'A community thing'
A new Lafayette initiative would allow those over 21 to drink alcohol outside certain downtown establishments.
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A new Lafayette initiative would allow those over 21 to drink alcohol outside certain downtown establishments.
Ripple and Company is back open with a new look and expanded menu.
Restaurants face staff shortages as diners return Dustin Grove At the East End Grill in downtown Lafayette, business is back and it's booming. "This time last year, we were closed," said owner Scott Trzaskus. "We're really excited to see people coming back out and seeing confidence in the industry (a year after the pandemic began)." But servers have to be especially fast on their feet to keep up. That's because the restaurant is struggling with one key ingredient. "Staffing's a challenge," Trzaskus said. "I've never seen anything like this." Longtime restaurant owners across...
It's a problem plaguing many local restaurants, finding workers as many communities continue faring the COVID-19 pandemic.