Openings and closings (2006–2008 part 1)

the g-man · July 4, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?

gerald · July 5, 2006

How do the folks at Taco Loco at 2651 Commercial Drive feel about your choice of names?
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Taco Loco is a working name because we are crazy about taco's.

gerald · July 5, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?
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yup, actually going to make our own :shock:

barolo · July 5, 2006

There's yet another izakaya opening, on Denman in the Enthuze location across from the library.

Sam Salmon · July 5, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?
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yup, actually going to make our own
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Well Amigo Mio you're about to learn a helluva lot about Maiz-more than you ever thought possible.

It's easy to work with but sours quickly you need a helluva lotta turnover to make producing tortillas pay.

I say this as a long time customer of Mexican tortillerrias-most of which would go broke overnight without Govt subsidies.

Que Pasa un Buen Tortilla!

gerald · July 5, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?
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yup, actually going to make our own
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Well Amigo Mio you're about to learn a helluva lot about Maiz-more than you ever thought possible.
It's easy to work with but sours quickly you need a helluva lotta turnover to make producing tortillas pay.
I say this as a long time customer of Mexican tortillerrias-most of which would go broke overnight without Govt subsidies.
Que Pasa un Buen Tortilla!
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thanks sam, already have, hopefully pills wll take the headache away

makanmakan · July 5, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?
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yup, actually going to make our own
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Well Amigo Mio you're about to learn a helluva lot about Maiz-more than you ever thought possible.
It's easy to work with but sours quickly you need a helluva lotta turnover to make producing tortillas pay.
I say this as a long time customer of Mexican tortillerrias-most of which would go broke overnight without Govt subsidies.
Que Pasa un Buen Tortilla!
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thanks sam, already have, hopefully pills wll take the headache away
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Is there a possibility of selling packages of tortillas? Frozen perhaps?

gerald · July 5, 2006

Nice. Are you using real tortillas like the cornmeal or maize ones, or going with the flour tortillas?
←
yup, actually going to make our own
←
Well Amigo Mio you're about to learn a helluva lot about Maiz-more than you ever thought possible.
It's easy to work with but sours quickly you need a helluva lotta turnover to make producing tortillas pay.
I say this as a long time customer of Mexican tortillerrias-most of which would go broke overnight without Govt subsidies.
Que Pasa un Buen Tortilla!
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thanks sam, already have, hopefully pills wll take the headache away
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Is there a possibility of selling packages of tortillas? Frozen perhaps?
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i would love to, but lets not put the cart before the horse, hopefully one day

flowbee · July 5, 2006

^^ Phew, it's about time someone finally opened a taco stand!
Looking forward to it.
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ummmm, don't forget about Chilo's Taqueria...

eatrustic · July 6, 2006

How do the folks at Taco Loco at 2651 Commercial Drive feel about your choice of names?
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Taco Loco is a working name because we are crazy about taco's.
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No harm done, I see the paper announcing the Taco Loco name has been removed from the windows.

All I care about is being able to buy a decently authentic taco .....and the fact that it and Noodle Box are within a couple of blocks of my place bodes real well for the future of my dining excursions in the hood!

Now if even one of these places fulfills it's promise I'll be a happy camper.

wildebeest · July 6, 2006

Anyone know when Bardot's opens in Yaletown?

Vancitygirl · July 6, 2006

Grand Opening Bardots is today. Invite only.

Vancitygirl · July 6, 2006

Is Salt open?

From Judith Lane in the Georgia Straight:

With a savoury menu of artisanal cheeses; charcuterie from Oyama and Seattle’s Salumi; a wine list sporting 10 red wines, 10 whites, and 10 sherries, all by the glass; plus Tiger, Unibroue, and Brooklyn beers sealing the deal, Sean Heather (Irish Heather) and partner Scott Hawthorn have an out-of-the-park hit with Salt Tasting Room. Find it in Blood Alley, Gastown.

gfron1 · July 7, 2006

1001 Replies!!!! Woo hoo! (unless someone beat me to it)

Edited July 7, 2006 by gfron1 (log)

Vancitygirl · July 7, 2006

"1000 Replies!!!! Woo hoo! (unless someone beat me to it) "

Sorry.

Edited July 7, 2006 by Vancitygirl (log)

nwyles · July 7, 2006

A 1000 replies to what ?

Did I miss something ?

gfron1 · July 7, 2006

This thread just hit 1000 replies - sorry, simple pleasures in life.

eatglobally · July 7, 2006

Is Salt open?
From Judith Lane in the Georgia Straight:
With a savoury menu of artisanal cheeses; charcuterie from Oyama and Seattle’s Salumi; a wine list sporting 10 red wines, 10 whites, and 10 sherries, all by the glass; plus Tiger, Unibroue, and Brooklyn beers sealing the deal, Sean Heather (Irish Heather) and partner Scott Hawthorn have an out-of-the-park hit with Salt Tasting Room. Find it in Blood Alley, Gastown.
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10 Sherries; that is brave. My annual comsumption of Sherry is about four glasses a year :wacko:

Ralph

Daddy-A · July 7, 2006

Is Salt open?
From Judith Lane in the Georgia Straight:
With a savoury menu of artisanal cheeses; charcuterie from Oyama and Seattle’s Salumi; a wine list sporting 10 red wines, 10 whites, and 10 sherries, all by the glass; plus Tiger, Unibroue, and Brooklyn beers sealing the deal, Sean Heather (Irish Heather) and partner Scott Hawthorn have an out-of-the-park hit with Salt Tasting Room. Find it in Blood Alley, Gastown.
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Monday or Tuesday of next week. Everything's ready, but city hall is being difficult.

I know where I'm going next weekend!

A.

ps - WTF is up with grfon1? 1001 posts? Not much to do in Silver City eh?

Andrew Morrison · July 7, 2006

I asked about Salt on WB and WF today when I read Judith's glowing snippet. Salt is still waiting on some papers. Looks like they'll have to till Tuesday to "hit it out of the park".

Edited July 7, 2006 by Andrew Morrison (log)

eatrustic · July 7, 2006

Is Salt open?
From Judith Lane in the Georgia Straight:
With a savoury menu of artisanal cheeses; charcuterie from Oyama and Seattle’s Salumi; a wine list sporting 10 red wines, 10 whites, and 10 sherries, all by the glass; plus Tiger, Unibroue, and Brooklyn beers sealing the deal, Sean Heather (Irish Heather) and partner Scott Hawthorn have an out-of-the-park hit with Salt Tasting Room. Find it in Blood Alley, Gastown.
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Yeah, c'mon Judith let's rein it in a bit. Unless you're doing their press release, advance announcements of "out-of-the-park hits" before the doors open (no matter what the pedigree of the parties involved) are always just a bit tacky.

Andrew Morrison · July 7, 2006

In her defence, she's likely seen an advance copy of the wine list and the menu (perhaps even the space), which is more than I can say for myself.

mtigges · July 7, 2006

Re Salt: "and Brooklyn beers"

That is quite interesting. If I'm not mistaken this will be the only place in Vancouver selling these beers. I'll have to head down and try them.

Daddy-A · July 7, 2006

Monday or Tuesday of next week. Everything's ready, but city hall is being difficult.

I asked about Salt on WB and WF today when I read Judith's glowing snippet. Salt is still waiting on some papers. Looks like they'll have to till Tuesday to "hit it out of the park".

Thanks for clarifying Andrew. Guess that's why you're the writer. :blink: