Regina | Pubs and Restaurants

[TechnicalRecession]

Originally Posted by aberrant

I am trying to find out what is going in across the street from Local and Fresh... lots of wild rumors floating around.

Hey aberrant do you know what is going on with the big warehouse building on Dewdney across the street close to Rebellion. All the windows are boarded up so not sure if the place is undergoing a gut job for some project or it is just boarded up and the owner is hoping to tear down at some point.

[aberrant]

Originally Posted by TechnicalRecession

Hey aberrant do you know what is going on with the big warehouse building on Dewdney across the street close to Rebellion. All the windows are boarded up so not sure if the place is undergoing a gut job for some project or it is just boarded up and the owner is hoping to tear down at some point.

I believe the initial plan was office space, but that was year's ago. I know someone wanted to put in a brewery on the main floor (they asked for my blessing), but they ultimately chose a different location.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by TechnicalRecession

Has anyone heard what's going on with Malinche? They recently announced they are closing their little restaurant in Pile of Bones and their facebook page kind of alludes to a new restaurant but they are kind of vague about it, other than to say something may be in the works in the future. I also heard a rumour they are opening their own restaurant. Maybe Malinche is going in the building across from yqr market that got approval to open a restaurant from the city and I think there is construction going on. Would be a good spot and is a nice old, red brick building.

Are they the owners behind Agave Mexican Grill which is opening soon, I believe, in the old Press Box location on Albert?

https://www.facebook.com/agavemexigrill

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Are they the owners behind Agave Mexican Grill which is opening soon, I believe, in the old Press Box location on Albert?

https://www.facebook.com/agavemexigrill

Nope - different owners.

[cityboy]

I just noticed a sign for Tamarind going in across from Popeyes. I'm happy to see another non-chain restaurant and with Caraway open now in Aurora we are in good shape in the East end for Indian Cuisine! I'd love to see a locally owned pup or coffee house in Acre 21 as well.

[McBean]

Anyone here old enough to remember that old man that had a little popcorn stand downtown? I loved that place as a kid. Wish the downtown had some more things like that today.

[Draftsman]

Originally Posted by McBean

Anyone here old enough to remember that old man that had a little popcorn stand downtown? I loved that place as a kid. Wish the downtown had some more things like that today.

I do! It was the Alexce family (pronounced alek-sy), started by John Alecxe, and then run by his son, Harry.

I remember the old wheeled cart, as they would take it to the exhibition every year and sell popcorn and warm peanuts in a bag.

Ahh....being a young kid in the 1960's!

By the way, just Google 'Alexce' as there are a lot of items about them.

[CCF]

Looks like Hobo Donuts is closing. Unfortunately, didn't last long.

[McBean]

Originally Posted by CCF

Looks like Hobo Donuts is closing. Unfortunately, didn't last long.

You knew it would happen. That donut place and the vegan place Gud next door both lasted a few months.

[LittleBoy]

Originally Posted by TechnicalRecession

Can you at least tell us if it is an existing operation (like Vics) that is moving or opening a new place, or something completely new and interesting to the city?

Perhaps it is for Meld, who is currently operating the food counter in the yqr market building.

I won’t say specifically what it is but it is an existing operation from very close by, unfortunately nothing new or overly exciting.

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by McBean

You knew it would happen. That donut place and the vegan place Gud next door both lasted a few months.

Owner said it was not due to lack of sales or covid. He routinely sells out in a few hours. Cited mental health reasons and the need to just step back.

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by yveseluj

Owner said it was not due to lack of sales or covid. He routinely sells out in a few hours. Cited mental health reasons and the need to just step back.

It's unfortunate that he chose to close rather than sell his recipes/social media accounts. He had a few people working for him, as I understand, that could have continued on. I'm guessing he plans to return to it someday in some form.

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Aah. It’s interesting Leo’s wasn’t mentioned in the article I read about Gud Eats shutting down.

I know this is an old post, but I also found it interesting how Leo’s ownership of Güd wasn’t mentioned once. Always talked about it as a 2 restaurant business & referred back to the founder for comments (some stories - like Global’s - implied he’s the owner).

I agree with others, this was just a brutal location to choose at the best of times… but with the lunch crowd essentially gone, and Güd potentially being seen as a niche menu, they really didn’t have a fighting chance. Could’ve seen it surviving/thriving in Cathedral, or even out in a pad spot with profile & parking.

We picked up from Güd a couple times - food was excellent. But if we didn’t know a couple vegans & vegetarians, I’m not sure we would’ve even been aware it existed… Leo’s really didn’t bring their trademark marketing to the table.

[StealthGirl]

Dojo Ramen opening this fall. Modern Korean and Japanese cuisine in September in the old Flip location. Same owners as Avenue.

https://mailchi.mp/849cc4e03d11/new-regi...rn-japanese-and-korean-fare?e=7cdaba4051

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9YvLHHU4y/

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Dojo Ramen opening this fall. Modern Korean and Japanese cuisine in September in the old Flip location. Same owners as Avenue.

https://mailchi.mp/849cc4e03d11/new-regi...rn-japanese-and-korean-fare?e=7cdaba4051

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9YvLHHU4y/

So excited about this! Avenue already is my fave restaurant period.

[McBean]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Dojo Ramen opening this fall. Modern Korean and Japanese cuisine in September in the old Flip location. Same owners as Avenue.

https://mailchi.mp/849cc4e03d11/new-regi...rn-japanese-and-korean-fare?e=7cdaba4051

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9YvLHHU4y/

I think this would work in a big Canadian city, but not in the crime infested hel l hole of Regina downtown. Nobody wants to be there unless they have to be.

[BrannyMuffin]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Dojo Ramen opening this fall. Modern Korean and Japanese cuisine in September in the old Flip location. Same owners as Avenue.

https://mailchi.mp/849cc4e03d11/new-regi...rn-japanese-and-korean-fare?e=7cdaba4051

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9YvLHHU4y/

Can’t wait to try it.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by McBean

I think this would work in a big Canadian city, but not in the crime infested hel l hole of Regina downtown. Nobody wants to be there unless they have to be.

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[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by McBean

I think this would work in a big Canadian city, but not in the crime infested hel l hole of Regina downtown. Nobody wants to be there unless they have to be.

I didn't realize I was risking my life every day! Get a grip Mr. Bean.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Dojo Ramen opening this fall. Modern Korean and Japanese cuisine in September in the old Flip location. Same owners as Avenue.

https://mailchi.mp/849cc4e03d11/new-regi...rn-japanese-and-korean-fare?e=7cdaba4051

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9YvLHHU4y/

Excellent!