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Opening soon....

I thought I'd start a list of new places that were opening soon around the hood.

Pulp Kitchen - 1127 Queen Street East
lil' bean n' green (www.lilbeanandgreen.com) - 1133 Queen St. East
Steep and Infused (www.steepedandinfused.com/)
Le Papillon on the Park (http://lepapilloneast.com)
What Are You Looking At Bar And Lounge - 996 Queen Street East,

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Permalink Reply by Jen C on March 10, 2010 at 6:46pm

What Are You Looking At *might* be open. Lights all on, bar stools on the floor...didn't see an "open" sign, but it certainly looked that way.

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Permalink Reply by Egg Flik on March 10, 2010 at 8:11pm

Big ladder in hallway, looks nice, but empty.

Methinks time for a new thread on this.

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Permalink Reply by Nolin (Admin) on March 11, 2010 at 9:10am

coming soon website for Ruby Watchco: http://rubywatchco.ca/

(i'm looking forward to this place, in case it wasn't obvious :) )

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Permalink Reply by Egg Flik on March 11, 2010 at 9:18am

I was convinced that Carlaw Carbs was 3 doors away from Carlaw, not down the street where it now has the sign.

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Permalink Reply by Chris B on March 11, 2010 at 9:28am

It's hard to tell what's going on over there. They removed the paper from the windows weeks ago, the "Pass" sign is up from the City Health Department, there's furniture in there which at least suggest that they were about ready to open, and yet here we are, several weeks later, still wondering what's up. I go past there every day on my way to and from work, and even when I've walked past on the weekend, I can never tell if they're actually open for business or not. There isn't even an "Opening Soon" note or anything to give us a hint.

I know that someone from the bar is a member of the Leslieviller - they want want to consider posting a note or something to let us know when they're planning to open, if they're getting close.

Scotch Egg said:

Big ladder in hallway, looks nice, but empty.

Methinks time for a new thread on this.

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Permalink Reply by Egg Flik on March 11, 2010 at 9:32am

I know the LCBO is in their typical rush to get people up and running...in full sarcasm. Nobody in that organization ever understood the concept of a business and how a licence really allows them to start earning money, instead of stealing funds from the public bucket o' funds. Another new bar in the area is being delayed by LCBO incompetency. Perhaps this might be stifling this new place as well. Place looks modern, cosy, funky. Should prove interesting.

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Permalink Reply by Jen C on March 11, 2010 at 9:59am

I walked by Ruby Watch Co last night. Paper was down from the windows and there was a flurry of activity inside. Space looked drop dead gorgeous. Based on what I saw, I imagine this spot will probably be opening within the next couple of weeks. Can't wait!

Nolin said:

coming soon website for Ruby Watchco: http://rubywatchco.ca/

(i'm looking forward to this place, in case it wasn't obvious :) )

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Permalink Reply by Jen C on March 11, 2010 at 10:03am

I also walk by the spot everyday. Last night was the first time it looked as though it might actually be open for business. It was the first time I'd seen all the lights on and the bar stools on the floor instead of on top of the bar. That's why I assumed it was open. It looks so ready to go, I'd be surprised if the doors didn't open this weekend. But maybe there's liquor license issue as Scotch Egg alluded to that's holding things up.

Chris B said:

It's hard to tell what's going on over there. They removed the paper from the windows weeks ago, the "Pass" sign is up from the City Health Department, there's furniture in there which at least suggest that they were about ready to open, and yet here we are, several weeks later, still wondering what's up. I go past there every day on my way to and from work, and even when I've walked past on the weekend, I can never tell if they're actually open for business or not. There isn't even an "Opening Soon" note or anything to give us a hint.

I know that someone from the bar is a member of the Leslieviller - they want want to consider posting a note or something to let us know when they're planning to open, if they're getting close.

Scotch Egg said:
Big ladder in hallway, looks nice, but empty.

Methinks time for a new thread on this.

