Renovations Continue to Eateries on Richmond Row
Update by A. Paul Mitchell, London Dining Review, August 9, 2012
The doors on O”Zen (as of August 8, 2012) continue to be closed with covered windows signifying ongoing renovations. A note on the door indicates that the Richmond at Central eatery will be closed from “Saturday to Sunday, July 28 – August 5″. No details on their website and now wholly out-of-date, the situation leaves customers wondering what they should expect once or if it reopens.
The often unlucky location at Richmond and Hyman (where the now-defunct Waffle Weiney and ill-fated Forat’s Chocolates stood) is being renovated, witnessed by trademark butcher paper in the windows. The spot seems like a winner with its immense walk-by and car traffic, but so far, businesses have struggled there. No word on what is intended for the new enterprise, but we wish them the best as history is not with them.
A personal note. It is interesting how certain locations within the city (think 99 King Street) have a history of quick turnover and poor luck for restaurants. Perhaps we need to add Richmond at the railway tracks to that ominous list. Since the store-front Sammy’s and Cafe Demeter businesses closed, that particular side of the street has become one of the most depressing areas of Richmond Row — something that will no doubt deter future start-ups.
A. Paul Mitchell
A. Paul Mitchell possesses a wealth of communications experience from his 19 years within the marketing and hospitality industries, most recently with Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University. He led the public relations and media relations program for a national research charity and has enjoyed success as an entrepreneur and newspaper columnist. Paul is a drink industry authority, newspaper columnist and currently involved in publishing. A member of IABC Canada, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario and is a marketing graduate from Centennial College.
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