ByWard Market institution Blue Cactus shutters after 35 years

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The Blue Cactus restaurant and bar in Ottawa's ByWard Market is closing after 35 years, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to pass the torch to younger entrepreneurs. The closure follows several other businesses in the area that have recently shut down, attributing their decisions to safety concerns, increased crime, and economic challenges.

The Blue Cactus in the ByWard Market is closing its doors after 35 years, joining several other businesses in the area that have recently made the same decision.The Blue Cactus in the ByWard Market is closing after 35 years, joining several other businesses in the area that have recently made the same decision."I'm not as young as I used to be," he said.

Bob Firestone, former owner of the Blue Cactus restaurant and bar, seen here in a 2020 file photo. Firestone said he is closing the restaurant after 35 years. relocating from its home The closure of the Blue Cactus is a disappointment for former regulars like Annick Piché, who frequented the restaurant during her college years. She and her friends visited the restaurant every Friday for food and drinks before heading out to nearby nightlife. Piché even brought her family there years later to reminisce.Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante said she also has many fond memories of the Blue Cactus.

"I met a lot of famous people when I worked in the market at the time, but that was the first time I met someone who was really famous," she said.Abbis Mahmoud, owner of the Dreammind Group of restaurants and bars, is the new owner of the property. He said he plans to open a new restaurant and added that renovations are already underway.

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