Aug. 11, 2020 — “I’ve been vaccinated for two months. I’ll be there!” “Such a great call.” “Discrimination and segregation always worked so well in the past, why not repeat it!” These are just a few examples of the types of online reactions that restaurants have received after taking … Read more
In most cases, Indian restaurants have been delivering food to home. Sitting in a closed indoor space and taking without masks pose a risk of Covid-19 transmission. This is something we all have known. Now this can be problematic when it comes to bars and restaurants because people sitting together do take their masks off, … Read more
The French government will begin relaxing its COVID-19 curfew from May 19, a source familiar with the plan said on Thursday ahead of an expected announcement by President Emmanuel Macron. Macron told local newspapers in an interview that the nightly curfew would be moved back from 1900 to 2100 CET from May 19 and to … Read more
Dubai is parting with a longstanding requirement that restaurants be covered by curtains in the daytime during Ramadan to shield the sight of food from people fasting. The move, announced Sunday by the city-state’s Economic Development Department, is the latest change aimed at boosting tourism in the autocratically ruled Muslim nation. “Restaurants will be allowed … Read more
The industry bodies said it was difficult for smaller companies that did not have the resources to organise or hire vehicles to ferry employees. A stringent 12-hour curfew between 6 pm and 6 am has been imposed across Pune district for seven days, starting on Saturday. The Pune district administration on Friday also announced that … Read more
Chef Vikas Swadesh Seth, Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure Dine-in still sees the most demand! For many Indian families, eating out had become a way of life, a celebration of small and happy moments, professional and personal triumphs or simply a way of enjoying life’s finest moments over food. Indeed, looking back, one can sense that … Read more
Coming to how office cafeterias now cater to the new normal, the challenges are multi-dimensional even as digital platforms roll out unique solutions to tackle the same for the safety and well-being of employees. With the year 2020 kicking off in an unprecedented way with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, innovative solutions for India’s … Read more
Controlling the indoor environment As far as indoor dining, there are many environmental controls available that could reduce risk of transmission, said Oscar Alleyne, chief of programs and services for the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Restaurants can increase the rate of … Read more
COVID Tracking Project blog: “A Nationwide Case Surge Hits US Hospitals: This Week in COVID-19 Data, Nov 12.” COVID Tracking Project: “Cumulative Cases.” The Associated Press: “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t budge on masks, even as virus deaths rise.” Office of the Governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds: “Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public … Read more
Not all stakeholders are convinced that guests will venture out to hotels and dining in restaurants though the lockdown has lifted and hotels are now rolling out special offers and initiatives. (Representative image) While travel may take time to pick up, luxury hotels in Delhi and Noida are ready to welcome guests. For Indian travellers, … Read more