One of two Ottawa restaurants that have been fighting for the right to continue selling takeout beer and wine has announced it’s closing its doors after being “unfairly targeted” by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Mercato Zacconi on Preston Street made the announcement in a Facebook message to customers last week.
“It is with deep regret to inform you that we have made the hard decision to close our doors,” the message read.
“We found ourselves being unfairly targeted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. This has made our future success unobtainable.”
At issue is whether the business is a
