GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 Have to throw out an obligatory “Damn, I miss Barney Gargles’. You knew going in chances were 50/50 you’d get scolded for something but the food was always top notch. Mark H. and Tracker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, GCJenks said: Have to throw out an obligatory “Damn, I miss Barney Gargles’. You knew going in chances were 50/50 you’d get scolded for something but the food was always top notch. Never got scolded. Their daily roast sandwich, with the beef sliced right off the roast, was the stuff of legend. Tracker and GCJenks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue4ever Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 ABC pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 6 hours ago, Mark H. said: That has to be a one off, Roxy's is usually great. Next time that happens, ask for a seat in the lounge. By the way, a burger platter with a drink is $15 - $20, the same or a little more than many fast food options - way more food and better quality And this is my point, these restaurants are far better options then going to McDonalds. At Roxy's I've never been able to eat the full meal in one sitting. I like getting the pulled pork + jalapeno sandwich with the bistro fries and that alone I can usually make it into 2 - 3 meals which makes the price even more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Brandon said: And this is my point, these restaurants are far better options then going to McDonalds. At Roxy's I've never been able to eat the full meal in one sitting. I like getting the pulled pork + jalapeno sandwich with the bistro fries and that alone I can usually make it into 2 - 3 meals which makes the price even more attractive. Can you explain your choice of Bistro over house fries? I can’t eat the Bistro but I’ve never understood why anyone would order Costco fries in a restaurant over fresh cut. 8 hours ago, Mark H. said: Never got scolded. Their daily roast sandwich, with the beef sliced right off the roast, was the stuff of legend. For us it was part of the charm, between the sisters and a couple of the long term servers one of them was going to bust on us for something. Like going home and having mom give you crap about not finishing your dinner. Desserts were to die for but there was never room after those meals. Had to take it home for later. Used to drive out once a month after we had moved back to the city. Another testament that if you are running a family owned business you need to have a rock solid succession plan. Was never the same without them and squabbling between heirs seemed to sink them for all of us to suffer through withdrawal. Mark H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted January 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 okay first of all Costco fries are awesome I love what they do with them I need to know what style they do it in because there has to be a way to do it at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted January 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 2023-01-22 at 6:17 PM, bustamente said: Health inspectors said the place was not well kept, couldn't keep pests out, and food preparations were sone under insanitary conditions so I guess they couldn't afford to bring it up to code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 53 minutes ago, iHeart said: okay first of all Costco fries are awesome I love what they do with them I need to know what style they do it in because there has to be a way to do it at home They are by Cavendish, they sell them in store. They are as crispy as they are because of the coating applied to them (which makes many of us unable to eat them). I can’t remember all the ingredients but flour and egg are two of them. I’m a firm believer that fries should have one ingredient potato and then the oil they are cooked in. FrostyWinnipeg and Mark H. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, GCJenks said: Can you explain your choice of Bistro over house fries? I can’t eat the Bistro but I’ve never understood why anyone would order Costco fries in a restaurant over fresh cut. For us it was part of the charm, between the sisters and a couple of the long term servers one of them was going to bust on us for something. Like going home and having mom give you crap about not finishing your dinner. Desserts were to die for but there was never room after those meals. Had to take it home for later. Used to drive out once a month after we had moved back to the city. Bistro fries... probably because I enjoy the dip with the sweet chili sauce? I didn't realize they were costco fries I thought they were home made? Desserts at Roxies are also top notch, our usual routine involves buying a few squares of whatever and taking them home. Then going to upper crust bakery (2 minutes away) getting cinammon buns and the apple cinammon bread and whatever else and taking that home. All really good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, Brandon said: Bistro fries... probably because I enjoy the dip with the sweet chili sauce? I didn't realize they were costco fries I thought they were home made? Desserts at Roxies are also top notch, our usual routine involves buying a few squares of whatever and taking them home. Then going to upper crust bakery (2 minutes away) getting cinammon buns and the apple cinammon bread and whatever else and taking that home. All really good stuff. As a celiac, I hate you right now... I have actually heard the servers describe the Bistro fries to people as Costco fries. House fries are their home made option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted January 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, GCJenks said: They are by Cavendish, they sell them in store. They are as crispy as they are because of the coating applied to them (which makes many of us unable to eat them). I can’t remember all the ingredients but flour and egg are two of them. I’m a firm believer that fries should have one ingredient potato and then the oil they are cooked in. cool I should consider buying them more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, iHeart said: cool I should consider buying them more often Tip... frozen fries in a deep fryer is real good or an air fryer does a decent job of replicating it. Frozen fries on a cookie sheet in a regular oven = sad panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 For all you hungry folks, today's special at Roxy's is a bacon cheese dog, kettle cut chips and coleslaw for $14.95... https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/327711429_700045758227877_6819244157542839126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=qwI_5XoSgIIAX9nFkYd&tn=gK7pVsEXj-jF1JsZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIp5bZamzR1b6aQyA2xqbp8SNgnr0G8dLvSCCT6RSr3A&oe=63D5F485 Piggy 1, Brandon and Mark H. