No more Momma Shepenga's?

[Phoenix Within]

So driving by there the other day, I see their sign is down and the windows covered up in brown paper. There is some small signs saying a new restaurant is going in there. Don't know if it's by the same owners or not or what exactly it's going to be.

Anyone heard anything to why they closed or what's going in there?

[Tootsie]

Big sign posted above the entrance saying "Route's Grill".

[racewife]

The owner passed away. I heard the other day that it sold.

[Phoenix Within]

Big sign posted above the entrance saying "Route's Grill".

Yea thanks, I managed to figure that much out on my won when I drove right past the building and saw the small signs. That sign is new though.

[Tootsie]

OK, heard a bit more buzz about it today. Apparently bought by a former head chef of Cabana's in Kelowna (???). From all accounts it sounds like plans are that it's going to be really good. Not sure what type of menu though.

[metallica]

Yes, so sorry her young husband died, Thoughts with the young family. Great cooks and good snitzel sad to see them leave.

[Phoenix Within]

Never even been to Cabana's so that doesn't tell me much. Regardless, if it's something a little different that what's available, I certainly wish them well. Any idea of an opening date?

[laurensawyer]

OK, heard a bit more buzz about it today. Apparently bought by a former head chef of Cabana's in Kelowna (???). From all accounts it sounds like plans are that it's going to be really good. Not sure what type of menu though.

Aren't everyones plans that they are going to be "really good"? Nobody walks into the business saying "i am going to have a really good restauant" or "my restaurant is going to be ok"

[SmileyEyes]

Hubby and I just said we should go this weekend (Momma's) The food was terrific and the presentation wonderful! So, very sorry to hear it closed down and even sorrier to hear why. My thoughts are with Momma and their son.

[KtownCouple]

I'd only been there once, but it was pretty good

[Tootsie]

Routes Grill is now open.

The menu consists of: soups, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, fish & chips, pizza, pasta dishes, salads. Apparently they will be adding their menu to their website soon.

I didn't really see much difference menu-wise from the previous owners' one. - except it was a smaller selection. Apparently everything is homemade from scratch. I had the fish & chips with coleslaw. Fish (cod) was good, fries were just OK, coleslaw was not to my personal preference (grated red cabbage & carrot with not much flavour).

I didn't have time to talk to the owner much but I'm hoping they'll change things up a bit and offer daily features for something different than the regular menu items.

I wish them the best of luck - tough location (weird access from Hwy.97).

[metallica]

Talked to a fellow dog walker who went to the Grill, he had the chichen and said it was great and finished off his wife's Snitzel and also said it was moist and great. The owner also told him he was open to more suggestions. Sounds like we have another great eating hole and gathering place. All my best to the new owners, and will be there soon.

[jzip]

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[LANDM]

Stopped by there the other day and it was very nice. They need to improve the atmosphere, in terms of decorating etc, but they are being careful about what they do and how much they spend, from what the lady owner said.
It has a good chance of being a success if they keep the quality up and change it up a bit. Prices were also reasonable.

Very sad about the previous owner.

[harvgar]

Just got in from supper at Routes Grill, it was Great!!!! We had the schnitzel with garlic mashies and a mixed salad with grilled albacore tuna!!!! Everything was delicious!!! Fresh and very flavourful! The service was very personable and attentive. Not over priced. Looking at what other people had ordered it looks like there are lots of good things to go back and try. We will be back!!! Good luck to the new owners.