The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a massive shift in consumption, where businesses had to adapt to changing restrictions. One industry poised to do so perfectly were restaurants like Bottega Volo, which transformed for the pandemic to become little wine, beer, and snack outposts.
The establishment offers a range of "imported reds, whites, oranges, and pinks, plus lambics, Lambruscos and local wine and beer options." In terms of food, guests can try out fresh pasta from Famiglia Baldassarre as well as tins of scallops and squid from Spain, among others.
Bottega Volo offers two locations in Toronto, one at 17 St. Nicholas St. and the other at 612 College St. Consumers can shop the entire menu online and in person.
Image Credit: Bottega Volo
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Restaurant Transformations
- Restaurants are transforming to adapt to changing restrictions brought by the pandemic, creating opportunities for small-scale transformation into specialized beverage shops.
- Specialized Wine Shops
- Specialized wine shops are emerging as an innovative restaurant pivot during the pandemic, presenting opportunities for experimentation beyond bars and restaurants.
- Imported Wines and Snacks
- Offering imported wines and snacks is a potential disruptive innovation for bars and restaurants, especially for businesses that can pivot to more specialized offerings.
