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apatheticman: May 13, 2003; Wedge Regret

Stretch Marx posted:

If you really want to learn, leafly.com is probably the best resource.

There is a leafly.ca now!

# ? Oct 18, 2018 13:30

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# ? May 15, 2024 07:42

MA-Horus: Dec 3, 2006; I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.

twistedmentat posted:

Burger Priest doesn't. They were once just near me in Toronto Beaches, now they have a bunch of places around the city. They're slowly opening more I think. Anyways, they don't take debt, which is stupid.

A surprising number of places in Toronto don't. They will make excuses it costs too much, or that its slower or all kinds of stuff. I will not go to places that don't take debt. Its as bad as places that don't split checks.

Wrong. I've been to multiple of their locations and they all take debit.

In fact, it's very rare to find cash only places anymore in Toronto because they realize lots of people don't carry cash around anymore.

Hell I think the last place I went to that was cash only was Kids Table on Queen St E.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 13:30

Jimbozig: Sep 30, 2003; I like sharing and ice cream and animals.

MA-Horus posted:

Wrong. I've been to multiple of their locations and they all take debit.

In fact, it's very rare to find cash only places anymore in Toronto because they realize lots of people don't carry cash around anymore.

Hell I think the last place I went to that was cash only was Kids Table on Queen St E.

Gryfe's bagels are some of the best in Toronto and are cash only.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 13:32

MA-Horus: Dec 3, 2006; I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.

Jimbozig posted:

Gryfe's bagels are some of the best in Toronto and are cash only.

Ok, mea culpa. I've never heard of that place.

Carousel bakery inside SLM is cash only as well.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 13:38

Majuju: Dec 30, 2006; I had a beer with Stephen Miller once and now I like him.

TealShark posted:

As a soon-to-be first timer, I'm doing my damndest to learn as much as I can online to avoid being the guy whose questions are so cluelessly stupid that it causes a sales person to end it all.

I hope today wasn't as painful as you feared. The government-run stores in Freddy Beach seemed to have some decent lines.

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# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:11

Lobok: Jul 13, 2006; Say Watt?

MA-Horus posted:

Wrong. I've been to multiple of their locations and they all take debit.

In fact, it's very rare to find cash only places anymore in Toronto because they realize lots of people don't carry cash around anymore.

Hell I think the last place I went to that was cash only was Kids Table on Queen St E.

I know the first couple of Burgers Priest locations did not take any cards at all originally. The very first one in the Beaches didn't and I had to go to the ATM in a convenience store down the street to take out cash. Then the location that opened up near me still only took cash but had an ATM opposite the cashier. But now I think they all take debit/credit.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:12

Jimbozig: Sep 30, 2003; I like sharing and ice cream and animals.

MA-Horus posted:

Ok, mea culpa. I've never heard of that place.

It's pretty out of the way for downtown folk. It's up in the Jewish neighborhood along Bathurst close to the 401.

quote:

Carousel bakery inside SLM is cash only as well.

It's been way too long since I went there. Maybe I'll go and get a peameal sandwich this weekend with my kids. I used to go all the time with my dad when I was a kid.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:36

Starks: Sep 24, 2006

Jimbozig posted:

Gryfe's bagels are some of the best in Toronto and are cash only.

Fuckin A. Especially if you can get them while they�re fresh

Chipotle doesn�t take debit or at least they used to not do it.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:48

Arivia: Mar 17, 2011

Starks posted:

Fuckin A. Especially if you can get them while they�re fresh

Chipotle doesn�t take debit or at least they used to not do it.

It makes at least a little sense for all the American places with exactly 1 location north of the border like Chipotle to not bother with Interac, but outside of that it's real loving stupid to not accept it. If Tim's can do it it sure as hell isn't too slow for you, especially with Interac Flash being a thing. Lol at imagining lovely American card practices slowing all their poo poo down.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:52

DariusLikewise: Oct 4, 2008; You wore that on Halloween?

twistedmentat posted:

5 Guys is really expensive though. Its literally the cost of a sit down meal at a decent restaurant. I have only gone once and it was at least 17bux.