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 14 hours ago, Brandon said: And this is my point, these restaurants are far better options then going to McDonalds. At Roxy's I've never been able to eat the full meal in one sitting. I like getting the pulled pork + jalapeno sandwich with the bistro fries and that alone I can usually make it into 2 - 3 meals which makes the price even more attractive. Well, there's always the renowned Costco dog and drink for $1.50. Sweet. Most calories per dollar you can get. FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, GCJenks said: For all you hungry folks, today's special at Roxy's is a bacon cheese dog, kettle cut chips and coleslaw for $14.95... Yes sir. You can have a beer or shot, tip 5 bucks and still have a reasonably priced meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mark H. said: Yes sir. You can have a beer or shot, tip 5 bucks and still have a reasonably priced meal I’m curious if those kettle chips will be a regular thing or just for the special. @Brandon have you tried Junction 59? The wife and I quite like that one too, the 10yr old not so much. The other out of town spot that you should try is Colin’s House in Beasuejour. Everything is made from scratch in house except the dessert and chicken fingers, might just be the best fries in the province. Just about anything on the menu can be Celiac friendly so I really enjoy my visits. Also struggle to decide between tacos and fish and chips, always start with a plate of beet chips. Edited January 25, 2023 by GCJenks Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 50 minutes ago, GCJenks said: I’m curious if those kettle chips will be a regular thing or just for the special. @Brandon have you tried Junction 59? The wife and I quite like that one too, the 10yr old not so much. The other out of town spot that you should try is Colin’s House in Beasuejour. Everything is made from scratch in house except the dessert and chicken fingers, might just be the best fries in the province. Just about anything on the menu can be Celiac friendly so I really enjoy my visits. Also struggle to decide between tacos and fish and chips, always start with a plate of beet chips. I have not tried Colin's house but will add that to the list thank you for the recommendation. I have gone to Drifters in Lac Du Bonnet and from the outside it doesn't look nice but the inside looks new and the food was really good. The only other restaurant in that area of Manitoba that I've gone multiple time is the Hillside Beach eatery (near Grand Beach), the pizza is ridiculously good on a nice hot summer day. Well worth the travel and visit. GCJenks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 6 hours ago, GCJenks said: For all you hungry folks, today's special at Roxy's is a bacon cheese dog, kettle cut chips and coleslaw for $14.95... https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/327711429_700045758227877_6819244157542839126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=qwI_5XoSgIIAX9nFkYd&tn=gK7pVsEXj-jF1JsZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIp5bZamzR1b6aQyA2xqbp8SNgnr0G8dLvSCCT6RSr3A&oe=63D5F485 Wife and I both saw this special and so it was hot dogs for supper tonight, along with air fryer poutine. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160255075745491&set=a.77696030490&type=3 Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Does Roxy's give out a stipend to anyone who mentions that restaurant's name? Just asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 5 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Does Roxy's give out a stipend to anyone who mentions that restaurant's name? Just asking... Did you not see me whining that I couldn’t even get a table last time I tried? I see no harm in talking about a good locally owned restaurant. There just appears to be a few of us that live in or patronize the particular area. Brandon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, GCJenks said: Did you not see me whining that I couldn’t even get a table last time I tried? I see no harm in talking about a good locally owned restaurant. There just appears to be a few of us that live in or patronize the particular area. Nope, you can talk about Roxy's's all you want. Edited January 28, 2023 by SpeedFlex27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 2023-01-25 at 12:36 PM, GCJenks said: For all you hungry folks, today's special at Roxy's is a bacon cheese dog, kettle cut chips and coleslaw for $14.95... https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/327711429_700045758227877_6819244157542839126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=qwI_5XoSgIIAX9nFkYd&tn=gK7pVsEXj-jF1JsZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIp5bZamzR1b6aQyA2xqbp8SNgnr0G8dLvSCCT6RSr3A&oe=63D5F485 Looks like a Lorena Bobbitt special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 oh man I have 6 months to try and get that delissio croissant pizza at least once https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nestle-delissio-wind-down-1.6735082 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, iHeart said: oh man I have 6 months to try and get that delissio croissant pizza at least once https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nestle-delissio-wind-down-1.6735082 Would you like some Nescafe with your Purina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Would you like some Nescafe with your Purina? nah I'll just take some ice cream with some hot chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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