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Permalink Reply by Nolin (Admin) on March 11, 2010 at 10:25am

Maybe they were doing staff training and menu tasting...

Jen C said:

I also walk by the spot everyday. Last night was the first time it looked as though it might actually be open for business. It was the first time I'd seen all the lights on and the bar stools on the floor instead of on top of the bar. That's why I assumed it was open. It looks so ready to go, I'd be surprised if the doors didn't open this weekend. But maybe there's liquor license issue as Scotch Egg alluded to that's holding things up.

Chris B said:
It's hard to tell what's going on over there. They removed the paper from the windows weeks ago, the "Pass" sign is up from the City Health Department, there's furniture in there which at least suggest that they were about ready to open, and yet here we are, several weeks later, still wondering what's up. I go past there every day on my way to and from work, and even when I've walked past on the weekend, I can never tell if they're actually open for business or not. There isn't even an "Opening Soon" note or anything to give us a hint.

I know that someone from the bar is a member of the Leslieviller - they want want to consider posting a note or something to let us know when they're planning to open, if they're getting close.

Scotch Egg said:
Big ladder in hallway, looks nice, but empty.

Methinks time for a new thread on this.

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Permalink Reply by Chris B on March 11, 2010 at 11:02am

I remember someone from there posting last summer that they were planning to open last August, but I think that plan was FUBAR'd by the City workers strike, which among other things, seriously stymied liquor licence and building permit applications. I remember reading some of the shenanigans going on with Le Papillon East and another place in the Brach regarding liquor licenses and permits and such. Hope that's not the case here. The place does look nice though.

As for Ruby Watchco, I think it was originally scheduled to open sometime in March, so they must be getting close. Very exciting!

Nolin said:

Maybe they were doing staff training and menu tasting...

Jen C said:
I also walk by the spot everyday. Last night was the first time it looked as though it might actually be open for business. It was the first time I'd seen all the lights on and the bar stools on the floor instead of on top of the bar. That's why I assumed it was open. It looks so ready to go, I'd be surprised if the doors didn't open this weekend. But maybe there's liquor license issue as Scotch Egg alluded to that's holding things up.

Chris B said:
It's hard to tell what's going on over there. They removed the paper from the windows weeks ago, the "Pass" sign is up from the City Health Department, there's furniture in there which at least suggest that they were about ready to open, and yet here we are, several weeks later, still wondering what's up. I go past there every day on my way to and from work, and even when I've walked past on the weekend, I can never tell if they're actually open for business or not. There isn't even an "Opening Soon" note or anything to give us a hint.

I know that someone from the bar is a member of the Leslieviller - they want want to consider posting a note or something to let us know when they're planning to open, if they're getting close.

Scotch Egg said:
Big ladder in hallway, looks nice, but empty.

Methinks time for a new thread on this.

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Permalink Reply by TC on March 13, 2010 at 10:21pm

Two new spots that look exciting - One in the former 'Six Shooter Records' space on Queen west of Bertmount .. sign is up (says 'Frankly Eatery' or someting??) - but paper over the windows.
And a local/free-range etc. burger place on north side of Gerrard west of Jones. That strip is like a whole new frontier for the 'hood.
Anyone know anything about either? (Apologies if I missed an earlier discussion of them)

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Permalink Reply by Gregory C on March 14, 2010 at 10:58am

Hi Terry, there has been no new info on Frankly Eatery that I can find so who knows. They've been working on it for a while so that's a good sign. The Great Burger Kitchen place opens March 22nd. Apparently it's from the same owners of Joy Bistro. That strip is really tired and this is amazing news!

Terry Cain said:

Two new spots that look exciting - One in the former 'Six Shooter Records' space on Queen west of Bertmount .. sign is up (says 'Frankly Eatery' or someting??) - but paper over the windows.
And a local/free-range etc. burger place on north side of Gerrard west of Jones. That strip is like a whole new frontier for the 'hood.
Anyone know anything about either? (Apologies if I missed an earlier discussion of them)