An out-of-this-world downtown staple is getting the boot to make way for a new development.
PlutoB次元官网网址檚 Restaurant has served home-style meals (and been known for its infamous motto, B次元官网网址渨ith a great view of UranusB次元官网网址�) at 1150 Cook St. for 30 years.
But in April, owner Brun Dahlquist learned that his lease would not be renewed.
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Dahlquist was told his lot will be used to make way for a new project by Sakura Developments, though the company has not submitted any plans to the City of Victoria. Sakura also did not reply to requests from Black Press to confirm a plan to develop the lot.
Dahlquist said that heB次元官网网址檇 attempted to purchase the land previously, but that it didnB次元官网网址檛 pan out. Over the years, heB次元官网网址檚 watched surrounding businesses continue to close down to make way for developments.
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Dahlquist has until April 2020 to move out, but hopes to get out sooner than later. While heB次元官网网址檇 love to stay in the downtown core to continue to serve his longtime customers, the likelihood of finding a suitable property is very unlikely.
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Regardless, he hopes that his customers and longtime staff, some working there for 15 years, will join him in PlutoB次元官网网址檚 next steps.
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