Winnipeg Restaurants - Page 151

cutchemist42 · #**3001** Posted **Apr 14, 2016, 7:56 PM**

Baraka Pita is always busy everytime I go.

And yeah, you could get imaginative now with WInnipeg Square with that restuarant now done, and that former corner restaurant still walled off.

Intrepid-Poster · #**3002** Posted **Apr 14, 2016, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

Chamberlyn's was like stepping back into the 80s in terms of décor and ambience. I suppose the owners treated it like a used car where you know you can't get anything for selling it, so you might just keep driving until the wheels fall off. Looks like the wheels fell off.

But yeah, perfect timing considering what's in store at Wpg Square.

Chamberlyn's used to be good, but had gone downhill. I don't think their location hurt them as much as the declining quality of the food. They had no problem attracting customers when their product was good.

You allude to "what's in store at Wpg Square." That begs the question...what is in store at Winnipeg Square?

esquire · #**3003** Posted **Apr 14, 2016, 8:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Intrepid-Poster

You allude to "what's in store at Wpg Square." That begs the question...what is in store at Winnipeg Square?

I'm merely speculating, but with the major changes coming to the south end of Winnipeg Square I'd imagine that this could be an opportunity to rearrange the layout of the mall in a way that might encourage tenants to sign on.

pegcity · #**3004** Posted **Apr 15, 2016, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Authentic_City

What's going on at former Zax on Portage @ Wall St? Renos have been underway for a few weeks.

7-Eleven.

Riverman · #**3005** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 4:17 PM**

Went to Peg Beer Co. last night. Good food and nice beers, but their brewery is not going quite yet. No product for 6 weeks or so.

Sure is nice to have something like that in Wpg.

RepomanYWG · #**3006** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

Went to Peg Beer Co. last night. Good food and nice beers, but their brewery is not going quite yet. No product for 6 weeks or so.

Sure is nice to have something like that in Wpg.

The beer list on their website looks pretty sparse. Only two beers on tap? I understand that they will want to focus on their own product but still.

Riverman · #**3007** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 4:43 PM**

This is just a soft opening. I suspect they needed some cash flow.

Still, it is a great asset. And walking distance for me.

BAKGUY · #**3008** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Intrepid-Poster

Chamberlyn's used to be good, but had gone downhill. I don't think their location hurt them as much as the declining quality of the food. They had no problem attracting customers when their product was good.

You allude to "what's in store at Wpg Square." That begs the question...what is in store at Winnipeg Square?

I can tell you, I have been going to Chamberlyn's since a child with family.
It is not the location when food is good.
Also, for years now, been going every year anywhere from three to five times.
Both supper and lunch.
However, it is true. The food quality and service have gone downhill t the point that no longer do any of my family nor friends wish to go there as we used to celebrate an occasion.

buzzg · #**3009** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 7:28 PM**

La Roca is planning on mid May to open. They're building a 200 seat two-level wood deck patio with an outdoor bar and outdoor bathrooms, it's going behind the building. Sounds insane, but awesome.

esquire · #**3010** Posted **Apr 17, 2016, 7:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

La Roca is planning on mid May to open. They're building a 200 seat two-level wood deck patio with an outdoor bar and outdoor bathrooms, it's going behind the building. Sounds insane, but awesome.

I was initially skeptical about this but it looks like they're actually doing some nice work with the building... it looks quite different than it did in its previous incarnations. The deck sounds pretty cool.

Urban recluse · #**3011** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 1:42 PM**

New restaurant in the Garrck Hotel.

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/aborigin...tery-1.3537400

TimeFadesAway · #**3012** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 2:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

This is just a soft opening. I suspect they needed some cash flow.

Still, it is a great asset. And walking distance for me.

Yeah, I know someone who works there. Things seem to be on track for their own brews being available in May.

It's dangerously close for me...right across the street.

buzzg · #**3013** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 5:46 PM**

Apparently Deseo is closing, will report back when I find out more.

esquire · #**3014** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Apparently Deseo is closing, will report back when I find out more.

I'm sure the health department closures were the death blow.

drew · #**3015** Posted **Apr 18, 2016, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I'm sure the health department closures were the death blow.

No - apparently it was a bad layout and the sole proprietor is concentrating on his 2 other locations.

oftheMoon · #**3016** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 2:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

This is just a soft opening. I suspect they needed some cash flow.

Still, it is a great asset. And walking distance for me.

Walking distance for me too lol. Been there a couple times and it's been jam packed. Simple industrial space.

Overall a fantastic addition to the East Exchange. Expands food/beverage choices to the north beyond Bannatyne.

Great flatbreads and huge charcuterie and cheese boards. Nice touch to be able to look in on the brewing vats. Looking forward to trying their product.

GarryEllice · #**3017** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 1:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urban recluse

New restaurant in the Garrck Hotel.

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/aborigin...tery-1.3537400

Cool! Great to see some Indigenous-style restaurants opening (this one, and Feast on Ellice). It should be more of a thing in Winnipeg.

I walk past there twice a day and had no idea this was in there.

Urban recluse · #**3018** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 1:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by GarryEllice

Cool! Great to see some Indigenous-style restaurants opening (this one, and Feast on Ellice). It should be more of a thing in Winnipeg.

I walk past there twice a day and had no idea this was in there.

Agreed.

wags_in_the_peg · #**3019** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 5:35 PM**

2 new spots opening in Airport area (1) Burrito Splendido on Route 90 near the Wendy's adn Tim's in the old entreprise car building. Those 2 places have insane lunch crowd, so it'll do well. not sure about the after 4pm crowd though as there's 0 residential. (2) new craft brew (can't recal name) in stripmall along route 90, just before Wellington, weird location as it's mostly industrial around the area.

TimeFadesAway · #**3020** Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 5:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by oftheMoon

Walking distance for me too lol. Been there a couple times and it's been jam packed. Simple industrial space.

Overall a fantastic addition to the East Exchange. Expands food/beverage choices to the north beyond Bannatyne.

Great flatbreads and huge charcuterie and cheese boards. Nice touch to be able to look in on the brewing vats. Looking forward to trying their product.

Maybe we need a SSP get together there...