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Michelle Sklar
Head of venture growth strategy and entrepreneur-in-
residence, entrepreneurship@UBC
SMALL BIZ
Eugene Choo
LOCATION
Vancouver
"Eugene Choo on Main Street is one of my favourites! They bring in
elevated brands from both local and international designers. When I'm
shopping for a special occasion, this is my first and often only stop!"
Fiona Forbes
Anchor, Global News
SMALL BIZ
Turnabout Luxury Resale
LOCATION
Vancouver
"Anyone who's met my mom knows that she
has mad style. When I was a teenager, she
introduced me to Turnabout Luxury Resale and
I've been shopping and consigning my own
clothes there ever since. They have a careful
curation of luxury and contemporary brands
and I've found some beautiful, memorable
pieces there over the years. While I love
shopping and keeping up with trends, I hate
waste and try to be as responsible as I can
be with my consumption. Consigning my own
clothes and shopping preloved helps me get
rid of some of my shopaholic guilt."
Vanni Sartini
Head coach, Vancouver Whitecaps
SMALL BIZ
Casereccio Foods
LOCATION
Vancouver
"My favourite small business in town is probably Casereccio Foods, an
Italian restaurant/café/pasta bar at the corner of Broadway and Vine.
I really like the story of Alessandro [Cascia] and Simone [Tarallo], two
young Italian immigrants who, during the difficult period of
COVID-19,
started this adventure with Maria [Clarkson], the more experienced
of the trio in the restaurant business. Starting from scratch—like
everything is done at Casereccio, from croissants to gelato—they
learned how to make fresh pasta and started their business almost in
silence. Without any enormous branding campaign but focusing on the
quality of the product, through word of mouth and some deserved media
recognition, the spot has become one of the must-visit places in the city
if you want to taste real Italian food. Success hasn't changed the humble
and welcoming attitude of Simone and Alessandro. When you go to
Casereccio, it feels like your friend's café in a small Italian town where
the good vibes and the good food make your day a better one."
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