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Is it a mirage or just a dream come true? Enjoying a delicious meal at one of my favorite restaurants had to go on an extended hiatus during the COIVD-19 lockdown. We missed the simple pleasure of enjoying a meal together at our favorite haunt. After several months of patiently waiting for restaurants and businesses to emerge from lockdown, I am finally starting to see long awaited signs of life as they slowly reopen their doors to customers. While in some states, cases are decreasing, but in California the number of cases continues to rise. Businesses have been working diligently to re-tool their public space and incorporate stringent safety policies and best practices for their employees and customers. Safe distancing and face coverings will still be required.
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All 50
states have begun easing quarantine restrictions even though not all states
have met the federal criteria for reopening businesses. It is even more critical to continue social
distancing, washing hands frequently and wearing face coverings to slow the
spread of the virus. Reopening
businesses is still somewhat hesitant for both the customer and the staff
because the COVID-19 virus has not disappeared.
Everyone is anxious to reopen but will have to ensure that safety
measures are followed. According to the
CDC, the public is not resonating the health message that the number of cases
continue to rise across the U.S. While
cases have slowed in hot spots such as New York state, the U.S is still seeing
roughly 20,000 new Covid-19 cases each day.
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| Heritage Farmers Market |
With the
extended stay at home mandate, some business owners saw the writing on the wall
and jumped into survival mode to address public safety protocol during
operating hours. Heritage Farmers Market
was successful in launching their convenient on-line, home delivery of farm
fresh fruits and vegetables to their clients.
I was thrilled to receive the announcement from Bing Turner, Market
manager that on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:00 am, they will be returning to
Victoria Gardens with their premier Farmers Market. The market has temporarily been moved to the
North West parking lot in front of the Cheesecake Factory. To ensure safe distancing protocols, they
will have a single entrance and exit for this market. This is exactly the news
that I have been patiently waiting for.
I cannot wait to see in the re-opening in person, and I am looking
forward to supporting Bing and his lovely wife Misha for all the hard work it
took to bring back my favorite farmers market at Victoria Gardens. Thank you for your dedication and continued commitment
to providing this cherished amenity for our community.
Another
positive sign of life is just next door in Upland, with the re-opening of one
of my favorite breakfast restaurants adjacent to the Pacific Electric trail, Molly’s
Super. Grateful customers are returning to help support their re-opening. Face coverings are still required, but they
have a large patio for dining and remember that they are dog friendly, so do
not forget to bring your four-legged friend.
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Yet another positive sign of progress is on the horizon for the city of Laguna Beach, who are in the planning stages of isolating the busiest section of the businesses on Forest street in downtown, to pedestrian traffic only. This will allow restaurants to extend seating to the sidewalk and street and give restaurants the ability to serve the maximum number of guests and still adhere to safe distancing. The city is also considering the addition of parking complexes to accommodate for the loss in street parking adjacent to businesses on Forest street. Laguna Beach is my home away from home and it is encouraging seeing how this artistic city is embracing tangible solutions for change that can transform the landscape model of dining for all.
A few other
local restaurants are finally open for dine in service in the Inland Empire: Lazy dog, B J’s, near Ontario, Brio Tuscan
Grille, Paul Martin American Grill, Kings Fish House, Lucille’s’ BBQ, Fleming’s’
Prime Steakhouse at Victoria Gardens and in Upland, the historic Sycamore Inn
and Cask and Cleaver are now open in Rancho Cucamonga. This
is the right time to celebrate the long-awaited re-opening of your favorite
eateries and this is the perfect time to be generous at the end of your meal when
tipping your server. Enjoy the reopening by trying them all and let us which is your favorite in the comments section below.
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