There is a Swiss Chalet literally at the top of my street. I avoid going there because I feel like its way to lazy to literally walk a block for food. Speaking of that, as one of the girls I work with used to work there, and another worked at the Harvey's. From what she told me, it was just horrible. She would not be allowed to go home after a shift ended, forced to stay sometimes up to 2 hours, without being paid; "it was too busy" they'd tell her. She'd often be made to clean the bathrooms, which where always a huge mess. like people would clearly come in and poo poo on the floors and rub it on the walls. Would stuff the sink full of paper so it would flood. Yea, lets get the tiny 16 year old girl to clean this up!

She told me she prefers the loblaws because we actually let her go home when her shifts over, or if she has to stay, its for a few minutes and she still gets paid for it. And because we escort people to our bathroom, they don't dare gently caress with it.

Swiss Chalet is a franchise I think thought right? Probably just lovely owner who needs to be drummed out. Unless you are just talking about boycotting that one location then ignore me.

Also A&W > Harvey's

# ? Oct 18, 2018 14:57

Azerban: Oct 28, 2003

Lobok posted:

I know the first couple of Burgers Priest locations did not take any cards at all originally. The very first one in the Beaches didn't and I had to go to the ATM in a convenience store down the street to take out cash. Then the location that opened up near me still only took cash but had an ATM opposite the cashier. But now I think they all take debit/credit.

Is it just me or has BP declined in quality severely since they got bought by Cara?

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:06

Vintersorg: Mar 3, 2004; President of
the Brendan Fraser
Fan Club

Value menu McDonalds double burg, thx

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:07

Arivia: Mar 17, 2011

Azerban posted:

Is it just me or has BP declined in quality severely since they got bought by Cara?

lol Cara is a goddamn monstrosity

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:07

Postess with the Mostest: Apr 4, 2007; Arabian nights
'neath Arabian moons
A fool off his guard
could fall and fall hard
out there on the dunes

Fast food burgers are terrible, these burrito places popping up everywhere are the future.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:08

PT6A: Jan 5, 2006; Public school teachers are callous dictators who won't lift a finger to stop children from peeing in my plane

Eat you a Fatburger, guys.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:11

Vintersorg: Mar 3, 2004; President of
the Brendan Fraser
Fan Club

Eat everything.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:28

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

PT6A posted:

Eat you a Fatburger, guys.

Fatburgers are kind of gross. I've been there 2-3 times, and every time I leave going "why did I do this?"

We don't really have chain burger places up here. If you're in Pemberton ever Mile One is really good. Splitz is ok but the one up here has gone downhill since the new owners bought it. I enjoyed 5 Guys the one time I went, but I don't go to Park Royal a lot.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:28

Arc Hammer: Mar 4, 2013; Got any deathsticks?

Postess with the Mostest posted:

Fast food burgers are terrible, these burrito places popping up everywhere are the future.

Burritos are cut rate next to Shawarma shops. And Ottawa has more Shawarma shops than anywhere else

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:31

flakeloaf: Feb 26, 2003; Still better than android clock

Burrito Gringo / John Juan is the devil. Love those burritos.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:32

Postess with the Mostest: Apr 4, 2007; Arabian nights
'neath Arabian moons
A fool off his guard
could fall and fall hard
out there on the dunes

Arcsquad12 posted:

Burritos are cut rate next to Shawarma shops. And Ottawa has more Shawarma shops than anywhere else

Middle eastern burritos are also quite tasty

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:34

Oxyclean: Sep 23, 2007

So a bunch of people have been talking about being careful about visiting the states with the whole legal weed thing: But what about the other way around? Do you think there's some border/customs people being particularly vigilant about Americans visiting and leaving Canada?

