants ! Competition is going to be stiff for the “eating out” dollar

Arrakis · #**762** Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Horsell

Make no wonder we are the most obese province with all these restaurants ! Competition is going to be stiff for the “eating out” dollar

I don't think blaming Newfoundland's obesity problem on the number of restaurants here is the answer. Our obesity problems goes way back before we ever had the large choice and number of restaurants here. Its ingrained in our culture and education is the only way to combat it to change people's attitudes toward obesity.

That's like saying our drunk driving problems here are because of the increase in the number of cars we have today. It's not.

rad709 · #**763** Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 9:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by JCE

Sushi Nami Royale Restaurant.
With locations in Downtown Halifax, Clayton Park, Dartmouth Crossing and Xicheng District in China.

http://sushinami.ca/st-johns-nl/

looks like its opening this Monday, tasting from 12-3pm

http://sushinami.ca/st-johns-nl/

rad709 · #**764** Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 9:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrakis

The Keg restaurant us now opened in the former Legros & Motti location.

Rumour has it that Legros & Motti are going to reopen at 351 Water Street.
I am kinda skeptical now whether it will succeed wherever it opens.

Opinions?

Went to the Keg last night in the old Legros location. Terrible service, I was told that half the staff there was fired last week including the head chef due to "senior" management decisions.

Seemed strange to me.

Arrakis · #**765** Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 11:58 PM**

Seems like sushi joints have found their place in St. John's.
Now, if only sushi didn't gross me out.

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Originally Posted by rad709

looks like its opening this Monday, tasting from 12-3pm

http://sushinami.ca/st-johns-nl/

tch1005 · #**766** Posted **Jul 11, 2015, 1:54 AM**

anyone been to Kuma Bento in Waterford Valley mall yet? (i think it's a restaurant)

jthetzel · #**767** Posted **Jul 11, 2015, 11:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Arrakis

I don't think blaming Newfoundland's obesity problem on the number of restaurants here is the answer.

Perhaps Horsell was writing with a touch of jest. In any case, only the most well-off among us could afford obesity-by-downtown-restaurant-scene. One local steakhouse's advertised prices rival the best steakhouses of Chicago! Granted, the cattle do have to swim across the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and many sadly drown.

Malreynolds · #**768** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 6:50 PM**

Looks like we are getting a Kelsey's its going just before Kelsey drive on the right side kemount road just before the turn off to Kelsey drive.. There's a sign up but I couldn't get a good pic

rad709 · #**769** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 7:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Malreynolds

Looks like we are getting a Kelsey's its going just before Kelsey drive on the right side kemount road just before the turn off to Kelsey drive.. There's a sign up but I couldn't get a good pic

So do we know what is coming into the old Keg location? Glad it's not a Kelsey's.

Arrakis · #**770** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Malreynolds

Looks like we are getting a Kelsey's its going just before Kelsey drive on the right side kemount road just before the turn off to Kelsey drive.. There's a sign up but I couldn't get a good pic

I posted that a few days ago. Should be a good location for them. They have that new strip mall being built on the same lot. Hopefully something good will occupy those retail spaces.

Arrakis · #**771** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by rad709

So do we know what is coming into the old Keg location? Glad it's not a Kelsey's.

Heard thru the rumourmill that the owner of the building (Rob Moore) is gonna open another unknown restaurant there and not a famous franchise one.

Arrakis · #**772** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 7:43 PM**

Also heard that Starbucks will be leaving Atlantic Place and moving into 351 Water.

I noticed they have tables and chairs on the rear balcony at 351. Not sure if Starbucks are going in that space or not tho.

rad709 · #**773** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 10:43 PM**

New Mexican late night spot operating out of the Sprout called "Poyo". Haven't been myself, but reviews seem favourable.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/POYO/1448911355410608

putyoursaddown · #**774** Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 10:51 PM**

Hey guys, I've been a long time reader, and now I'm a first time poster! I've got a friend who works at the downtown Starbucks and I just texted her about the move to 351 rumor, and she confirmed it! Not only will Starbucks be leaving Atlantic Place, but the new store in 351 will be getting a Clover coffee brewer too

Arrakis · #**775** Posted **Jul 13, 2015, 12:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by putyoursaddown

Hey guys, I've been a long time reader, and now I'm a first time poster! I've got a friend who works at the downtown Starbucks and I just texted her about the move to 351 rumor, and she confirmed it! Not only will Starbucks be leaving Atlantic Place, but the new store in 351 will be getting a Clover coffee brewer too

Plus I've seen job postings for staff positions for Starbucks for 351 Water Street too.

JCE · #**776** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 1:04 AM**

A couple opening soon restaurants outside the downtown i noticed recently.
- New Jumping Bean on Elizabeth Avenue (Pipers Building)
- Second Wok Box location (Newfoundland Dr/Torbay Road) same Building with Mr. Sub and Rio Brazilian.
- another Sun Sushi Location back of the Yuck Yucks building on Kenmount Road.

ec1983 · #**777** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 11:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by rad709

So do we know what is coming into the old Keg location? Glad it's not a Kelsey's.

Hello, new here. It's going to be a Bier Markt.

Arrakis · #**778** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 11:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by ec1983

Hello, new here. It's going to be a Bier Markt.

Do you have confirmation on that? Or is it just rumour?
I've heard about Bier Markt too but only as a rumour.

That last rumour I heard though was that it wasn't gonna be one of those popular franchises but yet another brand new unknown restaurant created just for that space.

I wish we could get some definite answers somewhere though.

Arrakis · #**779** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 11:53 AM**

Here's a question now, being that there are so many new franchised restaurants opening soon. Do you guys feel we gave reached the saturation point with all of these new franchises in St. John's or is there still room for others?

statbass · #**780** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 12:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by jthetzel

Perhaps Horsell was writing with a touch of jest. In any case, only the most well-off among us could afford obesity-by-downtown-restaurant-scene. One local steakhouse's advertised prices rival the best steakhouses of Chicago! Granted, the cattle do have to swim across the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and many sadly drown.

Not sure when you say 'local' you're talking about locally owned restaurants, but the prices at the Keg here in SJ are not different than other Kegs I've been to in other parts of Canada. At least not that I could notice....