The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 197

Yume-sama · #**3921** Posted **Apr 17, 2011, 6:43 PM**

Mucho Burrito is very popular in Edmonton~ Their expansion plans to Calgary... didn't seem to happen. Now that Red Burrito has gone and ruined themselves (they are adding CUCUMBER to the salsa! likely because tomatoes are so expensive), one might have to just settle for Mucho Burrito. Sigh. It just makes me sad I can no longer go there. Ever.

hollywoodnorth · #**3922** Posted **Apr 17, 2011, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Mucho Burrito is very popular in Edmonton~ Their expansion plans to Calgary... didn't seem to happen. Now that Red Burrito has gone and ruined themselves (they are adding CUCUMBER to the salsa! likely because tomatoes are so expensive), one might have to just settle for Mucho Burrito. Sigh. It just makes me sad I can no longer go there. Ever.

Chipotle will be here sooner than later ... they are preparing to ramping up in TO right now. 2 locations downtown so far .....

are you serious about the Cucumbers? ...... SAD!

dreambrother808 · #**3923** Posted **Apr 17, 2011, 8:24 PM**

When I was last at Red Burrito, they had added cubed carrots to the salsa. They were quite a distracting flavour and texture. I would have much preferred cucumbers.

Mucho Burrito, unfortunately, lacks the flavour of Red Burrito.

Chronic Tacos on the other hand are quite good. There is one between Main and Cambie on Broadway as well as another opening on W. 4th. They are a Californian chain. Hopefully a DT location is coming soon.

hollywoodnorth · #**3924** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 9:27 AM**

a couple doors down from the TnT in International Village. New High end pizza place ,,,, Verace Pizza Napoletana!

pic by me

SpikePhanta · #**3925** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 2:19 PM**

Yay! That area needs some more retail! it's an empty roundabout.

golog · #**3926** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 5:18 PM**

All the stores in the Granville Optical building (SW corner of Robson and Granville) have Closing Out Sale signs posted in their windows

Yume-sama · #**3927** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

When I was last at Red Burrito, they had added cubed carrots to the salsa. They were quite a distracting flavour and texture. I would have much preferred cucumbers.

Oh God. I don't know what would have horrified me more. Cucumbers are far too strong in numbers, and we all know Mexicans don't have cucumbers.

Carrots is just... weird.

Hopefully they switch their salsa back, or them trying to save a little bit of money will be their downfall!

officedweller · #**3928** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 10:41 PM**

A "family Italian" restaurant will be opening up in the former William Tell Restaurant space at the Georgian Court Hotel.

trofirhen · #**3929** Posted **Apr 18, 2011, 10:54 PM**

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A "family Italian" restaurant will be opening up in the former William Tell Restaurant space at the Georgian Court Hotel.

THE WILLIAM TELL was supposed to be one of the ultra ultra restaurants, almost like 5 stars on a Michelin Guide.

Whatever became of THE WILLIAM TELL restaurant?

hollywoodnorth · #**3930** Posted **Apr 19, 2011, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by golog

all the stores in the granville optical building (sw corner of robson and granville) have closing out sale signs posted in their windows

great news! Apple store here we —!

hollywoodnorth · #**3931** Posted **Apr 19, 2011, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpikePhanta

Yay! That area needs some more retail! it's an empty roundabout.

totally ... this and the new Blendz will help run it around I think.

Conrad Yablonski · #**3932** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 4:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

THE WILLIAM TELL was supposed to be one of the ultra ultra restaurants, almost like 5 stars on a Michelin Guide.

More like One star maybe-30 years ago.

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

Whatever became of THE WILLIAM TELL restaurant?

The owner retired/the format didn't fit the city/changing demographics take your pick

SpongeG · #**3933** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 7:35 AM**

where is the georgian court hotel?

PF Changs is coming to Canada - but doesn't seem like they have plans for anywhere west of manitoba - I wonder how they would do in a city like Vancouver with so many great chinese restaurants

danby · #**3934** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 1:20 PM**

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where is the georgian court hotel?

PF Changs is coming to Canada - but doesn't seem like they have plans for anywhere west of manitoba - I wonder how they would do in a city like Vancouver with so many great chinese restaurants

Beatty St North of Robson...

LeftCoaster · #**3935** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 4:54 PM**

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I wonder how they would do in a city like Vancouver with so many great chinese restaurants

I'm sure there is a reason a Scottsdale Arizona based "Chinese" restaurant chain isn't expanding to BC...

dreambrother808 · #**3936** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 5:12 PM**

I work with Taiwanese-born people who really like the Chinese buffet at Safeway, so... you never know.

officedweller · #**3937** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

PF Changs is coming to Canada - but doesn't seem like they have plans for anywhere west of manitoba - I wonder how they would do in a city like Vancouver with so many great chinese restaurants

Probably about the same as the Red Door Pan-Asian Grill...

SpongeG · #**3938** Posted **Apr 20, 2011, 9:30 PM**

yah i've never been there - I like PF changs its pretty good for a chain - its just chinese food like you would find at wok box or manchu wok or any food court but its a little fancier sit down

SpongeG · #**3939** Posted **Apr 21, 2011, 9:41 AM**

new dollar store opening on broadway... pic by me

teriyaki · #**3940** Posted **Apr 21, 2011, 5:42 PM**

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new dollar store opening on broadway... pic by me

That used to be a mac store of sorts did it not.