Level 4 brings meals on wheels

Writer: Hedda Mittner.

Restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars were among the first businesses to be affected by the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. “The struggle is real,” as one restauranteur says.

Even before the announcement of the initial 21- day lockdown, our local restaurants had been battling to cope with the shortened opening hours and fewer customers, which meant less income for the business and also fewer shifts – and less wages – for their staff.

“It has been a very frustrating time for us,” says Emilia Knight of The Gallery Café & Deli, “which is why I was so grateful to be able to get back to work.” With the Level 4 lockdown regulations that came into effect on Friday 1 May, allowing for the delivery of meals, Emilia is one of several restaurant owners who immediately kicked into gear. “I’ve had an amazing response,” she says.

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