“Thank you, and goodbye, Prince George” is how a Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant Facebook post began and ended as it announced the popular spot would be shutting down.
The restaurant closes following five years of service lead by Founder Reza Akbari.
He says after looking at the project, it did not make financial sense to continue.
In the post, Akbari explains wanting to bring something unique to the city.
“I started this business with the hope of bringing positive change and adding color, vitality and value to the diversity of this community; we have contributed to the cultural diversity of this city by making our citizens fall in love with Persian flavour and hospitality; this passion and commitment has attracted guests from all over Northern BC,” the post reads.
Over the five years of service, the Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant was awarded many honours including the Business Excellence Award’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 and Business of the Year 2014, as well as receiving nominations for Top 5 Immigrant Entrepreneur in BC 2015 and Top 10 People’s Primary Choice in BC, both by the Small Business BC Awards.
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