Italy soccer fans watch their team lose 4-0 to Spain in the UEFA Euro 2012 soccer championship final, at Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto, Sunday, July 1, 2012. Owners of Italian restaurants and English pubs said they expect their patios to fill up for the final match of this year s Euro cup between Italy and England, at least to the capacity allowed under remaining rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu
TORONTO The Euro Cup final between England and Italy is giving Canadian soccer fans a chance to revive the celebratory spirit so common in the pre-pandemic era, as relaxed public health restrictions across the country have restaurant-owners gearing up for a busy day and potentially even busier night.
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And while fans were happy and excited, the day was also a winner for the owners of Italian restaurants and English pubs.
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Rocco Mastrangelo, who owns Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto, said the championship series reminded him of his restaurant’s days before the pandemic hit.
“I’m excited and have butterflies in my stomach. We opened reservations especially for the finals night and we’re completely booked with 160 people, which is a big chunk of our patio’s total capacity,” he said.
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Italy soccer fans watch their team lose 4-0 to Spain in the UEFA Euro 2012 soccer championship final, at Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto, Sunday, July 1, 2012. Owners of Italian restaurants and English pubs said they expect their patios to fill up for the final match of this year s Euro cup between Italy and England, at least to the capacity allowed under remaining rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu
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Rocco Mastrangelo, who owns Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto, said the championship series has reminded him of his restaurant’s days before the pandemic hit.
“I’m excited, and have butterflies in my stomach. We opened reservations especially for the final’s night and we’re completely booked with 160 people, which is a big chunk of our patio’s total capacity,” he said.
Mastrangelo tried to acquire a permit to expand his business to set up more tables for the night, but it was denied due to on-going COVID-19 restrictions.
“Let’s just say, if Italy wins, we’ll be partying all night,” he said.
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