Limerick Businesses Opening

RhubarbCrumble · 04-07-2019 1:19pm

bigpink wrote: »

Tuscany at the Granary doesn’t open anymore Monday and Tuesday nights even in the summer

Have they all gone cashless or just Castletroy? Shooting themselves in the foot a bit there.

Louche Lad · 04-07-2019 4:27pm

dominatinMC wrote: »

Agree, very strange move. Always liked Azur, think it was a bit underrated in Limerick really. Anyone know how it was doing business-wise? Anytime I was there, it seemed busy. Granted, they were usually Saturday nights.

Yes, I've always thought Azur was underrated too — I'd place it above the usual suspects (French Table, Cornstore, even Freddie's). I've been there about six times and the food's been superb every time. And service good as well.

Mr E · 04-07-2019 5:35pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Have they all gone cashless or just Castletroy? Shooting themselves in the foot a bit there.

Do you know the background? They were robbed a few times in the space of a few weeks in June (thieves looking for cash). Damage done in the restaurant too. By advertising that they are cashless, they hope to prevent further attempted robberies.

A bit extreme, but that's the way things are going - I rarely have much cash on me these days anyway.

fryup · 04-07-2019 5:37pm

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

who's they?

Mr E · 04-07-2019 7:21pm

Tuscany.

https://web.archive.org/web/20190621104611/https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/425264/limerick-businesswoman-forced-to-go-cashless-after-third-burglary-in-six-weeks.html

Edit: Original article behind paywall. This link should work.

RhubarbCrumble · 04-07-2019 7:23pm

Mr E wrote: »

Do you know the background? They were robbed a few times in the space of a few weeks in June (thieves looking for cash). Damage done in the restaurant too. By advertising that they are cashless, they hope to prevent further attempted robberies.

A bit extreme, but that's the way things are going - I rarely have much cash on me these days anyway.

I know the back story. I'm just wondering had all 3 places gone cashless or is it just Castletroy. I'd be more inclined to do cash before card myself personally. Splitting bills among a group could be a bit awkward.

RhubarbCrumble · 04-07-2019 7:24pm

fryup wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

who's they?

I meant all of them as in the three Tuscany restaurants, The Granary, Killaloe and Castletroy.

Gooser14 · 04-07-2019 9:57pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote:

I know the back story. I'm just wondering had all 3 places gone cashless or is it just Castletroy. I'd be more inclined to do cash before card myself personally. Splitting bills among a group could be a bit awkward.

Get yourself a Revolut Card. Very easy to split bill.

Gooser14 · 04-07-2019 9:57pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote:

I know the back story. I'm just wondering had all 3 places gone cashless or is it just Castletroy. I'd be more inclined to do cash before card myself personally. Splitting bills among a group could be a bit awkward.

Get yourself a Revolut Card. Very easy to split bill.

James Bond Junior · 04-07-2019 10:22pm

Revolut is the mutts nuts. Set up a vault to round up every transaction and you'll have Christmas paid for at year end and not even notice it.

Reputable Rog · 04-07-2019 10:34pm

Gooser14 wrote: »

Get yourself a Revolut Card. Very easy to split bill.

It's good but not doubly good.

fryup · 04-07-2019 10:36pm

Mr E wrote: »

Do you know the background? They were robbed a few times in the space of a few weeks in June (thieves looking for cash). Damage done in the restaurant too. By advertising that they are cashless, they hope to prevent further attempted robberies.

A bit extreme, but that's the way things are going - I rarely have much cash on me these days anyway.

fryup wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

who's they?

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

I meant all of them as in the three Tuscany restaurants, The Granary, Killaloe and Castletroy.

all three tuscany's were robbed within a month? thats news to me

ongarboy · 05-07-2019 11:20am

There is a cafe chain (Bear Market) in Dublin that has gone cashless too - it's the way forward. My nephew and his friends never go near ATMs now for cash - it's cards for everything. I've started doing it myself in most cases since tapping up to €30 is available with no minimum purchase value needed. I only get caught out by the odd business that still won't accept card. Imagine how much cash theft would reduce by if everyone migrated over to using card...

