Mr Motta added: People have to open up again or it will be dire out there. We have noticed there are a lot more people around with the weather improving so we are looking forward to getting back to normality.
Christian Motta, co-owner at the Grosvenor Fish Bar, is doing well on deliveries and serving at the door
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Alan Sabol, owner of the St Giles Pantry, is feeling optimistic after the Prime Minister s announcement and is lining up a batch of new products.
He said: We are very excited and can t wait to open up fully again. As well as looking after our suppliers, we can t wait to get back to some sense of normality.
Samia King, left, owner, and Aliya Vadillo, working at Moorish falafel bar.
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Independent businesses in Norwich city centre are hopeful better days are on the horizon after more than a month of lockdown restrictions.
While footfall is generally down and staff numbers are reduced, artisan coffee shops and eateries continue to trade. There s been enough people to stay open and to feel it is worthwhile, said Charles Barry, the general manager of Strangers Coffee House on Pottergate.
Charles Barry, general manager, left, and Jack Ames, barista at work at the Strangers coffee company in Pottergate.