The Promenade Café et vin, an emblematic restaurant in Saint-Boniface, is closing

Since May 29, the phone is still ringing, but the establishment no longer takes reservations from customers.

We have been through the pandemic and all the issues it has caused, but unfortunately the hospitality industry is suffering due to a shortage of staff.statement by Promenade Café and Wine co-owner Shawn Brandson.

We didn’t realize that there was so little to cook availablehis observation.

In July 2021, Mr. complained. Brandson about the shortage of employees, which has halved the workforce.

I have been in the industry for over 30 years and I have never seen a staff shortage as bad as thishis confession.

This announcement represents a new blow for the Saint-Boniface district, which has already recorded the closure of the Garage Café restaurant at the end of December 2021 after 16 years of activity.

The Promenade Café et vin is one of the emblematic establishments of Provencher Boulevard. 11 years ago, Shawn Brandson and his wife took over the management.

The health crisis has hit small and medium -sized businesses across Canada hard, with sales declining. The many closures imposed by health restrictions have greatly affected the industry.

In January 2021, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) estimated that 239,000 small and medium -sized businesses could be wiped out by the pandemic.

To survive, many establishments need to be inventive.

As for Promenade Café et vin, this resulted in the diversity of the offer with the creation of a catering service and the installation of a new patio.

A sensitive community

The restaurant’s closure has also provoked a chisel with customers who have returned a lot since the simplification of sanitary measures.

I’m sorry to see this place closed. Such small shops with great location, delicious food, I have been here a few times so it is frustratingreaction of Aidan O’rourke, a former client.

Moreover, the latter said he was disappointed to see other restaurants near the capital of Manitoban.

The only consolation for traders remains community support.

Hélios restaurant owner Nicholas Douklias recalled messages of support he received on social media the day he had to close his dining room and fire his employees.

In less than two days I had to call two people to help us pack our take-outs. [prêt à porter]he said.

Manitoba Restaurant Union remains concerned about the situation. He said he continues to work with landlords and the government to bring back business professionals.

The organization also wants to convince 40% of Manitoban people to no longer go to restaurant dinners.

With information from Anne-Louise Michel