The street beggars will be carrying card machines at this rate to accept taps....

wildrover444 · 09-07-2019 5:13pm

I see they put up a sign for the stores that are going into that texaco gas station near parkway. Insomnia, a Chinese called peking and spar. And a sign for adblue. Not sure if adblue is going to be a shop or are they going to just advertise the stuff. Just what we need, another coffee shop and a Chinese. On the plus side I'm living in rhebogue so don't have to get on to the Dublin road to get petrol or go to the shop.

bazz26 · 09-07-2019 5:20pm

AdBlue is an additive (made from urea) used in newer diesel engines to make them a bit cleaner and is sold at many filling stations these days. It will probably be a separate pump to diesel and petrol as most new diesel cars have a separate tank for it.

James Bond Junior · 09-07-2019 5:34pm

wildrover444 wrote: »

I see they put up a sign for the stores that are going into that texaco gas station near parkway. Insomnia, a Chinese called peking and spar. And a sign for adblue. Not sure if adblue is going to be a shop or are they going to just advertise the stuff. Just what we need, another coffee shop and a Chinese. On the plus side I'm living in rhebogue so don't have to get on to the Dublin road to get petrol or go to the shop.

Those peking Chinese restaurants tend to be like a deli counter with pre made food rather than a traditional chinese.

And what Bazz said about Adblue.

Cookiemunster · 09-07-2019 5:41pm

wildrover444 wrote: »

I see they put up a sign for the stores that are going into that texaco gas station near parkway. Insomnia, a Chinese called peking and spar. And a sign for adblue. Not sure if adblue is going to be a shop or are they going to just advertise the stuff. Just what we need, another coffee shop and a Chinese. On the plus side I'm living in rhebogue so don't have to get on to the Dublin road to get petrol or go to the shop.

It's a petrol station. What were you expecting to go in there?

ongarboy · 09-07-2019 10:09pm

Cookiemunster wrote: »

wildrover444 wrote: »

I see they put up a sign for the stores that are going into that texaco gas station near parkway. Insomnia, a Chinese called peking and spar. And a sign for adblue. Not sure if adblue is going to be a shop or are they going to just advertise the stuff. Just what we need, another coffee shop and a Chinese. On the plus side I'm living in rhebogue so don't have to get on to the Dublin road to get petrol or go to the shop.

It's a petrol station. What were you expecting to go in there?

A Nandos, Five Guys and an M&S express!!

RhubarbCrumble · 09-07-2019 10:19pm

ongarboy wrote: »

A Nandos, Five Guys and an M&S express!!

At least they'll be easy to get too though. What with the new monorail and all :pac:

Skuxx · 10-07-2019 11:31am

I see the signs have gone up for Apache Pizza in the old Rios/ Xtra Vision unit on the Ennis Road.

Anyone know what they are putting in on the opposite side of the road, at the end of Woodies, seems to be some construction work started!

Berty · 10-07-2019 11:35am

Skuxx wrote: »

I see the signs have gone up for Apache Pizza in the old Rios/ Xtra Vision unit on the Ennis Road.

Anyone know what they are putting in on the opposite side of the road, at the end of Woodies, seems to be some construction work started!

KFC had planning in there for a drive thru, so might be that.

mrsoundie · 10-07-2019 12:27pm

Berty wrote: »

KFC had planning in there for a drive thru, so might be that.

Waiting long enough for that to start.

Berty · 11-07-2019 12:00pm

New Store opening in Jetland apparently

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1822848&hl=73|application_confirmed

ongarboy · 11-07-2019 2:07pm

Berty wrote: »

New Store opening in Jetland apparently

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1822848&hl=73|application_confirmed

Nourish and Baxter & Greene operate concessions within Dunnes supermarkets. They are both looking for staff for ones opening up in Jetland

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1823099

jjoconoor · 11-07-2019 6:41pm

Friends of mine work in Verona cafe. Staff meeting last night told there would be new operators in August. Confirmed to staff it would be hook & ladder

CosmicFool · 11-07-2019 8:01pm

jjoconoor wrote: »

Friends of mine work in Verona cafe. Staff meeting last night told there would be new operators in August. Confirmed to staff it would be hook & ladder

That's a pity. Enjoyed the food in there and the coffee was lovely too

Poxyshamrock · 11-07-2019 11:20pm

jjoconoor wrote: »

Friends of mine work in Verona cafe. Staff meeting last night told there would be new operators in August. Confirmed to staff it would be hook & ladder

Was always ordering when Hook and Ladder would head out that side of town

bigpink · 11-07-2019 11:22pm

Strange move

jjoconoor · 12-07-2019 12:06am

bigpink wrote: »

