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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Merle's Deli: Tough Times
Merle's Deli specializes in Montreal Smoked Meat, and is located at 1241 Kensington Road North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For a couple reasons, I believe Merle's business is not doing well.
I walked by this morning and saw that the place was shut. A sign was posted on the door saying that it closed early (Monday) and would resume normal hours on Tuesday (today). It was shut today, regardless of the note. There was a Monday, a few weeks back, where it was also shut, that time with no note on the door. These incidents bring me to wonder if Merle's is having some operating problems?
I know the head chef Erick. Actually, aside from Brad (the owner), Erick is the only chef, and he works long hours every day that Merle's is open. There is always a Help Wanted sign on the door, and I believe Merle's is having some staffing issues.
I know Judith, an ex-Merle's employee, is wondering if she will be paid for her past time at Merle's.
I went to the bank yesterday, and today, to cash a cheque written by Brad, as Merle's owes me a small amount of money. I went to the bank that holds the chequing account that this cheque was written on, and both times I was told that this cheque cannot be cashed. I was unable to determine if there were insufficient funds in the account, or if transactions were frozen on the account, etc.
Regardless of my frustration at being unable to claim my money from Merle's, I will say that the food is good at Merle's and the atmosphere is good. This is an independent business that I feel should be checked out! Next time you are in Kensington, hungry for a nibble, please support one of the local businesses. Skip the chains and franchises (like Subway down the street), and if you are near Merle's, and if it is actually open for business, then give them a try!
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I walked by this morning and saw that the place was shut. A sign was posted on the door saying that it closed early (Monday) and would resume normal hours on Tuesday (today). It was shut today, regardless of the note. There was a Monday, a few weeks back, where it was also shut, that time with no note on the door. These incidents bring me to wonder if Merle's is having some operating problems?
I know the head chef Erick. Actually, aside from Brad (the owner), Erick is the only chef, and he works long hours every day that Merle's is open. There is always a Help Wanted sign on the door, and I believe Merle's is having some staffing issues.
I know Judith, an ex-Merle's employee, is wondering if she will be paid for her past time at Merle's.
I went to the bank yesterday, and today, to cash a cheque written by Brad, as Merle's owes me a small amount of money. I went to the bank that holds the chequing account that this cheque was written on, and both times I was told that this cheque cannot be cashed. I was unable to determine if there were insufficient funds in the account, or if transactions were frozen on the account, etc.
Regardless of my frustration at being unable to claim my money from Merle's, I will say that the food is good at Merle's and the atmosphere is good. This is an independent business that I feel should be checked out! Next time you are in Kensington, hungry for a nibble, please support one of the local businesses. Skip the chains and franchises (like Subway down the street), and if you are near Merle's, and if it is actually open for business, then give them a try!
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