I passed by several days ago and it looked like slow progress
a heck of a lot of work needs to be done before they can open, and they need to have occupancy license
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So, I take it the place did not open last night?northyorksammy wrote:I passed by several days ago and it looked like slow progress
a heck of a lot of work needs to be done before they can open, and they need to have occupancy license
Doesn't appear to be the case, no.bradtor777 wrote:So, I take it the place did not open last night?
I tracked down the owner's email, and he replied yesterday saying they'd be open "end of next week".
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Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.GregClow wrote:Doesn't appear to be the case, no.bradtor777 wrote:So, I take it the place did not open last night?
I tracked down the owner's email, and he replied yesterday saying they'd be open "end of next week".
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hi Everybody
Deep Pint here with some more insider info.
Twisted Kilt (on the site of the former Bow & Arrow(which it should no longer be referred to as), Yonge & Davisville) had a soft opening last nite.
In Restaurant speak a soft opening is to just open the doors and see if everything is working well, ie kitchen and ordering systems, taps and staff.
That kind of stuff. Basically its just to get everything working well before an official grand opening, which is an extremely good idea.
Onto my notes:
Beer selection is quite good, large presence of Sleeman beers, good choice of imports and great representation of local beers present too.
Of course the bestest beer in the galaxy is there: Black Oak Pale Ale (slight editorial bias there)
Cask beers should be ready for next weekend.
Menu is very good.
Had the fish & Chips which were excellent and changed my opinion on Mushy Peas
Brand new carpeting, bar chairs, lots of upolstery & new washrooms as well.
Kitchen is new and new draft lines and new draft fridge with proper temperature control.
Good news for Bruce as he was happily sitting in his regular spot with a big smile on his face. Once again the world is a better place.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!!!
Cheers
Deep Pint
Deep Pint here with some more insider info.
Twisted Kilt (on the site of the former Bow & Arrow(which it should no longer be referred to as), Yonge & Davisville) had a soft opening last nite.
In Restaurant speak a soft opening is to just open the doors and see if everything is working well, ie kitchen and ordering systems, taps and staff.
That kind of stuff. Basically its just to get everything working well before an official grand opening, which is an extremely good idea.
Onto my notes:
Beer selection is quite good, large presence of Sleeman beers, good choice of imports and great representation of local beers present too.
Of course the bestest beer in the galaxy is there: Black Oak Pale Ale (slight editorial bias there)
Cask beers should be ready for next weekend.
Menu is very good.
Had the fish & Chips which were excellent and changed my opinion on Mushy Peas
Brand new carpeting, bar chairs, lots of upolstery & new washrooms as well.
Kitchen is new and new draft lines and new draft fridge with proper temperature control.
Good news for Bruce as he was happily sitting in his regular spot with a big smile on his face. Once again the world is a better place.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!!!
Cheers
Deep Pint
I was at the Twisted Kilt last night and this was what was on tap last night.
Sleeman Cream Ale
Sleeman Light
Okanagan Spring 1516 Bavarian Lager
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat
Steam Whistle
Unibroue Ephemere Casis
Wellington County Ale
Black Oak Pale
Blackthorne Cider
Warstiner Verum Bier
Fullers ESB
Marstons Pedigree
Steigel
De Konick
Affilgem
The bartender told me that they will be getting Setanta next week so all you football and rugby fans will have another pub to watch your games.
If England is in the Final of next summer's World Cup I plan to be there cheering on the mighty Three Lions
Sleeman Cream Ale
Sleeman Light
Okanagan Spring 1516 Bavarian Lager
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat
Steam Whistle
Unibroue Ephemere Casis
Wellington County Ale
Black Oak Pale
Blackthorne Cider
Warstiner Verum Bier
Fullers ESB
Marstons Pedigree
Steigel
De Konick
Affilgem
The bartender told me that they will be getting Setanta next week so all you football and rugby fans will have another pub to watch your games.
If England is in the Final of next summer's World Cup I plan to be there cheering on the mighty Three Lions
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any casks?Publican wrote:I was at the Twisted Kilt last night and this was what was on tap last night.
Sleeman Cream Ale
Sleeman Light
Okanagan Spring 1516 Bavarian Lager
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat
Steam Whistle
Unibroue Ephemere Casis
Wellington County Ale
Black Oak Pale
Blackthorne Cider
Warstiner Verum Bier
Fullers ESB
Marstons Pedigree
Steigel
De Konick
Affilgem
Asst. Grain Shoveller wrote: Cask beers should be ready for next weekend.
OK, OK. you want me to read EVERY post in a thread? Kidding. My bad for not noticing ken's post. thanks.Cass wrote:Asst. Grain Shoveller wrote: Cask beers should be ready for next weekend.
Apologies in advance: I'm a "noob" when it comes to local craft brews:
When this bar's location was The Bow & Arrow, I really enjoyed a draft they had called "Harvest Ale". Will it be available at the TK (perhaps it goes under a different name I'm not aware of)???
I'd appreciate anyone's insight.
Mark Gibson
When this bar's location was The Bow & Arrow, I really enjoyed a draft they had called "Harvest Ale". Will it be available at the TK (perhaps it goes under a different name I'm not aware of)???
I'd appreciate anyone's insight.
Mark Gibson
The Harvest Ale that was available at the Bow & Arrow was brewed especially for them - and their sibling pub in Guelph, The Woolwich Arms (aka Woolwich Arrow) - by F&M Brewery.gregman98 wrote:When this bar's location was The Bow & Arrow, I really enjoyed a draft they had called "Harvest Ale". Will it be available at the TK (perhaps it goes under a different name I'm not aware of)???
The beer is still available at the Woolwich, but I don't believe it's available elsewhere, at least not on a regular basis.
Thanks for the response GC,
That's a shame...honestly, aside from the location near me, half the reason I went to the B&A was that Harvest Ale.
But...I'll have an open mind with the TK's offerings. Do you have a recommendation based on what others have posted here about their tap offerings?
Again, I admit I'm a total rube...but I liked that Harvest Ale wasn't super-carbonated and left an initially bitter, then followed by a sweet, aftertaste.
The Harvest Ale that was available at the Bow & Arrow was brewed especially for them - and their sibling pub in Guelph, The Woolwich Arms (aka Woolwich Arrow) - by F&M Brewery.
The beer is still available at the Woolwich, but I don't believe it's available elsewhere, at least not on a regular basis.[/quote]
That's a shame...honestly, aside from the location near me, half the reason I went to the B&A was that Harvest Ale.
But...I'll have an open mind with the TK's offerings. Do you have a recommendation based on what others have posted here about their tap offerings?
Again, I admit I'm a total rube...but I liked that Harvest Ale wasn't super-carbonated and left an initially bitter, then followed by a sweet, aftertaste.
The Harvest Ale that was available at the Bow & Arrow was brewed especially for them - and their sibling pub in Guelph, The Woolwich Arms (aka Woolwich Arrow) - by F&M Brewery.
The beer is still available at the Woolwich, but I don't believe it's available elsewhere, at least not on a regular basis.[/quote]
Based on the list Publican posted and what you said about the Harvest Ale, maybe try the Black Oak Pale Ale or Fullers ESB.gregman98 wrote: But...I'll have an open mind with the TK's offerings. Do you have a recommendation based on what others have posted here about their tap offerings?