Why do unlicensed restaurants and coffee shops need separate "patios". Wouldn't tables set along the storefronts do just as welll? It doesn't seem to cause any problems in Europe.
The Healthy Haven (at Bruce and Victoria) looks like it's building a patio. If only they had a better location....
McMullan's On King - May 20, 2010
Unfortunately the Kitchener City Hall Patio is now closed.
but... I've heard it might return as a bookable space!!! It would be amazing to do a little Jazz night up there.
The re-done part of king st looks great with all the patios popping up. Lots of tables and umbrellas, very inviting, and people are definitely using them.
REQUESTS FOR PERMISSION TO OPERATE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PATIOS FOR 2010 SEASON FOR THE SILVER SPOON FINE CHOCOLATES (217 KING ST W) AND KING’S KOOKERY (183 KING ST E)
Report To: Mayor and Members of Council
Date of Report: June 9, 2010 | Date of Meeting: June 14, 2010
Submitted By: Jennifer Sheryer, Assistant City Solicitor
Prepared By: Sherry Handsor, Legal Assistant
Report No.: CRPS-10-105
RECOMMENDATION:
“That, subject to obtaining all necessary staff approvals, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the owner(s) or operator(s) of The Silver Spoon Fine Chocolates located at 217 King Street West and King’s Kookery located at 183 King Street East for the operation of a sidewalk patio for a period not to commence prior to execution of the Agreement by all parties and such use to terminate no later than October 31, 2010 or such later date as approved by the Director of Operations; and further
That planters and plants be approved as alternatives to fencing for The Silver Spoon Fine Chocolates and King’s Kookery.”
Silver Spoon Fine Chocolates (217 King Street West, Kitchener) - June 22, 2010
Awesome!! I assume they're taking advantage of the grant program, excited to see the finished project!
Awesome. I went there a few weeks ago...phenominal ice cream.
The store seems a little confused as to what it wants to be though. They sell ice cream and chocolates, then on another table they have what look to be cell phone face plates, they have some other odds and ends on the shelves against the wall, then they have another sign advertising music or karaoke nights or something.
"Only the insane have the strength enough to prosper. Only those that prosper may truly judge what is sane."
They've also got a tea room in the back!Originally Posted by Urbanomicon
Wow. Never been downtown to try O Brian's... Typically when I think of Patio's, I venture to opposite ends of the city.. The moose with their new, yet seemingly smaller patio, and the opposite side up in Waterloo Uptown... The Huether and McMullan's!
May have to give O Brian's a shot! Nice posting!
They do have a good patio, but you mentioned one that at times gets overlooked, the Moose, they have one of my favorite patios in town.
Speaking of patios and Bobby OBriens, their patio was PACKED tonight!
I think their patio is packed prettymuch every night. Maybe their service has improved.
"Only the insane have the strength enough to prosper. Only those that prosper may truly judge what is sane."
Meh, not really. There;s just few other alternatives.
Silver Spoon Fine Chocolates (217 King Street West, Kitchener) - July 2, 2010
Reopens Monday July 5, 2010
Wow, that red is bold. Looking forward to seeing the finished project though. Glad they seem to be sandblasting the brick to clean it up too!
Bobby O'Brien's patio was packed last night during Cruising on King.
Bobby O'Brien's - July 9, 2010
That's great that it was so packed. I think a lot of it has to do with so few other options for a) patios b) drinks. I would imagine Crabby Joe's patio was packed as well, the bar/restaurant was probably busy too. Maybe the Museum Cafe's patio, if open. Other than that, what else is there. We need more options downtown! Even once the Firkin pub opens, and McCabes, there needs to be more!
Judging by the photos, the Kitchener patio crowd is not lacking for places to ingest beer, or fried foods for that matter! God, we are all getting too hefty (and believe me, it is a subject I am expert on!).
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