Park resto closed indefinitely
The restaurant in Lafontaine Park, which belongs to Plateau borough, has been closed indefinitely despite infusions of public money in attempts to keep it afloat. It’s not just the pandemic, there’s a back story of internal dramas that somehow kept the spot – an attractive building in a nice location in a popular park – from flourishing as it should have done, although a spokesperson here also says it’s not a great location because it isn’t near a metro or facing a street.
mare 10:03 on 2021-06-12 Permalink
A cafe with a large terrasse would be much better in that spot than fine dining. They would make a ton of money on nice days —which we have a lot of so far this year. Even in the winter, serving hot cocoa and soup, and providing a warm place after a snowy walk in the park, it might be profitable. They are more places in the area, but none have a nicer view.
GC 12:49 on 2021-06-12 Permalink
Yeah, I’d vote for an affordable place for impulse buys, rather than a Tavern on the Green knockoff. If you’re deep in the park, it’s a bit of a hike to the nearest cafe or dep or whatever. I honestly sort of forgot there was even a restaurant in the park, and I used to hang out there a fair amount when I lived closer to it.
Kate 15:36 on 2021-06-12 Permalink
I suppose it’s possible they aimed for too upscale. It’s sort of what happens, everything can be made to sound good on paper, but when you’re in the park with kids and they want to use the bathroom and have an ice cream, and the restaurant wants to sell you vertical food on a square plate, it doesn’t work out so well.