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2020-04-25
Reagans Experience
The pandemic was a crazy time but I believed it brought many people together. For example my whole family was home during quarantine, no one was away at school or work. This allowed us a whole summer to sit back and relax with one another. Particular things we did a lot was spend time outside by walking the neighborhood and spending time by the pool. We also enjoyed ordering to go food from local restaurants to help support them through the difficult time. -
2020-04-12
Take-Out Menus for Local Restaurants
Usually, my family tries not to order take-out too often, opting to cook something instead. However, to minimize trips to the grocery store we have been ordering food from local places like End Zone, Dom’s, and Bubbles. Aside from visiting grocery stores less frequently, ordering from local restaurants helps support them financially as well. -
2020-04-07
Plague Journal, Day 25: Neon pink bonds
I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, including observations on the bonds between New Yorkers sparked by the thoughts of Daniel Kahneman, fast and slow. "I head to my windows for the city’s 7 p.m. ritual cheer for the health care workers, first responders, laborers making the city function, saving our lives. It's a modest gesture, but the bonds radiate, neon pink." -
2020-05-31
Picking Up Brunch
COVID has really made me re-evaluate my eating habits. I've seen so many amazing restaurants and bars close during the pandemic, and it has made me hyper aware of the need to shop local. Due to the economic impacts of the virus, I've stopped ordering from chain restaurants, and I find myself only ordering from local vegetarian and vegan restaurants who I want to see stay in business. Beyond worrying about the economic stress placed on local restaurants, current events have been eye opening regarding the values of certain businesses. There have been restaurants and bars in both Phoenix and Tempe that are reporting several COVID-19 cases among staff but have refused to close. One such example of this has been Zipps Sports Grill, where the manager waited nearly a week before disclosing a series of COVID cases among staff. In other places, such as Mill Avenue in Tempe or Old Town Scottsdale, photos have emerged of patrons packed together at bars without any masks at all. It is unconscionable to watch these businesses-- some of which are legitimately at the center of public health outbreaks-- refuse to close, placing business interests above human lives. Beyond these public health concerns, some restaurants have outwardly supported police or penalized employees for supporting protesters following the murder of George Floyd. The popular chain Starbucks, for example, initially banned the wearing of "#BlackLivesMatter" pins until public outcry forced them to update their policy. While a lot of restaurants and bars have been terrible, there have been other restaurants which have adapted in really awesome ways. The photos attached here capture my experiences picking up brunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix, The Coronado, a self described "{Woman + POC + LGBTQ Owned}" vegetarian spot in Phoenix. Early on in the pandemic, the restaurant made adjustments to ensure pick-up would be safe. As you can see in these photographs, the line is clearly marked with red tape so patrons always stay six feet apart, there is never more than one guest in the restaurant at a time, and masks are required. Although not pictured here, inside the restaurant, a plexiglass barrier has been set up to ensure there is a shield between the employees and the patrons, and payment is contact-less so no cash or checks are allowed to reduce contact spread. The Coronado has also been fairly active in Phoenix, using their platforms to highlight the needs and successes of local organizations. It's also possible that they have THE BEST french fries in all of Arizona. This pandemic has forced me to re-evaluate my values as a consumer. I don't want to give my money to irresponsible, uncaring, super chains who are more concerned with profits than ethics. Luckily, there are a lot of awesome restaurants in Phoenix that have great safety measures and great community engagement. I hope when this pandemic ends people will remember which businesses put profits over people and will continue to shop critically. I know I will. -
2020-04-16
Humans of Covid-19 AU: Hana Assafiri
“At this time of social distancing, I’m looking to create social harmony. That’s what we have always been about. We closed the bar a few weeks before we were told to because, based on what we were seeing and hearing, I believed we were putting our workers in harm’s way. We tried take-away but I wasn’t convinced that was safe. Looking for how we could continue to empower our women through work, while also making a contribution to the community and social justice, we launched into providing meals for frontline health care workers through a pay-it-forward scheme. In some countries they applaud their health care workers, in other countries they sing for them. In Melbourne, it’s all about the food, so it makes sense we feed them! Everything is cause and effect. This pandemic didn’t just ‘happen’, nor was it dropped on us by aliens. It is a consequence of how we live in the world, our disregard for animals and the environment. We must take heed of what got us here and change the conversation, rather than just thinking we are going to ‘snap back’. Our behaviours and attachments came to an abrupt halt. I’m already seeing a change in attitudes. It’s about harnessing this and taking this opportunity to reset our values and activate our citizenship to work towards a more harmonious society. Almost all of those doing the thinking and leading are men. Women know how to heal with heart and compassion. We need to respect that contribution, not take it for granted.” Instagram post on Hanna, owner & manager of Moroccan Soup Bar, and her experience during the pandemic, which was created by a psychology student living in Melbourne who was interested to hear about how COVID-19 was impacting on different peoples’ lives. -
2020-05-11
No More Dine-ins
During the pandemic, most restaurants remain open, but only allow for take-outs and deliveries. Popeyes posts a sign noting "no mask, no service" and the chairs are put up to prevent customers from lingering and to enforce social distancing in the store. -
2020-04-24
Amuleto Take Out
This restaurant in my town clearly was not ready to become take out only, and it seemed this crude sign was their only option. -
2020-04-18
Angelo Brocato Reopens Bakery, New Orleans, LA
After closing temporarily in March 2020, Angelo Brocato reopens its kitchens so they can produce goods for sale to retailers. They anticipating reopening for take-out customers on May 1, 2020. -
2020-03-30
Handwritten closing sign at the local diner
This is the front door of the local diner at the intersection of Main and Elm Streets in Deep River, Connecticut. Hastily-written sign on pink posterboard announces: "Closed until further notice due to the corona virus and state of CT. We will be looking into having take-out food soon." -
2020-04-09
Clesi’s Seafood Take-Out-Only Crawfish, Mid City, New Orleans, LA
Clesi’s Seafood take-out-only customer orders hot boiled crawfish. Dine-in restaurants are not permitted to operate during the pandemic. -
2020-04-09
Crawfish is Still on the Menu, Mid City, New Orleans, LA
Clesi’s Seafood on Bienville Street in Mid-City, New Orleans, offers take-out only crawfish. -
2020-04-09
Bienville Street Barren, New Orleans, LA
Due to self-isolation orders, Bienville Street in New Orleans is barren of traffic. -
2020-04-09
Take-Out-Only Tents at Clesi’s Seafood, Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA
With stay-at-home orders still in effect, restaurants in New Orleans can only serve food-to-go. -
2020-03-22
Take-Out Only at The Station Cafe in Mid-City, New Orleans
Cafes and restaurants in New Orleans, LA, are take out only during the Covid-19 stay home order. -
03/20/2020
Cafe Envie Remains Open with a Take Out Only Menu
Chairs piled on dining tables at Cafe Envie, as the local government has banned dining in at restaurants to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Cafe Envie can continue to serve take out and deliver food to patrons.