Comments on: Photos: New Food Court Set To Open In Mall

By: umum

umum — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:30:10 +0000

” If you are going to try and insult someones intelligence you should maybe have some intelligence yourself first. Idiot.”

the correct grammar would be “try to insult ones intelligence”, idiot.

By: umum

umum — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:28:06 +0000

” This island has been stuck in its conservative ways for too long.”

that’s because the majority of bermudians are tea party republicans, you are conservatives and you love it.

By: umum

umum — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:26:42 +0000

” Bring back McDonalds, bring in Chik Fil A”

two of the worst fast food chains on the planet…you must be an american.

By: God Bless America

God Bless America — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:20:00 +0000

You don’t mind that Buzz does it. The law is absurd anyway, you can create knockoffs of other franchises and have ten of them, but so long as they aren’t American name brand then its not a problem? American/Bermudian they still aren’t sharing the wealth with you.

By: God Bless America

God Bless America — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:17:13 +0000

The correct word is “you’re”. If you are going to try and insult someones intelligence you should maybe have some intelligence yourself first. Idiot.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:58:36 +0000

Like I said, could be up for debate. Maybe the people on the Chamber of Commerce have some observations on this.

By: Next

Next — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:19:07 +0000

If 130 pounds is fat you must be obese! Fatal alcohol syndrome baby.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:17:35 +0000

The only money McDonalds and the like will spend in Bermuda is rent. All of their food and supplies would come directly from the US. Maybe they will hire Bermudians, but the fast food industry has some of the least paid workers in the US. Plus a Big Mac would cost $10 – who in their right mind would pay that for no meat.

By: kim

kim — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:53:32 +0000

Bermudian culture gone out the door, thanks to the influx

By: kim

kim — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:52:32 +0000

thank u

By: creating a business

creating a business — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:45:31 +0000

what type of restaurant would you want to see open in Bermuda

By: Say What?

Say What? — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:41:33 +0000

Nobody forces anyone to eat at these places so the fact that they are still in business shows that people don’t mind paying whatever these places charge. I think most people don’t mind paying these prices as long as they are getting value for money, so people clearly believe they are. I personally think Buzz is a bit overpriced but I have a choice-nobody forces me to eat there.

By: ya right

ya right — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:21:55 +0000

But you want foreign workers to come here right??? Make up you damn mind.

Foreign franchises also have “Capital” forgot that one didn’t you? They have something local businesses don’t have.

Half of us order from those franchises online anyway. Having the companies here would create jobs!!! And the government would collect import duties on the merchandise and payroll tax on each employee!!!

Did you forget that too?

By: Say What?

Say What? — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:00:29 +0000

Maybe there’s something wrong with you. Most people like the smell of food and it certainly doesn’t stink. Are you pregnant, by chance? That would turn you off of food.

By: Say What?

Say What? — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:51:25 +0000

Not everyone who eats McDonald’s is fat. It’s called eating it in moderation. It should be a treat-not something you eat every day. I saw a friend of mine who is a physician in KFC (a place I visit only once or twice a year and then I’m good for the year) and I teased him about eating KFC and he shrugged guiltily and said the same thing-it’s o.k. to eat it in moderation…and then a few days later I spotted him going in there again! Everyone is guilty of craving fast food now and then. I get so sick of people like you who get on your high horse and challenge what other people put into their mouths.

Some of the stuff people cook at home is just as fat and salt laden. I have a relative whose five-cheese mac n’ cheese should give you an instant coronary. I don’t see why we can’t have a McDonald’s here as long as it’s in a discreet place where all the huge signage won’t be seen by tourists. BTW, I have seen many a tourist walk past KFC and point it out excitedly-they actually like recognizing stuff they see in the U.S. so I don’t even know where this notion came from that tourists would be turned off by seeing a McDonald’s here. Where did that piece of propaganda even come from???

By: Nigel Spider

Nigel Spider — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:50:55 +0000

@God Bless America. Your an idiot!

By: ya right

ya right — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:48:54 +0000

Local franchises would have to provide better food and better service. When did competition become a bad thing again?

Sears and KFC don’t hinder local businesses.

By: ya right

ya right — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:45:44 +0000

God Bless America I agree with you 100%. This island has been stuck in its conservative ways for too long.

By: d. smith

d. smith — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:59:25 +0000

Agreed !

By: d. smith

d. smith — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:56:18 +0000

Hope they hire bermudians.

By: Remember

Remember — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:45:30 +0000

I guess your fat!

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:45:20 +0000

So you want to bring in foreign franchises to take more money away from Bermuda and Bermudians?

By: Zevon

Zevon — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:24:51 +0000

Psycho.

