Shay Ritchot and Leah Dickinson of Wings Vernon and Italian Kitchen (Submitted photo)
planning new location
End of mask mandate boost for local restaurants
Mar 15, 2022 | 6:00 AM
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The lifting of the mask mandate in B.C. has led to a surge in business for at least two local restaurants, including one that is planning a new location.
Officials with the Dahl Group of Companies, told Vernon Matters, they have definitely seen a boost.
“Business is up for sure, about 20 percent at both Wings Vernon and The Italian Kitchen, said Shay Ritchot, manager of Wings Vernon.
“Everyone is so happy to be out and mask free,” said Leah Dickinson, events manager for the Vernon based restaurant group. “There are still those concerned however. We actually had a few small parties cancel because they thought it would be too crowded. That was like, wait, what?”
