Through Redaction Saint-Germain
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Kévin and Muy Hor who had taken over the Cafe de la Poste at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines) last September suffered the full brunt of the closing A month later.
“And it’s not the tobacco business – games and a few take-out coffees that can pay off the loans and the rent.”
The Café de la Poste relies on its regular customers
The couple are about to open the terraces at 50%, and expects the mayor to make a strong gesture with free admission for a few months for the occupation of the public domain, regretting that there is no free parking between noon and 2 p.m.
The couple relies on their regular clientele, who appreciate the cuisine of the establishment’s historic chef.
Customers can book to come and eat, or to take out.
“We are thinking about our organization because of the distance, but we know that we will not be able to take everyone, even by enlarging the terrace a little”
Lastone reopens its Cour Larcher terrace
For its part, the restaurant of Italian specialties Lastone was acquired in February 2020.
“By closing a month after our arrival, we had a difficult period. The whole profession agrees on one point: during this Covid period there were misunderstandings by the public authorities. We were forced to spend money, reduce the number of tables, while customers congregated in other businesses. “
The restaurant will reopen on May 19, hoping to be able to accommodate up to 60 people simultaneously outdoors. Larcher court, by setting aside the terrace a little after the agreement of the mayor.
Noon service begins at 11:30 a.m., and in the evening, until 9 p.m. while waiting for the curfew at 11 p.m.
Brasserie Balthazar can’t wait to reopen
The Balthazar brewery which had opened last August had to close after three months.
Its manager Romain Collet and the 27 people who work here look forward to reuniting with their customers on May 19.
“We were cut off in our tracks. The period of interruption was long, as for everyone, but we were rather well helped by the state, and no one was made redundant during the closure. “
At the opening on May 19, Romain Collet estimates that it will lose 25 to 30% of reception capacity.
On June 9, the establishment will be able to offer 230 seats on the terrace due to the authorization granted by the town hall to extend the terrace due to the permanent closure of the neighboring restaurant.
The brasserie is also opening a new terrace on rue de Poissy, with around thirty places in addition to the 80 places under the arcades for market days.
“We were very well supported. The mayor is very involved with the traders of his city, he listens to any proposal likely to move the city. “
While the majority of restaurateurs and cafetiers in Saint-Germain-en-Laye are waiting to be able to reopen, at the Brasserie du Théâtre, we decided to wait a little longer. This will be done on June 9th.
“On May 19, there is the problem of 50% of the terrace, very uncertain weather, and the curfew at 7 pm. If it rains, the customers won’t come, and I would have to throw some more stuff out again since I’m only getting fresh. The economic stake is far too important. Customers start calling for reservations, but they understand the situation. “
“Put the key back in the engine”
Marc Seignard took advantage of the closure to do some work.
“When we put the key in the engine, we’ll have to go,” he continues. The customers will be there. “
He evokes hiccups in decisions, but at the same time recognizes that the country has been helped, and hears from the mayor a very positive speech.
It does not rule out being able to extend its terrace like last year, and hopes to accommodate up to 130 seats at the restart.
Jehan-Jacques Peyre
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