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We’ve collectively spent a lot of time fretting about the state of restaurants over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, but catering companies have also had a…
Article content As students across most of the province return to school for in-person learning this week, Albertans will be looking for decisions from the government on current restrictions and a fresh reopening strategy. When Premier Jason Kenney announced sweeping measures on May 4 that closed schools, patio dining, places of worship and personal services, a timeline of at least three weeks was given for these restrictions. However, no clear plan for when the province will ease public health measures has been outlined. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your br...
Article content There’s a business unit within Calgary’s city hall that’s increasingly known for taking many layers of bureaucratic red tape and transforming that tangled maze into a smooth red carpet for local small businesses. Jeff Jamieson, the owner of Donna Mac restaurant and Proof Cocktail Bar, has two recent examples of how the City of Calgary’s Business and Local Economy team has proven that it’s serious about helping Calgary’s restaurants and other small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing yo...
Author of the article: Elizabeth Chorney-Booth Publishing date: May 01, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • From Left; Carly Mckenzie, regional manager, Carlota, assistant manager, Gil Carlos, owner, Jeff Carlos, co-owner, Kellie Taylor, kitchen general manager, Travis O'Shea, assistant manager, Vanessa Dardano, assistant manager, and Maria Dardano, general manager, with Bro'Kin Yolk pose for a photo at the restaurant's Signal Hill location on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Photo by Azin Ghaffari /Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Article content No meal is a...
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...