Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread

[kikin]

I noticed they are going hard getting Daves Hot Chicken ready on Granville, I even saw employees wearing the shirts today, presumably training. Looks like they are trying to get ready fast to open while the world cup is going.

Granville street looks amazing and a good crowd of people enjoying themselves, really positive vibe for sure.

[SpongeG]

Dave's Chicken opens tomorrow, June 12

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-...st-vancouver-location-this-week-12387868

[kikin]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Dave's Chicken opens tomorrow, June 12

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-...st-vancouver-location-this-week-12387868

The signs are up now and they were even cleaning the sides of the building behind it, looks really nice! Good timing with the big crowds on Granville Street right now partying.

[kikin]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Dave's Chicken opens tomorrow, June 12

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-...st-vancouver-location-this-week-12387868

the sign on the door today says "soft opening June 18"

looked like they had a team training meeting in there yesterday, looked like a dozen employees, it looks really nice inside


on another topic, the Asian restaurant they are finishing on Seymour off Robson is looking really luxurious inside, the doors were wide open when I walked by and the renovations look like they are getting close to finished and it looks really well laid out and comfortable, seems like they had a great designer

[jollyburger]

570 Robson is another Big Way Hotpot

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/big-way-hot-pot-robson

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by kikin

the sign on the door today says "soft opening June 18"

looked like they had a team training meeting in there yesterday, looked like a dozen employees, it looks really nice inside


on another topic, the Asian restaurant they are finishing on Seymour off Robson is looking really luxurious inside, the doors were wide open when I walked by and the renovations look like they are getting close to finished and it looks really well laid out and comfortable, seems like they had a great designer

Yea they changed the date, now it says the 19th. They will have a lot of customers right on their doorstep, this weekend is going to be busy down there.

I read there will be 3 BC locations. Where are the other two going to be, does anyone know? In the Lower mainland?

Any dirty Soda shops coming? Chilliwack has one opening or just opened. Seems like the trendy drink right now, first took off in Utah. McDonald's seems to be having it with their weird drinks for the summer.

[kikin]

Dave's Hot Chicken is open today!!

it is packed

[SpongeG]

Foodtastic is buying Kinton Ramen, well it was nice while it lasted, it can only go downhill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UDh7ZEL5Tw

[jollyburger]

They say they generate 1.2 billion in annual sales

Kinto was always a franchise play and probably just Noodlebox-style ramen so it's a perfect fit for them.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/restaurant-franchisor-foodtastic-buys-kinton-ramen/

[teriyaki]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Foodtastic is buying Kinton Ramen, well it was nice while it lasted, it can only go downhill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UDh7ZEL5Tw

Interesting news, but not surprising. Kinton was already approaching food-court level product and this is basically perfect for the new owners.

[kikin]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Foodtastic is buying Kinton Ramen, well it was nice while it lasted, it can only go downhill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UDh7ZEL5Tw

I tried it in the Waterfront food court and it was ok, not great.

Gojira is way better in my opinion.

[giallo]

I always found Kinton to be basic. I prefer Danbo or Hokkido Ramen Santouka.

[officedweller]

Pic by me today - in the former Triple O's at the CBC downtown:

[kikin]

anyone braved the lineup at Dave's Hot Chicken yet? I haven't, it is full inside and the line twists outside and around the corner all day long from early to late

I'm eager to try it for sure

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by kikin

anyone braved the lineup at Dave's Hot Chicken yet? I haven't, it is full inside and the line twists outside and around the corner all day long from early to late

I'm eager to try it for sure

Here's the line-up:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ1XuAxJuvF/

[Juxtapose5751]

Long time viewer, first time posting:

I just noticed Egg Slut will be opening underneath Din Tai Fung on Alberni Street. Vinyl wrap is being installed on the windows as I type.