Article content As restaurants and bars pivot to outdoor dining with the recent closure of indoor service, applications to the city for pop-up patios have already surpassed last season. With patio-friendly weather expected on the weekend — after less than ideal temperatures last weekend — Ernie Tsu, president of the Alberta Hospitality Association and owner of Trolley 5 Brewpub on 17th Avenue, hopes the city will expedite the patio application process to give businesses a leg up. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Patio permits in high demand as Calgary restaurants pivot to outdoor service only Back to video