Restaurant boost in the ByWard Market (CTV)
Despite restaurants leaving the ByWard Market due to negative perceptions, some new business owners are opening up shop and are hopeful for business.
Yuvraj Chhabra, owner of Chuck’s Roadhouse says people should come visit and give them a try.
“Feeling is good. Good reviews so far,” said Chhabra. “I’ve been in this business for the last four years. I’ve been running a couple of restaurants, but I’m always positive, so I hope it goes well.”
The restaurants are captivating Chuck’s Roadhouse fans that are glad to have a convenient location.
“We’ve been to Chuck’s out in the west end, and this is the first time in here. It’s brand new and beautiful. Really impressed by the whole ambiance of the place. We love it,” said Denis Hyland, who’s attending Chuck’s Roadhouse in ByWard for the first time.
“The price is fabulous, the beer is an awesome price, the food is good. We just heard about this one opening, so we thought we’d give it a go,” says Jane Dwyer, attending Chuck’s Roadhouse in ByWard for the first time.
Chuck’s Roadhouse opened on Tuesday in the former Dunn’s famous deli location after more than 15 years in the ByWard Market.
The ByWard authority say it’s a push to help revitalize the city.
“I think what you’re seeing is it’s the turnover of businesses. It’s the turnover of concepts and ideas from the entrepreneurial community. ByWard has always been the home of entrepreneurial spirit here in Ottawa. It’s exciting to see these new concepts emerge,” said Zachary Dayler, the executive director of the ByWard Market District Authority.
Dayler says despite the negative comments it’s all about perception and the best way to get through that is for people to come down to the market to see the changes for themselves.
“It’s inviting for people to come down and experience something new. It’s an invitation. Maybe you haven’t been down to the Byward Market in a few years - come on down and see what’s changed. See the new offerings,” said Dayler.
