Parq Vancouver | Completed - Page 35

Prometheus · #**681** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 7:40 AM**

No audio, but decent video:

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And the line to get in tonight:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZp4AVLlUnK/?taken-at=890494

Pinion · #**682** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 8:19 AM**

Yikes.

officedweller · #**683** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 8:28 AM**

https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/890494/parq-vancouver/

One of the messages - The Douglas opens Oct 23rd.
Ditto for the JW Marriott.

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thedouglas_van@parqvancouverbc, Vancouver's newest entertainment destination, opens its doors tonight.
We're accepting reservations to stay with us at the DOUGLAS from October 23rd.

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jwmarriottvan@parqvancouverbc, Vancouver's newest entertainment destination, opens its doors tonight.
Our associates are rehearsing for your arrival, and we are delighted to welcome you starting October 23rd. #JWMarriottParq #ParqVancouver

osirisboy · #**684** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 3:55 PM**

Seems oddly dark at the entrance

WarrenC12 · #**685** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 6:06 PM**

So what is open? The casino & restaurants?

Does this mean Edgewater is closed or can they somehow operate both for a limited time?

SpongeG · #**686** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 6:31 PM**

another video

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NewfBC · #**687** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Seems like the same shots are at each of the news stories.

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From Vancouver / Western Living Magazine - tours through the restaurants:

https://youtu.be/KISNvX8l0xg

Same photos yes. The media weren't permitted to take photos, only to use the ones provided.

Ron.

jollyburger · #**688** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 9:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

So what is open? The casino & restaurants?

Does this mean Edgewater is closed or can they somehow operate both for a limited time?

It closed yesterday.

Klazu · #**689** Posted **Sep 30, 2017, 11:24 PM**

I visited Parq today. No photos, but it looks really nice from inside. Casino is located on 2nd and 3rd floors and was packed with mostly Asian people. Neither floor is that large and you can tell that the floorplate is fairly small. There are several restaurants that all looked inviting and not badly priced, but I didn't try any.

Now that it is all there, it is pretty remarkable how much they could fit on that rather small lot (or so it felt before construction commenced). I think it is a nice addition to the area, but I am still sad that they dropped the ball on some exterior details.

supercanuck · #**690** Posted **Oct 2, 2017, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

I visited Parq today. No photos, but it looks really nice from inside. Casino is located on 2nd and 3rd floors and was packed with mostly Asian people. Neither floor is that large and you can tell that the floorplate is fairly small. There are several restaurants that all looked inviting and not badly priced, but I didn't try any.

Now that it is all there, it is pretty remarkable how much they could fit on that rather small lot (or so it felt before construction commenced). I think it is a nice addition to the area, but I am still sad that they dropped the ball on some exterior details.

Thanks Klazu. I can't seem to find any menus online. When you say "not badly priced", are we talking Cactus/Earl's type pricing for some of the restaurants? Or higher?

Graham_Yvr · #**691** Posted **Oct 2, 2017, 11:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by supercanuck

Thanks Klazu. I can't seem to find any menus online. When you say "not badly priced", are we talking Cactus/Earl's type pricing for some of the restaurants? Or higher?

I can chime in here. My partner and I had lunch at Honey Salt - bill came to $57.00 before tip. That was two meals, Fish & Chips, and Tourtiere, both priced at $18, and two drinks - one each, around $9 a piece. So fairly in line with Cactus/Joey's/Earls, if not a little higher. Food and service were great.

jollyburger · #**692** Posted **Oct 2, 2017, 11:15 PM**

So how is the area they wanted for more slots/tables being used?

officedweller · #**693** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by supercanuck

Thanks Klazu. I can't seem to find any menus online. When you say "not badly priced", are we talking Cactus/Earl's type pricing for some of the restaurants? Or higher?

Menu for 1886 – Chinese Fine Dining @ The Parq, MKT EAST and BC Kitchen

Expensive for 1886 - MKT EAST and BC Kitchen seem reasonable.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZqAWt8n8qF/?taken-by=finishingkick

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

So how is the area they wanted for more slots/tables being used?

Probably lounge or restaurant space.

Klazu · #**694** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 12:30 AM**

Oh wow, some items on 1886's list are indeed pricey! I am still looking forward to trying out some of those menus this winter.

Graham_Yvr · #**695** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 12:30 AM**

double post, please delete.

officedweller · #**696** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Oh wow, some items on 1886's list are indeed pricey! I am still looking forward to trying out some of those menus this winter.

Probably like Mott32 @ Trump

jollyburger · #**697** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Menu for 1886 – Chinese Fine Dining @ The Parq, MKT EAST and BC Kitchen

Expensive for 1886 - MKT EAST and BC Kitchen seem reasonable.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZqAWt8n8qF/?taken-by=finishingkick

Probably lounge or restaurant space.

I guess if they really wanted to expand they would have to take out the conference rooms:

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/committees...d-39-smithe-street-DE417276-20131216.pdf

SpongeG · #**698** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 5:29 AM**

$180 item on the menu, pretty up there

Pinion · #**699** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 7:48 AM**

I checked it out tonight, looked very nice but wasn't super busy for day 4.

giallo · #**700** Posted **Oct 3, 2017, 11:08 AM**

1886 is pretty dang pricey.

While the food is probably really good (seafood fried rice for $26 though? Um....no), anyone that loves Chinese food, and wants to eat through that menu may as well buy a $600 return ticket to Shanghai, eat better versions of the dishes here for a fraction of the price, and get to explore a cool city at the same time.