Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread

[madog222]

Originally Posted by Changing City

It'll be cramped, if that's the case. The restaurant in the building is 3,490 sf, and the patio is only 1,160 sf. Is that big enough for 200 seats and a 30 tap bar, with 100 of the seats outside?

Google says 12-15sqft per person is recommended for restaurants so that should work.

I just can think of anywhere else in the area with dedicated outdoor seating, I would take a lot of sidewalk space for 100 seats.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by madog222

Steamworks has a franchised location opening in Mount Pleasant, Main & 7th.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/steamworks-mount-pleasant-taproom

I assume this will be in 2221 Main St.

Nice! I'm happier about the size than the owner, but it's all good.

[hollywoodnorth]

Popeyes Nanaimo has opened.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/popeyes-chicken-nanaimo

I hear they have a location in Courtney under construction.

and the 2nd location in (west) Abbotsford opened last month >> https://www.abbynews.com/news/popeyes-louisiana-chicken-opens-in-west-abbotsford/

[FarmerHaight]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

Popeyes Nanaimo has opened.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/popeyes-chicken-nanaimo

I hear they have a location in Courtney under construction.

and the 2nd location in (west) Abbotsford opened last month >> https://www.abbynews.com/news/popeyes-louisiana-chicken-opens-in-west-abbotsford/

I really like Popeyes. But not having one in our neighborhood (Metrotown) has forced us to explore local options if we don't want to drive to Richmond.

Not only does this place make better fried chicken, but its pricing is very competitive.

I don't have anything against chain restaurants, but I really hope local places survive. I'm a little skeptical since they can't negotiate the same with suppliers and delivery services, or finance large advertising campaigns. They also aren't nearly as resilient when they go through inter-generational transfers of ownership.

[SpongeG]

there is a Popeye's just past Edmonds, near the New West border.

I passed the Popeye's in Poco the other day, they had a lineup that went outside the door, I did my shopping at Walmart and on the way back out there was still a long line up and people continually arriving. It's very popular.

Pelicana is expanding too and opening 3 more locations, one in Poco in that strip mall next to the Nissan Dealership, One in Surrey Fleetwood near 160th and one in Victoria. I tried it once in Burnaby it was good, if you like Korean style Fried chicken.

[whatnext]

The owners of Earls now own 100% of Cactus Club:

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fuller-family-earls-acquires-cactus-club-cafe

[PeterAKer]

The Fuller's Portfolio now consists of Earls, JOEY, LOCAL and Cactus Club Cafe.

[djh]

Originally Posted by whatnext

The owners of Earls now own 100% of Cactus Club:

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fuller-family-earls-acquires-cactus-club-cafe

Wasn't the story that Richard Jaffray started off working at Earl's as a youngster, then left and started his own restaurant to do a similar-but-better thing? Good to see that he's kept a good relationship with his former bosses after all of these years.

But I do worry that Earl's will want to take the best Cactus Club locations and [shiver] turn them into Earl's...ugh, what a downgrade.

[PeterAKer]

Originally Posted by djh

Wasn't the story that Richard Jaffray started off working at Earl's as a youngster, then left and started his own restaurant to do a similar-but-better thing? Good to see that he's kept a good relationship with his former bosses after all of these years.

But I do worry that Earl's will want to take the best Cactus Club locations and [shiver] turn them into Earl's...ugh, what a downgrade.

The Fuller Family is committed to keeping the brand and culture of Cactus Club Cafe. I have no doubt Fullers want to bring Cactus Club Cafe to the US Market (Earls, JOEY and LOCAL are in the US).

Press Release:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fu...rship-of-cactus-club-cafe-881965836.html

[djh]

Originally Posted by PeterAKer

The Fuller Family is committed to keeping the brand and culture of Cactus Club Cafe. I have no doubt Fullers want to bring Cactus Club Cafe to the US Market.

Press Release:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fu...rship-of-cactus-club-cafe-881965836.html

Yeah. !RemindMe 3 Years

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Changing City

It'll be cramped, if that's the case. The restaurant in the building is 3,490 sf, and the patio is only 1,160 sf. Is that big enough for 200 seats and a 30 tap bar, with 100 of the seats outside?

They have signage up now



https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-...r-affordable-housing-development-5017300

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They have signage up now

Thanks. Doesn't look like we'll have to wait too long to see what 100 seats on the patio looks like.

[logan5]

This on line calculator says 1160 sq feet is enough room for 90 - 116 people, depending on table size and amount of room per person.

https://www.banquettablespro.com/how-many-tables-fit-in-a-room

A decent cluster of restaurants is quickly building up along this part of Main that was mostly dead before.

[WarrenC12]

Is this outdoor space going to flow into the "park" at Main and 7th?

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Is this outdoor space going to flow into the "park" at Main and 7th?

Not according to the restaurant leasing brochure. If the Park Board were OK with that idea, they would have to negotiate a separate lease, (and the park is still in development, while the restaurant is already complete). It's not the same context as the restaurant in the Creekside Community Centre where the Park Board own the building, so allow the patio to extend further.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Not according to the restaurant leasing brochure. If the Park Board were OK with that idea, they would have to negotiate a separate lease, (and the park is still in development, while the restaurant is already complete). It's not the same context as the restaurant in the Creekside Community Centre where the Park Board own the building, so allow the patio to extend further.

Sorry, I didn't mean "officially" but more naturally.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Sorry, I didn't mean "officially" but more naturally.

That seems unlikely - there's a drop in level from the patio to the current ground level in the future park, and a glazed railing that runs from front to back.

[hollywoodnorth]

dont think was mentioned here

Chipotle to open its first North Vancouver location soon
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/chipotle-opening-north-vancouver-location


ALSO .... Straight out of Brooklyn has a 2nd new location underway at >>

114 water street vancouver (ex Mega Bite location)

so that plus the new Granville island location for them.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Changing City

That seems unlikely - there's a drop in level from the patio to the current ground level in the future park, and a glazed railing that runs from front to back.

I bet there will be a ton of people grabbing takeout and a 4 pack for the park (in the summer).

[Klazu]

There is a Taiwanese tea place opening up in small retail space under The Sovereign tower in Metrotown (corner of Kingsway/Willingdon). I think this space has been empty since the building went up so nice to see it.