Restaurant Comings & Goings

[Johnny Au]

Emma's Back Porch in Burlington is history after 30 yrs. I think I was there once or twice (not really my hood) but have a hazy recollection of it being a good time.

I once had poutine from Emma's Back Porch and it was great.

 

[AlbertC]

Toronto may allow restaurant patios to expand for proper physical distancing

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Toronto may allow restaurant patios to expand for proper physical distancing

Expanded restaurant patios that would allow patrons to properly physical distance themselves could be a part of the city's reopening plans, Mayor John Tory says.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

 

[AlbertC]

Half-empty dining rooms and shielded booths could be in the future for Toronto restaurants

As they wait for reopening guidelines, restaurant owners are figuring out how to operate at reduced capacity – and still make money

May 13, 2020

Half-empty dining rooms and shielded booths could be in the future for Toronto restaurants - NOW Magazine

As they wait for reopening guidelines, restaurant owners are figuring out how to operate at reduced capacity and still make money

nowtoronto.com

 

[SunriseChampion]

Crocodile Rock shuts down permanently after almost 30 years in Toronto.

https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2020/05/crocodile-rock-shuts-down-toronto/

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That place seemed indestructible. Especially after that one party there that I attended. That was the rain strom, pirate ship event. Oh lawd, that was a rager.

Rest in peace, grimy old place.

Another one bites the dust. ....and this is why we're back to under the bridges.

 

[AlbertC]

Il Gatto Nero at College & Crawford has closed after 60 years in business:

Italian restaurant known for its bustling patio shuts down in Toronto after 60 years

An Italian restaurant that's stood strong at a Toronto corner in Little Italy has announced it's shutting down after 60 years in business. Family-run…

www.blogto.com

 

[bAuHaUs]

Dave’s Hot Chicken Goes International: 30-Unit Development Deal Inked for Canada

Dave’s Hot Chicken Goes International: 30-Unit Development Deal Inked for Canada

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with Obelysk Foods Ltd., led by John Bitove, founder of the NBA Toronto Raptors, to open up 30 locations in Canada, focused initially on Ontario and British Columbia.

www.franchising.com

 

[Johnny Au]

Dave’s Hot Chicken Goes International: 30-Unit Development Deal Inked for Canada

Dave’s Hot Chicken Goes International: 30-Unit Development Deal Inked for Canada

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with Obelysk Foods Ltd., led by John Bitove, founder of the NBA Toronto Raptors, to open up 30 locations in Canada, focused initially on Ontario and British Columbia.

www.franchising.com

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Looks like St. Louis (and all the other gastropubs) is going to get competition.

I can't wait to try out their offering.

 

[ticky]

Toronto may allow restaurant patios to expand for proper physical distancing

Ahh, yes. Let's expand the patios even further out on the sidewalk, thus forcing pedestrians to forgo social distancing.

 

[Johnny Au]

Ahh, yes. Let's expand the patios even further out on the sidewalk, thus forcing pedestrians to forgo social distancing.

Oh, and reduce vehicular lanes as well to accommodate pedestrian and patio social distancing.

 

[AlbertC]

El Mercado, an outdoor food stand market at 884 Queen East & Booth, will be opening on May 23rd. It's a collaboration Barrio Cerveceria and a concessions company that travels to festivals across North America but had their 2020 season cancelled.

Toronto is getting a social distance food stand serving outrageous eats like you'd get at the CNE

Toronto will soon be getting its first social distancing market with lots of takeout options, including margaritas and CNE-style favourites. El Merca…

www.blogto.com

 

[AlbertC]

More on El Mercado:

The CNE's food lives on for 2020 at a new food stall - NOW Magazine

Get pickle soft-serve, deep-fried chocolate bars and more at El Mercado, a new outdoor market at Barrio in Leslieville

nowtoronto.com

 

[AlbertC]

Japanese cheesecake and dessert shop, LeTAO at 356 College Street has closed:

Toronto dessert shop evicted by landlord after owing nearly $35K in rent

Less than a year after opening, a dessert shop in Toronto has shut down their brick and mortar operations permanently. The only Canadian outpost of …

www.blogto.com

 

[AlbertC]

The Nando's chain is closing 21 locations throughout Canada:

Restaurant Chain ‘Nando’s’ Permanently Closing 21 Canadian Locations

Nearly half of its locations will shutter over the next few weeks as the company significantly reduces its Canadian footprint following COVID-19 closures.

www.retail-insider.com

 

[christiesplits]

With companies like Shopify and others planning on moving to remote work, a lot of restaurants and cafes are going to get hit two-fold

First, the COVID shutdown, and once things re-open, a sudden drop in lunch hour and after work customers from adjacent offices that are now shuttered. Areas with a strong mix of restaurants and offices include King West, Liberty Village and Corktown.

 

[AlbertC]

Definitely going to be the case for retail and fast food places in the PATH system too. I can imagine WFH policy to remain in place well into 2021 for many companies in that space.

It's also going to affect eateries that cater to students and are located around U of T, Ryerson, OCAD, George Brown, etc.