By: God Bless America

God Bless America — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:46:01 +0000

What’s the difference when places like Buzz and Four Star have a million locations on this tiny island? Be for real not many have a chance to survive and thrive right now as it is. They can survive as many “mom and pop” stores in the States still do well.

By: I LOVE MY LIFE!!

I LOVE MY LIFE!! — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:47:15 +0000

The HUGE question that i have to ask myself now is, HOW MANY BERMUDIANS ARE GONNA BE WORKING IN THIS NEW FOOD COURT! KITCHEN PORTERS AND JANITORS DON’T COUNT EITHER!! I wanna see BERMUDIAN MANAGERS in this NEW food court! ANd there are hundreds that are qualified so i don’t wanna hear that excuse! So I’ll give them a chance but if i don’t like what i see ( and i don’t care how good the food is) I aint coming back! Bermudians want to see Bermudians especially now with so many Bermudians out of work! Think about that before you open! And there are thousands of real Bermudians that share my ideology!!

By: PBanks

PBanks — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:40:22 +0000

I think it’s less about fears of obesity and more about trying to ensure local franchises have a better chance to survive and thrive. Would a DAngelini’s or Beans N Juice survive competing against a Starbucks or the like?

Whether or not those theories still hold true in this economy, maybe that’s up for debate.

By: Zevon

Zevon — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:36:30 +0000

Well set up in competition to them then. Employ only Bermudians, offer better food and service, charge lower prices. Easy. Can’t possibly fail. Show us how it’s done.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:35:51 +0000

Nope, it’s on the lower level, near to where the sushi place is.

By: God Bless America

God Bless America — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:04:21 +0000

If the OBA wants my vote the next time around they need to get rid of that franchise law! Bring back McDonalds, bring in Chik Fil A, some Starbucks! I don’t see how those old fogies back then can claim it makes Bermuda like the United States when the UK and other places around the world have those franchises as well. Get with the times. Besides we already have KFC anyway. To those who want to ignorantly claim it will make our people fat, none of you complain when alcohol is shoved down your gullets which is worse! Moderation is key. All these drunks around here don’t worry about fast food.

By: NEXT

NEXT — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:57:42 +0000

I guess your mother drinking made you STUPID then!

By: stunned...

stunned... — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:52:57 +0000

wires…all relative. those restaurants have high costs as you say despite using mainly foreign imported labor. these restaurants are still in business because they are getting the profitable return that they want. simple. when that dynamic changes they will close up and move on. it may well be the Bermudian price to dine but consumers need to remind themselves that they don’t have to support those businesses and prices.

By: ya right

ya right — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:10:17 +0000

+1 for McDonalds

By: Educated

Educated — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:09:52 +0000

Chipotle gets my vote!!!!!

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:04:02 +0000

Sounds great! Where will it be and any other places closing in the Mall?

By: watching

watching — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:40:47 +0000

not necessarily as two of the existing ones have actually moved into this space. In other malls, there is the food court plus standalone eateries as well. it all depends on what you are providing.

By: Great Vision

Great Vision — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:50:22 +0000

Looks Bossy! Very Nice!

By: Wires

Wires — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:40:20 +0000

@ Stunned….. Buzz, L’Oriental and Nonas are NOT overpriced. They have high costs- payroll & rent to start off with. This Food Court will be the same. I am afraid it’s the price of dining in Bermuda.

By: Vote for Me

Vote for Me — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:41:52 +0000

This appears to be a good idea overall but there is a strong liklihood that some of the existing eateries in the mall will fail as a consequence.

By: Remember

Remember — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:41:25 +0000

Remember that’s what got you FAT.

By: Duane P Santucci

Duane P Santucci — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:32:26 +0000

I think it is a great concept and i just hope that the pricing is not outrageous, after all it is a mall and not a five star hotel.

By: Shar

Shar — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:18:48 +0000

Oh ok, seems alot bigger in the photos lol

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:57:45 +0000

Bring in Chipotle! Bye bye Cafe 4!

By: Huh

Huh — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:54:10 +0000

Next to Beluga Bar

By: stunned...

stunned... — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:53:37 +0000

happy to support if prices are reasonable. BUZZ, L’Oriental Express and Nona’s way overpriced.

By: B Rech

B Rech — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:47:21 +0000

very nice but the smell of food while walking through the mall disgust me and stinks

By: Shar

Shar — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:06:10 +0000

Love it! I’m assuming this is going to be on the next level up?

By: K9

K9 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:57:43 +0000

Bring back mcdonalds! Lol

By: wakeupbda

wakeupbda — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:21:08 +0000

Nice!

By: Topaz

Topaz — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:12:46 +0000

Excellent!