Derail/burg chat:
There's an A&W getting built real close to me. It's been at least 5 years since I last had A&W so i'm pretty interested in seeing how it is again. Harvey's is the closest thing to me and while they got alright burgs and I like the building process, I think they have crap fries which they're really stingy with too. 5 Guys is rad because no other burg chain lets you get cooked onions & jalapenos on your burg, also, cajun fries. Give me spiced/seasoned fries or give me death.

twistedmentat posted:

There is a Swiss Chalet literally at the top of my street. I avoid going there because I feel like its way to lazy to literally walk a block for food. Speaking of that, as one of the girls I work with used to work there, and another worked at the Harvey's. From what she told me, it was just horrible. She would not be allowed to go home after a shift ended, forced to stay sometimes up to 2 hours, without being paid; "it was too busy" they'd tell her. She'd often be made to clean the bathrooms, which where always a huge mess. like people would clearly come in and poo poo on the floors and rub it on the walls. Would stuff the sink full of paper so it would flood. Yea, lets get the tiny 16 year old girl to clean this up!

I get people not wanting to shake the boat / risk losing a job, but I couldn't imagine not speaking up / doing something about literally working unpaid hours, at fast food/retail. It'd maybe be one thing to have to work bit past close to get poo poo done, or not be able to close up because of a rush. Even my poo poo subway boss said he'd pay us for what staying past close to get things done. (Granted, I didn't really trust him to make good, so I always got out asap.)

I hope that boss/store got/gets hosed at some point for literally breaking labor laws.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:34

Bajaha: Apr 1, 2011; BajaHAHAHA.

I heard it was overpriced and faux fancy burger place, have I been misled? E: re:fatburger

And A&W used to have good fries when they still had burgers in foil bags, now their fries are meh at best. The burgers and breakfast sandwiches are good though.

Bringing it back to politics, where's a good place to get local info on the upcoming election, particularly Winnipeg? Would like to be a more informed voter but not sure where to start and not be overwhelmed. The city website lists the candidates but there's not much of a summary or comparison between the candidates.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:35

Lobok: Jul 13, 2006; Say Watt?

Azerban posted:

Is it just me or has BP declined in quality severely since they got bought by Cara?

Never even heard about that, wow. And before that they were operated by Crave It Restaurant Group, which is at least a few years ago.

I haven't really noticed a dip in quality but I don't go that often either. There are so many burger choices near me. I have noticed their menu has exploded, which definitely seems like a sign of being run by a conglomerate. Have to have something for everyone.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:49

Risky Bisquick: Jan 18, 2008; PLEASE LET ME WRITE YOUR VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT SO I CAN FURTHER DEMONSTRATE THE CALAMITY THAT IS OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM.; Buglord

Postess with the Mostest posted:

Fast food burgers are terrible, these burrito places popping up everywhere are the future.

you are like 10 years behind the burritoboyz craze in the capital region

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:54

flakeloaf: Feb 26, 2003; Still better than android clock

JWR announces changes to animal cruelty laws to more robustly outlaw bestiality because

quote:

Canadians have been asking for changes to our animal cruelty laws and today, our Government is responding. This legislation is an important first step in updating the Criminal Code to fill a gap in our laws identified by the Supreme Court of Canada and by stakeholders across the country," said Wilson-Raybould in a statement

"They want a fair election system. How do we placate these loving sheep?"
"Hm... that gives me an idea"

# ? Oct 18, 2018 15:56

Facebook Aunt: Oct 4, 2008; wiggle wiggle

HookShot posted:

To be fair I've never been to one in Vancouver proper, except like the one at Waterfront. But whenever I go to the one in like Invermere, or Kimberley, or Mission, it's always, always old people.

Kimberley has an A&W now? Aw man, when I lived there all we had was the Meister Burger.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:00

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

Oxyclean posted:

So a bunch of people have been talking about being careful about visiting the states with the whole legal weed thing: But what about the other way around? Do you think there's some border/customs people being particularly vigilant about Americans visiting and leaving Canada?

There's nothing US Border guards can do about Americans smoking up in Canada and returning to the US, unless they're morons who try to bring drugs back with them.

Canadians don't have a right to enter the US (aboriginal people notwithstanding); US citizens do.

E: I mean they can make it long and annoying with questions, vehicle searches, etc but they can't prevent them from returning home.

