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Little Caesars has improved their pizza, at least the one on the corner of Plessis and Regent is pretty good for a quick grab and go. I think I'd rather eat that than Santa Lucia now.
Pizza Pizza still the same bland crap, nowhere is it worse than at Bell MTS Place
Mom used to make those about once a month in the 80s, she would load them up with many toppings. That sauce in the tin can was the best (I dunno what it tastes like now). The best Saturdays were when pizza night would line up with WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event.
The last time I ate Santa Lucia was the one on east Regent, it was so greasy I could feel my arteries hardening. Probably would have had better pizza at the 7-11 next door
It's still the exact same, you should give it a whirl again. I'm professional at the crust now.
nobody imp0rtant
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Not a surprise. That place never had any problems maintaining social distancing any time we ate there.
Yeah, it was never full. That said, I didn't mind their food at all.
Gotta put in a plug again for the Roblin Grill. Run by a First Nations family it's always great service and very good burgers. We cycle between them, George's (St. Mary's), Red Top and Dairy Delight for burger fixes.
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It's miraculous that I never took part of ther "$10 Gift Card for your next purchase" offer during their takeout period.
Garwood Grill is shutting down for summer break very soon. I didn't catch the first date clearly in my memory but something like August 10th. They are closed through the 31st. I'm eating leftover pizza from there right now.
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I think that's the one I like best. Had it at a family lunch. I went to Giant Tiger to buy one and they are 9 dollars each. Nine dollars at Giant Tiger!
I'm not sure now if the great crust pizza is the Archie's or the Spentz Brothers. I'll play it safe and buy Kraft mix.
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Cool, when does it close? After this weekend I think?Hey Buggs
In line at Garwood
Thanks for the heads up
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I remember these kits. I imagine you still need mozzarella? Cant imagine these kits come with cheese.
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Yes closed Monday open on the 31st
Had a cheeseburger platter no supper in my future
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nobody imp0rtant
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Maybe they'll hire on all those pro-union former Stella's employees that are now out of work.
Has there ever been a thorough explanation of what the Stella's employees are after?Maybe they'll hire on all those pro-union former Stella's employees that are now out of work.
The reason I ask is that I know a ton of people in the restaurant industry as I worked in it for nearly ten years. The general philosophy is that most of your staff are transient in nature, meaning they'll be on board for less than two years. The reason behind that is that hosting/bussing/waiting/bartending just generally aren't good, long term careers. Most servers are young and move on to bigger and better things.
There are always a few people that are career employees - management, prep staff and a smattering of other positions. Those are generally compensated differently from what I know in that they have far better (well I suppose the point is "any") benefits.
So is it servers looking for pensions and dental and the like?
I know Surly in Minneapolis is currently going through the same thing but theirs is a much more recent development.
They come with a very good amount of Kraft Parmesan cheese, you add your own mozzarella. At the price of kraft Parmesan cheese it's actually a good amount they give and the sauce is the exact same as it ever was. Talking about this has made me decide it's pizza night tonight.
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My brother who has more money than brains has been on the 4 meals a week for 4 people plan for over a year now, they love it. He gave me a coupon for 3 free meals so we gave it a go, all 3 meals were fantastic, just can’t see myself spending $75+ every week for 3 dinners.
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They come with a very good amount of Kraft Parmesan cheese, you add your own mozzarella. At the price of kraft Parmesan cheese it's actually a good amount they give and the sauce is the exact same as it ever was. Talking about this has made me decide it's pizza night tonight.
Pick up some Parmigiano-Reggiano and you will never go back to what we call "shaker cheese". I buy a big wedge at Superstore when they go on sale for around $20, run it through my stand mixer grater attachment and I get a couple of big containers of grated cheese that will last me many weeks in the freezer. The rinds can be saved and tossed in to soups, stews, sauces for yummy salty umami.
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The only advantage I can see for these services is a reduction in food waste. Beyond that, I would rather look up a recipe online, and shop for what I need. I'm very picky about the meat, fish and perishables I buy. I don't want someone else making those selections for me.
Also, kind of annoying you can't see their meal offerings until you actually sign up.
