Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 76

SpongeG · #**1501** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 8:33 AM**

this place looks interesting

hrhsheba · #**1502** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 4:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

The media said Stanley Park Brewing was the second choice. The original winner of the bid pulled out, anyone know who it was?

Feast Restaurant out of West Vancouver was supposed to go in there but negotiations collapsed.

dreambrother808 · #**1503** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

this place looks interesting

• Video Link

It's very good.

whatnext · #**1504** Posted **Dec 29, 2016, 8:42 PM**

Luke's Corner Kitchen at Granville and 13th closed, I guess they waited until office party season was over. Nothing has worked there since Bread Garden. As I was looking in a passerby said it was going to be condos, but I don't know if she was being facetious or had real info.

jollyburger · #**1505** Posted **Dec 29, 2016, 8:49 PM**

The Starbucks on Main across from the JJ Bean has been closed for a while, looks like they're joining up both units.

dreambrother808 · #**1506** Posted **Dec 29, 2016, 9:11 PM**

The Starbucks at English Bay has recently reopened with a pretty cool renovation as well. They seem to be moving in a more upscale design direction.

whatnext · #**1507** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 1:18 AM**

Wow shocked to be down at English Bay today and see The Milestones is closed and the space for lease! That was an institution. Great to see CARA continuing its time honoured tradition of screwing up every restaurant chain they buy!

Also noticed the doors to Relish on Davie were padlocked, never a good sign.

jollyburger · #**1508** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 1:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Wow shocked to be down at English Bay today and see The Milestones is closed and the space for lease! That was an institution. Great to see CARA continuing its time honoured tradition of screwing up every restaurant chain they buy!

Also noticed the doors to Relish on Davie were padlocked, never a good sign.

Their Facebook December 30th:

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Dear Friends,
We are sorry to tell you that Relish Davie is closed as of today. Thank you for your interest and we hope to be together in another location as soon as possible.
Until then, please visit our 2290 COMMERCIAL DRIVE store for a great Relish Gourmet Burger experience.
Hope to see you soon.

https://www.facebook.com/relishdaviest/

whatnext · #**1509** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 2:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Their Facebook December 30th:

https://www.facebook.com/relishdaviest/

That's too bad, I really liked their burgers. But the space was too big and being in the Alexandra, likely too expensive.

dreambrother808 · #**1510** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 2:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Wow shocked to be down at English Bay today and see The Milestones is closed and the space for lease! That was an institution. Great to see CARA continuing its time honoured tradition of screwing up every restaurant chain they buy!

From what I've heard it was a lease issue with the landlord as opposed to lacking in sales.

jollyburger · #**1511** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 3:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

From what I've heard it was a lease issue with the landlord as opposed to lacking in sales.

Reddit:

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I worked there for a couple months this summer. Their lease was coming up and the landlord wanted to raise the rent to some unreasonable amount. On top of that, the building is slated to be sold and likely torn down. Wasn't worth it for them so they decided to shut it down.
Employees got letters saying that "due to economic reasons" we would all lose our jobs at the end of October. Lots of employees will be shuffled around to other locations though.

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/56mko0/milestones_on_denman_davie_closing_down/

officedweller · #**1512** Posted **Jan 3, 2017, 9:12 PM**

Here's the Milestones Building (1770 Davie) - bought by Reliance Holdings in June 2016:

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2016/06/15/reliance-properties-acquires-1770-davie-st-in-43mm-deal/

http://www.vancouvermarket.ca/2016/06/15/reliance-properties-acquires-1770-davie-st-in-43mm-deal/

PeterAKer · #**1513** Posted **Jan 4, 2017, 8:57 PM**

Goldies Pizza at 1020 Granville Street closed in Early December.

PeterAKer · #**1514** Posted **Jan 10, 2017, 11:05 PM**

Calhouns at 3035 West Broadway has closed.

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/calhouns-bakery-cafe-closes

hollywoodnorth · #**1515** Posted **Jan 11, 2017, 7:18 AM**

I hear The Foundation on Main Street is closing at the end of the month. RIP the nachos

officedweller · #**1516** Posted **Jan 12, 2017, 3:08 AM**

The 2 new downtown Boston Pizza franchises are for sale:

http://www.collierscanada.com/19785#.WHbyANQWKlI

(or were they opened as corporate stores and now being sold as franchises?)

The write-up says they are profitable.

memememe76 · #**1517** Posted **Jan 12, 2017, 3:16 AM**

What!?!?! I loved the nachos at The Foundation!

jlousa · #**1518** Posted **Jan 12, 2017, 3:38 AM**

They are both operated by the infamous Donnelly Group. The Stadium BP is by far the worst service I have ever had at any restaurant anywhere...twice. Glad to see them being sold and a hopefully better management put in.

officedweller · #**1519** Posted **Jan 12, 2017, 3:58 AM**

Thanks.
Never been to either BP.

retro_orange · #**1520** Posted **Jan 12, 2017, 5:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

I hear The Foundation on Main Street is closing at the end of the month. RIP the nachos

That's peculiar. It seemed to always be busy and the food was great. Although the way the interior was never really fitted out it seemed like the building was gonna be redeveloped. Moving perhaps?