Winter outdoor dining during COVID helping some Colorado eateries
GOVERNOR POLIS JUST ANNOUNCED MORE FUNDING FOR THE WINTER OUTDOOR DINING FUND
and last updated 2021-02-02 22:19:11-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â Jack Quinnâs Irish Pub and Restaurant Manager, Meredith Klube now includes in her business plan, watching the weather forecast. âI m checking it about a week out to know how I need to adjust my staffing. You know, if it s going to be a gorgeous weekend I ll need to bring someone in just to take care of the outdoor seating. It is winter, but because of COVID-19 restrictions outdoor seating has become very important to the Colorado Springs eatery.
More than $1 million in Winter Outdoor Dining Fund grants doled out to 260 Colorado restaurants gazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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The Famous Steakhouse, Urban Egg, Josh & Johnâs, Tucanos Brazilian Grill and Jake & Tellyâs Greek Taverna are among 19 El Paso County restaurants to receive new grants from the Winter Outdoor Dining Fund.
âIn a year of challenges, our restaurants, bars, and food trucks and workers have faced hardship and remained resilient through it all,â Gov. Jared Polis said.
âThis new round of grants from the Winter Outdoor Dining Fund will allow our partners to implement creative solutions, remain in operation and continue to serve their customers while inspiring consumer confidence.â
Polis announced the grants Feb. 2, in partnership with the Colorado Restaurant Association, the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, Xcel Energy, and the Xcel Energy Foundation announced the latest round of grants for Colorado restaurants.Â