Winnipeg | Restaurants - Page 23

Flavelle103 · #**441** Posted **Jun 15, 2012, 8:34 PM**

looks like Juss Jazz on Portage is opening a sidewalk patio. There's a fence around a small area there. Need more of that!

dpenner · #**442** Posted **Jun 16, 2012, 1:23 AM**

has anyone checked out Arkadash on portage yet? I have a friend who works there and from what she tells me sound like a huge step up from chocolate shop. Even said they have a gorgeous patio that has been done quite nicely

BKB · #**443** Posted **Jun 16, 2012, 2:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by dpenner

has anyone checked out Arkadash on portage yet? I have a friend who works there and from what she tells me sound like a huge step up from chocolate shop. Even said they have a gorgeous patio that has been done quite nicely

I had a great meal there last Friday. Sharp looking space.

Mininari · #**444** Posted **Jun 17, 2012, 1:12 AM**

Finally found some time to visit the Five Guys on Regent.
Went at 3:00pm and the place was lined up outside the door. Despite that, they were fast at getting the orders out, what with their army of employees behind the counter.
They looked more frantic than a Tim Hortons Staff during the morning rush. I wonder how long the hype will last. Mine is satisfied for a while

Also found out from the asst manager that the Pembina Highway location should be open early July (guessing they planned to open with the new stadium crowd coming in... ... ... ... yep).

Anyways, I'm sure a large contingent of UofM staff / graduate students will be interested in giving it a try when it opens. I know many of my colleagues at work are raring to go.

Aramark, you 🞵🞵🞵🞵.

rrskylar · #**445** Posted **Jun 17, 2012, 4:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mininari

Finally found some time to visit the Five Guys on Regent.
Went at 3:00pm and the place was lined up outside the door. Despite that, they were fast at getting the orders out, what with their army of employees behind the counter.
They looked more frantic than a Tim Hortons Staff during the morning rush. I wonder how long the hype will last. Mine is satisfied for a while

Also found out from the asst manager that the Pembina Highway location should be open early July (guessing they planned to open with the new stadium crowd coming in... ... ... ... yep).

Anyways, I'm sure a large contingent of UofM staff / graduate students will be interested in giving it a try when it opens. I know many of my colleagues at work are raring to go.

Aramark, you 🞵🞵🞵🞵.

Do they give out free salted peanuts in the shell like in the US? Should be a lot of even fatter revenue Canada employees soon.

Mininari · #**446** Posted **Jun 17, 2012, 3:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

Do they give out free salted peanuts in the shell like in the US? Should be a lot of even fatter revenue Canada employees soon.

Yes, they do! In fact, I was tempted to put a scoop or two in my bag after I got my food... then I realized just how big the order of fries was and decided against the extra calories!

Mininari · #**447** Posted **Jun 17, 2012, 3:28 PM**

Not sure if this one has already been reported, but I was driving back home along Portage Ave and noticed a Rockford Grill sign up advertising its soon-to-be Winnipeg location. Its on an empty lot out around the 3500ish block of Portage Avenue.

I recognized it because its a west coast chain that offers a mixed menu, and typically offers a sophisticated (albeit chain) dining setting. It will be a nice addition to the area, and its always good to see Canadian restaurant chains expanding.

http://rockfordgrill.com/

tedtim · #**448** Posted **Jun 18, 2012, 11:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mininari

...Its on an empty lot out around the 3500ish block of Portage Avenue...

it will be at 3580 Portage Ave.

http://www.mlcc.mb.ca/documents/PublicNotice_April22_Rockford_Wok-Bar-Grill.pdf

spiritedenergy · #**449** Posted **Jun 18, 2012, 4:12 PM**

what is the name of the bar on the main floor of the hydrobuilding on graham? on friday night they had music and people on the patio, it was crowded. Nice to see people downtown so late.

tedtim · #**450** Posted **Jun 18, 2012, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by spiritedenergy

what is the name of the bar on the main floor of the hydrobuilding on graham? on friday night they had music and people on the patio, it was crowded. Nice to see people downtown so late.

Rudy's Eat and Drink

kylbaz · #**451** Posted **Jun 24, 2012, 5:00 AM**

Had Five GUys today (had it in the US before). It was pretty good. Wouldn't go regularly but it'll be nice to go every once and a while for a quality burger.

Interested in this Famous Daves when it opens up. I never heard of it until I looked it up, and it looks pretty big in the US.

Anyone know what's going on with PF Changs? I know about a year ago they were expanding in Canada, but I browsed an article and I think they either sold the company or a portion of it? Are they still planning on opening across Canada?

cllew · #**452** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 11:30 PM**

I saw yesterday that there is a construction trailer on the BP site on Henderson Highway. I guess this means that work will be started soon on the site.

dpenner · #**453** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 6:14 PM**

so is fox and the fiddle ever going to open? supposed to open its doors early may

Flavelle103 · #**454** Posted **Jul 8, 2012, 12:09 AM**

as of about a month ago, one of the guys running the fox and fiddle told me they were hoping to open in august.
on another note, i saw Obby Khan in the west exchange last week, talking to some workers in a truck who seemed to be working for him. Later in the day he tweeted that he just needs some city permits before he can open his restaurant. Bomber themed Pakistani restaurant (as it apparently is) will be a nice addition to the eclectic Exchange.

Enjoy03 · #**455** Posted **Jul 8, 2012, 1:00 AM**

Anyone know what replaced The Lineup in the exchange? drove by last week and it looks like theres a new restaurant there

cllew · #**456** Posted **Jul 8, 2012, 1:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by Enjoy03

Anyone know what replaced The Lineup in the exchange? drove by last week and it looks like theres a new restaurant there

http://www.bodegoes.com/ The lineup changed their name at all 3 locations according to their new website

It has to be at least a year if not longer since the one at City Place was re-branded.

headhorse · #**457** Posted **Jul 8, 2012, 4:14 AM**

has anyone been to Arkadash on Portage yet?

http://arkadashbistroandlounge.com/

flatlander · #**458** Posted **Jul 8, 2012, 10:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by headhorse

has anyone been to Arkadash on Portage yet?

http://arkadashbistroandlounge.com/

Not yet but colleagues said it was tasty.

dpenner · #**459** Posted **Jul 9, 2012, 12:55 AM**

my friend serves at arkadash and always raves about it, definitely going to check it out next time im home

tedtim · #**460** Posted **Jul 9, 2012, 4:34 PM**

According to their Facebook page, Famous Dave's opens 1 week from today, so that would be July 16

http://www.facebook.com/famousdaveswinnipeg