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BLINK RESTAURANT & BAR
The Work
Blink restaurant & bar is an interesting story for us. In some ways it’s the beginning, a perfect representation of the evolution of Market Grade (MG) – the benefit of bringing many people together collaboratively to create something new and unique.

Before the existence of MG, each of us had the opportunity to work for blink as separate entities, coming in at different stages of development to help bring this new restaurant to the Calgary community. Situated on historic Stephen Avenue in the heart of downtown Calgary, blink originally functioned as a supper club and lounge. When new owners Leslie Echino and Andrew Richardson came into the picture in 2006, they knew they wanted create a completely different experience, a space that embraced the concept of contemporary fine dining in a relaxed and timeless atmosphere.

Outcome
With a complete overhaul of the interior space (designed in partnership with Paul Stady of Isetta), a new identity created in collaboration with Dean Bartsch of Station Studios, and help from many others along the way, blink re-opened its doors in 2007. Recently awarded one of the best new restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine, and a People’s Choice Award for best restaurant in Calgary (Avenue Magazine), blink has become an incredible place to enjoy fresh local flavours in surprising and exciting combinations.

Now as members of MG, we continue to work with Leslie and Andrew as a cohesive team, providing consulting services in marketing and business administration, branding continuity, and communications materials development (including website design and copywriting and editing).

321, 23rd Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2S 0J3 P 403.680-9993 info@marketgrade.com