A new contest launches today in Langley City aimed at helping downtown restaurants hit hard by the pandemic.
COVID restrictions and closures have hit many local business sectors hard, including Langley eateries that are currently prohibit from having inside dining. Patio service, takeout orders, and deliveries are the only option.
Amid this difficult period, the Downtown Langley Business Association (DLBA) has launched a contest that will give out more than $2,000 in gift cards for 21 participating restaurants, explained Teri James, the DLBA executive director.
Once a week for five weeks beginning today (Monday, May 3), DLBA will be hosting a social media contest on both Facebook (Discover Downtown Langley | Facebook) and Instagram (@discoverdowntownlangley).
Each week one lucky person will win 21 gift certificates to different restaurants, each valued at $20 for a prize package of $420.
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“We reached out to our local restaurants and offered to purchase five x $20 gift certificates from them, no strings attached”, James said.
“There are no expiry dates on the certificates, and the only thing we ask is that the winners either use every gift certificate or regift the ones they won’t use to someone who will, because the restaurants truly need our support right now.”
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Carole Ward, chair of the DLBA, was excited to see the diversity of participating restaurants, suggesting there’s something for just about every tastebud.
“There is such a vast variety of restaurants in our business community, this is truly a great way to explore eateries you may not have considered trying before,” she said.
“Enter the contest, discover some amazing food, and thank you for supporting our restaurants.”
The list of participating businesses is varied:
Ban Chok Dee Thai Restaurant
Dal’s Poke
Egg Bomb Restaurant
Hot & Toasty Café
Kooben Café
Red Velvet Café & Gifts
Shiraz Bar & Grill
Adelicia’s Mexican Restaurante
Annora Restaurant, Fine West Coast Cuisine
Ashoka Indian Food
Avishan Middle East Grill
Coastal Coffee House
Farm Country Brewing
Food by Fanta
Lemon Bakery Ltd.
Meowdel Tea Studio
Olivo Pasta Langley
Ruan Thai Restaurant
The Chef Sushi
The Raving Gamer Bistro
Tacoholic Mexican Taco Shop
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