[BobBob]

Because it was. The cinema was inside the Eaton Centre.

 

[khris]

^^^
Very true. I hope Kyle Rae is happy.

Based on the size of his stomach, I think he's definitely happy.

 

[androiduk]

I walked by there today and I think it might be a glassed in year round patio since the steel frame comes right out to the edge of the sidewalk. Unless they plan on putting outdoor seating in the laneway beside Ryerson.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

Really??? why the heck does google maps say that corner of bay and dundas is/was a public park

There was an 8 or 10 level above-ground parking garage just a shave west of where Ryerson now stands and the cinemas were built underneath it, essentially on the ground floor of the parking garage. In later years (1983/84) Cineplex leased retail space one level below at mall level and added 3 more cinemas. The park you note began at the west side of the parking garage and extended to Bay street, and south to the Marriott hotel. Best Buy & Canadian Tire sit about where the park used to be.
The walkway between where Joey's is going and Ryerson is approximately what was there previously, before the parking garage was demolished to make way for the Ryerson complex.

 

[MisterF]

Because it was. The cinema was inside the Eaton Centre.

It was never a public park AFAIK. It was always privately owned and intended for development.

 

[officedweller]

The ahi tuna tacos are really good @ Joeys.

 

[adma]

Not surprisingly, if you search Google on "Restaurants" + "Times Square" the first hit that pops up advises, Times Square is a popular destination for visitors to New York City, but the area is plagued with mediocre chain restaurants. I guess it is likely the same everywhere.

Though there was one mediocre chain restaurant that transcended itself

 

[Edward Skira]

It was never a public park AFAIK. It was always privately owned and intended for development.

Indeed. And at one point there was talk of putting a stadium for the Raptors there.

 

[drum118]

Been no work on this project since Feb and not good when it supposed to open within the next few months.

Another to add to the dead file and biting the dust??

The only work taking place is on the office tower.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

Indeed. And at one point there was talk of putting a stadium for the Raptors there.

Also, a certain cinema mogul came close to inking a deal in the mid-80's to replace the cinemas next door.

 

[Cast_Member]

Also, certain cinema mogul came close to inking a deal in the mid-80's to replace the cinemas next door.

That guy with the glasses and long hair?

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

That guy with the glasses and long hair?

Could be!

 

[SP!RE]

Given the context of the area, I think a restaurant there would be great... and I already love that stretch of Dundas for its really wide sidewalks.

I hope it happens still.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

JJ Mugs did very well there for years. With Ryerson next door and increased foot traffic along this section Joey's should do well, especially if they work a patio into the design.

 

[Tuscani01]

Been no work on this project since Feb and not good when it supposed to open within the next few months.

Another to add to the dead file and biting the dust??

The only work taking place is on the office tower.

Still plenty of work taking place on the inside. You just cant see it from the outside.