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Gathering for a meal has long been a tradition of mankind as a way to
satisfy our primal need to fuel our bodies. It has also become a place
to celebrate occasions, friendships and host meetings of all sorts be it
business or pleasure. Over the last 2 months we have been deprived
of those get togethers and many have realized how much we take
human interaction for granted.
As of Monday, the Governor has given orders allowing dining rooms to re-open at 33% capacity. Originally patrons were told they would have to wear face masks, but that has since been rolled back and left up to the discretion of the restauranteur. Tables must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between visits and it is strongly suggested you make reservations before your visit. In addition, no groups larger than 10 will be seated in the establishments.
While many have chosen to take the leap and resume dining room business May 11th others have decided for various reason to hold off and continue to operate with take out and curbside and delivery only. Citing various reasons from health concerns for patrons and employees alike to lack of profitability to open and staff an entire restaurant with just 1/3 capacity many of the restaurant owners have pivoted to new ways of doing business. Some have partnered with delivery services. Others have put in drive thru stations at their establishments. While others are renovating their buildings to accommodate what they believe will be long term capacity regulations due to the virus.
Whether you are choosing to eat out or not we encourage through some means of purchase to continue to patronize your favorite restaurants. These small business owners rely on cash flow to keep their business afloat and that means all of us stopping by and having our favorite meal or taking it home and feeding our family. When all this passes, and it will pass, we want to make sure we have an excellent quality of life to return to.
As of Monday, the Governor has given orders allowing dining rooms to re-open at 33% capacity. Originally patrons were told they would have to wear face masks, but that has since been rolled back and left up to the discretion of the restauranteur. Tables must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between visits and it is strongly suggested you make reservations before your visit. In addition, no groups larger than 10 will be seated in the establishments.
While many have chosen to take the leap and resume dining room business May 11th others have decided for various reason to hold off and continue to operate with take out and curbside and delivery only. Citing various reasons from health concerns for patrons and employees alike to lack of profitability to open and staff an entire restaurant with just 1/3 capacity many of the restaurant owners have pivoted to new ways of doing business. Some have partnered with delivery services. Others have put in drive thru stations at their establishments. While others are renovating their buildings to accommodate what they believe will be long term capacity regulations due to the virus.
Whether you are choosing to eat out or not we encourage through some means of purchase to continue to patronize your favorite restaurants. These small business owners rely on cash flow to keep their business afloat and that means all of us stopping by and having our favorite meal or taking it home and feeding our family. When all this passes, and it will pass, we want to make sure we have an excellent quality of life to return to.
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