With No Tourists or Office Workers, Running a Restaurant in Old Montreal Is a Feat | Eater Montreal

"Saint‑Paul Street's Polish eatery Stash Café, meant to celebrate its 50th anniversary, pulled the plug on a short‑lived takeout operation after owner Anita Karski concluded it couldn't break even — Polish food is very labour‑intensive and, in her view, does not travel well — and she also cited concerns for the safety of her largely female staff amid a summer upswing in local crime; while police presence and warmer weather have brought more foot traffic compared with 2020, it still isn't enough to keep the lights on." - Valerie Silva