[AhBut]

Grabbed from redflagdeals... it's a deal too good not to be shared to my fellow RSners....

DEAL ENDS IN LESS THAN 24hrs!!!

The Fine Print
Expires 11/30/2010
Voucher valid from Aug 25 - Nov 30, 2010. Blackout Date: Oct 30, 2010
No buying limit. Ideal for groups. Call for reservations for parties of 4+. Taxes and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers. No cash value.

Full Details

* * See the 3-Course Tasting Menu * *

Stylish and Fun Dining in the Heart of Vancouver’s Entertainment District

You work hard all day! You need a fun place to relax in the evening. How about indulging in the brand new menu at one of Vancouver's most elegant dining room. Today’s indulgent deal is $15 for a 3-course set menu at Circa Restaurant and Lounge. Get a starter, main course, and decadent dessert!

*Pretty much one day left to get in on this deal http://www.indulgeliving.com/index.php

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/24hrs-left-15-3-course-tasting-menu-circa-restaurant-lounge-930896/

[hotjoint]

sweet, bought!

[TheSalesman]

i got some too.

[Meowjin]

clever. A good way to bypass the food primary license.

[Levitron]

clever. A good way to bypass the food primary license.

Curious, I've heard various ways of going around restaurant bylaws. Can you elaborate more on this one?

[sas]

How long does it take for the order to process?

[vafanculo]

Is the voucher used anytime between the available dates, or do you get a timeslot where you have to use it then?
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[fliptuner]

Has anyone dealt with this site before. I've never heard of it for deals of this nature.

Thanks

[fliptuner]

According to the site, you don't get comfirmation til the clock runs out (12:30) then they send you a voucher to print.

Again, it says, you can use it any time between the dates but it's recommended that you make reservations for parties of more than 4 people (I'd make reservations regardless).

[rexsomnii]

Went to Circa for their tasting menu over the weekend.

This is what my friend and I had for our 3 course tasting menu .

FIRST COURSE

-CAESAR SALAD TOSSED IN A MASCARPONE CAESAR DRESSING WITH HERB CROUTONS AND TOPPED WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0911.jpg

-CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI LIGHTLY BATTERED CALAMARI RINGS WITH A TZATZIKI YOGURT
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0908.jpg

SECOND COURSE

-CHICKEN SOUVLAKI GRILLED SKEWER OF BRINED CHICKEN BREAST MARINATED IN FRESH GARLIC AND HERBS, SERVED WITH A SAFRON RICE PILAF AND SIDE OF TZATZIKI AND HUMMUS
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0921.jpg

-BEEF TENDERLOIN PAN SEARED TENDERLOIN, SERVED WITH A PEPPERCORN SAUCE AND FRITES
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0923.jpg

THIRD COURSE

-CHOCOLATE ROYALE A DECADENT CHOCOLATE MOUSE WITH A HAZELNUT FEUILLETINE FILLING
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0939.jpg
-CRÈME BRULEE
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz147/ty42oo/IMG_0933.jpg

overall food experience, was good.

service was good.

food was about 10-15 minute wait for every course.

parking was hard to find but managed to grab the ones on the sidewalk ?

used the indulge coupon/ certificate, so the total came up to $33.80 - 30.00 coupon.

Grand total i had to pay was 3.80 hst + tip. gave them 5 bucks.

[iamon]

thanks for the review, grabbed that coupon deal and now im looking forward to going

[hotjoint]

damn those are small portions. I was expecting more for the second course. I was interested in the souvlaki as well.

[sas]

Looks like kid sized portions. How was the quality of food? Is this is a place you'd go to again WITHOUT the coupon?

[bcrdukes]

^
From the numerous feedback I got from personal friends of mine, they wouldn't go back even with a coupon. :p

[lowside67]

Err wtf dude, you gave them a $1.20 tip? I know your bill was only $3.80 but just because you had a coupon didnt change the amount of work that the meal was - if it was normally meant to be $33.80, you should have tipped on that amount, not on $3.80.

-Mark

[Spoon]

Err wtf dude, you gave them a $1.20 tip? I know your bill was only $3.80 but just because you had a coupon didnt change the amount of work that the meal was - if it was normally meant to be $33.80, you should have tipped on that amount, not on $3.80.

-Mark

Or he meant, gave them $5 in tips. But I can see it go either way.;)

[lowside67]

Or he meant, gave them $5 in tips. But I can see it go either way.;)
Yeah you're right, I guess he could have meant he gave them a $5 tip, but it reads to me: "The bill was $3.80, I gave them a $5 bill."

