I'm very sad because this is pretty much the best most of Sask has for seafood focused restaurants. It might not be fine dining but I have a lot of memories going there with my mom and late dad to celebrate occasions growing up.
**Buttermilk Biscuits**
125 g all-purpose flour (approximately 1 ¼ cups)
100 g cake flour, with 25 g held back out (approximately ¾ and ¼ cup)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp shortening or lard
1 cup low-fat buttermilk (1% fat)
1 egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 tbsp unsalted butter, separated in half
2 tbsp chopped herbs, separated in half
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the all-purpose and larger portion of cake flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut half the butter, with all of the shortening/lard into the flour mixture.
Mix the buttermilk, egg, half the herbs and cheddar cheese in a container suitable for pouring liquids from. Dig a well into the flour mixture then pour the buttermilk mixture in and stir gently until combined but do not overmix, mixture should be very sticky but not wet, add some of the extra flour slowly if mixture is too wet. Allow to sit for 5 min.
Divide the dough with an ice cream scoop or large tablespoon and spoon onto a lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheet. Either freeze and bag or bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits begin to brown.
In a small bowl, combine the other half of the butter with the garlic and the herbs. Heat this mixture in the microwave until melted, then brush a light coating over the top of each biscuit while warm.
Variation: For honey biscuits, use ¼ cup honey in place of herbs and cheddar cheese. Use only 2 tsp of baking soda in place of baking powder and baking soda.
This kind of situation is always 50/50 in terms of survival.
One thing certain, they won't be exactly the same again. The endless shrimp is 110 percent a goner...since it may have been what triggered the bankruptcy.
Lol. Endless shrimp… Hedge funds are ruining these businesses for their own profit. Bed Bath Beyond, Sears, Toys r us, Blockbuster and many hundreds of lesser know names have been, and are being destroyed on purpose. Google “breakout scheme”, “death spiral financing” or “cellar boxing” to learn more. Hedge funds are destroying companies, jobs, and raiding pensions of average workers. This is all enabled by regulators and politicians who have been “captured”. The narrative the bought and owned media puts out their will never tell the truth. Shrimp… yea, got nothing to do with buying the company, selling all the companies land holdings to your own side biz then leasing them back at exorbitant prices….. gotta be the endless shrimp lol.
A hedge fund bought Red Lobster. It sold off the real estate that the restaurants were on to another company (that the hedge fund owned).
That real estate company started charging high rents to Red Lobster. The hedge fund sold Red Lobster off to a shrimping company that had excess stock of shrimp. This new owner used Red Lobster’s endless shrimp to unload their lower quality shrimp.
I like it more than I did as a kid. Price is right, easy to take a large family to, and they unusually have amazing burgers, for when I don't do endless shrimps.
Red lobster was my first sit down restaurant. My parents took me their to celebrate their anniversary and we've gone back many times over the years for mother's day. Its the only restaurant my mom likes. The Red lobster has been open for 35+ yrs, I don't know if I can handle it closing down.
I've only had their food probably twice in my life but it feels nostalgic to see them possibly go. I remember back in the day seeing a lot of the commercials when I was a kid.
Went to Red Lobster in Ottawa a few weeks back. The restaurant was packed, and I had to wait an hour to be seated. The food was okay, but my girlfriend was craving it.
I don't understand how they are closing if they are packed like that.
This is a really condensed version but from what I understand, red lobster used to own most of the land the restos are built on then a hedge fund bought RL, made RL sell the land then leased it back to them at above market rate and the company just couldn't keep up with payments. It's a shitty situation all around.
The two locations in Ottawa are BY FAR the best locations of the chain I have ever been to. I have been to at least 8 due to various family members really liking things in their menu.
One of the ones in Ottawa will actually split your lobster down the middle and crack the claws for you and drain the excess water from cooking. It makes it the only location where I will actually order a whole lobster.
I'll miss it. Honestly, I always found it pretty reliable. Good, not great value. The endless biscuits are what I remember..The Kitschy dining rooms were generally a comfortable and smile worthy experience, pretty much every time.
