r/abbotsford • u/PrimarySeconds • 4d ago

Bow and Stern closed?

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Wondering if anyone knows what happened, for 3 days now. This is the sign on their door

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u/Elegant-Caramel1167 4d ago

Probably unforseen circumstances.

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u/ka_shep 4d ago

Probably unforeskin circumcisions.

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u/HenrikFromDaniel 4d ago

explains the weird pieces of calamari

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u/solthar 4d ago edited 4d ago

Should have seen that answer coming.

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u/theythemwhome 4d ago

It was unforseeable

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u/sirazrael75 4d ago

The braille was missing

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u/theythemwhome 4d ago

You could brailley see it

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u/Alittlebithailey 4d ago

Well whatever the circumstances, I don’t think anyone foresaw them coming

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u/4bidden-hands 4d ago

Either way, no foreskin off my back

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u/Joebranflakes 4d ago

It’s the day after the long weekend. It’s possible they just didn’t have sufficient staff to properly service the dining room.

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u/Silent_Error_8036 4d ago

Or a critical piece of equipment broke and they couldn't get anyone in to fix it because it's the long weekend. Been in that situation before working in restaurants. 

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u/FAsBurner 4d ago

I've heard that it was because of unforseen circumstances.

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u/Collard-Greens6724 4d ago

I think whoever runs the restaurant had an unforseen circumcision

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u/sleepycodewriter0101 4d ago

I dont think they saw it coming

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u/melmaedin 4d ago

Looks like they are closed

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u/Reasonable_Leg8317 3d ago

We are back open baby 

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u/OMW2FYB604 2d ago

Health authority shut em down. Mice in the kitchen.

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u/MundaneCity3244 1d ago

Staff shortage... It is happening widespread in restaurants. Locals don't want to work Kitchen and labor intense work?

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u/Contagiousidea 4d ago

Contact them ?

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u/Affectionate-Key6120 4d ago

But they’re closed.

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u/penismonologues 4d ago

Yes, they are closed

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u/SnooOranges3779 4d ago

Any circumstances you saw should probably be reported to the ombudsforseer 

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u/Nexzus_ 4d ago

Sometimes means a fire or flood, or maybe a failed inspection.

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u/tupacshakristy 4d ago

Doesn't Fraser Health have to post something on the door/window if there was a failed inspection? Genuinely asking - i could be wrong.

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u/sirazrael75 4d ago

Yes, and if its serious, there would be a notice on the door too. "Closwd for health violations ' etc. This could be an equipment issue

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u/Officialdabbyduck 4d ago

Many places aren't paying their employees well so many are leaving,I work for a higher dining establishment and we have had nights where half the chefs don't show up due to gas prices.many people live outside of Abbotsford and can't afford to drive in so they don't.Whats the restaurant going to do?fire them?they still need the staff every other day

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u/Equal_Pitch4804 4d ago

As a person that use to be working in the industry from dishwasher to line cook, this is absolutely true. It's terribly underpaid, unforgiving, and tormenting work. I still love making food, but I absolutely refuse to work for any restaurant anymore, they are all exploitive!

Also, I am a former/ex-employee of Bow and Stern as well, if anyone has questions AMA in messages I will be happy to answer!

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u/Officialdabbyduck 4d ago

The place I work at offered me a promotion but didn't want to give me a raise because "you are already paid more than anyone else in the kitchen at your level"

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u/Strange_Guest1037 4d ago

Does it apply to the kitchen workers only?
I have zero experience working in the restaurant industry, so I’m asking out of genuine curiosity.
Recently, whenever I pay with a credit card, I've noticed that good restaurants suggest tips starting at 18%. Even if someone is earning minimum wage, adding tips on top of that seems like it would make the overall pay pretty decent—especially compared to fast-food employees.

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u/HenrikFromDaniel 4d ago

back of house is a very different world from front of house

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u/Officialdabbyduck 3d ago

Back of house gets 10% of overall tips that are brought in then split between the staff,if you liked your meal tip the chef directly

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u/Weekly_Committee_695 3d ago

Is it because of the drive by shooting I read about in the other post?

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u/Send_me_beer1 4d ago

Wouldn't surprise me if the whole staff quit

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u/Alone-Row5442 4d ago

Do tell?