[Burnaby] The Amazing Brentwood | 15 Towers | 186m | 56 flrs | U/C & Proposed - Page 290

superelevation · #**5781** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 4:29 PM**

From Ontario and Figured I'd comment . . .

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

I guess if their location in Toronto does well they might consider it.

It's always full even during COVID reopening, there's typically a several hour wait to get in despite it being open for a few years now

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Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

You're sad that BC doesn't have a Red Lobster? That's a different take.

I think you are conveniently forgetting a number of chains: Milestones, Boston Pizza, Chili's, Olive Garden, iHOP...

BC also has a few fast food chains that don't have a strong presence in the rest of Canada such as Chipotle and Krispy Kreme.

Personally, some chains aren't as exciting when you consider the local options. Red Lobster might satisfy your seafood craving if you live in the prairies, but there are so many great local options that will do it better, cheaper, and fresher in BC.

Can confirm there are lots of Chipotle and Krispy Kreme in Ontario, particularly TO

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Originally Posted by Repthe250

Whoops didn’t mean to throw everyone off topic lol.
I used red lobster as an example because Ive had a GC in my wallet for over 2 years that I haven’t been able to use due to the border being closed.

BC used to have a decent presence of big American chains such as Tony Roma’s, Hooters, Applebee’s, TGI Friday’s, Macaroni Grill, Rainforest Cafe… but as of the last two decades have all disappeared despite thriving in Alberta and Ontario

Honestly most of these aren't thriving in Ontario - besides a Hooters in DT Toronto I can't recall seeing basically any of them on a regular basis, def not Rainforest Cafe though I am not longing for that . . .

Diegotheartist1 · #**5782** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 7:02 PM**

I find it interesting that the mall currently has 2 dental clinics, because there's going to be a third one located in the plaza (Street Level).

jollyburger · #**5783** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 7:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Diegotheartist1

I find it interesting that the mall currently has 2 dental clinics, because there's going to be a third one located in the plaza (Street Level).

Looks fancy

https://thedentallounge.ca/

Sheba · #**5784** Posted **Oct 14, 2021, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewfBC

Mary Brown's is not the same as Marrybrown in Asia. Don't know if they were inspired by the original Mary Brown's (started in Newfoundland in the 60's).

Ron.

I came across this today - The Biggest Mary: Chicken chain Mary Brown's buys naming rights to Mile One Centre

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Best of cluck to the St. John's sports teams who will be playing in Mile One Centre this season, under a new name.

Naming rights to the St. John's arena have been have been bought by the Newfoundland-based fried chicken franchise Mary Brown's. According to a media release issued Thursday morning by the company, the venue will be renamed Mary Brown's Centre as part of a deal with the City of St. John's and St. John's Sports and Entertainment.

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SpongeG · #**5785** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 6:59 AM**

I popped into Brentwood tonight around 7 pm, parking was hard to find it was packed full, after some driving, we found a spot. Despite there being no actual restaurants to go to yet, the OEB is only open till 3 pm, and the tables food court is always busy, once some actual restaurants open, its going to be a good place in the evening. Due to the weather and lack of things to do it was quiet other than the food court.

They have also put up graphic wraps on most of the empty spaces so it looks much better now, and its decked out for Halloween. L.L. Bean signage is up.

2021-10-14_11-50-28 by snub_you, on Flickr

NewfBC · #**5786** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 2:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

I popped into Brentwood tonight around 7 pm, parking was hard to find it was packed full, after some driving, we found a spot. Despite there being no actual restaurants to go to yet, the OEB is only open till 3 pm, and the tables food court is always busy, once some actual restaurants open, its going to be a good place in the evening. Due to the weather and lack of things to do it was quiet other than the food court.

They have also put up graphic wraps on most of the empty spaces so it looks much better now, and its decked out for Halloween. L.L. Bean signage is up.

2021-10-14_11-50-28 by snub_you, on Flickr

I think most people are there for the theatre and Rec Room.

