Word around the cobblestones of Gastown says that the reno-refit at the old Irish Heather location on Carrall (that caused the venerable pub to move into new digs across the street together with the Salty Tongue deli and the Shebeen) is pretty much done and that the address will soon see the arrival of a new tenant, a Nando’s. If you’re unfamiliar with Nando’s, it’s a Portuguese-themed fast food chicken chain of restaurants that operates in 26 countries on five continents. I first test drove it in South Africa back in 1995 (where Nando’s originated) and couldn’t finish my meal. Like most of you, I would have preferred something cool, independent and local to have taken over the location, but you can’t always get what you want…

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