artyboy123
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So is GoodGood a pop-up cafe? grocer? wine bar? co-working space? speedy delivery service?
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So is GoodGood a pop-up cafe? grocer? wine bar? co-working space? speedy delivery service?
Northern Light
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The name was terrible. Gave you no real sense of what the store/shop was about. I know 'good cause' etc.
But too vague. If you didn't know it was a food place you wouldn't know.
The appearance of the stores didn't help either.
Source: Retail-Insider
Again, bland, un-inviting, nothing on the exterior that tells you what to expect, but for the words in the windows which disappear as background noise.
I like the premise of the business to some degree, I certainly support its social mission......
But nothing about that exterior says to me, buy local, artisanal grocery here; nor does it scream coffee shop or wine bar........ I mean looking at that exterior I get Pizza Pizza meets laundromat.
I have to say, I also don't see Coffee Shop and Wine Bar as sharing the same patronage/vibe; and throwing grocery in there is quite the jumble of disparate ideas.
Arguably some very successful retailers ("The Tire") are mishmash jumbles too; but that's something that evolved over decades, not really the starting premise.
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evandyk
Senior Member
Boxcar Social in Leslieville is an example of this type of thing working well. It's mostly cafe, with a nice patio, but they have a good beer and wine selection and small set of takeaway foods (pizzas, empanadas, etc.).
mike0001
New Member
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New signage is up.
bAuHaUs
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artyboy123
Senior Member
Dickey's Barbecue to Build 65-Plus Stores in Ontario:
Dickey's Barbecue to Build 65-Plus Stores in Ontario
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Lovely! Toronto definitely needs more bbq places haha
Northern Light
Superstar
Dickey's Barbecue to Build 65-Plus Stores in Ontario:
Dickey's Barbecue to Build 65-Plus Stores in Ontario
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing its smoking-hot development streak across Canada as the iconic Texas-born brand announced its newest franchisee agreement in Ontario, Canada. With great success with the grand opening of Dickey’s up north, the Dickey family is confident in expanding their...
First off.........where is it opening?
"The first location is scheduled to open at 472 Younge St. in late December this year."
Ok, then.
LOL
I''m assuming they mean this unit:
I never tried the above place............ any good?
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I expect the facade/signage is getting a downgrade if this is the photo they supplied for the story:
Hopefully the food offering is considerably better than the appearance of their establishment, based on the above.
Also, no insult intended to the family for whom this is named..................but.....but.......perhaps it's time to reconsider the branding.
artyboy123
Senior Member
I wholeheartedly agree with the name rebranding...the name just screams generic or misappropriated.
When I think of a bbq restaurant I want to feel like it's someone's secret smoked brisket recipe passed down many generations.
"The first location is scheduled to open at 472 Younge St. in late December this year."
I hope they started renovation already cause it's gonna be December in 6 days.
Northern Light
Superstar
Walked by here yesterday. Didn't take a close-look, but didn't appear to be an active work site.
No permits are pulled (or applied for)
Though, as this was already a resto; it's conceivable that they don't need any permits, if the changes are largely cosmetic.
AlbertC
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Fiorentina restaurant at 463 Danforth Ave (near Logan Ave) will be closing after over a decade in business:
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artyboy123
Senior Member
well, i bet another corporate-style restaurant is coming in to fill up the empty space...Fiorentina restaurant at 463 Danforth Ave (near Logan Ave) will be closing after over a decade in business:
Toronto restaurant that's been a brunch favourite for over a decade is permanently closing
A beloved Toronto restaurant well known for its delectable brunch and seasonal plates just announced that it is permanently closing. For over a deca…
AlbertC
Superstar
LOV (from a Montreal based restaurant group) at 620 King St W has closed:
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artyboy123
Senior Member
LOV (from a Montreal based restaurant group) at 620 King St W has closed:
Toronto location of popular Montreal restaurant has permanently closed
A popular Montreal restaurant concept has closed its Toronto location permanently. LOV's Toronto location was their first outside of Montreal, servin…
As a non-vegan, this place certainly served up amazing fares and had a good menu selection. As far as the price, I remember being on the more expensive side.
Geez, I guess the lease on King West are just too damn high!
gabe
Senior Member
The lease and people aren't going out the same. Friends of mine who work in restaurants have seen a huge decline, especially with the lunch crowd. Plus a lot of restaurants are keeping shorter hours.
artyboy123
Senior Member
As we speak at the moment, the winter weather isn't friendly for any diners...