Ron.

CondoInvestor · #**5787** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 5:04 PM**

It's taking so long for the other food court chains to open.. getting bored with the current selection already

officedweller · #**5788** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

L.L. Bean signage is up.

Could you tell how much of the plaza frontage they are taking?
ie how much off-centre was the sign?

Edit - just looked at your Oct 1st pic. Looks like there are 2 units, and they have the left one. ... and saw your coment in the retail thread - so 2/3 available.

jollyburger · #**5789** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 6:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Could you tell how much of the plaza frontage they are taking?
ie how much off-centre was the sign?

Edit - just looked at your Oct 1st pic. Looks like there are 2 units, and they have the left one. ... and saw your coment in the retail thread - so 2/3 available.

It's a huge space from the directory map

https://theamazingbrentwood.com/directory/directory-map/

VarBreStr18 · #**5790** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by CondoInvestor

It's taking so long for the other food court chains to open.. getting bored with the current selection already

There are now 5 places for coffee and not 1 tiny retail for real food , such as Kin's Market, especially these coffee shops are huge and prominent locations. Do we need to drink that much coffee? If no real food to buy, agree should be at least more variety in the food court.

jollyburger · #**5791** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by VarBreStr18

There are now 5 places for coffee and not 1 tiny retail for real food , such as Kin's Market, especially these coffee shops are huge and prominent locations. Do we need to drink that much coffee? If no real food to buy, agree should be at least more variety in the food court.

Would Kin's work with the lease rates Brentwood is charging?

VarBreStr18 · #**5792** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 8:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Would Kin's work with the lease rates Brentwood is charging?

Does not have to be prime location. What about the old Starbucks vacated adjacent to London Drug? It is at the back of the mall, also has easy access to parking. London Drug itself would bring in lots of traffic.

SpongeG · #**5793** Posted **Oct 15, 2021, 11:30 PM**

the London Drugs since the rest of the mall has been much busier than it used to be, there are at times lineups at the cashier's these days.

yvrTAB2 · #**5794** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 1:38 AM**

Found on here. Guessing they're taking the two level? Or maybe typo for the Taphouse in the food court?

jollyburger · #**5795** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 2:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by yvrTAB2

Found on here. Guessing they're taking the two level? Or maybe typo for the Taphouse in the food court?

I was thinking typo but it's not

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Tap & Barrel Bridges (Granville Island) Spring 2022
Tap & Barrel South Surrey Summer 2022
Tap & Barrel Brentwood Winter 2023

Cached page from some job site.

SpongeG · #**5796** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 3:20 AM**

2023 :O that's a long way off.

yvrTAB2 · #**5797** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

I was thinking typo but it's not

Cached page from some job site.

Nice find! And damn, so far away.

officedweller · #**5798** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 4:18 AM**

At the end of the video, the old mall is labelled "Phase 2 Retail" .
So they have bumped up the reno of the mall - not sure what that means for other towers over the mall.

jollyburger · #**5799** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 5:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

At the end of the video, the old mall is labelled "Phase 2 Retail" .
So they have bumped up the reno of the mall - not sure what that means for other towers over the mall.

They said that market conditions could speed up the development of the "final" NE quadrant. I think they'll probably most likely keep the same tower placement that was in the master plan?

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/.../Unrestricted/2012/30-Jul-2012/90595.pdf

I guess there isn't any towers directly over the mall section?

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**5800** Posted **Oct 25, 2021, 7:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

They said that market conditions could speed up the development of the "final" NE quadrant. I think they'll probably most likely keep the same tower placement that was in the master plan?

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/.../Unrestricted/2012/30-Jul-2012/90595.pdf

I guess there isn't any towers directly over the mall section?

is it just me that wishes all these buildings would be connected to the SkyTrain station with above ground greenways/land bridges so that pedestrians could avoid crossing those wide, busy streets?

creating a nice park like setting connecting the whole neighbourhood. and with the station having a mezzanine level, it would be viable.