NEWS
05/06/13
Summer Fresh is here
Summer is here! Time to kick off your winter boots and relax on one of our patios with some of these fresh, warm weather inspired features.
 | Truffle Parmesan Potato Crisps fried golden brown, lightly seasoned with salt & pepper, drizzled lightly in white truffle oil and tossed with grated parmesan cheese. served with malt vinegar aioli for dipping. | |
 | Falafel Burger house made falafel served on a toasted honey whole wheat bun dressed with our own garlic hummus. topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, banana peppers and tzatziki. | |
 | Rocket Salad baby arugula, fresh tomato, red onion slivers, shredded carrot and crumbled goat cheese, gently tossed in a lemon-herb vinaigrette; served with a grilled chicken breast. | |
 | Grilled Sirloin Sandwich nearly a half pound of marinated sirloin, grilled medium, sliced thin on a garlic toasted baguette with roasted red pepper aioli, balsamic arugula, slivered red onion and crumbled goat cheese. served with your choice of two sides. |
Keep yourself refreshed with one of our warm weather inspired concoctions. A perfect companion for a lazy day on the patio!
 | La Paloma cazadores tequila, triple sec, lime, white grapefruit juice, sprite and sea salt | |
 | Citrus Shandy fresh squeezed orange juice, lemonade and original joe’s blonde lager, the more you drink the more you want! | |
 | Gilbert White Grape 3 olives grape vodka, triple sec, white cranberry juice and lime | |
 | Bella by Invivo Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand refreshingly light. thirty percent less alcohol, thirty percent fewer calories. intense fruit backbone, soft yet full textured mouth feel (AB only) | |
 | Jacobs Creek Moscato Australia refreshing style wine, delicately spritzed with vibrant sherbet flavors (BC, SK, MB only) |
03/30/13
Original Joe’s adds a new Island location
Residents of Saanich, B.C. can now visit an OJ’s down the street with the opening of OJ’s in Tuscany Village on Sunday, March 31.
Featuring fresh and tasty meals year round as well as a great patio for guests to enjoy the mild Island sunshine, OJ’s Tuscany Village is certain to become a neighbourhood favourite.
We’ll also offer daily specials, including $2 beef or pulled pork sliders and Okanagan Spring draught for only $5.25 on Mondays; 50 cent wings on Wednesdays; “Wine Down Thursdays with half-price bottles of wine; and $5 Single Caesars on Sundays. Because we care about our local communities,
OJ’s Tuscany Village will donate 50 cents from each Big Rock Traditional pint to Lifecycles Project Society. OJ’s Tuscany Village is located at 1654 McKenzie Avenue and we are open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., 7 days a week.
03/26/13
Original Joe's now open for business in St. Vital
We opened the doors of our second location in the Winnipeg area in St. Vital on March 26th at 11 a.m.
From pub classics to more daring palette pleasures, we’ll also serve up a variety of daily specials, including $2 spicy beef tacos and Big Rock draught for only $5.75 on Tuesdays; 39 cent wings on Wednesdays and; $5 Single Caesars every Sunday.
As we are committed to serving our local communities, OJ’s St. Vital will donate 50 cents from each pint to the Canadian Red Cross.
We are conveniently located at Unit A – 1220 St. Mary’s Road beside St. Vital Mall, and are open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week.
We look forward to seeing you in St. Vital!
03/24/13
Original Joe's continues to expand in BC
We have opened a new location in the heart of the Cowichan Valley! Our doors opened in the friendly city of Duncan, BC at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 24.
Head over for fresh pub meals made in-house daily and a variety of international and local brews, such as OJ’s exclusive craft beers, including Red Ale, Honey Brown, Blonde Lager, Hausfrau and Light Lager. We’re offering Duncan 40 cent wings on Mondays and Wednesdays; “Thursday Wine Down” with half-price bottles of wine; half-price appetizers on Sundays from 9 – 11 p.m. and $2.00 Beef Tacos on Tuesdays.
As part of our Community Care Fund, we’ll also donate 50 cents from each pint of Okanagan Spring to the Clements Centre Society, which assists children and adults with development disabilities.
Original Joe’s Duncan is located at #7 – 361 Trans Canada Highway and will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to midnight.
02/15/13
Original Joe’s to Toast New Location in British Columbia
The city of Langley, B.C. can now add something new to their collection of culinary establishments! Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar is opening their first Langley location at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 17th 2013.
OJ’s guests can look forward to a variety of daily specials, including ½ price wings on Mondays and Wednesdays; “Thursday Wine Down” with half-price bottles of wine; and daily pint features at $5.25 from a selection of 18 beers on tap. The new location is certain to become a year round neighbourhood favourite.
Original Joe’s Langley will be participating in the Community Care Fund by donating 50 cents of each pint of Big Rock Traditional to the Langley Food Bank.
