The reces­sion may be grind­ing on, but it seems there are plen­ty of hos­pi­tal­i­ty oper­a­tors will­ing to take a bet on a new ven­ture. In recent weeks, we’ve heard of the fol­low­ing (re-)openings and upcom­ing rumours:

  • Keenan’s (for­mer­ly New Orleans)
  • Wasabi Sushi (for­mer­ly Beau­jo­lais)
  • Capri (for­mer­ly Koi)
  • Vic­to­ri­an Ale House (for­mer­ly Stan­ley Rd)
  • Ances­tral (for­mer­ly Unit­ed Video in Courte­nay Pl)
  • Oze­ki (brand new, on the cor­ner of Tory St and Fran­cis Pl)

The first three have already opened, with mixed results. Capri has had at least one very good review; Wasabi is part of the respect­ed Kazu empire; and Keenan’s … not so much. If any of you have expe­ri­ences to share about those, or juicy gos­sip to share about the oth­ers, let us know!