Official Fredericton, NB projects thread - Page 298

Taeolas · #**5941** Posted **Sep 3, 2014, 6:20 PM**

No but I could see Smart Centres trying to buy it to finish off the 2NC block and making a restaurant pad available there. Then again with the price and how slow the 2NC centre has grown, they may not be eager to jump at it any time soon.

As is, more likely a BK or A&W standalone would grab one of the existing pad locations on the Smart Centre lot, if they were anywhere close to breaking ground. Not quite "In front of WalMart" but close enough for government purposes so to speak.

That space on the East side of Walmart (between the SuperCentre and Saint Mary's), is that part of the Smart Centres lot, or is it just open/for sale?

Blue Blazer · #**5942** Posted **Sep 3, 2014, 7:24 PM**

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I also saw a coming soon sign at the old 777 Location on Main Street here in Fredericton anyone know whats going up there ?

I heard it was going to be a gentlemen's club

josh_cat_eyes · #**5943** Posted **Sep 3, 2014, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

No but I could see Smart Centres trying to buy it to finish off the 2NC block and making a restaurant pad available there. Then again with the price and how slow the 2NC centre has grown, they may not be eager to jump at it any time soon.

As is, more likely a BK or A&W standalone would grab one of the existing pad locations on the Smart Centre lot, if they were anywhere close to breaking ground. Not quite "In front of WalMart" but close enough for government purposes so to speak.

That space on the East side of Walmart (between the SuperCentre and Saint Mary's), is that part of the Smart Centres lot, or is it just open/for sale?

Here is the site plan. It doesn't look to include anything else. Usually they will have a blue square for buildings that are a "future development"

OliverD · #**5944** Posted **Sep 4, 2014, 12:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

That space on the East side of Walmart (between the SuperCentre and Saint Mary's), is that part of the Smart Centres lot, or is it just open/for sale?

For sale: http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetail...rtyId=14580054

OliverD · #**5945** Posted **Sep 4, 2014, 12:54 AM**

Looks like Fredericton might be getting a Mitsubishi dealer again: http://www.fredericton.ca/en/citygov...sources/D2.pdf

OliverD · #**5946** Posted **Sep 4, 2014, 12:19 PM**

The building under construction beside the new Speedy on Bishop is a Subway.

Also, structural steel is now going up at the Hampton Inn.

trev71 · #**5947** Posted **Sep 4, 2014, 12:22 PM**

A co worker told they saw a sign saying the name of the old 777 location is going to be called "Express Buffett" . Hopefully its new owners and a new menu.

Tridus · #**5948** Posted **Sep 5, 2014, 11:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by trev71

A co worker told they saw a sign saying the name of the old 777 location is going to be called "Express Buffett" . Hopefully its new owners and a new menu.

I think it's "Buffet Express" or something like that, I was driving by yesterday. Sign said "grand opening friday", but I didn't see if there was a "next week" after or something. So it might be open today.

Not sure what type of food it is yet, or if it's new owners. Seems like a fast turnaround for a whole new operation.

Konfewcious · #**5949** Posted **Sep 5, 2014, 3:02 PM**

Posted on kijiji : Buffet Express, a coming soon Chinese style restaurant on 86 Main Street is seeking for full-time and part-time individuals with restaurant experience. If you are mature, punctual, dynamic and energetic with a pleasant personality, please stop in with resume at 1:00 to 4:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday.

Tridus · #**5950** Posted **Sep 5, 2014, 5:00 PM**

Went in for lunch today, actually. It's just buffet (and drinks), didn't see a menu for anything else. Trays were well stocked, food wasn't bad. Nothing spectacular, but we were pretty satisfied for $10.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a rebrand of the 777 focusing on the buffet aspect, one person I was with said he recognized the chef from before.

OliverD · #**5951** Posted **Sep 5, 2014, 6:21 PM**

So it's Chinese food I assume?

trev71 · #**5952** Posted **Sep 5, 2014, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tridus

Went in for lunch today, actually. It's just buffet (and drinks), didn't see a menu for anything else. Trays were well stocked, food wasn't bad. Nothing spectacular, but we were pretty satisfied for $10.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a rebrand of the 777 focusing on the buffet aspect, one person I was with said he recognized the chef from before.

Crap is crap I ate there once and it was not very appealing. I think I might pass on the buffet express, Nice try at a new name though. Ive heard nextdoor at Koto the food is amazing. I never think about going there

Tridus · #**5953** Posted **Sep 7, 2014, 10:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by OliverD

So it's Chinese food I assume?

Yeah, Chinese buffet. Pretty standard in terms of what you can expect.

Blue Blazer · #**5954** Posted **Sep 8, 2014, 1:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tridus

Went in for lunch today, actually. It's just buffet (and drinks), didn't see a menu for anything else. Trays were well stocked, food wasn't bad. Nothing spectacular, but we were pretty satisfied for $10.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a rebrand of the 777 focusing on the buffet aspect, one person I was with said he recognized the chef from before.

I assure you my friend the guy working there is not a chef by any means. More like a Cook/line cook

Anyone can unfreeze chiense food in the oven.

Konfewcious · #**5955** Posted **Sep 10, 2014, 9:18 AM**

New Starbuck's drive-thru at Shoppers on Prospect.

josh_cat_eyes · #**5956** Posted **Sep 10, 2014, 2:54 PM**

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New Starbuck's drive-thru at Shoppers on Prospect.

How many Starbucks are in Fredericton now?

trev71 · #**5957** Posted **Sep 10, 2014, 3:44 PM**

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How many Starbucks are in Fredericton now?

last time I checked this would make 3

OliverD · #**5958** Posted **Sep 10, 2014, 5:20 PM**

They've begun clearing trees on one side of Hanwell Road between Kitchen Fashions and Serenity Lane, presumably as a first step towards the road upgrades that are planned for next year.

Blue Blazer · #**5959** Posted **Sep 10, 2014, 5:52 PM**

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They've begun clearing trees on one side of Hanwell Road between Kitchen Fashions and Serenity Lane, presumably as a first step towards the road upgrades that are planned for next year.

Serenity now insanity later

What is going in there anyways ?

Franco401 · #**5960** Posted **Sep 11, 2014, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

Serenity now insanity later

What is going in there anyways ?

I believe some areas will receive an upgrade to three lanes for surrounding businesses, and the entire road will get wider shoulders and maybe sidewalks along with the recent repaving.