[St. John's] Restaurant Thread - Page 70

IronMan · #**1381** Posted **Feb 19, 2018, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by djslue

What makes you say that? I thought they were doing good

I agree. From my understanding they were getting it right this time. Prices were more reasonable and they were apparently establishing a decent customer base. I have to admit that I am surprised by this.

We need to be careful to avoid the dark hole of negativity.

Arrakis · #**1382** Posted **Feb 19, 2018, 5:24 PM**

Isn’t the owner the same guy who tried to open all those failed Pannizza franchises in town without even testing the market with a single one first?

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Originally Posted by Sox

Seen this one coming from a Mile away --- I heard that the Fifth Ticket is shutting down !

The Dude Abides · #**1383** Posted **Feb 19, 2018, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrakis

Isn’t the owner the same guy who tried to open all those failed Pannizza franchises in town without even testing the market with a single one first?

He is..but he's also a lottery winner. I agree, this would be surprising.

Tocchet22 · #**1384** Posted **Feb 19, 2018, 7:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrakis

Just noticed this past week that Denny’s had an ad in Tge Telegram advertising a job fair soon.

Also, Milestones is also currently posting want ads for a chef and manger.

Drove by on the weekend and the Dennys sign is up on the Sandman hotel....fixture anyways in the Dennys familiar shape.

Marty_Mcfly · #**1385** Posted **Feb 19, 2018, 10:11 PM**

Rumors are just that. There's a lot of talk around this city that isn't true: I had heard that both Pi and Magnum & Steins were close to shutting their doors years ago, but look what came of that.

elizabethf1985 · #**1386** Posted **Feb 21, 2018, 1:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sox

Seen this one coming from a Mile away --- I heard that the Fifth Ticket is shutting down !

I'm curious as to where you're getting your information on that. No one else has heard anything of the sort, so what is leading you to make that statement??

colinpeddle · #**1387** Posted **Feb 21, 2018, 3:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by elizabethf1985

No one else has heard anything of the sort

I've had a few people tell me that they're closing the piano bar or upstairs, or something. So that is kind of "of the sort", he he

Where there's smoke, there's usually fire.

Sctttmmy · #**1388** Posted **Feb 22, 2018, 12:01 AM**

The Dennys sign in up on Kenmount Road, located on the Sandman Signature sign. The sign frame of Dennys is on the restaurant itself as well

jthetzel · #**1389** Posted **Feb 26, 2018, 11:53 AM**

The piano bar and lounge at the Fifth Ticket is closing. The restaurant remains open. https://www.facebook.com/events/193844518035836/

jthetzel · #**1390** Posted **Feb 26, 2018, 12:04 PM**

Also, Fiddlers Pub will close this Wednesday, according to allNewfoundlandLabrador.

djslue · #**1391** Posted **Feb 28, 2018, 12:15 PM**

According to some posts from seems to be employees. Denny's will be opening March 5th at 3pm

PF1962 · #**1392** Posted **Feb 28, 2018, 2:26 PM**

Just heard about this coming to the Avalon Mall. (Hope I posted this correctly).https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...675386833.html

wmemeadusjr · #**1393** Posted **Feb 28, 2018, 3:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by PF1962

Just heard about this coming to the Avalon Mall. (Hope I posted this correctly).https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...675386833.html

I guess this is why the games arcade left and why Fog City will be moving out as well. Sounds like it could be interesting.

wmemeadusjr · #**1394** Posted **Feb 28, 2018, 3:36 PM**

In other news, social media is reporting that Denny's at the sandman Signature Hotel on Kenmount Road will be opening on Monday, March 5th. This is unconfirmed, of course, although it looks to be pretty much ready to open from passing by.

Marty_Mcfly · #**1395** Posted **Mar 2, 2018, 2:53 PM**

Pizza Hut on Topsail Road has closed down.

Arrakis · #**1396** Posted **Mar 2, 2018, 5:56 PM**

Not really surprised to hear this. There so many other pizza options in and around town. They shut down the Torbay road location years ago (it’s a now LASIK Eye clinic now). Then they reopened in Churchill Sq some years later only to shut that location down too. I’m beginning to thing they just have no clue how to operate in St. John’s.

On a branding note. Loved the fact that they spend a load of cash on a very useless looking renovation a couple of years ago at Topsail Riad and then didn’t put their corporate logo back on the actual building.

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Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly

Pizza Hut on Topsail Road has closed down.

KDMusic · #**1397** Posted **Mar 2, 2018, 11:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrakis

Not really surprised to hear this. There so many other pizza options in and around town. They shut down the Torbay road location years ago (it’s a now LASIK Eye clinic now). Then they reopened in Churchill Sq some years later only to shut that location down too. I’m beginning to thing they just have no clue how to operate in St. John’s.

On a branding note. Loved the fact that they spend a load of cash on a very useless looking renovation a couple of years ago at Topsail Riad and then didn’t put their corporate logo back on the actual building.

They are not closed, just a temporary closure for renovations. The sign on their door today says "Closed for renovations, re-opening again soon."

Arrakis · #**1398** Posted **Mar 3, 2018, 11:21 AM**

Well hopefully that’s true. Though “closed for renovations” is a classic excuse for business when they go out of business. And they did a total renovation couple of years ago. Perhaps they are changing ownership or management? Who knows. Still skeptical.

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Originally Posted by KDMusic

They are not closed, just a temporary closure for renovations. The sign on their door today says "Closed for renovations, re-opening again soon."

J_Murphy · #**1399** Posted **Mar 5, 2018, 12:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Engibeer

Signs up on windows of Second Cup Water Street that just say "New Restaurant coming Summer 2018".

I'm guessing that Adelaide Oyster House will either move or expand into this space. Adelaide has been really successful and is always busy. They have a really small spot, so this would be a great opportunity for them.

HockeyMan06 · #**1400** Posted **Mar 8, 2018, 12:48 AM**

I was talking to someone who is friends with the owner of Pizza Hut Topsail Road, the location has been sold and will soon host a Robins Donuts/241 Pizza