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    The new restaurant by Darren MacLean has opened: https://eightcdn.ca/

    Booked until march already. Which one of you ballers (other than @ercchry of course) have a spot?
    I can eat more hot wings than you.

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    I'm going to book in... Just haven't checked into it yet

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    It's no Dorsia.

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    I missed it... GF is also being boring right now... blah, blah... rsp contributions.... blah, blah. Don’t want a huge tax bill

    We’ll probably go for my birthday or something, was about to book nupo but then that got delayed due to building issues or something

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    Their logo reminds me of the Rich Energy logo, which is the logo for Whyte bikes just in a different color.

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    Which resembles the next logo for the Canadian Energy Centre
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    Beyond, bunch of creme puffs on this board.
    Everything I say is satire.

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    No menu?

    Pre-pay?

    WTF!


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    Well, it's not a-la-carte. Tasting menu every day, so you can't expect them to publish that for months ahead.

    I don't like most trendy things, but I do like chefs tasting menus. So I'm conflicted. Good thing I can't afford it.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    Well, it's not a-la-carte. Tasting menu every day, so you can't expect them to publish that for months ahead.

    I don't like most trendy things, but I do like chefs tasting menus. So I'm conflicted. Good thing I can't afford it.
    Tasting menus can be adjusted, easy to update.

    No excuse IMO.

    And pre-pay? Seriously?

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    Quote Originally Posted by suntan View Post
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    It's no Dorsia.
    Trump wouldn't be at a Texarkana
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    Went to school with Darren, been meaning to try his restaurant out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 89coupe View Post
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    And pre-pay? Seriously?
    sooo no tip?

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    Darren is a good chef but treats his staff poorly which seems to result in a revolving door of unhappy bar staff and waiters/waitresses.

    Wife and I had to walk out of Shokunin the last time we came in, used to love going there but won’t be back. Too many places in town that will treat you properly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 89coupe View Post
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    Tasting menus can be adjusted, easy to update.

    No excuse IMO.

    And pre-pay? Seriously?
    This ain't no $90 Earl's lunch...

    Darren's good friends with a friend of mine. I've been to several parties & events where he was brought in to cook & was around for some of the pre-open tastings for DTF - always excellent.

    I'm booked for my wife's birthday and will report back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 89coupe View Post
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    Tasting menus can be adjusted, easy to update.

    No excuse IMO.

    And pre-pay? Seriously?
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    No menu?

    Pre-pay?

    WTF!

    I can only assume you are joking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BavarianBeast View Post
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    Darren is a good chef but treats his staff poorly which seems to result in a revolving door of unhappy bar staff and waiters/waitresses.

    Wife and I had to walk out of Shokunin the last time we came in, used to love going there but won’t be back. Too many places in town that will treat you properly.
    If that's legit, fuck him. the high-maintenance celebrity chef schtick is awful.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    I can only assume you are joking.
    No I am not.

    I’m not exactly a noob when it comes to fine dining.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 89coupe View Post
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    No I am not.

    I’m not exactly a noob when it comes to fine dining.
    I’ve done some of his special events with the same structure and actually prefer it that way. No surprises, all in cost. Can just sit and enjoy... and if you are with one of those sneaky fuckers that always tries to grab the bill... too bad! Already done

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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    If that's legit, fuck him. the high-maintenance celebrity chef schtick is awful.
    I only saw him on that Netflix Chef show, but it looked like he got carried big time by his partner from the French Laundry. Then again I only saw what Netflix wanted me to see. Haven't really had any desire to check out his restaurants, but maybe I'm missing out.

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    I’ve done some of his special events with the same structure and actually prefer it that way. No surprises, all in cost. Can just sit and enjoy... and if you are with one of those sneaky fuckers that always tries to grab the bill... too bad! Already done
    +1, prepayment is awesome and not that unusual. Don't have to worry about anything. It's like Uber haha.

    It's also not unusual for no menu. If you've ever had the Epicurian Adventure at Rouge it's like that and it's probably my single favorite dining experience in the city.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    I’ve done some of his special events with the same structure and actually prefer it that way. No surprises, all in cost. Can just sit and enjoy... and if you are with one of those sneaky fuckers that always tries to grab the bill... too bad! Already done
    I’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants.

    Private Chefs & events

    All sorts of nice places and I always know what I’m getting.

    I don’t like surprises

    $185/person is nothing, it’s not the cost, but I want to know what I’m getting.

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