Bruno Mars loved a Vancouver restaurant so much he returned with Anderson .Paak
Musician Bruno Mars visited the Vancouver restaurant El Guapo twice, once with his band and again with Anderson .Paak. The restaurant owner noted the group's friendly demeanor and received concert tickets as a gift.
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Celebrity endorsements and visits can significantly boost the profile and foot traffic of local hospitality businesses.
Following the news that Bruno Mars visited Vancouver’s Anh and Chi multiple times, Dished has received confirmation that the musician not only stopped by El Guapo for a private meal with a couple of his bandmates, but that he liked it so much he returned with Anderson. Paak for a second meal.
“He came and visited us twice, first on Saturday night after his show on the 17th for a private get-together with him and a few of his band members and again on Sunday, this time joined by his opening act, Anderson .Paak (DJ Pee .Wee),” General Manager Taylor Smith shared with Dished.
He also added that Bruno Mars gifted the team a dozen tickets to one of his concerts as well.
“They were an amazing group, very kind and very friendly,” Smith said.
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