Read more about Delhi unlock: Restauranteurs welcome reopening of dine-in facilities on Business Standard. After being shut for almost two months, restauranteurs in the Delhi breathed a sigh of relief and welcomed the Delhi government s decision to allow dine-in facilities to operate with 50 pc occupancy.
Priyank Sukhija, CEO of First Fiddle that runs brands such as Lord of the Drinks, Tamasha and Warehouse Café, said he might consider opening his outlets from Friday. “Maybe by next Monday, we might get some more relief. We can stay open till eight pm. Which means we can take the last order till about 6:30 or 7 pm. I dont understand why alcohol is not allowed. It will take us about 4-5 days to reopen,” he added.
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Mumbai-based fine-dining restaurant, Bombay Canteen s Mother s Day Brunch, along with fancy cocktails and music, is something many upmarket residents of Maximum City look forward to every year. However, for the second consecutive year, Mother s Day had to be celebrated indoors because of the lockdown. Since restaurants are allowed to do home deliveries this time round, Bombay Canteen Founders Sameer Seth and Yash Bhanage saw an opportunity in recreating their signature Mother s Day Brunch experience at their patrons homes.
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A recovery for the sector is unlikely till the time most people are completely vaccinated because the pandemic was more devastating for families this time and would have made people hesitant and fearful of venturing out, industry insiders said.
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Anurag Katriar, president of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), does not expect normalcy anytime soon considering the impact on lives.
The second wave of Covid-19 has hit the restaurant industry much harder than the first and about half the outlets may not remain closed even as many states have started easing lockdowns with fresh Covid-19 cases on the decline, industry insiders said.