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I don't like seeing a place like this go, but I thought it was odd that they would open a second location so close and basically compete with themselves. Also (and this is just me) I never liked their all gluten free approach... you can't have gluten free spaetzle, sorry! give me my flour and have a gluten free menu on the side.
 
I don't like seeing a place like this go, but I thought it was odd that they would open a second location so close and basically compete with themselves. Also (and this is just me) I never liked their all gluten free approach... you can't have gluten free spaetzle, sorry! give me my flour and have a gluten free menu on the side.
I have to imagine they couldn't offer a second menu without risking cross-contamination. True celiac-friendly menu items at restaurants serving gluten-containing foods can be pretty scarce.
 
ATRIUM at SABOR, the newest addition to The SABOR Empire, has their soft opening today in the Revillon building




 
ATRIUM at SABOR, the newest addition to The SABOR Empire, has their soft opening today in the Revillon building




This looks stunning to be honest.
 
Someone is smart and is snapping up really great spots. In a few years there could be a lot of others kicking themselves for not doing taking advantage of the opportunities.
 
Someone is smart and is snapping up really great spots. In a few years there could be a lot of others kicking themselves for not doing taking advantage of the opportunities.
Huh? Opening a restaurant in the Revillon building does not mean SUCCESS by any means. There have been dozens of restaurants that have come and gone from there: Walden's, Avanti are 2 off the top of my head, plus the "Hobbit" - comic book shop
 
Of course no location guarantees success but to be first in what is now a very nicely renovated space is probably beneficial.

I don't really remember Walden's, but the building has been there since the early 1900's, so I suspect some things have come and gone over time.
 
Walden's was where the Baby Boomers went on romantic dates in the 80's while the kids stayed at home and and played with their Micronaut toys; faux tree lined and little paths. Avanti - next door was also a Mid-80's joint - very Avant Garde - kind of like minimalistic painting - remember the kitchen was in the middle of the restaurant - nearly blew my mind. There was a 3rd bay next door that went through restaurant iterations in the 80's as well, can't remember what those ones were called.
 
If I remember correctly, Michael Phair said the Revillon had a chocolate shop owned by a lesbian couple back in the 90s.

In any case, I can't say whether this restaurant will be successful, but I have a moderately high degree of confidence that the folks at Sabor know what they're doing, if only because they're better suited than anyone else to judge the amount of demand for a new restaurant just around the corner from the existing Sabor location and a Bodega.
 
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Niki Willis is opening her first bar after more than 25 years working at places like The Common, Fu’s Repair Shop, and Dolly’s Cocktail Bar.

Coco’s Cocktails & Agave Bar will be located in the basement of the downtown Sylbert building on 105 Street near Jasper Avenue. Willis told Taproot she’s aiming to open by early October.
 

Niki Willis is opening her first bar after more than 25 years working at places like The Common, Fu’s Repair Shop, and Dolly’s Cocktail Bar.

Coco’s Cocktails & Agave Bar will be located in the basement of the downtown Sylbert building on 105 Street near Jasper Avenue. Willis told Taproot she’s aiming to open by early October.
I love the concept! Hopefully it works for that location
 
A couple Central Macdougall recommendations:
  • Baltyk Bakery is a Polish bakery close to the Kingsway LRT station. Their pastries and cakes are cheap (~$2.50 per 100 g) and good.
  • Central City Market is a Middle Eastern (Lebanese?) cafe + small, vaguely ethnic grocery store. The cafe's food is fresh and cheap.
 
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