A peek inside the construction of Salad King’s new digs
A peek inside the construction of Salad King’s new digs
Just days after a six-alarm blaze tore through the remains of Salad King’s old Gould Street home, we visit the restaurant’s new site, located across the street in the historic Thornton-Smith Building, directly above Foot Locker. Although the grand reopening of the Ryerson cheap eats staple is still weeks away, this is a taste of what to expect from the new 4,600-square-foot space, designed by Munge Leung—the same team responsible for the old location’s signature stainless steel decor. Some highlights: a bigger, faster kitchen, unisex washrooms and new booths in addition to the old Salad King’s communal tables. Click here to see the construction pictures »
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- Able-bodied patrons can access the second-floor restaurant via a wide stairwell at the end of a long hallway, while an elevator (right) is being installed for diners with disabilities.
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- A hostess stand will greet patrons as they reach the second floor. Takeout orders can be placed at the station to the left.
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- Salad King’s partition plan shows the large dining room with an area sectioned off for booths (centre right), the kitchen (left), and a number of individual unisex toilets (lower left).
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- More than 40 banquette seats will flank Yonge Street, and an enclosed structure will feature booths for 32 people. Salad King’s signature cafeteria-style seats will be at the heart of the restaurant, with room for 88 diners.
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- Unlike at the old Salad King, the kitchen is now on the same level as the dining room. To the left are the unisex washrooms; to the right, the takeout counter and bar, complete with a cozy nook for those waiting for their take-away orders of golden curry.
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- The new location is equipped to serve at a capacity 20 per cent greater than the already impressive volume for which the original Salad King was famous.
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- Eight unisex washroom stalls will end the male-female lineup disparity.
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- Looking on from the new Salad King as heavy machinery tears down its old Gould Street home.
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Chili heads itching for up-to-the-minute reports on the renovation can follow Salad King’s Twitter feed (@SaladKingTO), which is maintained by the folks at Munge Leung Device 222.
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Just days after a six-alarm blaze tore through the remains of Salad King’s old Gould Street home, we visit the restaurant’s new site, located across the street in the historic Thornton-Smith Building, directly above Foot Locker. Although the grand reopening of the Ryerson cheap eats staple is still weeks away, this is a taste of what to expect from the new 4,600-square-foot space, designed by Munge Leung—the same team responsible for the old location’s signature stainless steel decor. Some highlights: a bigger, faster kitchen, unisex washrooms and new booths in addition to the old Salad King’s communal tables. Click here to see the construction pictures »
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