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borkborkbork · #**2501** Posted **Oct 14, 2015, 11:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by dennis

I really like deseo. Is that a Scott Bagshaw restaurant?

Bagshaw runs Deseo and Enoteca (both very good). I don't know about this thing in the former Gio's, but I think his new one is going to be on Stafford, about a block from the Grove.

horrorbro123 · #**2502** Posted **Oct 17, 2015, 10:53 PM**

i Think Menchies Should Open Third Location In Winnipeg Could Be Grant Park Festival

esquire · #**2503** Posted **Oct 17, 2015, 11:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by horrorbro123

i Think Menchies Should Open Third Location In Winnipeg Could Be Grant Park Festival

They already have a Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt shop at GP Festival...

DancingDuck · #**2504** Posted **Oct 18, 2015, 12:08 AM**

The way it is now I'll be surprised if anything else opens at Grant Park Festival...

emeraldeyes · #**2505** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 1:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Bagshaw runs Deseo and Enoteca (both very good). I don't know about this thing in the former Gio's, but I think his new one is going to be on Stafford, about a block from the Grove.

Yes you're correct. No Bagshaw involvement in the former Gio's project. Bad info.

CoryB · #**2506** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by DancingDuck

The way it is now I'll be surprised if anything else opens at Grant Park Festival...

Grant Park Festival seems to have potential for more free standing restaurants. What makes you think no more development happens there?

rkspec · #**2507** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 4:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Coming soon signs went up at the old Gio's today. It looked like it said Inotoca, and had really nice designs, Mexican skulls with bright colours. So other it's going to be a (hopefully) really cool restaurant or a Mexican-themed club? Can't find any info online.

La Roca Super Macho Taqueria has announced they will be opening sometime in March of 2016. They have begun hiring staff using a contact at Whiskey-Dix as the place to send resumes. This would suggest that Whiskey-Dix owner Wade Salchert may be involved in this venture.

trusted source?:
http://accesswinnipeg.com/2015/10/gios-club-bar-to-become-new-restaurant/

cheswick · #**2508** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by rkspec

La Roca Super Macho Taqueria has announced they will be opening sometime in March of 2016. They have begun hiring staff using a contact at Whiskey-Dix as the place to send resumes. This would suggest that Whiskey-Dix owner Wade Salchert may be involved in this venture.

trusted source?:
http://accesswinnipeg.com/2015/10/gios-club-bar-to-become-new-restaurant/

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/La-Roca-552430548246661/

esquire · #**2509** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 5:07 PM**

^ Sounds like a "meh" to me... instead of a redevelopment of that site we'll basically get an unremarkable new restaurant.

Riverman · #**2510** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 5:13 PM**

Or maybe a really great new restaurant.

Tacheguy · #**2511** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 6:06 PM**

new Greek resto opening at former location of La Petite France. called Helios.
surprised to see a greek place just a block from the Red Top.

esquire · #**2512** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

Or maybe a really great new restaurant.

"La Roca Super Macho Taqueria" ?

You must be more optimistic than me.

Riverman · #**2513** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 7:04 PM**

The name does sound like it was conjured up by someone just learning the language.

buzzg · #**2514** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 9:47 PM**

Judging by the facts that the skull is wearing headphones, and this place was already a nightclub most recently, I would put my bets that this will be more of a bar/club that also has food. 441 Main put in a "Tapas Bar" ... but I would never classify that place as a restaurant.

horrorbro123 · #**2515** Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 11:08 PM**

Well Pizza Pizza Is Taking Over Former Quiznos Sub Next To Starbucks and Money Mart 1740 Pembina Highway

RLS_rls · #**2516** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 10:52 AM**

http://elhefe.com/

Looks like La Roca has some American investors. Here I thought "Super Macho" was an indication it was going to be a gay Mexican...pub...or something. First thing that came to mind since it's in the old Gio's.

La Roca means "the rock" I don't get that reference. Why not El Rojo?

emeraldeyes · #**2517** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tacheguy

new Greek resto opening at former location of La Petite France. called Helios.
surprised to see a greek place just a block from the Red Top.

La Petite France is gone? Quelle catastrophe! Loved that place...

wags_in_the_peg · #**2518** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by emeraldeyes

La Petite France is gone? Quelle catastrophe! Loved that place...

Helios opened yesterday (la Petite France has been closed for 2 months probably). i live real close and never really saw more than 4-5 cars there and I never went. i love Greek food and although next door to Red Top, they are mostly burgers or breakfast.

The Unknown Poster · #**2519** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by horrorbro123

Well Pizza Pizza Is Taking Over Former Quiznos Sub Next To Starbucks and Money Mart 1740 Pembina Highway

Thats a bit small for the usual Pizza Pizza, no?

Anyone know where the Pizza Hut at Plaza Dr strip mall is supposed to go?

Not sure if this was mentioned by Qdoba on Kenaston is open and I really enjoyed it, much more so than Taco Del Mar or Burrito Splendito.

Authentic_City · #**2520** Posted **Oct 20, 2015, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Unknown Poster

Not sure if this was mentioned by Qdoba on Kenaston is open and I really enjoyed it, much more so than Taco Del Mar or Burrito Splendito.

I was actually surprised how good Qdoba on Empress was. They actually had a nice selection of local beer (Half Pints) and a relatively busy and surprisingly nice patio (despite the fact they are essentially in a Winner's parking lot. The food was good and the staff super friendly and helpful.