Avenuer
Senior Member
It wasn't quality from what I've heard recently, sounds like care and maintenance went downhill.
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Avenuer
Senior Member
This is in my office building, going to be spending too much money on omakase lol
David A
Senior Member
It is probably better for vibrancy of the area to have a younger crowd. Yes, it was convenient for seniors being so close to the nearby mall, but not as much there now as when the seniors residence was first developed, so maybe not a huge loss.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Retailers that are needed in the downtown core:
- laundromat
- shoe shining
- hardware store (e.g. Home Hardware, Crappy Tire)
- late night fast food (e.g. A&W, Rotten Ronnies)
- record store (e.g. Sunrise, Revolver)
- comic shop (just have Rolling Tales)
- gaming store
- sports cards/collectibles
- Simons
- antique store
- laundromat
- shoe shining
- hardware store (e.g. Home Hardware, Crappy Tire)
- late night fast food (e.g. A&W, Rotten Ronnies)
- record store (e.g. Sunrise, Revolver)
- comic shop (just have Rolling Tales)
- gaming store
- sports cards/collectibles
- Simons
- antique store
David A
Senior Member
Yes, its the every day things and basics we need more of right now downtown. Yet another upscale restaurant, coffee shop or sports bar is nice, but not essential.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Gronk!
Senior Member
The place is called OBJ3CTS. The baked goods are provided by Wild Rose Cakes.
IanO
Superstar
Shoes - both dress and sport/lifestyle (I actually think this would do very well)
Casual and business casual fashion akin to H&M, Gap, Aritzia, Zara (Simons would be #1 ideal)
Wide range furniture store, mattress, appliance store
I would not say 'hardware' to be honest, but how about a 'home' store that is geared towards smaller living space, condos, urban living with things you need to hang, install, paint upgrade and place.
A Lululemon type lifestyle store
scyeg
Active Member
My wife just accepted a job with the city and is PUMPED to work DT. She’ll be taking VLRT from Mill Woods and is already researching her lunch spots. We were down there on Wednesday and despite the gloomy weather and no special events/festivals, the vibes were still exactly what she’s looking forward to. I’m more optimistic about our DT now than I have been since pre-COVID and am hopeful for more growth and excitement for the area.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Kosy123
Active Member
I'm so curious how well this does. O'Byrne's on Whyte is insanely busy so this is a welcome boost if this brings several hundred people on the weekend. Personally wouldn't mind 103 Ave being the beneficiary of Ice District spillover.
IanO
Superstar
The Rose had quite a following and I suspect this will do well with whatever workers are still in that Tower/City Hall, hotel guests from next door, the apartments nearby and ICE District pre/post.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Why did The Rose & Crown shut down permanently in the first place?
IanO
Superstar
A series of unfortunate events... but mostly due to a huge rent increase as a result Rogers Place going in next door. This speculation and expectation hurt quite a few area businesses and while some survived, that paired with COVID and a lack of Downtown workers were nails in the coffin.
They literally walked away from it.
They literally walked away from it.
Munanyo
Active Member
I don't think this news is getting the attention it deserves. It's a pretty big deal when a highly revered and respected two Michelin star chef, with only two restaurants (both of which are in Toronto), decides to take a chance in Edmonton of all places. I take this as a really positive sign and wish them the absolute best success. Despite the high prices, I am eager to try this at some point.