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tru_blue 01-11-2013 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by icemiko (Post 8129833)
Don't think you'll be full from the dineout menu for Miku, I had dinner there for 2 and it cost a bit over $200 and we were just satisfied, not super full or anything.

Going to try Yew though.
$200+ for 2 ppl? holy shit :heckno:

Obsideon 01-13-2013 12:20 AM
I was only interested in checking out Black & Blue this year, but for a steakhouse they aren't even offering STEAK on the menu?!... wtf ...

Joe Fortes always has a solid menu to choose from, maybe I'll go to MARKET... or maybe I'll just skip it all this year, $38 isn't exactly cheap anymore anyway, with a glass of wine (or 2, or 3) it's already over $100, and I don't care much for the desserts, so I'm basically paying the same on non-dineout meals at these restaurants ...

I spent $300+ at Blue Water for 2 and was barely satisfied :lol

shawnly1000 01-14-2013 04:13 PM
Bonus for AMEX cardholders

Dine Out 3 times and get a $20 American Express statement credit. First 5000 Amex Cardholders to register will qualify!

http://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpr...82829051769327

bcrdukes 01-14-2013 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Obsideon (Post 8130884)
I was only interested in checking out Black & Blue this year, but for a steakhouse they aren't even offering STEAK on the menu?!... wtf ...
That's like going to a Chinese restaurant and there is no fried rice on the menu. :lol

cctw 01-14-2013 10:02 PM
anyone want market for jean georges? I got a booking for 8 this sunday at 7:30pm that I will probably cancel in the next few days.

HonestTea 01-15-2013 07:15 PM
Just got my reservation for Hawksworth's Side Dishes event this Saturday! :D
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Gh0stRider 01-15-2013 07:51 PM
Wanted to goto coast for 10 people but it didnt work out.

And fish house wouldnt take group of 10
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shenmecar 01-21-2013 09:00 PM
whats good for dine-out this year?

shawnly1000 01-21-2013 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by shenmecar (Post 8138750)
whats good for dine-out this year?
Chambar, usual dine out menu (note: they only do Dine Out exclusively during the period)

Joe Fortes; good value menu; enjoyed the Chowder, steak was perfectly done and desserts were good (full menu in addition to Dine Out)

Heard good things about Five Sails

HonestTea 01-21-2013 10:54 PM
Does anyone have a Five Sails reservation for anytime this week? I have tickets vs. Flames on Wednesday(9pm), so I'm unable to make it but if anyone wants to take it, PM me.

TOS'd 01-21-2013 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HonestTea (Post 8138862)
Does anyone have a Five Sails reservation for anytime this week? I have tickets vs. Flames on Wednesday(9pm), so I'm unable to make it but if anyone wants to take it, PM me.
I'll take it, the tickets. :troll:

icemiko 01-22-2013 12:31 PM
Went to Yew on Saturday and it sucked shit. Service was shit, the waiter did not fill our water at all when he filled the table beside us and saw that our glass was nearly empty. Also had to wait like 20 min for the bill even though he walked by several times and saw that we were finished our desserts. (which sucked too) The restaurant was not even busy at all.

calcalvinlee 01-22-2013 01:04 PM
im heading to Hapa Izakaya on Saturday. Anyone tried it and whats your opinion?

SilverT 01-22-2013 01:41 PM
I went to Fish Shack for the $18 dollar menu. Food was not bad. The fish and chip came with one piece of salmon. The donut dessert wasn't that great. Bill came to $77 dollars for 2 people after drinks and tip.

Nechako87 01-22-2013 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Obsideon (Post 8130884)

I spent $300+ at Blue Water for 2 and was barely satisfied :lol
I spent $420 at Blue Water for 2 a few years back and was extremely satisfied...:badpokerface:

bcrdukes 01-22-2013 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by icemiko (Post 8139212)
Went to Yew on Saturday and it sucked shit. Service was shit, the waiter did not fill our water at all when he filled the table beside us and saw that our glass was nearly empty. Also had to wait like 20 min for the bill even though he walked by several times and saw that we were finished our desserts. (which sucked too) The restaurant was not even busy at all.
That's too bad.

