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[horrorbro123]

Barley Brothers Is Leaving Polo Park For Downtown and Rumors Possibly Returns Of Kelsey's in Polo Park

[Urban recluse]

That is great news...well BB moving downtown; Kelsey's is disgusting. The brand needs a major overhaul.

[oftheMoon]

Originally Posted by horrorbro123

Barley Brothers Is Leaving Polo Park For Downtown and Rumors Possibly Returns Of Kelsey's in Polo Park

Fantastic news? Question is where? How about the commercial space on main floor of 139 Market where the old Brick was.

[esquire]

^ I wonder where they're going to set up shop? And although I'm happy to hear of a business moving downtown, I wonder how many more casual dining, beer n' eats type places downtown can really support... there are so many of them now.

[Urban recluse]

Great location for it. Fox & Fiddle space, or is that too small?

[oftheMoon]

I live in the Exchange and frequent a variety of restaurants on a regular basis - seems to me they are all sustaining quite well from what I can see. Some busier than others, but none are 'empty' so to speak. DT is becoming more and more a 'destination' for people looking for a night out for dinner and drinks.

[h0twired]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Kelsey's is disgusting. The brand needs a major overhaul.

Kelsey's got a major brand overhaul over the past year or two after shutting down in Winnipeg.

http://www.kelseys.ca/

They remind me more of a Jack Astor's or Texas Roadhouse.

[vjose32]

Kelsey's was great, bring them back. I see Freshii has opened on St James or is close to it. I think they should open at Northgate in the space next to Booster Juice, can't see what else would fit there.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by h0twired

Kelsey's got a major brand overhaul over the past year or two after shutting down in Winnipeg.

http://www.kelseys.ca/

They remind me more of a Jack Astor's or Texas Roadhouse.

Has anything changed besides the logo? Their menu looks like an Applebees-calibre joint.

[h0twired]

Originally Posted by esquire

Has anything changed besides the logo? Their menu looks like an Applebees-calibre joint.

Were you expecting them to turn into a steakhouse or an Asian fusion bistro?

Their entire menu was overhauled and they remain a burger/sandwich casual dining restaurant and bar.

[wags_in_the_peg]

Freshii new location is open in new strip mall in front of Pro Hockey Life, corner of St.James and St. Mathews. Boy, they are sure opening up lots of locations

[vjose32]

I wonder why they would turn Kelsey's into a Montana wannabe seeing as how they are owned by the same people and all, if I'm not mistaken.

[jmt18325]

God I hate Montanas. I'm really enjoying eating in Winnipeg more since we started to pretty much ditch the chains.

[esquire]

^ Ha... Montana's is one of the few chains that I actually enjoy dropping into once a year or so. Good n' meaty, and kid-friendly. What's not to like?

[jmt18325]

I feel they ruin a lot of beef with sweet sauces.

[esquire]

^ Fair enough... it certainly ain't Hy's. They do a good job helping me satisfy burger or rib cravings that I occasionally get, though.

[cutchemist42]

Yeah if I had to choose a chain, Montanas would be the one I go to.

Personally I find Barley Bros to be a little meh. I really think Freshii is meh too, but I know it caters to a certain crowd.

[Tacheguy]

If anybody craves Greek style ribs the way I do then run, don't walk, to Taverna Rodos out in Charleswood. so good...

[jmt18325]

Originally Posted by esquire

^ Fair enough... it certainly ain't Hy's. They do a good job helping me satisfy burger or rib cravings that I occasionally get, though.

Burgers and ribs are find there, that's for sure.

[wags_in_the_peg]

Originally Posted by cutchemist42

. I really think Freshii is meh too, but I know it caters to a certain crowd.

yup, if you like meat like i do, Freshii is not the place for you. I think once a week, healthy wrap is ok, better option than Subway i think