Wilson's Steakhouse

[Coop]

I couldn't believe it. A brand new stand alone steakhouse next to BC Place. Can this place survive. There seems to be no talk or advertising. For months we have talked about Chambar and Go Fish. Not so much as a word about this place. I'm setting the over/under at 8 months. Any takers?

Keep in mind I didn't think Gotham would survive.

[Keith Talent]

As long as we're establishing a line on sundry events, who's going to have the first non-complimentary thing to say re. Chambar?

Think how difficult that will be, after all the anticipation, all the glowing praise around here soon someone is going to have to say something negative about it. Who's it going to be?

So, this Wilson's, it's in that space that used to hold Courtnall's? Foot of Robson? What's the target market? Because if I want to eat badly prepared meat in that neighbourhood I can just walk down to Dix, and they throw the surly service in for free.

[Coop]

Across the street from Courtnall's (The Doghouse). This place is no dump. Millions spent on leaseholds in my opinion. Target market? Well healed BC Lions fans?

Edited September 13, 2004 by Coop (log)

[Keith Talent]

Target market? Well healed BC Lions fans?

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Isn't that just a euphamism for "successful grow op entrepenuer"?

[Jerry_A]

I was very surprised to see it there when I walked by, having not heard a single thing about it. You're right, it is definitely not a dump and it is a "BC Lions Preferred Restaurant" so you know it must be good.

And oh yeah, I'll take the under.

[Keith Talent]

I'm going there with a packet of post-it notes, a sharpie pen and marking dibs on the furnishings I like.

[nwyles]

As long as we're establishing a line on sundry events, who's going to have the first non-complimentary thing to say re. Chambar?

Think how difficult that will be, after all the anticipation, all the glowing praise around here soon someone is going to have to say something negative about it. Who's it going to be?

Ok , I'll be the one.

Went to Chambar with wife - food excellent.

Knocked over my beer all over bar. Bartender took at least 2 seconds to wipe it up !

What sort of goat rodeo are they running. Where are the service standards !

What was the bartender doing in that extra second !

All kidding aside , had a great time and can't wait to go back and have a full dinner.

Neil

[nwyles]

On Wilson's

Blair Wilson ( ran in recent Fed. Election in West Vancouver ) - owns this place as well as Mahoney's on Robson Street.

Nice room etc.

Hard to fill with no hockey.

This is truely an event location ( like the Shark Club ) It will be a tough go this year.

As the owner of a steakhouse a stones throw away , I did check it out a couple of times. Pretty much the only people in the room both times.

Wish them well but I will take the over on this. I do not see it lasting into next summer without a major sports draw ( and sorry , that is not the B.C. Lions )

[Daddy-A]

What sort of goat rodeo are they running

Is the Goat Rodeo still in town? I though PETA shut it down.

I'll take the over too. No hockey until Jan. When do the Ravens start playing?

Arne

Edited September 13, 2004 by Daddy-A (log)