I've always enjoyed my time at Yew, from the food to the service. This is part of the reason why I don't do Dine Out anymore. Restaurants sometimes have to sacrifice a few things, be it quality of food or service because it's the slowest time of year for all restaurants. You should send an e-mail to the general manager and see if they will make things right. But for reference from an industry professional, see below.

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Originally Posted by westopher (Post 8127382)
Dine-out in so many situations, for people that are interested in trying a new restaurant give such a distorted shitty experience compared to what you would get had you gone on a regular night. Its to get asses in the seats and keep restaurants from suffering through the slowest time of the year. The places are full of people who rarely get out and the restaurants couldn't give a shit if they saw them before next years dine-out, as they know their best customers are staying home to avoid the crowds. Its a likely way to go to an awesome restaurant you've been wanting to try, and leave saying "hmmm, that was not what I expected."

K-Dub 01-22-2013 03:01 PM
Went to Chambar on the weekend, my first time ever. Omg the mussels.

http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8358/...a61ce3fe_b.jpg
http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8226/...fc8058d5_b.jpg
http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8328/...3984fe1f_b.jpg

You can read the full post on my blog

gars 01-22-2013 03:32 PM
Went to L'Abattoir on Sunday night. I was pleasantly surprised - food was pretty good, service was good. I thought it would be a fancier place - but the ambience overall was pretty casual. The servers were really helpful.

$38 a meal, plus $12 for a glass of wine. I thought the food was pretty decent, the gravy on my pork shoulder was a little salty, but that's my personal preference.

westopher 01-22-2013 04:02 PM
L'Abattoir is one of my favourite restaurants in the city. They have things down to a science (literally in a culinary perspective) also one of my best friends is a server there. He is already dying from dine out so far he told me. They do a great job their of treading the line between casual and classy. Great food and service without the dated stuffy feel.
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HonestTea 01-22-2013 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TOS'd (Post 8138865)
I'll take it, the tickets. :troll:
Got very lucky and they just had a cancellation prior to me calling :) Canucks Wed and Five Sails Thur! :)
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Ch28 01-22-2013 07:42 PM
DO NOT GO TO GRIFFINS

Went there over the weekend and it was horrible. Service was terrible and they ran out of yorkshire pudding for their prime rib entree (which was an extra $10) by 830

soymilk 01-22-2013 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gars (Post 8139339)
Went to L'Abattoir on Sunday night. I was pleasantly surprised - food was pretty good, service was good. I thought it would be a fancier place - but the ambience overall was pretty casual. The servers were really helpful.

$38 a meal, plus $12 for a glass of wine. I thought the food was pretty decent, the gravy on my pork shoulder was a little salty, but that's my personal preference.
I went here for a dinner a little over a year ago since I had heard good things about it. Man was I disappointed. Had the sable fish with an oxtail ravioli. What I got was a bland piece of fish, a piece of ravioli with some bok choy and some broth to on top. It looked like they tried to do Chinese fusion but failed on so many levels. Definitely won't be coming back.

bcrdukes 01-22-2013 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 (Post 8139580)
DO NOT GO TO GRIFFINS

Went there over the weekend and it was horrible. Service was terrible and they ran out of yorkshire pudding for their prime rib entree (which was an extra $10) by 830
Griffins, in general, is pretty failsauce.

Durrann 01-27-2013 12:54 PM
Herons at fairmont

Appetizer was seafood chowder with grapefruit
Wasn't appetizing at all grapefruit just made everything bitter
Entree was short ribs really tender but small ass portions
Chocolate cake for dessert was pretty good

Overall not worth 38 bucks
Wish I could upload photos on phone
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Tapioca 01-28-2013 03:15 PM
I'm actually going to end up doing 2 dineouts this year, but not because I and the missus wanted to.

I went to Carthage Cafe on Commercial on Friday and had their $28 menu. I was surprised to see that the main was a full size portion that was normally $24. So, I basically paid another $4 for a salad and a piece of baklava. The table added a bottle of wine, so with taxes and grats, it came out to about $50 per person.

I'm heading to Abigail's Party in Kits later this week (another $28 place). I've heard nothing but good reviews about the place, so hopefully, I'm not let down.
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