Wok Box entry corrected

In my November 3, 2009 post about the opening of Wok Box in Mariner Square, beside Save-On Foods, I mentioned that the decor would include “cedar booths”.

Anyone who has treated themselves to lunch or dinner at Wok Box will see that the booths are not “cedar” but rather a combination of  two sizes ranging from “four seater” to “six seater”. I heard “cedar” instead of “seater”!

Apologies to Carla Campbell and her staff for the error. Keep up the good work.

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Wok Box wokking up fresh choices

Looking for a brand new restaurant choice to help usher in the new year? There’s now a fresh option in town – Wok Box in Mariner Square, beside Save On. It’s open daily from 10am to 10pm – suitable for breaky, lunch or dinner.

Owner Carla Campbell enthusiastically reports that early response has been terrific.

See you there.

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Get ready to walk to Wok Box

Before the end of the year, Campbell Riverites will have another dining choice for lunch and dinner, this time with a decidedly Asian flavour. Carla Campbell is bringing the taste of Calgary-based franchise Wok Box to Mariner Square, beside Save-On Foods.

“It’s exciting to be part of a Canadian company,” said Carla. She’s heading off soon for three weeks training in the Lower Mainland although managing a food service operation isn’t new. Carla and her husband Ed currently live in Port McNeill, where they operate a Subway franchise. They will relocate to Campbell River when Wok Box opens.

The City of Campbell River has been “awesome”  in making the process of applying for the various permits as smooth as possible, Carla commented.

Inititally 14 people will be hired. Hours will be 10am to 10pm, seven days a week. The decor will include cedar booths. 

Stay tuned for details on opening day and in the meantime, check out Wok Box’s website at www.wokbox.ca for their stir-fry menus that include a variety of sauce and meat choices. Yum yum!

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Business Buzz: Wok Box chooses location

Looking for another option for lunch or dinner? Well, come the fall, scope out Wok Box, to be located in Mariner Square.

It’s a yummy way to enjoy Asian food, cooked fresh and without a lot of waiting. See you in line.

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Campbell River Business Buzz

I’m amazed at the evolution of businesses in Campbell River. The community may have a relatively small population but don’t let that fool you for a second. We’ve got businesses for sale, new ones opening, and established businesses undergoing changes. There’s lots happening. Here’s what has caught my eye recently:  

Being the voracious reader that I am, I have to start with Ruth and Trevor McMonagle’s newest addition to our bookstore choices in town.  Stillwater Books and Art, located on Shoppers Row between the libary and Photo Tech, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 11. It attracted piles of bookophiles. Open 10am to 6pm, Stillwater is a gem. Their website is www.stillwaterbooksandart.ca. Phone them at 250-850-3103. Stay tuned for more on this new business in future posts here at eZABU.com.

Plaza Bakery has undergone a name change. It’s now known as Christie’s Place. I’m hoping the vanilla slices will continue to satisfy my sometimes-indulged (!) sweet tooth.  

The Galaxy Theatre, beside Christie’s Place on 10th Ave., is for sale through Roy Grant of Coast Realty. Admission is currently $7.95 for all seats. If a home is ever needed for the popcorn popper….. 

And of course there’s the newly started construction of the 152,000 square foot Walmart across from Home Depot on the highway. Currently scheduled for opening next spring, it’s going to be larger than the Courtenay location and will offer a full grocery department in addition to the usuals.

New to Campbell River is Ardene, a Canadian-based fashion and accessories chain (belts, hats, wallets, key chains, and of course the ever-popular fuzzy dice). Find it in C.R. Common, beside Dollarama.

In addition to being a voracious reader, I’m also an enthusiastic eater of Asian food. So - imagine my delight when I discovered that The Wok Box has chosen Campbell River as home for its unique Chinese cuisine. I eagerly hoovered a lunch special at their Courtenay located recently and found it to be hot, fresh, with just the right amount of spice for this Szchewan fan. I don’t know where the Campbell River location is yet – but – finding out is a priority.

Still on the subject of food, Subway has closed in Georgia Quay but has replaced it with a fresh location beside Save-On Foods. Definitely convenient for Mariner Square employees.

I learned first hand this past week how fortunate we are to have such a high quality Shopper’s Drug Mart. I was visiting rels in Vancouver and had occasion to visit two Shopper’s, one on the North Shore and the other in downtown Vancouver.  Our book department was more extensive than both, our location has a top-notch photography department in terms of hours, product availability, as well as knowledgeable customer service peeps. And, as someone who buys cards regularly, it was a disappointment to learn that receiving a free stamp doesn’t happen at every Shoppers. Keep up the great work in the Tyee Plaza Shopper’s Drug Mart.

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