Our Langley location is conveniently located at #5, 20811 Fraser Highway and is open from 11 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Sunny outside? OJ’s can also accommodate guests on their patio.
| DAILY FEATURES | ||
| Monday | Okanagan Spring Draught 5¼ 1/2 Price Wings* | |
| Tuesday | Local Taps 5¼ Margaritas 7 | |
| Wednesday | Original Joe’s Draught 5¼ 1/2 Price Wings* | |
| Thursday | Big Rock Draught 5¼ Wine by the Glass 1 OFF Wine by the Bottle 1/2 PRICE | |
| Friday | Original Joe’s Draught 5¼ Long Island 7 Steak & Prawns* 17¾ | |
| Saturday | Okanagan Spring Draught 5¼ Premium Bottles 5 Mexican Bulldog 8 Dinner Feature (ask your server for details) | |
| Sunday | Select Taps 5¼ Single Caesars 5 Import Bottles 5 1/2 Price Starters (9pm - close only) | |
*FOOD FEATURES AVAILABLE AFTER 2PM | ||
12/12/12
Marda Loop Now Open
Original Joe’s opens doors to newly renovated Marda Loop location
The “original” Original Joe's (est. 1997) is opening the doors of its newly renovated space in Marda Loop on Wednesday, December 12 at noon.
We’re looking forward to showing off our new look to the community that has been supporting us from day one, and we can’t wait to see you again.
To celebrate the re-opening, we’ll be hosting a “Sunday Funday” event on Sunday, January 6th for our friends, family and you! We’ll be open to the public all day with 50 per cent off all food items, including some exciting new menu choices.
We’ll also have the following specials:
- $3 Joe’s Pints (14oz sleeve)
- $3 Single Highballs (well liquor)
- $3 House Wine (6oz glass)
Original Joe’s will also be doing draws for a Banff Getaway, ski passes, OJ’s gift cards and much more.
See you soon, Marda Loop!
12/11/12
The Twelve Tweets of Christmas
After last years success, we're excited to announce that The Twelve Tweets of Christmas are back.
Starting Wednesday, December 12th we'll be giving away one $25 gift card per day until December 23rd. The idea is to nominate someone in your life that deserves a gift. If your tweet wins, Original Joe's will send that person a $25 GC.
Here are the rules:
1) Follow @originaljoes
2) Nominate someone using their @Twitter handle and include the hashtag #ojsxmas (ie: @john is a good friend who deserves....etc. #ojsxmas)
3) Must be 140 characters or less
4) The winner will be announced the following day. You can nominate as many people as you like.
Good Luck!
12/06/12
Original Joe's Tap Story - Video
You never know what happens when the lights go out at Original Joe's.
12/03/12
Incident Response
At Original Joe's we pride ourselves on being a welcome, approachable and down-to-earth establishment for all guests, and we take all incidents very seriously. Regarding the incident at the Kensington location on November 30th, the guest in question is very familiar to the staff at the Kensington location - he often comes in to exchange coins for paper money which we happily do for him. On this occasion, the guest enjoyed a meal and beverage, however, shortly after our bartender indicated he became disruptive with staff and patrons and was asked to leave the restaurant. It is our standard procedure to ask any guest to leave who disrupts the enjoyment, comfort or safety of our patrons or staff.
We are taking the accusation of derogatory remarks made to this individual very seriously and are still investigating the matter. Original Joe's has zero tolerance for this type of behaviour towards anyone in our establishment and we have suspended the staff member in question while we investigate further.
Original Joe's is a strong community supporter and we regularly donate to charities that support the homeless as well as many other community organizations.
Jordan Prescesky
VP Original Joe's
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Update: December 6, 2012
Original Joe’s has taken the allegations and reaction to the incident at the Kensington location on November 30th very seriously. We’re still addressing the actions of the individuals involved, but we feel it is important to demonstrate our commitment to our guests, our community and our team.
* This week, our teams at the Kensington and other OJ’s locations have undergone training to ensure appropriate protocol is always being demonstrated to our guests.
* As a company, we regularly donate to a variety of organizations including causes that support the homeless, and we will continue to do so.
* As a further commitment to our guests and the community we serve, we are extending donations in the coming days to the Safe Haven Foundation, The Calgary Mustard Seed and Inn From The Cold.
The event that unfolded that evening is unfortunate and complex and has affected not only the individuals involved, but also our guests, our staff and the community in which we operate. We appreciate your understanding.
Original Joe’s Restaurant Group
11/11/12
Original Joe’s Open For Business in Fort McMurray
We’re pleased to open our doors and serve the hardworking folks of Fort McMurray! Located at 8406 Franklin Avenue, OJ’s will open for lunch on Sunday, November 11.
This location will feature some of our new menu items as well as the classics our guests know and love.
Specials will include daily $5 draught pint specials, half price wings on Tuesdays (after 2 p.m.) and $6 Short Ribs on Wednesdays.
Here to serve you and the community, we’re also involved in the Original Joe’s Community Care Fund. We will donate 50 cents from each pint of a selected brand to local charities and programs. The first featured pint will be Okanagan Spring, with proceeds going to the Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.
OJ’s Fort McMurray will be open Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.