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William Johnson
B.C. lead, Startup TNT
SMALL BIZ
Dovetail
LOCATION
Vancouver
"All small business owners
are heroes, which makes
restaurant owners, in my
opinion, superheroes. But
that's only part of why I love
Yaletown's Dovetail Restaurant and the
people behind it. When you combine its
tasty food, exquisitely made cocktails,
lush design and suave staff, you get a
very special place with an incredible
vibe. It's equally fit for both a casual
night out or a celebratory meal."
Nadine Boyd
Founder, Ever Amid
SMALL BIZ
Althaea Herbals
LOCATION
Nelson
"Althaea Herbals offers
a unique blend of
somatic therapy
and custom herbal
tinctures to support
healing. They've
been an instrumental part
in helping me shed layers
and discover how I want to
be in this world. Many of
their plants are grown and
gathered in the Kootenays
by Marie [Zak] and Travis
[Cartwright], partners in
business and life."
Dani
Wright
Managing editor,
BCBusiness
SMALL BIZ
Odd Society Distillery
LOCATION
Vancouver
"When I first heard about Odd Society
it was thanks to whispers of its
incredible punch bowl option—you
describe to your server a colour, a
feeling, a vibe or a type of liquor (or
all of the above) and soon a vintage-
chic punch bowl, ladle and glasses
are placed on your table. It's different
every time, but the East Van distillery
never misses. Its rotating cocktail
menu is top notch too, featuring the
artisan, small-batch spirits they make
in house. Those same spirits also
make for fabulous gifts—just ask my
partner's parents, who have happily
received the limited release maple rye
whenever we can get our hands on it."
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