#Restaurants charging people who can’t show up over COVID concerns

#Restaurants charging people who can’t show up over COVID concerns

“#Restaurants charging people who can’t show up over COVID concerns” The non-refundable cancellation policy of a world-renowned, Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant has left a bitter taste in the mouths of pre-paid reservation holders who have nixed their travel — and dining — plans over Omicron concerns. The now-vegan Eleven Madison Park, named the best restaurant in…

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#Restaurant owners warm to a supportive Mayor Adams

#Restaurant owners warm to a supportive Mayor Adams

“#Restaurant owners warm to a supportive Mayor Adams” It was a long, brutal run for restaurants under Bill de Blasio – and some that survived are hoping they finally have a friendly ear in the mayor’s office. Eric Adams — an outspoken vegetarian with a taste for fancy food – celebrated his Nov. 2 election…

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#One chef finds silver lining in COVID lockdown

#One chef finds silver lining in COVID lockdown

“#One chef finds silver lining in COVID lockdown” The pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry and the new Omicron wave continues to darken the picture, but there have been some bright spots for a lucky few. For Chef Franklin Becker, business is good – and the growth has been life-changing after the 52-year-old met his…

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#NYC restaurateurs have mixed reactions to the COVID vaccine mandate

#NYC restaurateurs have mixed reactions to the COVID vaccine mandate

“#NYC restaurateurs have mixed reactions to the COVID vaccine mandate” As New York imposed a law ordering businesses to require employee vaccinations, the response from Big Apple restaurateurs was as diverse as the city’s cuisine.  Veteran restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, who owns Brooklyn Dumpling Shop and is executive managing director of Brooklyn Chop House, was decidedly…

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#Omicron surge steals Christmas from NYC stores, restaurants

#Omicron surge steals Christmas from NYC stores, restaurants

“#Omicron surge steals Christmas from NYC stores, restaurants” The surging Omicron variant is emerging as the Grinch who stole Christmas from Big Apple stores and restaurants that were counting on the holiday season to help them rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the weekend, we didn’t have as many people in coming as we usually…

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#UK offers .3B to hospitality businesses hurt by Omicron

#UK offers $1.3B to hospitality businesses hurt by Omicron

“#UK offers $1.3B to hospitality businesses hurt by Omicron” Britain announced $1.3 billion in grants and other aid to help the hospitality industry survive the onslaught of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, bowing to days of pressure from pubs, restaurants and other businesses that have seen their income plunge following public health warnings. Businesses in the hospitality…

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