Sitting in the sun, the glass of beer tastes better. And you can also enjoy the served schnitzel with french fries even more. Cafés and restaurants have been open for a few days now. Heusenstamm restaurateurs report on their first experiences.
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corona*-Crisis allowed to Restaurants open again under certain conditions - How is the business going?
- Restaurateurs Heusenstamm report according to Easing about first experiences
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Heusenstamm – “It is not going well,” says Martina Kowtun. The owner of the tapas bar “Einfach Lecker” (Am Lindenbaum 12) offered her Spanish specialties with her team to pick up even during the closure, but the business was rather bad. But it hasn’t looked rosy since the reopening. On Tuesday, there were just three tables with two people each. And Martina Kowtun has few reservations for the following days.
Heusenstamm: Restaurant operators report first experiences after loosening corona
The situation is somewhat different in the restaurant “Zur Stadt Offenbach” (Frankfurter Straße 28). The regular customers are loyal to the “Katja”, reports Sandra Gilmer, daughter of the owner Mechthilde Grasmück. The pick-up service was also used by loyal guests during the closure. “Some people pre-ordered the food for a whole week,” says Gilmer. The beer garden has been open since the beginning of this week – with a reduced number of seats for 28 guests. However, the interior remains closed. The pick-up service continues.
Because the restaurant is very small, Roberto Schiliro has not yet reopened the “Zur Alten Linde” trattoria (Frankfurter Straße 120). Only eight places remained if all rules were observed. Therefore, the restaurateur stays with the delivery and pick-up service and hopes to be able to offer guests on the terrace from the beginning of June.
Heusenstamm: Corona rules relaxed, restaurants open again – “People abide by the rules
“We have a fairly large beer garden,” which is already open, explains Sina Franusch from the TSV restaurant (Jahnstrasse 3). Despite the distance rules, 80 guests still have space there, and 16 in the interior instead of 60. She was positively surprised at how well the reopening was received. “People stick to the rules, few have to be made aware of the obligation to provide their data,” she says.
Beate and Salvatore Schiliro from Ristorante “Da Salvatore” in the Goldenen Löwen (Schlossstraße 5) are currently serving their guests only in the church square. There is no mask requirement for visitors. To do this, they have slightly changed the opening hours, opening half an hour earlier on Tuesdays to Sundays, i.e. at 11.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. They want to keep the pick-up and delivery service.
Glad about every guest: restaurant operator in Heusenstamm after corona loosening
Menelaos Atmatzidis, who has owned the Kost-Bar im Schloss since November (Im Herrngarten 1), is also hoping for guests. He has adjusted to the rules, especially on the newly furnished terrace with an outside bar, radiant heaters and lounge in the courtyard, but also in the restaurant. In addition, despite the reduced number of places, he plans band appearances. It opens continuously on Saturdays and Sundays.
“We look forward to every guest who can enjoy their meal at our table in peace,” says Manfred Wenzel from the “Alte Scheune” (Frankfurter Straße 35). Sure, you had to sacrifice some places, but it had started quite well with the reopening. Many hosts praise the regulatory office, which very quickly checked compliance with the rules.
The corona virus challenges people in Offenbach, Hanau and Darmstadt anew every day. All developments on the Corona crisis in the region – including information for Heusenstamm – can be found in the news ticker.
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BY YVONNE FITZENBERGER
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