Restaurant Comings & Goings

[JasonParis]

Let the speculation begin about where on Queen E...

Rock Lobster Owner to Open Cowboy-Themed Restaurant Saloon on Queen East

 

[gregv]

I noticed signage that long running Hannah’s Kitchen on Yonge just south of Eglinton will move from 2221 Yonge (condos coming http://2221yonge.com/) to Minto south tower @ 2177 Yonge in the spot where Le Gourmand and Spin Dessert Café tried to make a go of it.

 

[Southcore]

Pizza Via Mercanti (pizza along the lines of Libretto, Queen Margherita) has opened its second location in the new YWCA (87 Elm St at Elizabeth). Their original location is in Kensington Market and is really good.

 

[Roy G Biv]

Obika Mozzarella Bar in Brookfield Place appears to have gone under.


" Rome, Milan, London, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and (no longer) Toronto"

 

[Southcore]

Obika Mozzarella Bar in Brookfield Place appears to have gone under.


" Rome, Milan, London, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and (no longer) Toronto"

Yeah it's been closed for a little while now. I had been 3 times, enjoyed the food/service every time but it seems it never really clicked in that location - i think it could have worked elsewhere but oh well.

Hopefully this doesn't scare off Eataly from setting up shop in TO

 

[StruongTeam]

Hello, what do you mean it is coming back to Canada? When did they close?

 

[GKW]

Taco Bell/KFC near Yonge/Charles (south of Yonge/Bloor) is closed for renovations. There is a big graphic on the windows saying "something fresh is coming from KFC"

I really hope its KFC's new concept KFC Eleven.

it will be a KFC Select which looks to be similar

If you’re looking for a deep-fried chicken leg breaded with 11 herbs and spices or bright green coleslaw, you won’t find them at the new restaurant.

The menu at the “fast casual” restaurant includes Mexican-themed items, like soft flour tortilla burritos filled with grilled chicken, cilantro and rice, and a crispy chicken fillet sandwich topped with cilantro mayo, mild cheddar and lettuce.

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/27/higher-end-kfc-select-to-debut-in-toronto

 

[JasonParis]

Let the speculation begin about where on Queen E...
Rock Lobster Owner to Open Cowboy-Themed Restaurant Saloon on Queen East

Responding to myself, we now know that this will be replacing the Riverside Public House.
http://www.thegridto.com/blog-post/opening-boots-bourbon-saloon-is-bringing-the-wild-west-to-the-east-end/

 

[devjohnson]

KFC/Taco Bell at Yonge/Charles (south of Yonge/Bloor) turning into KFC Select, a new concept KFC focusing on a 'younger crowd'. Very 'Chipotle' like, and very similar to the KFC Eleven concept in the states.

EDIT: Posted above. Oops.

http://business.financialpost.com/2...lect-restaurant-concept-to-woo-younger-crowd/

 

[LNahid2000]

^They put the KFC Select sign up today! And supposedly they are having a pre-opening event on Friday.

 

[khris]

I think they should have dropped KFC from the name and went with something else. This has nothing to do with KFC. I think they're going to get people coming in expecting fried chicken.

 

[LNahid2000]

I think they should have dropped KFC from the name and went with something else. This has nothing to do with KFC. I think they're going to get people coming in expecting fried chicken.

The KFC Express that used to be there didn't have fried chicken pieces either. They did however have fried chicken sandwiches and strips, which KFC Select will also have.

 

[Skeezix]

It might not have buckets of fried chicken, but it does appear to have floating garbage and tray stations.

I can't say that I would be excited about KFC anything, buckets or not. I would have thought this corner could do better.

 

[devjohnson]

I can say I will be eating here. $6 for a burrito and right down the street from work!

 

[devjohnson]

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