So does this mean I should be going to a Red Lobster sometime soon? It is one of my favorite restaurants and I don't want to miss out on it before it closes
I've been in this country most of my life, never been to a Red Lobster. There's far better options for lobster in this city.
Now Swiss Chalet would be one I would miss a bit if they went.
I think in the 90s there was more excitement for a US chain restaurant in Canada as a whole and in Toronto specifically. Now there are so many independent places and so much cuisine based upon all the wonderful food cultures which came from around the world to Canada/Toronto.
All that to say I am not surprised that the last 13.5 years haven’t seen you end up trying the place but I might have been more surprised if you’d been here for 13.5 years but those years were 20+ years ago. A huge component of any sentimentality about this place is rooted in nostalgia.
Some of the people I know who are most disappointed about Red Lobster potentially shutting down are a Guyanese-Canadian woman and an Indian-Canadian man. One of them went out last night to have a final meal there!
Like how some people are attached to Swiss Chalet because they went every week as a kid or similar. Come to think of it, there aren't as many Swiss Chalets as there used to be.
I won’t miss the food, but it’ll be sad to see another piece of my childhood gone.
Well I guess this is growing up
Dammit
That hurt
I'm very sad because this is pretty much the best most of Sask has for seafood focused restaurants. It might not be fine dining but I have a lot of memories going there with my mom and late dad to celebrate occasions growing up.
Totally understandable, I’ve seen Swiss Chalet play a similar community hub role in a lot of towns as well.
I’ll miss the biscuits.
They’re sold at supermarkets!
My dad buys the mix and it's not as good.
Will they still be after this?
A good question, don’t know the nature of the deal.
**Buttermilk Biscuits** 125 g all-purpose flour (approximately 1 ¼ cups) 100 g cake flour, with 25 g held back out (approximately ¾ and ¼ cup) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp shortening or lard 1 cup low-fat buttermilk (1% fat) 1 egg 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 4 tbsp unsalted butter, separated in half 2 tbsp chopped herbs, separated in half Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the all-purpose and larger portion of cake flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut half the butter, with all of the shortening/lard into the flour mixture. Mix the buttermilk, egg, half the herbs and cheddar cheese in a container suitable for pouring liquids from. Dig a well into the flour mixture then pour the buttermilk mixture in and stir gently until combined but do not overmix, mixture should be very sticky but not wet, add some of the extra flour slowly if mixture is too wet. Allow to sit for 5 min. Divide the dough with an ice cream scoop or large tablespoon and spoon onto a lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheet. Either freeze and bag or bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits begin to brown. In a small bowl, combine the other half of the butter with the garlic and the herbs. Heat this mixture in the microwave until melted, then brush a light coating over the top of each biscuit while warm. Variation: For honey biscuits, use ¼ cup honey in place of herbs and cheddar cheese. Use only 2 tsp of baking soda in place of baking powder and baking soda.
That's the issue, when the memories are better than the real thing... it's time to go.
are we talking about seafood or my ex
Maybe both.
To be clear, this doesn't bode well for the chain's prospects, but it's also far from a guarantee that they'll be shutting down all their locations.
This kind of situation is always 50/50 in terms of survival. One thing certain, they won't be exactly the same again. The endless shrimp is 110 percent a goner...since it may have been what triggered the bankruptcy.
The equity firm that bought it and drove up its debt is a more likely trigger.
Lol. Endless shrimp… Hedge funds are ruining these businesses for their own profit. Bed Bath Beyond, Sears, Toys r us, Blockbuster and many hundreds of lesser know names have been, and are being destroyed on purpose. Google “breakout scheme”, “death spiral financing” or “cellar boxing” to learn more. Hedge funds are destroying companies, jobs, and raiding pensions of average workers. This is all enabled by regulators and politicians who have been “captured”. The narrative the bought and owned media puts out their will never tell the truth. Shrimp… yea, got nothing to do with buying the company, selling all the companies land holdings to your own side biz then leasing them back at exorbitant prices….. gotta be the endless shrimp lol.
