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Post by weenie on Jun 20, 2012 22:01:59 GMT -8
That was why was great about his bar. All their shit was house-made, never frozen and relatively locally sourced but it was still fairly priced. We would go watch a hockey game and eat and drink many beers for 3 hours and never spent more than $60. We went last night, each had 2 drinks, 1 appy and a pizza and it was $50.
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Post by Lump on Jun 21, 2012 11:11:09 GMT -8
Ugh I'm so sick of those cookie cutter type restaurants. Earls, Joeys, Cactus Club, Moxies et al can go fuck a hat. Just so we're on the same page, what exactly is a cookie cutter restaurant in this context? (I have no idea what any of the examples you mentioned are.)
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Post by emptyfox on Jun 21, 2012 14:56:33 GMT -8
earls cactus club Moxie's Joey's The menus are just as similar as the decor.
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Post by kymess_jr on Jun 21, 2012 15:56:48 GMT -8
The last Moxie's I went to looked just like the picture of Cactus Club. All are definitely interchangeable.
But I do really like the Joey's on Burrard between Robson and Smithe, and only that Joey's. It has more to do with the service and that on the restaurant side the music isn't at club-levels so I can actually have a conversation. Also, lobster grilled cheese sandwich on garlic toast. Mmmmm.
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Post by Fig on Jun 21, 2012 16:05:55 GMT -8
A wild herd of chandeliers appears!
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Jun 21, 2012 16:59:10 GMT -8
What's even more hilarious is that Cactus Club, Joey's and Earls all share the same or partial ownership.
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Post by Fig on Jun 21, 2012 17:06:15 GMT -8
Ah yes, the illusion of choice. Second only to planned obsolescence on the toolbox of consumerism.
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Post by wompwomp on Jun 22, 2012 7:09:28 GMT -8
The menus are just as similar as the decor. I used to date a girl whose dad was a big time chef and he designed the menus for both Earls and Joeys. Pretty funny. He opened his own place in Calgary, Notables. It is unreal. About a million times better than any of the cookie cutter places.
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Post by Pea on Jun 22, 2012 7:59:41 GMT -8
You date some pretty prestigious ladies, Mr. W!
My sister was going on about that "Call Me Maybe" girl the other day, and I had a huge ah-hah moment when I realized she was the same girl you were talking about the other day.
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Post by weenie on Jun 22, 2012 8:06:16 GMT -8
I was just looking for that to quote it! Womp dates all the ladies in high places.
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Post by Lump on Jun 22, 2012 10:34:33 GMT -8
Phew! Luckily Charleston doesn't have any places like that. Since Charleston restaurants love having the historic vibe, we don't really have to worry about those. And pretty much all fancy Charleston restaurants are in said historic houses that are already classic Charleston decor. One of the things I love about Charleston.
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Post by Lump on Jun 22, 2012 10:37:15 GMT -8
What most Charleston restaurants look like:
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Post by J-Dawg on Jun 22, 2012 11:08:34 GMT -8
I'm sad I'm going to miss what is undoubtedly going to the best BBQ of the entire BBQ season in Calgary this weekend.
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Post by Drew on Jun 27, 2012 9:42:39 GMT -8
Ah yes, the illusion of choice. Second only to planned obsolescence on the toolbox of consumerism. Holy SHIT this was a good post that went unrecognized, you guys. When I'm away for a while, I like to recognize the underserved posts of the board.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Jun 27, 2012 21:27:12 GMT -8
Ugh.... rough day at work today. Pediatric calls are the worst.
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Post by kymess_jr on Jun 27, 2012 22:10:41 GMT -8
Ugh.... rough day at work today. Pediatric calls are the worst. It's statements like these that remind me how lucky I am I only have to deal with stupid people at my job. I don't think I could handle a rough day like yours, Shax.
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Post by wompwomp on Jun 28, 2012 5:49:29 GMT -8
Ugh.... rough day at work today. Pediatric calls are the worst. Sorry to hear that dude. That's pretty rough.
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Post by weenie on Jun 28, 2012 7:56:30 GMT -8
Hey, I don't know if I've ever mentioned but my stepmom/woman who raised me has been a paramedic for over 20 years. I respect the hell out of everybody in your profession Shax, it's not an easy job.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Jun 28, 2012 8:25:05 GMT -8
Shax, I am glad there are people like you because I could never do that job.
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Post by Fig on Jun 29, 2012 5:23:36 GMT -8
Ah yes, the illusion of choice. Second only to planned obsolescence on the toolbox of consumerism. Holy SHIT this was a good post that went unrecognized, you guys. When I'm away for a while, I like to recognize the underserved posts of the board. High praises coming from you buddy! And big ups to you Shax for your chosen line of work. Like stormy said,I could never do it but you're culinary skills are matched only by your willingness to put it all on yhe line to save others!
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