'Why not now?' say Sask. restaurant owners defying odds by opening during pandemic
Posted: Jan 08, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 8 Bill and Ann Barlas stand in front of their new restaurant, Filosophi, with the restaurant staff. (Submitted by Bill Barlas) The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for restaurants around the world, and Saskatchewan has been no exception. But a few restaurateurs have defied the odds and opened up new establishments in the midst of the pandemic. Bill Barlas is the owner of Filosophi, a West Coast-inspired restaurant located near the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The restaurant opened its doors at the end of December...