The Bertossi Group to expand on the Halifax Waterfront with New Pane e Circo
Location at Cunard Residences
Southwest Properties is pleased to announce that The Bertossi Group
will be expanding its footprint within the Harbour South District with a new and larger
Pane e Circo location at the base of Cunard Residences on Halifax’s waterfront.
The new 2,500-square-foot space, formerly occupied by Vandal Doughnuts and
Crème, will allow Pane e Circo to significantly expand its offering and better serve its
growing customer base. The current Bishop’s Landing location will be integrated into
the adjacent culinary operation at The Bicycle Thief, where the Chefs will showcase
their handmade pasta production for guests to watch.
Scheduled to open in early Spring 2027, the new waterfront Cafe & Market will offer an
even more expansive array of Chef inspired dishes, with an additional 32 seats for
guests to dine in and enjoy the selection of light fare and gourmet dishes, while they
browse a curated selection fresh local produce & imported artisanal products.
“We’ve enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Hakan Uluer and The Bertossi Group
and have tremendous confidence in Hakan as an operator and entrepreneur,” said Ben
Young, President and CEO of Southwest Properties. “The success of Pane e Circo
made this expansion a natural next step, and we’re excited to support its continued
growth within Harbour South.”
The larger Cunard location will allow The Bertossi Group to broaden these offerings
while maintaining the authenticity and quality that have made Pane e Circo a favourite
among food lovers.
“When we first launched Pane e Circo in 2021, we knew there was an appetite for an
elevated concept that allows guests to bring the signature taste of The Bertossi Group
anywhere they go,” said Hakan Uluer, Owner & Operator of The Bertossi Group. “We
continue to be amazed by the incredible support from the community as the Pane e
Circo brand has continued to grow, and we could not be more excited to gain the
space to be able provide even more offerings to our guests.”
Pane e Circo Bishop’s Landing will continue to be open throughout the build out of the
new location. The announcement represents another milestone in the continued growth
of the Harbour South District, where Southwest Properties has assembled a collection
of residential, dining, services and retail experiences along Halifax’s iconic waterfront.
The Bertossi Group already operates several successful concepts within the district,
including the existing Pane e Circo, The Bicycle Thief, Ristorante a Mano, Water Polo &
Matadora Tapas Bar.