Downtown Update - Page 66

markbarbera · #**1301** Posted **Jun 6, 2011, 12:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by DC1983

Is Deco's the one across from Honest Lawyer? If so when did or when are they expaning?
If not, where's Deco's!? haha

Dont know of any deli across from Honest Lawyer, that bar has the back end of dollarama across from it to the north, and Tan Jay across from it to the east.

Deco's is in the side aisle that leads to Pharma Plus, around the corner from Tim Horton's. The same aisle with Coles book store and the tea shop. It's where the churro place was.

DC1983 · #**1302** Posted **Jun 6, 2011, 1:18 PM**

Was referring to the soup/sandwich shop between the variety store and eye glasses place.

I know where Deco's in now, thank you for the clarification. I'll have to check it out!

NOTE: on the subject of sandwiches, I have to plug Bonanza Bakery real quick. Best/cheapest sandwiches in the City! $2.50 (tax 'incl.') for a NFL-sized sandwich filled w/ the freshest of deli meats! Murray St bet Catherine & Mary!

flar · #**1303** Posted **Jun 6, 2011, 1:44 PM**

I can only dream about getting a lunch with less than a five dollar bill up here in Ottawa. I used to go to Duarte's on Barton St. Do they still have sandwiches for $2 even?

DC1983 · #**1304** Posted **Jun 6, 2011, 2:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by flar

I can only dream about getting a lunch with less than a five dollar bill up here in Ottawa. I used to go to Duarte's on Barton St. Do they still have sandwiches for $2 even?

I used to frequent Duarte's all the time in HS, sadly I'm not around the corner anymore.
The bakery/grocery store is still there, and I'm assuming the prices haven't gone up all that much.. but can't confirm.

Also Flar, you'll never find food as great as Hamilton's! Montreal may come in a close second, but Hamilton's where it's at for food! Even my TO friends tell me this!

palace1 · #**1305** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 12:13 AM**

I noticed that Jackson Square has added a new "Mall Entrance" sign at the York Blvd entrance just west of the redeveloped Library and Farmer's Market.

They obviously failed to put any thought into coming up with a nice design or font...

crhayes · #**1306** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 2:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by palace1

I noticed that Jackson Square has added a new "Mall Entrance" sign at the York Blvd entrance just west of the redeveloped Library and Farmer's Market.

They obviously failed to put any thought into coming up with a nice design or font...

Wow... can you say 'amateur'...?

DC1983 · #**1307** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 11:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by palace1

I noticed that Jackson Square has added a new "Mall Entrance" sign at the York Blvd entrance just west of the redeveloped Library and Farmer's Market.

They obviously failed to put any thought into coming up with a nice design or font...

I'm not even joking, I thought u photoshopped that in until I read your post :s
Ouch.. what a Fail :s

DC1983 · #**1308** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 12:14 PM**

The popular punk'ish/rock bar on JamesNorth (across from LIUNA Stn) has more than doubled their patio w/ this addition:

photo by me taken yesterday. They installed it in a day! #Motivation

jgrwatson · #**1309** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by DC1983

I'm not even joking, I thought u photoshopped that in until I read your post :s
Ouch.. what a Fail :s

Meh. I think its okay. It is good to see SOMETHING going into the actual mall. Although I don't believe this for any other place on earth - any construction is good construction in Hamilton!

- J

mattgrande · #**1310** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

I noticed a small sign for a new 15-unit building at the corner of Young & Catharine. I can't imagine it's anything too exciting, but does anyone have any info on it.

I took a quick picture of the sign today. I can't find any info online about it, other than Arthur Realty Ltd is apparently a large house on Scenic Drive.

DC1983 · #**1311** Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 6:43 PM**

I tried to sneak a peek inside Smokes's Poutinerie in Hess Village while they worked on the kitchen.

DC1983 · #**1312** Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 6:46 PM**

They must have moved from their James n Augusta spot which has been closed for a while.

Young at James South

Duckyboy · #**1313** Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 7:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by DC1983

Was referring to the soup/sandwich shop between the variety store and eye glasses place.

I know where Deco's in now, thank you for the clarification. I'll have to check it out!

NOTE: on the subject of sandwiches, I have to plug Bonanza Bakery real quick. Best/cheapest sandwiches in the City! $2.50 (tax 'incl.') for a NFL-sized sandwich filled w/ the freshest of deli meats! Murray St bet Catherine & Mary!

Hell yea Bonanza! That place is the best "bang for your buck" sandwich joint in town. I probably go there twice a week; I could not make those sandwiches myself for any cheaper... great place and great food.

Good call... definitely one of Hamilton's little secrets.

Duckyboy · #**1314** Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by DC1983

The popular punk'ish/rock bar on JamesNorth (across from LIUNA Stn) has more than doubled their patio w/ this addition:

photo by me taken yesterday. They installed it in a day! #Motivation

My friends own that place and we've been talking about extending that patio out since the day the bought it 2 years ago.

The same fellas that did that fence built the deck in my back yard.

DC1983 · #**1315** Posted **Jun 19, 2011, 6:14 PM**

new shop opening up on JamesNorth, bet Wilson & Cannon in the old European Trinkets & Nicnacs Shop.
(will post pic soon)

DC1983 · #**1316** Posted **Jun 22, 2011, 11:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by DC1983

new shop opening up on JamesNorth, bet Wilson & Cannon in the old European Trinkets & Nicnacs Shop.
(will post pic soon)

photos by me

DC1983 · #**1317** Posted **Jun 22, 2011, 12:12 PM**

Stonewall's (York/ Ray) gets a TRUE patio (no more rope)

photo by me

DC1983 · #**1318** Posted **Jun 22, 2011, 12:20 PM**

Commercial Lot (comprising of Stonewalls 'Gastro' Pub and some warehouse-type buildings.. but mostly a gravel parking lot)

photo by me

mattgrande · #**1319** Posted **Jun 22, 2011, 12:24 PM**

Does anyone know what a "Lifestyle Concept Shop" is?

DC1983 · #**1320** Posted **Jun 22, 2011, 1:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

Does anyone know what a "Lifestyle Concept Shop" is?

LMAO!!! I believe it means "nicnacs and trinkets".

Back in the day (late 90's, easly 2000's), Locke St had a couple of these stores, replaced w/in the last 2 years or so with Yuppy shops. Most recently, Discount Emporium closed and turned into a Beauty Supplies outlet.

That said, I can (sadly) see this happening to JamesNorth. It's only a matter of time Starbucks sees The Mulberry's success and forces itself onto the street. Rumour of one at 118 JamesNorth were false, however.