Dining, restaurant and food news and updates - Page 5

HalifaxRetales · #81 Posted **Oct 1, 2013, 2:34 PM**

RCR closes Q BBQ, and is moving Onyx into that space on Argyle

scooby074 · #82 Posted **Oct 1, 2013, 2:56 PM**

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RCR closes Q BBQ, and is moving Onyx into that space on Argyle

Seems like a sudden closure for Q. They were still aggressively advertising for the place in the last couple weeks. Q had a short run IMHO. What 2 years?

I guess the BBQ fad must be on the way out.

OldDartmouthMark · #83 Posted **Oct 1, 2013, 3:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxRetales

RCR closes Q BBQ, and is moving Onyx into that space on Argyle

That's a surprise to me. I know that Q had been closed for awhile due to a building issue (water heater in apartment above leaking down into their space or something along those lines), but noticed it was open for business when walking by Sunday night. Not sure if moving Onyx to this location is a great idea as there is already lots of bistro-type competition in this neighborhood.

Time will tell, I guess.

I liked Q and hope that the BBQ movement wasn't just a fad, as you can't beat real honest to goodness slow-cooked BBQ.

q12 · #84 Posted **Oct 1, 2013, 8:01 PM**

I just had Boneheads BBQ at their Dutch Village rd location, and it was fantastic.

I would say between their 2 locations and the 2 Woody's BBQ locations BBQ is here to stay.

HalifaxRetales · #85 Posted **Oct 2, 2013, 11:49 AM**

Q was OK , Woody's is garbage
I think the spot was too big for BBQ
and the superior Boneheads isn't that far away

HalifaxRetales · #86 Posted **Oct 4, 2013, 3:57 PM**

La Perla has closed,

the Owner/Chef has moved to the Colby Bistro

mcmcclassic · #87 Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 4:47 PM**

Looks like a new craft beer bar will be opening on Barrington St. sometime in the near future (in the Marble building aka where Greco used to be).

Link: http://atlanticcanadabeerblog.wordpr...well-beer-bar/

HalifaxRetales · #88 Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 5:32 PM**

yeah Stillwell should be awesome the owner operated volo in Toronto for years it was great brew pub

Burrito Jax expanding
new shops next Month
Kempt & Young and Cole Harbour

OldDartmouthMark · #89 Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by HalifaxRetales

Q was OK , Woody's is garbage
I think the spot was too big for BBQ
and the superior Boneheads isn't that far away

Agreed. Boneheads is the best.

coolmillion · #90 Posted **Oct 10, 2013, 10:38 PM**

The downtown Flipburger location opened yesterday on Argyle in the former Opa (then Ela) space. It has late hours - open until 4am Thursday to Saturday. Design-wise it looks pretty slick.

Wishblade · #91 Posted **Oct 11, 2013, 1:02 AM**

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The downtown Flipburger location opened yesterday on Argyle in the former Opa (then Ela) space. It has late hours - open until 4am Thursday to Saturday. Design-wise it looks pretty slick.

Very good decision on staying open until 4am. They are going to make a TON of business.

HalifaxRetales · #92 Posted **Oct 28, 2013, 2:00 PM**

So last week The Works suddenly closed
and then yesterday it was suddenly opened again, with full hours resuming tomorrow

ah the joy of franchising

eastcoastal · #93 Posted **Oct 29, 2013, 10:42 AM**

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So last week The Works suddenly closed
and then yesterday it was suddenly opened again, with full hours resuming tomorrow

ah the joy of franchising

I heard that it has reopened as a corporate store now - no longer a franchise

eastcoastal · #94 Posted **Oct 29, 2013, 10:47 AM**

I walked past the site for Agricola Street Brasserie yesterday (Agricola St., between Charles St. and Willow St.), light fixtures were hung, and, from peeking in the windows, it looks like most of the major work is finished. Hopefully this place is opening soon. Looked pretty nice from what I could see.

OldDartmouthMark · #95 Posted **Oct 29, 2013, 1:14 PM**

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I heard that it has reopened as a corporate store now - no longer a franchise

From The Coast:

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Updated Friday, October 25

The plot thickened yesterday when The Coast received the following statement from The Works' head office.

The WORKS, the full-service gourmet burger bistro chain, learned at the same time as its guests yesterday of the closing of its franchised-operated location in Halifax.

“We were extremely surprised to learn about the closing of our Halifax location,” said Andy O'Brien, president and CEO of The WORKS. “We love the Halifax market and wholeheartedly want to continue feeding Haligonians. The decision to close was not ours and we want our guests to know that it’s our intention to reopen for business as soon as possible with our great local Halifax team.”

The WORKS Halifax, located at 5431 Doyle Street, opened earlier this year and had gained popularity, reaching very respectable sales figures and a loyal customer base.

The company is devoting its full attention to this sudden closing.

The Garners were just as surprised to hear of this response from head office, reiterating that the choice to close wasn't rash on their part.

"We had been asking for assistance for months in the form of marketing of the brand and construction repairs to offset the high operating costs. In the last few weeks of operations we advised that our priority was our guests and our employees," said the Garners via email. "The only way they would help was if we signed away our legal recourse to hold them accountable for their construction blunders. We then offered them the store at a price that was over a quarter million less (than our personal investment) if they would keep the store open and rescue our 30 staff/family from unemployment."

After giving the company one week to respond, the Garners say O'Brien called last Friday night too reject the offer.

"Our sales were well below brand average here in Halifax, and there are several other stores WELL below us. The Works reported that average sales are $1,575,000. We were on track to make less than a million," said the Garners. "For months we personally funded the restaurant to keep us afloat....We made the business decision to close as we quite simply couldn't afford to continue to fund a brand that wouldn't help fund itself."

Updated Sunday, October 27

And it looks like The Works' head office has officially re-opened the restaurant. A release states that the restaurant is operating with its existing local staff.

Source: http://www.thecoast.ca/blogs/RestaurantandBarNews/

HalifaxRetales · #96 Posted **Oct 29, 2013, 1:35 PM**

Kel's in Dartmouth is closing on Nov 10

mcmcclassic · #97 Posted **Oct 30, 2013, 12:44 PM**

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Kel's in Dartmouth is closing on Nov 10

It's up for sale currently. The building can be YOURS for the low low cost of $595,000

JET · #98 Posted **Oct 30, 2013, 1:29 PM**

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Kel's in Dartmouth is closing on Nov 10

I will have to get there for a mixed meat, they were on Ochterloney, then Wyse, I wonder if they will open in a new location?

HalifaxRetales · #99 Posted **Nov 4, 2013, 7:14 PM**

Wyse Rd KFC/ Taco Bell is closed
Cole Harbour Rd closing

so many Mothers Day's will be ruined now!!!

JET · #**100** Posted **Nov 4, 2013, 8:01 PM**

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Wyse Rd KFC/ Taco Bell is closed
Cole Harbour Rd closing

so many Mothers Day's will be ruined now!!!

interesting that Kels and KFC are closing at the same time. Be nice if that few blocks could be fixed up.