As diners filter back into indoor dining rooms of eateries across the province, a new patio in Estevan Village remains popular.
A trio of eateries line the block and all three benefit from the space built by The Village Restaurant.
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Owners and managers at The Village, Mr. Hot Pot and Nohra Thai Kitchen shared knowledge and understanding around things such as subsidy programs and different forms of takeout containers. The progression of the relationship came out of necessity.
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The Tuesday after the province shut down indoor eating earlier this spring, takeout at The Village jumped 300 per cent.
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Most municipalities, including Oak Bay, tied allowances for the new infrastructure to provincial regulations. In May of 2020 the province allowed licence holders for liquor and food services to temporarily expand operating footprints. It has been extended twice, now ending Oct. 31.
Chan hopes to see the infrastructure stay, both in Estevan and other spaces across Greater Victoria. Wood alone was a $13,000 investment and the entire build came in about $25,000 for his patio. But more importantly, streetscapes across the region have changed with the implementation of bike lanes and street patios, he noted.
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