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has anyone been to that alforno cafe down there? looks like the only decent spot in the whole area. surprised there isnt more local dining options.
The owner of LaCaille was friends with Bronconnier, and some felt they got preferential treatment.I seem to remember some controversy around this deal. Bronconnier was criticized for brokering the deal, or some
Other than that one the area is a ghost town for retail. Luckily that one is really good - decent food and coffee or whatever - but as this is a development site - totally gets it's location and connection to the nearby pathway. Lots of outdoor seats and bicycle parking really feels integrated and accepting of it's specific urban context. A great local vibrancy generator example.has anyone been to that alforno cafe down there? looks like the only decent spot in the whole area. surprised there isnt more local dining options.
I don't think that has anything to do with recent development. LaCaille was active with their luxury projects i.e Five West in the last 20 years. Then there was long pause in Eau Claire development until Concord Pacific put up Ph 1 of their luxury project. They have yet to move forward with the second building.Open question for folks - to what extent is development in this area "triggered" by the Peace Bridge and its related pathway developments over the past 10 years?
Same experience for me. Not the cheapest place, but everything they have is good quality.Ive been there a few times! The place is great, little bit pricey but the food is amazing! I definitely recommend it.
Buchanan's is also quite good, a block south of Alforno, and there is also Hutch Cafe a block north.has anyone been to that alforno cafe down there? looks like the only decent spot in the whole area. surprised there isnt more local dining options.
They have phenomenal coffee, I also love getting a grab & go Pizza/Sandwich and taking it to Prince's Islandhas anyone been to that alforno cafe down there? looks like the only decent spot in the whole area. surprised there isnt more local dining options.