Wistful of Dollars fucked around with this message at 16:21 on Oct 18, 2018

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:18

DariusLikewise: Oct 4, 2008; You wore that on Halloween?

Bajaha posted:

I heard it was overpriced and faux fancy burger place, have I been misled? E: re:fatburger

And A&W used to have good fries when they still had burgers in foil bags, now their fries are meh at best. The burgers and breakfast sandwiches are good though.

Bringing it back to politics, where's a good place to get local info on the upcoming election, particularly Winnipeg? Would like to be a more informed voter but not sure where to start and not be overwhelmed. The city website lists the candidates but there's not much of a summary or comparison between the candidates.

Just watch this and then realize the only reasonable option is to re-elect Bowman. It is a literal clown car of candidates this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbYGoWvJpwI

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:20

Pinterest Mom: Jun 9, 2009

Wistful of Dollars posted:

There's nothing US Border guards can do about Americans smoking up in Canada and returning to the US, unless they're morons who try to bring drugs back with them.

Canadians don't have a right to enter the US (aboriginal people notwithstanding); US citizens do.

E: I mean they can make it long and annoying with questions, vehicle searches, etc but they can't prevent them from returning home.

Kinda wondering if Americans using, say, credit cards to pay for cannabis in Canada are opening themselves up to international drug trafficking charges back home.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:26

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

Pinterest Mom posted:

Kinda wondering if Americans using, say, credit cards to pay for cannabis in Canada are opening themselves up to international drug trafficking charges back home.

If you buy and consume in Canada and don't try to bring it back I don't see how you're trafficking in anything.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:29

Arivia: Mar 17, 2011

Wistful of Dollars posted:

If you buy and consume in Canada and don't try to bring it back I don't see how you're trafficking in anything.

It�s the US and the Trump administration. They�ll think of something and they always argue their laws are the bigliest and apply everywhere.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:37

infernal machines: Oct 11, 2012; we monitor many frequencies. we listen always. came a voice, out of the babel of tongues, speaking to us. it played us a mighty dub.

I'm pretty sure if you go abroad and do something that would be a crime in the US, you can still be prosecuted for it when you return.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:40

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

infernal machines posted:

I'm pretty sure if you go abroad and do something that would be a crime in the US, you can still be prosecuted for it when you return.

I'd like to think not, but who the gently caress knows when it comes to the US anymore.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:48

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

Facebook Aunt posted:

Kimberley has an A&W now? Aw man, when I lived there all we had was the Meister Burger.

It's right across the street from the Subway. Also the Montanas at the ski hill closed, which is kind of sad because I liked my once-a-year ridiculously unhealthy, somewhat overpriced chain meal.

Also, A&W is one of two chains (Burger King being the other) that has good onion rings.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 16:59

MA-Horus: Dec 3, 2006; I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.

I highly doubt that an American could be prosecuted for doing drugs in another country, as that would be outside the jurisdiction of any American law enforcement agency save for US military bases or embassies.

The other country can charge you certainly if it's against their laws (Thailand, Singapore, Korea, etc). And if you work for a company with strict drug testing regulations and they find out you did the drugs, they can test you and fire you if you pop hot.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 17:23

Vintersorg: Mar 3, 2004; President of
the Brendan Fraser
Fan Club

All news agencies are saying do not lie about smoking pot but it may get you denied entry. Better than being banned for lying though.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 17:24

flakeloaf: Feb 26, 2003; Still better than android clock

Oh by the way Bernardo's not getting out.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 17:28

PT6A: Jan 5, 2006; Public school teachers are callous dictators who won't lift a finger to stop children from peeing in my plane

MA-Horus posted:

I highly doubt that an American could be prosecuted for doing drugs in another country, as that would be outside the jurisdiction of any American law enforcement agency save for US military bases or embassies.

You can definitely be prosecuted for certain crimes that you do in a foreign jurisdiction when you're back in your home country, but I believe this is limited to sex crimes and it exists so we can prosecute child sex tourists, which seems like a noble thing to do.

# ? Oct 18, 2018 17:32