[archited]

There is currently a restaurant on the alley side of the Birks Building and an extremely good one at that -- Tzin Wine and Tapas. There has been no other eatery in the Birks -- the lease location was formerly a jewelry store before the eyeglass place. Actually it would be a very good location for an eatery and 3 upper storeys would not be a very difficult task in relation to managing a dual shaft -- Hood Exhaust and Make-up air. HVAC as applied to customer comfort is also very easy to accommodate in the current state of equipment capabilities.

 

[ADob]

Before Tiffin opened up I had hoped for a grocery store in their location. Now, I don't really care, just as long as someone, anyone, fills the space!

 

[IanO]

Reminder.

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[IanO]

 

[MacLac]

NM the score on Sat….what a pleasant Sat we had while walking from the Matrix hotel…..to the Convention Center for the Drunk fest called the RM food and wine festival……it was packed inside….great time had by all…..walked over to Bianco for some vittles at 9pm and there was an “hour wait” to get in…..went to Joeys Bell….last table on the lounge….100% packed…..mostly full of tables of 20 year old something wannabe gangsters…..strange……walk back to the Matrix was uneventful…..streets and walks were clean…no Zombies present either…

Btw, Falcon has to be 100% leased judging by the lights on……..

 

[Coprolite]

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It's definitely growing on me.

 

[IanO]

The odd location for that new tequila spot in the Sylbert, but kinda cool too. Curious to see how it fares.

External ID
520290515-002
Job Type
Major Development Permit
Description
To operate a Bar in the basement level with 70 occupants and 163.8 sq.m. Public Space and to construct interior alterations (COCO'S COCKTAIL & AGAVE BAR).
Applicant
COCO'S COCKTAIL & AGAVE BAR
Status
Issued
Permit Class
Discretionary Development
Date Created
July 18, 2024
Issue Date
November 8, 2024
Approval Date

Location
10130 - 105 STREET NW Plan B2 Blk 5 Lots 191-192
Neighbourhood
DOWNTOWN

 

[archited]

Going down will be easy; coming back up will be the hard part.

 

[edm13]

NM the score on Sat….what a pleasant Sat we had while walking from the Matrix hotel…..to the Convention Center for the Drunk fest called the RM food and wine festival……it was packed inside….great time had by all…..walked over to Bianco for some vittles at 9pm and there was an “hour wait” to get in…..went to Joeys Bell….last table on the lounge….100% packed…..mostly full of tables of 20 year old something wannabe gangsters…..strange……walk back to the Matrix was uneventful…..streets and walks were clean…no Zombies present either…

Btw, Falcon has to be 100% leased judging by the lights on……..

Got another email saying only a “few” units remaining

 

[policyenthusiast]

Going down will be easy; coming back up will be the hard part.

I am shocked the Buckingham hasn't been bankrupted by the stair climb to the bar. I've nearly fallen down those while bone sober.

 

[IanO]

External ID - 635964497-002
Job Type
Sign Development Permit
Description
To install (2) Fascia Sign(s) limited to On-premises Advertising (The Druid)
Applicant
ALBERTA NEON
Status, Intake Review, Class of Permit
Create Date November 6, 2025
Approval Date
Location
10363 - 104 STREET NW Plan NB1 Blk 3 Lots 187-188
Neighbourhood
DOWNTOWN

 

[Gus Haynes]

Are you telling me that The Druid is coming back? In Mercer Warehouse form??

 

[IanO]

I guess it's attractive when it makes sense, I guess, closing your 'flagship' stores in those markets (2015/2020) 'to focus on larger format' stores...

Real value, warmth, passion, unity and excellence is reinvesting in those markets who supported you for decades, not showing up for a weekend to extract what you can at a pop up event (in a significantly smaller footprint).

It's a real shame Holt left Downtown Edmonton because it simply did not 'fit their brand' and was not as sexy as Van/Cal/Tor/Mtl, but this kind of stuff drives me nuts.

Here's hoping folks double down on places like Blu's, Singer, The Helm.

 

[David A]

I guess it's attractive when it makes sense, I guess, closing your 'flagship' stores in those markets (2015/2020) 'to focus on larger format' stores...

Real value, warmth, passion, unity and excellence is reinvesting in those markets who supported you for decades, not showing up for a weekend to extract what you can at a pop up event (in a significantly smaller footprint).

It's a real shame Holt left Downtown Edmonton because it simply did not 'fit their brand' and was not as sexy as Van/Cal/Tor/Mtl, but this kind of stuff drives me nuts.

Here's hoping folks double down on places like Blu's, Singer, The Helm.

Yes, I hope people support those businesses that are here year round, rather than those that just pop in for a few days. We still have several nice local high end retail stores and some have even expanded since Holt Renfrews left.

 

[Gronk!]

I wonder how The Helm is faring? Last couple times I was in that store, I was the only customer.