Restaurant/food thread

[iHeart]

well I can confirm that there was a signage spotting for Freddy's on my end. I won't go on day one I want things to settle before I go (though granted I went to firehouse the day it opened it wasn't nuts)

 

Their menu is ready (aww they're not going to sell their fry sauce in a bottle here) I've been studying the menu for months and I've already figured out what I will order

https://www.freddys.com/location/winnipeg-mb/menu

Edited Tuesday at 11:04 PM by iHeart

[Piggy 1]

33 minutes ago, iHeart said:

well I can confirm that there was a signage spotting for Freddy's on my end. I won't go on day one I want things to settle before I go (though granted I went to firehouse the day it opened it wasn't nuts)

 

Their menu is ready (aww they're not going to sell their fry sauce in a bottle here) I've been studying the menu for months and I've already figured out what I will order

https://www.freddys.com/location/winnipeg-mb/menu

Arent there enough burger joints already ,sheesh.

[iHeart]

1 minute ago, Piggy 1 said:

Arent there enough burger joints already ,sheesh.

not ones with Frozen Custard on the Menu

[Piggy 1]

Just now, iHeart said:

not ones with Frozen Custard on the Menu

Kids eat frozen custard .......sorry.

[iHeart]

fine then CONCRETES

[Brandon]

6 hours ago, Piggy 1 said:

Arent there enough burger joints already ,sheesh.

What are you talking about?  In that immediate area the only fast food burger places they have are:   McDonalds,  Burger King, Nuburger, Fatburger,  Burger Factory,  Wayback Burger, Georges,  A&W, Sals,  Five Guys, and I'm probably missing a few more...  

My kids enjoyed the frozen custard at Culvers in the States,  though they could barely tell the difference between eating that and getting soft ice cream anywhere else.   I don't think it's enough of a differentiator that will make it stand out.   

The location also isn't the greatest,  the few times that I've gone to Firehouse subs,  the Boutans and Mucho Burrito which are next door have been completely dead.  

 

[Brandon]

We checked out Watt Bistro Pho  (the newish location on Plessis and Regent)  the other day and tried the vermicelli pork + spring rolls and also the Pho.   Both were large in size and fresh and had a lot of flavour.   We will be going back since Phuong Nam (our regular spot) is a bit of a drive and this is much closer.     I believe they also do bubble tea.     

I'd recommend for those in the area.  

[Piggy 1]

10 hours ago, Brandon said:

We checked out Watt Bistro Pho  (the newish location on Plessis and Regent)  the other day and tried the vermicelli pork + spring rolls and also the Pho.   Both were large in size and fresh and had a lot of flavour.   We will be going back since Phuong Nam (our regular spot) is a bit of a drive and this is much closer.     I believe they also do bubble tea.     

I'd recommend for those in the area.  

I love Pho,will have to check it out.

[CodyT]

Hi guys. I've been sitting on a restaurant theme for a while and figured I'd Guage the reaction here first.

As some of you may know, I own a few concession trailers, mostly based on carnival foods.

I've been floating the idea of opening up a carnival foods style joint. Carnival themed, with some games, of course all the carnival favorites. A new weekly item from the ridiculous American midways.

Of course would still carry the burgers, fries, etc but the angle is on the carnival stuff. 

Cheese curds, hand Dipped corndogs, blooming onion, Funnel cake, oreos, donuts, etc etc

Does this tickle anyone's fancy or nah. Keep it to an annual novelty 

[bigg jay]

9 hours ago, CodyT said:

Hi guys. I've been sitting on a restaurant theme for a while and figured I'd Guage the reaction here first.

As some of you may know, I own a few concession trailers, mostly based on carnival foods.

I've been floating the idea of opening up a carnival foods style joint. Carnival themed, with some games, of course all the carnival favorites. A new weekly item from the ridiculous American midways.

Of course would still carry the burgers, fries, etc but the angle is on the carnival stuff. 

Cheese curds, hand Dipped corndogs, blooming onion, Funnel cake, oreos, donuts, etc etc

Does this tickle anyone's fancy or nah. Keep it to an annual novelty 

I know this has been done in the US (my friends stumbled upon https://juicysfamousfairfood.com/ when they were in Florida) and it gets pretty good reviews.  This place didn't have games though so your idea might be a step up in providing that carnival feel.

Personally, I couldn't see it being a regular thing for me but I don't have kids so I'm probably not the target market for that kind of place.  Would definitely try it a couple times though.

[Brandon]

12 hours ago, CodyT said:

Hi guys. I've been sitting on a restaurant theme for a while and figured I'd Guage the reaction here first.

As some of you may know, I own a few concession trailers, mostly based on carnival foods.

I've been floating the idea of opening up a carnival foods style joint. Carnival themed, with some games, of course all the carnival favorites. A new weekly item from the ridiculous American midways.

Of course would still carry the burgers, fries, etc but the angle is on the carnival stuff. 

Cheese curds, hand Dipped corndogs, blooming onion, Funnel cake, oreos, donuts, etc etc

Does this tickle anyone's fancy or nah. Keep it to an annual novelty 

With the carnival idea ,  I think maybe Dreamland Diner might be the only one who is close to doing it?  I know around the McPhillips area they have a funky corndog place which I have not tried yet.    

I'd stick with food trucks over a restaurant,   I've known a few people who have opened up restaurants and it's high risk/stress, money pit, and a lot of work to keep afloat. The costs really add up quickly and the post Christmas slump kills a lot of places.    At least with the food trucks you can drive in to where the customers are and during the winter months I'm assuming you would be in the States running the circuit.  

In an over saturated market like Winnipeg it makes things much more difficult.  If I were to do a restaurant in Winnipeg I'd 100% buy into an existing franchise, it's far more safe.     

[CodyT]

51 minutes ago, Brandon said:

With the carnival idea ,  I think maybe Dreamland Diner might be the only one who is close to doing it?  I know around the McPhillips area they have a funky corndog place which I have not tried yet.    

I'd stick with food trucks over a restaurant,   I've known a few people who have opened up restaurants and it's high risk/stress, money pit, and a lot of work to keep afloat. The costs really add up quickly and the post Christmas slump kills a lot of places.    At least with the food trucks you can drive in to where the customers are and during the winter months I'm assuming you would be in the States running the circuit.  

In an over saturated market like Winnipeg it makes things much more difficult.  If I were to do a restaurant in Winnipeg I'd 100% buy into an existing franchise, it's far more safe.     

Yeah. Pretty much seconded my thought process. I'll take a long ponder at it and If the right situation came around, maybe.

I just want to work in the winters. I'm restless and want to start another venture