Dining Out (generally) since Reopening
Sep 6, 2020, 2:40 pm
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One of my local breweries was planning to open a larger location. Currently, they have a very small taproom that seats about 6, plus patio seating for about 30. They found a different location and their new plans involve a huge building with plenty of space for tables set 6 feet apart.
Sep 6, 2020, 3:45 pm
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What are some of the $20 entrees you or your diners saw on the menu??? Maybe a burger or sandwich or the root vegetable / summer vegetable entree without quinoa. Or certain pasta dishes.
Sep 6, 2020, 8:54 pm
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If you're interested, check out the menu for Bistro Vida in Menlo Park. A fairly decent Parisian style street-side dining experience with mains between $20 and $40.
Sep 6, 2020, 10:11 pm
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awww sweet. I got carryout mediterranean at the place on the corner of Willow & Gilbert on Saturday Evening.
Sep 7, 2020, 1:32 am
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I’ve been dining out since June, and in general, I haven’t noticed quality being better or worse than usual.
But having caught COVID way back in March before things started to shut down, ever since my sense of smell/taste has returned, I occasionally detect a chemical taste... and can’t help but wonder if some restaurants are being overly aggressive with their sanitization practices...
But having caught COVID way back in March before things started to shut down, ever since my sense of smell/taste has returned, I occasionally detect a chemical taste... and can’t help but wonder if some restaurants are being overly aggressive with their sanitization practices...
Sep 15, 2020, 12:20 pm
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Restaurants in greater Columbus have been open for a few weeks. I have been to a few and they are doing a good job spacing the tables. I used to enjoy eating at restaurant bars since I could get seated faster and got better service. Since I am immune compromised, that's out for now.
Sep 15, 2020, 3:49 pm
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Restaurants in greater Columbus have been open for a few weeks. I have been to a few and they are doing a good job spacing the tables. I used to enjoy eating at restaurant bars since I could get seated faster and got better service. Since I am immune compromised, that's out for now.
Sep 15, 2020, 8:00 pm
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Definitely open. At first there was no anti-social distancing but there is now. Rooster has plexiglass dividers every other seat.
Sep 16, 2020, 7:04 am
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Interesting. We've seen people seated at tables in the bar areas, but not at the bar. I'll have to find out what the rule is here in IL. Haven't seen anything like plexiglass or other dividers anywhere in restaurants although I've read about it in other states.