That Place is Still Open?

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Speaking of Malls, how is Deerfoot Mall still around? It has been declining for years and has been virtually deserted since Walmart built their own building. Throw CrossIron Mills five minutes away, and you have to wonder why they haven't given up yet.

How about strip mall computer stores? There is one in the strip mall by the Canadian Tire off Richmond Road that has boxes of parts from about 1999 in the front windows still. We are convinced that that store is actually a front for a money laundering scheme or something.

Deerfoot mall is still around because Cross Iron Mills is a crap mall. The only good store in there is the bass pro shop. If they made the mall a bit better Deerfoot would be outta here faster than Franklin Mall.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Realtor 1

Smittys ... I have a feeling they are on the way out with the new advertising of the 9c wings and liquor.
Anyone choose Smittys over humptys or dennys?

In a similar vein - Kelseys. It is like the most mediocre of mediocre restaurants. Who is going there?

[North East Goon]

Marlborough mall is the perfect location to knock down and replace with low-income housing. Sunridge mall is becoming obsolete due to cross iron mills as well. I always wondered how a store like Northern Reflections stays in business. P.S. the Bonanza in Regina was terrible, totally ruined my childhood memories of that glorious restaurant!

[macker]

Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

Tony Romas, Eastside Marios, Montanas, all fancy fast food places with no drive thru, who eats at these places? sames as those who go to BPs I guess. I can't see how a lot of restraunts stay open, wok box is another one. Quilts etc, Fabricland, not many people sewing these days. Ardene, Dollar Stores (any/ all) how do they pay wages nevermind a lease and turn a profit. Oh and Zellers was another one but I guess that is going to be changing. Sears and the Bay have been struggling for years they gotta be next.

Volume. If you look at Dollartree (A Fortune 500 Company) in the States or even Dollarama here in Canada it is a very profitable business. In the States they are taking a lot of business from Wallmart as people are shopping down. It is a big trend and even companies like Staples are now touting out dollar items etc. to try to get people back in the stores. Besides, everyone shops like they are a millionaire when they are in a dollar store and it makes people feel good

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Realtor 1

Smittys ... I have a feeling they are on the way out with the new advertising of the 9c wings and liquor.
Anyone choose Smittys over humptys or dennys?

9 cent wings and liquor? Where?

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Deerfoot mall is still around because Cross Iron Mills is a crap mall. The only good store in there is the bass pro shop. If they made the mall a bit better Deerfoot would be outta here faster than Franklin Mall.

You havent been to cross iron lately - have you? That place is packed on the weekends.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

In a similar vein - Kelseys. It is like the most mediocre of mediocre restaurants. Who is going there?

Apparently, OilKiller after a hard day of mall walking.

[Bertuzzied]

Mongolia Grill. seriously? if i was a good chef and knew what sauces to put in i wouldn't go out to a restaurant to eat. Worst restaurant concept ever.

[OilKiller]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Apparently, OilKiller after a hard day of mall walking.

LOL...

I thanked the post because Kelsey's is crap. Been there once, hated it.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by OilKiller

LOL...

I thanked the post because Kelsey's is crap. Been there once, hated it.

Is there even a Kelsey's left in Calgary? i thought they all closed down.

[OilKiller]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Is there even a Kelsey's left in Calgary? i thought they all closed down.

Not sure. I know there were a couple left in Edmonton. Haven't seen any here.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by fotze

I dunno, you been to Moxies lately?

Had my worst hamburger ever at Moxies. Terrible.

[Jagermeister]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Is there even a Kelsey's left in Calgary? i thought they all closed down.

130th Ave right off the deerfoot in the south has one.

[macker]

Second Cup. As in go somewhere else first

[North East Goon]

Christy's chicken in Marlborough Mall, looks like it has never been cleaned.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Is there even a Kelsey's left in Calgary? i thought they all closed down.

There's one in the airport too.... err wait... no they changed that to Cheers or something didn't they...

[Bertuzzied]

The Sony Store.

Why not just goto best buy or futureshop and see all the sony products PLUS other brands too.

and it's not like they are cheaper than other places. in fact its more expensive most times.

[Derek Sutton]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Mongolia Grill. seriously? if i was a good chef and knew what sauces to put in i wouldn't go out to a restaurant to eat. Worst restaurant concept ever.

I agree yet as a money maker it should be gold. Their staff usually consits of what? 2 waitresses, two cooks, one guy who fills the s*** up and a manager. Their is no prep work, no real chef, no receipes(no consistency), no food sent back. It's really a win win for the franchisee.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by OilKiller

LOL...

I thanked the post because Kelsey's is crap. Been there once, hated it.

But it's just Montana's without the rustic charm.

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by macker

Second Cup. As in go somewhere else first

Haha funny story, when I used to freelanced I'd have client meetings at the Second Cup in Westhills... because the Starbucks was always packed to the gills and I knew we'd always get a table at Second Cup.