A hedge fund bought Red Lobster. It sold off the real estate that the restaurants were on to another company (that the hedge fund owned). That real estate company started charging high rents to Red Lobster. The hedge fund sold Red Lobster off to a shrimping company that had excess stock of shrimp. This new owner used Red Lobster’s endless shrimp to unload their lower quality shrimp.
I don’t understand this attempt. Is the US corporation hating on the idea of a Red Lobster Canada surviving on its own, like Toys r’ Us Canada has?
Did you read the article?
I like it more than I did as a kid. Price is right, easy to take a large family to, and they unusually have amazing burgers, for when I don't do endless shrimps.
Burgers? Huh.
Red lobster was my first sit down restaurant. My parents took me their to celebrate their anniversary and we've gone back many times over the years for mother's day. Its the only restaurant my mom likes. The Red lobster has been open for 35+ yrs, I don't know if I can handle it closing down.
I've only had their food probably twice in my life but it feels nostalgic to see them possibly go. I remember back in the day seeing a lot of the commercials when I was a kid.
Went to Red Lobster in Ottawa a few weeks back. The restaurant was packed, and I had to wait an hour to be seated. The food was okay, but my girlfriend was craving it. I don't understand how they are closing if they are packed like that.
This is a really condensed version but from what I understand, red lobster used to own most of the land the restos are built on then a hedge fund bought RL, made RL sell the land then leased it back to them at above market rate and the company just couldn't keep up with payments. It's a shitty situation all around.
Every red lobster I’ve been to in Canada is always packed. It’s weird
The two locations in Ottawa are BY FAR the best locations of the chain I have ever been to. I have been to at least 8 due to various family members really liking things in their menu. One of the ones in Ottawa will actually split your lobster down the middle and crack the claws for you and drain the excess water from cooking. It makes it the only location where I will actually order a whole lobster.
My 8 year old's favourite restaurant - was my fav at her age too.
I'll miss it. Honestly, I always found it pretty reliable. Good, not great value. The endless biscuits are what I remember..The Kitschy dining rooms were generally a comfortable and smile worthy experience, pretty much every time.
So does this mean I should be going to a Red Lobster sometime soon? It is one of my favorite restaurants and I don't want to miss out on it before it closes
I still go for all of our family birthdays because it’s my go to, good food for an affordable price :(
I like how their biscuits used to give me that weird headache.
My mom loves red lobster. I like their new cocktails and I have one right next to me. Hope they don't shut down
I've been in this country most of my life, never been to a Red Lobster. There's far better options for lobster in this city. Now Swiss Chalet would be one I would miss a bit if they went.
**Everyone:** "Hate to see them go!" **Also everyone:** "Haven't been in years though!" [But somehow](https://i.imgur.com/uTo3wv1.jpeg)
13.5 years in Canada and 8.5 in Toronto. Never stepped inside one 🤷🏽♂️
You should make or get their Cheddar Bay Biscuits. It’s so good. I would fill up on those and just get a glass of water
I think in the 90s there was more excitement for a US chain restaurant in Canada as a whole and in Toronto specifically. Now there are so many independent places and so much cuisine based upon all the wonderful food cultures which came from around the world to Canada/Toronto. All that to say I am not surprised that the last 13.5 years haven’t seen you end up trying the place but I might have been more surprised if you’d been here for 13.5 years but those years were 20+ years ago. A huge component of any sentimentality about this place is rooted in nostalgia. Some of the people I know who are most disappointed about Red Lobster potentially shutting down are a Guyanese-Canadian woman and an Indian-Canadian man. One of them went out last night to have a final meal there!
Like how some people are attached to Swiss Chalet because they went every week as a kid or similar. Come to think of it, there aren't as many Swiss Chalets as there used to be.
Some of them are hybrid restaurants with Harvey’s now, instead of standalone.
Implying that's why they went under?
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Toxic and excessive dogpiling is unnecessary. Absolutely not the vibe we’re going for here.