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Sep 10
I understand that the Barrhaven location (now the only one open) has undergone but yet another change. They are marketing themselves now as the New Barolo Bistro although the references to the Barolo Italian Buffet still exist in their ads.
They ran a full page ad in The Barrhaven Independent newspaper saying their grand opening / ribbon cutting ceremony was happening on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
The ad also featured their menu... which covered the usual Italian assortment of Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Pasta, Veal Dishes, Chicken Dishes and a variety of Mains. (Prices seemed on par with other Italian eateries).
Not sure what if anything has happened to the Buffet option... but I did notice that the new menu offers a "Table D'hote" option with a choice of Appetizer - Soup or Salad - Main Course - Dessert - Tea or Coffee for $ 22.00
They ran a full page ad in The Barrhaven Independent newspaper saying their grand opening / ribbon cutting ceremony was happening on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
The ad also featured their menu... which covered the usual Italian assortment of Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Pasta, Veal Dishes, Chicken Dishes and a variety of Mains. (Prices seemed on par with other Italian eateries).
Not sure what if anything has happened to the Buffet option... but I did notice that the new menu offers a "Table D'hote" option with a choice of Appetizer - Soup or Salad - Main Course - Dessert - Tea or Coffee for $ 22.00
May 6
BARRHAVEN LOCATION
Swung past this weekend, this location appears to be OPEN. Although I went by after-hours there was patio furniture and umbrellas present, as well as a flyer in the window annoucing the Mother's Day Brunch for Sunday, May 11, 2008.
IMO... the Kanata closing is very wierd. From all accounts I thought the Barrhaven location was having troubles, and the Kanata location was the busiest. Perhaps the Kanata closure has a lot to do with the struggling hi-tech sector including the recent closure of Dell, which I would think as a close neighbour was providing them with a lot of customers.
Swung past this weekend, this location appears to be OPEN. Although I went by after-hours there was patio furniture and umbrellas present, as well as a flyer in the window annoucing the Mother's Day Brunch for Sunday, May 11, 2008.
IMO... the Kanata closing is very wierd. From all accounts I thought the Barrhaven location was having troubles, and the Kanata location was the busiest. Perhaps the Kanata closure has a lot to do with the struggling hi-tech sector including the recent closure of Dell, which I would think as a close neighbour was providing them with a lot of customers.
Apr 27
I just swung by the Kanata location this afternoon -- the windows are papered up and there's an eviction notice on the door. I'll remove the "Kanata" tag from this vendor and leave the "Barrhaven" one there. Thanks for the tips. :-)
Apr 27
Oops-didn't even realize there was one in Barrhaven. I was in the little strip mall on Carling in Kanata yesterday and noticed a "for lease" sign. There is a pretty big turnover of restaurants in that little mall.
Apr 27
WC - Ok I too am curious about this "closing". First I have to ask which of the two locations? I know that the Barrhaven one has been struggling (IMO the expansion to Barrhaven was a bad idea, good intentions, but they didn't perceive that there would be significant differences in demographics, but there are... and the location they chose just doesn't work), but last I heard both Kanata and Barrhaven were still open (early April) and that the Kanata location in the heart of the hi-tech district continued to do well. So please tell us more.
Apr 27
Sorry, W.C., but I was at Barolo Buffet for brunch last Sunday and it is still open. I still haven't tried it for supper but the brunch was quite good.
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