Strange move

Why so? Seems to be a v busy spot

bigpink · 12-07-2019 12:07am

Verona is busy why change it and the staff

James Bond Junior · 12-07-2019 12:31am

bigpink wrote: »

Verona is busy why change it and the staff

Their fight with supermacs is over.

kilburn · 12-07-2019 12:35am

Stupid question I know but where is Verona Cafe

sioda · 12-07-2019 6:01am

kilburn wrote: »

Stupid question I know but where is Verona Cafe

Out across from the regional

waggs · 12-07-2019 2:37pm

what was the Supermacs fight about?

Silentcorner · 12-07-2019 2:46pm

waggs wrote: »

what was the Supermacs fight about?

Drink related...most probably

Mc Love · 17-07-2019 11:31pm

Looks like there is planning permission being sought to change the units on the Carlton block from retail to commercial office space, only went up in the last week or so.

johnnyryan89 · 18-07-2019 4:54am

Mc Love wrote: »

Looks like there is planning permission being sought to change the units on the Carlton block from retail to commercial office space, only went up in the last week or so.

Is that the block across from La Cucina? See there's planning permission to build more houses on the Mill Road.

Cookiemunster · 18-07-2019 8:38am

johnnyryan89 wrote: »

Is that the block across from La Cucina? See there's planning permission to build more houses on the Mill Road.

It's the block where Elverys had a store on Henry St. That unit has been empty since Elverys moved out and the other units have never been occupied.

tototoe · 19-07-2019 5:18pm

Ballyseedy Garden Centre are opening the new cafe in the Co-op Superstore in Raheen. Their cafe in Tralee is lovely so hopefully similar.

https://www.facebook.com/ballyseedyhomegarden/

James Bond Junior · 19-07-2019 5:25pm

tototoe wrote: »

Ballyseedy Garden Centre are opening the new cafe in the Co-op Superstore in Raheen. Their cafe in Tralee is lovely so hopefully similar.

https://www.facebook.com/ballyseedyhomegarden/

The food in their Tralee outfit has taken a severe nosedive lately. I hope they are better up here.

pigtown · 19-07-2019 7:00pm

Is that the last Cafe Noir closed so? Their Castletroy outlet was taken over by something else last year

Eire-Dearg · 22-07-2019 10:54am

pigtown wrote: »

Is that the last Cafe Noir closed so? Their Castletroy outlet was taken over by something else last year

God, a grand place to eat but the service was tragic. I felt sorry for the girls who were working there. 2 or 3 of them having to dish the food, deal with orders at the counter, take payments, clean tables, it was an absolute sh!tshow from management.

tototoe · 22-07-2019 1:30pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

The food in their Tralee outfit has taken a severe nosedive lately. I hope they are better up here.

Really, was there a couple of weeks ago. Still thought it was decent.

ongarboy · 23-07-2019 3:15pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

The food in their Tralee outfit has taken a severe nosedive lately. I hope they are better up here.

I've been there consistently over the years and the food has always been top notch. Care to elaborate on what actually nose dived?

James Bond Junior · 23-07-2019 5:02pm

ongarboy wrote: »

I've been there consistently over the years and the food has always been top notch. Care to elaborate on what actually nose dived?

Quality of ingredients is the biggest one. Care and attention in presentation. I am speaking from experience and the experience of family who go there regularly.

Reputable Rog · 24-07-2019 8:14pm

https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/433601/breaking-marks-spencer-to-announce-limerick-store.html

Ain't going to happen.

24-07-2019 8:16pm

The new Texaco at the parkway roundabout looks to be open

Glenomra · 24-07-2019 11:19pm

Reputable Rog wrote: »

https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/433601/breaking-marks-spencer-to-announce-limerick-store.html7

Ain't going to happen.

Why not.

johnnyryan89 · 25-07-2019 1:52am

Glenomra wrote: »

Why not.

Probably going off this part, "It is understood that planning will be submitted in the Arthur's Quay area for a "new build" in compliance with the Limerick 2030 master plan."

Probably more chance of the monorail actually being built.

Poxyshamrock · 25-07-2019 7:22am

As good as confirmed in the Times. The leader ran the story last night knowing that The Times would be publishing something today.
https://t.co/tMaV9hXUbL

Limerick Businesses Opening

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