01-22-2016, 07:34 PM
I still maintain that the neighbourhood around (the now former) Chen's Buffet would be better served by a sports bar/pub than an ultra-specialized restaurant.
The closest place outside of uptown is Crabby Joe's which is very average at best. I think the idea of neighbourhoods having a "local" pub is a brilliant idea and would better serve the neighbourhood.
I'm certainly not against specialised eateries and I do consider myself a foodie. But I'm not going to visit a speciality (Japanese as has been suggested by many here) restaurant every week. It would be nice to have somewhere to go within quick walking distance.
I realize that sports bar are somewhat common, but that is the Canadian equivalent of a pub, and their common/popular for a reason. A place with a decent to good selection of beers, and consistently good food would be a welcome addition to the area.
I lived in the UK and spent a lot of time there, and there is something exceedingly fantastic about having a pub within walking distance in your neighbourhood.
Just my two cents as a local resident for what it's worth.
The closest place outside of uptown is Crabby Joe's which is very average at best. I think the idea of neighbourhoods having a "local" pub is a brilliant idea and would better serve the neighbourhood.
I'm certainly not against specialised eateries and I do consider myself a foodie. But I'm not going to visit a speciality (Japanese as has been suggested by many here) restaurant every week. It would be nice to have somewhere to go within quick walking distance.
I realize that sports bar are somewhat common, but that is the Canadian equivalent of a pub, and their common/popular for a reason. A place with a decent to good selection of beers, and consistently good food would be a welcome addition to the area.
I lived in the UK and spent a lot of time there, and there is something exceedingly fantastic about having a pub within walking distance in your neighbourhood.
Just my two cents as a local resident for what it's worth.