[Jonny5]

https://torontolife.com/food/whats-on-the-menu-iron-cow-public-house-hamilton-td-coliseum-matty-matheson/

Name: The Iron Cow Public House
Contact: TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd., Hamilton, ironcowpublichouse.com, @theironcowpublichouse
Neighbourhood: Central Hamilton
Chef: Coulson Armstrong
Ownership: Our House Hospitality Company and Oak View Group
Accessibility: Fully accessible

Two years ago—just as Matty Matheson’s Queen West steakhouse was hitting its, ahem, prime—the team at OVG Hospitality found themselves frequently unwinding there. At the time, they were deep into planning a massive overhaul of Hamilton’s Copps Coliseum, and it just so happened that the project included 9,500 square feet earmarked for a restaurant—one that could help anchor and amplify the venue’s rejuvenation.

Last week, the Iron Cow Public House opened its doors inside the reimagined venue. It’s a massive space, but the vibe is somewhere between a cozy Steeltown sports bar of yore and an Anglophile’s dream pub. While Matheson is the guiding creative force, the man behind the menu is Coulson Armstrong, culinary director of Our House Hospitality (and recent Top Chef Canada winner).

Will be interesting to see how they do.

Entrees in the $30-40 range.
20 wings for $40
A 24oz striploin steak "for two" at $145.
Cocktails about $20 each
Wine at $80/bottle.

That will induce some sticker shock in Hamilton, especially now. It's veering into Toronto financial district prices, though seeing some menus this winter the prices in the Financial District are astounding at times. Apparently $50 is the standard for a glass of Chablis now? I'll stick to the $12 chardonnay, thanks.

Maybe they are banking on scouts and team staff for the new AHL team coming next season will have some expense accounts to blow on food and drinks after the game.

 

[artyboy123]

For those wondering...David Mintz Catering - https://dmcatering.ca/

 

[gregv]

Mandarin Yonge & Eglinton will close January 18th following lease expiration. Opened 1991.

 

[Richard White]

Mandarin Yonge & Eglinton will close January 18th following lease expiration. Opened 1991.

Not a terrible loss.

The Mandarin used to be good but then they got stupid with their pricing. I was considering going there for my Birthday in December but at $45 per person before tax, tips, drinks, etc it was not worth it.

If I am going to spend almost $60 dollars a person all in, I would rather go somewhere else.

 

[Jonny5]

Not a terrible loss.

The Mandarin used to be good but then they got stupid with their pricing. I was considering going there for my Birthday in December but at $45 per person before tax, tips, drinks, etc it was not worth it.

If I am going to spend almost $60 dollars a person all in, I would rather go somewhere else.

That's not too far off Chinese take out pricing.
An average Chow Mein is going to run about $18 now (plus tax, tip, online ordering fees, delivery charges, etc.), so if you go to a buffet and get the equivalent of two entrees plus an appetizer and desert you're basically there compared to the delivery.

This is from a takeout place near where I live on Parliament Street:

Not making commentary on whether those prices are justified or not, but the Mandarin price at $45/person is basically a competitive market rate for Toronto for that style of food.

 

[narduch]

That's not too far off Chinese take out pricing.
An average Chow Mein is going to run about $18 now (plus tax, tip, online ordering fees, delivery charges, etc.), so if you go to a buffet and get the equivalent of two entrees plus an appetizer and desert you're basically there compared to the delivery.

This is from a takeout place near where I live on Parliament Street:

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Not making commentary on whether those prices are justified or not, but the Mandarin price at $45/person is basically a competitive market rate for Toronto for that style of food.

Ya. The days of getting a $5-6 lunch special at your local Chinese place are long gone.

 

[gabe]

The Mandarin is good for take out. I found the value and food quality good for the price. Unless we go to downtown or Markham, we just order Mandarin for Chinese. Our local Chinese restaurants have been taken over by non Chinese people. Prices went up, portion sizes got smaller and quality has gone down the drain.

 

[AlbertC]

That's just the reality of dining out nowadays. $45ish dinner for Mandarin is more or less in line with other buffet competitors like Dragon Pearl. Same with AYCE sushi or some Korean/Japanese table top BBQ places. Heck, even a bowl of pho or ramen can even cost you close to $20 after tax and tip in some places.

 

[Towered]

Mandarin Yonge & Eglinton will close January 18th following lease expiration. Opened 1991.

That's annoying considering it was the only location close to downtown and easily accessible by transit.

 

[Mihairokov]

There are literally hundreds of equivalent-or-better Chinese food places throughout the downtown if you're desperate for a Mandarin replacement.