Hopefully he at least tipped them $5.

-Mark

[q0192837465]

I absolutely hate the concept of tipping. It's like u'r paying for the services that u already paid for by the food.

[lowside67]

I absolutely hate the concept of tipping. It's like u'r paying for the services that u already paid for by the food.

:duh:

Uhh no you're not. Food is priced with the intention that you will tip the servers yourself. If the restaurant was going to pay the servers, prices would be 15% higher or whatever average the industry decided it was going to pay its servers. If this was the case, then you'd have to pay 15% more tax as well. One of the biggest reasons that YOU have to tip is so you pay less tax AND the server pays less income tax - win/win except when you get people who dont understand why this is the case.

-Mark


How I wish I can remain ignorant, why do I know so much?

Your signature is awfully ironic lol, perhaps you dont know as much as you think you do.

[rexsomnii]

Looks like kid sized portions. How was the quality of food? Is this is a place you'd go to again WITHOUT the coupon?

quality of the food was good. cant really explain how but its well described as on the menu.

I wouldldnt come back . it was just for tasting purposes :)

[rexsomnii]

Yeah you're right, I guess he could have meant he gave them a $5 tip, but it reads to me: "The bill was $3.80, I gave them a $5 bill."

Hopefully he at least tipped them $5.

-Mark


yes i gave them 5 on top of the 3.80.

[lowside67]

Good stuff

[rexsomnii]

wouldnt really make sense to give them 1.20 in tip lol.

but yeah next time ill tip them on the 30 .

[sas]

From the numerous feedback I got from personal friends of mine, they wouldn't go back even with a coupon.

I agree. Just came back. Unfortunately, Vancouver is a very competitive market and Circa does not do anything for me. There is no incentive to return.

[hotjoint]

I have some vouchers left because some friends bailed and decided not to go. Anyone interested in some extra vouchers? I will sell them for cheap. Please pm me if interested.

Expires 11/30/2010
Voucher valid from Aug 25 - Nov 30, 2010. Blackout Date: Oct 30, 2010

[timmytimtimtim]

FYI, Circa is closed down. I called Indulge Living and they will be issuing refunds!

[hotjoint]

FYI, Circa is closed down. I called Indulge Living and they will be issuing refunds!

wow wtf

[Doraemon76]

Had my girlfriend's birthday there in mid April with 20+ ppl.

Service was bad with only 1 waitress serving us in the upstairs lounge area plus another group of 12 beside us. The food came out 30 minutes after we ordered (e.g. meatballs were hard and cold). Told the manager to wait til everyone finishes their dinner to bring out the cake so I can surprise my significant other with flowers and a present. Guess what the cake came out collapsed and everyone was still working on their plates.

Voiced my concern to the manager and all he could do is shrug his shoulders. E-mailed owner the next day on their website and got no response.

Gold figure they are closed now.

Would never recommend this place to anyone!

[bcrdukes]

Looking at the big picture of things, I am not surprised they folded. I knew from the start they were doomed to fail the day they opened.

With such a large restaurant, the only way it would have been possible for them to be sustainable was to ensure that they were always busy on a consistent basis. Being in smack in the middle of the Granville Entertainment District, this was a poor business decision. I am simply speculating but given a combination of the grand cost of lease, poor service and lack of volume (customers) their closure was nothing out of the norm. They had 2 or 3 years to turn a profit but it was evident they couldn't hold their ground.

[raygunpk]

Doesn't help that the word of mouth was almost always negative too.

[hotjoint]

FYI, Circa is closed down. I called Indulge Living and they will be issuing refunds!

what # did you call? I emailed them 2 days ago and haven't received a response from them yet.

[timmytimtimtim]

IndulgeLiving.com support: 604-716-2882 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm CST Email: support@IndulgeLiving.com

There was an email sent out as well. I have already received the refund credit.

Email:
Dear Voucher Holders of Circa Restaurant from Indulge Living,

You are receiving this email because you bought the $15 for 3-Course Tasting Menu at Circa Restaurant & Lounge on August 23, 2010 and have 4-Vouchers yet to be redeemed. Indulge Living is currently working to process full refunds because Circa Restaurant & Lounge has closed their doors. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. The following are 2 options for receiving your refund:

1) Receive $64 (bonus $4) in credit on your Indulge Living account to use for future deals
2) Obtain a refund of $60 on your PayPal account

Please email us which option works best for you and we will process the refunds in a timely manner.

Thanks for your patience in this unfortunate matter.
Indulge Living Staff
refund@indulgeliving.com

[hotjoint]

got my refund yesterday :)