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SMALL SUPPORT
Currently, the entire country is being affected by the COVID-19 closures, small restaurants seek the help of customers the most at this time BY CELINE PEREZ AND MERCEDES DEBESA, STAFF WRITER
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F YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES have been craving some unique food from your favorite small business, now is the best time to support. For many restaurants the struggle of COVID-19 is taking away customers and tourists that provide the revenue for these mom-and-pop shops. As these small buisnesses work through these trying times, customers are being encouraged to order take out, not only for their safety but to also help support these hardworking businesses and keep the economy afloat.
In order to keep the working environment safe, many have made extreme changes to ensure the safety of customers and workers. Since restaurants are no longer allowed to host patrons, many have transitioned to offering take-out, curb-side, and delivery options. Unfortunately, with the rapid decrease in customers, many restaurants are forced to limit their opening hours and layoff many of their staff workers. Some restaurants are not fortunate enough to stay open due to the piling debt and have since closed.
With the stress of being forced into quarantine and isolated from the typical Miami fun, the flavorful foods these local businesses have to offer will feel like home. Giving back to these restaurants will help these restaurants to survive through this quarantine while enjoying some delicious food. While these unprecedented times may seem scary or confusing, one of the best things any citizen stuck at home can do is order from their favorite local restuarant, instead of a big chain. h
ISLAND FLAVORS
“Corocoro frito con Arepas,” fried fish with a ground corn bread, is one of the many typical dishes offered at Islas del Caribe.
FRESH FOOD
Threefold Cafe includes fresh vegetables, eggs and bread in their baskets, allowing customers to create their own delicious meals.
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TAKE-OUT WITH A PURPOSE
Currently, businesses are delivering food to homes either through third-party companies or through their own workers. Now, more than ever, it is important to buy from these small busineses.
CHINESE CUISINE
Pekin Restuarant 2 offers many options for those who want to order out. Their Vegetable Chow Mein is a savory and filling option for customers.
