Jeffrey Adams - Eight Years of Delighting Triad Diners! By Kristen Margo Daukas When Jeff Bassett and Adam Andrews opened Jeffrey Adams on Fourth Street in Winston-Salem in October 2012, it quickly became a favorite go-to spot for many diners in the area. Eight years later, and they’re still going strong and slowly getting back to a steady stream of guests after being closed during the close-downs earlier this year. Operating at 50% capacity like other restaurants poses a challenge for all establishments but thanks to things such as The Streatery and college students returning to town, there’s a lot to be smiling about and thankful for. When staff returned after we went into phase 2, it was with mixed emotions and not knowing what would happen - downtown was a virtual ghost town - would people actually come back to eat out? Would diners object to wearing masks? Luckily their fears would subside as they saw traffic starting to gradually increase and things began to show a little resemblance to life before. The Streatery helped get their numbers back up to pre-COVID levels. When they’re able to use the street to serve, they can add an additional 10-12 tables outside with the 10 inside (which is the maximum number of tables they can use due to the 50% capacity rules) as well as the 2nd-floor being used. They found that people who may not have felt comfortable dining inside definitely are coming to eat outside. Like other restaurants and businesses, all of their staff are required to wear masks and guests are required to wear them when not seated at their tables - and for the most part, guests have been good at doing this. Personally, I keep mine out for when a staff member comes to my table so I can slip it back on in an effort to keep them healthy and safe. While the restaurant was closed, they took the time to make some changes to their 6 |
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