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[SamCB]

I got stuck working today and I'm looking for some good food to soften the blow of being in the office. So far my search has yielded the following results:

 

Tim Hortons - closed

Boston Pizza - closed

Market on Yates - closed

Panago - closed

 

What's open downtown today?

 

 

[VicHockeyFan]

Sticky Wicket, for sure, all sections.

[VicHockeyFan]

Nautical Nellies opens at 3pm, with traditional Christmas dinner, as well as regular menu.

[VicHockeyFan]

Empress Hotel, incl. Bengal Lounge.

[Mike K.]

Starbucks at Douglas and Tolmie is open until 4PM. I'm not sure of other locations but I imagine many will be open.

[VicHockeyFan]

Shoppers downtown is open, as is Tomley's Market on Johnson, until 6pm.

[Bingo]

Merry Christmas

to all the moderators,

and the members and guests

that participate on VibrantVictoria 

[Mike K.]

Right back at you, Bingo!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone.

[sebberry]

Thanks Bingo, same to you!

 

 

Honestly I'm a little surprised Starbucks is open, but I guess they're there to serve those who have to work today.

 

Then again I remember many years ago going to rent movies and video games on Christmas day. 

 

The one thing that stands out for me on Christmas morning is how quiet things are.  Hardly any cars and trucks driving past makes for the most relaxing sleep-in all year. 

[VicHockeyFan]

Honestly I'm a little surprised Starbucks is open, but I guess they're there to serve those who have to work today.

 

Then again I remember many years ago going to rent movies and video games on Christmas day. 

 

The one thing that stands out for me on Christmas morning is how quiet things are.  Hardly any cars and trucks driving past makes for the most relaxing sleep-in all year. 

 

The foot-traffic downtown today is stronger than on a Tuesday at 9:30am.  Car traffic not nearly as high.

 

We could really use a little bit of "Christmas in Victoria" promotion done around here.  Right now, a tourist coming up Government St. will be met with every store, pub and restaurant closed - except for 7-11 and Burger King.

 

And in typical downtown fashion, stores are all over the place whether they are opening tomorrow.  Many that usually open on Sunday are choosing to stay closed tomorrow (tomorrow is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, certainly stronger than any day until May for downtown retailers).  No coordination at all. So you have The Gap opening at 7am, but stores all around it closed tomorrow.  Many stores are not indicating on their doors if/when they are open tomorrow.

 

Even trying to find out who is open today and/or tomorrow, hoping to find something on their Facebook, page, and ... blank.

[Mike K.]

It just dawned on me that just about every hotel should theoretically have something open throughout the day and evening today. I can't imagine guests would be impressed if they had nowhere to dine and not everyone celebrates Christmas dinner on the 25th (some do on the 24th).

[jklymak]

Starbucks in Cadboro Bay was open and very busy. The beach is a nice walk and it's nice to get a treat.

[VicHockeyFan]

Tomley's was the busiest I've ever seen it, period.  Literally a 15-person line-up at 4:40pm, and maybe 20 others in the store.   I've never been in line behind more than 2 before.

[sdwright.vic]

Went to a 12:30 movie today... almost sold out of you don't count the cheap seats in the lower deck.

[sebberry]

If you forgot your rum for the egg nog, you're in luck!

 

http://www.reddit.co...n_on_christmas/

 

 

I didn't even go outside today

[jessief]

Each individual Starbucks chooses to stay open based on the staff that want to work Christmas Day. If enough staff want to work they open, if not they close.

[sebberry]

I'm glad it's up to the staff and not a management/corporate decision. 

[Szeven]

I was at the Starbucks in Cook Street. Busiest I've seen it there too. 20 person constant line and no seats in or out.

[sebberry]

Clearly not enough coffee makers were found wrapped under trees this year

[Hotel Mike]

 

 

20 person constant line and no seats in or out

I'm going to buy me some SBUX stock.