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Is it safe to eat inside restaurants again?

By Sandy C.

STRATFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Members of the public dine in the food court of the giant Westfield Stratford shopping mall adjacent to the Olympic Park on July 31, 2012 in London, England. Trading in the huge 1.9 million sq ft mall has been boosted by the footfall of spectators, volunteers and competitors from the Olympic Park; whilst shops and restaurants in London's West End are reporting up to 70% declines in revenue. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
STRATFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Members of the public dine in the food court of the giant Westfield Stratford shopping mall adjacent to the Olympic Park on July 31, 2012 in London, England. Trading in the huge 1.9 million sq ft mall has been boosted by the footfall of spectators, volunteers and competitors from the Olympic Park; whilst shops and restaurants in London's West End are reporting up to 70% declines in revenue. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) /
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Many restaurants are making dine-in rooms available again, but is it safe?

As fewer COVID-19 cases are being reported nationwide, businesses are opening up again. This includes restaurants nationwide. Many have made their dine-in rooms available again, with others planning to open soon as well.

This all begs the question of whether it’s safe to dine-in or if we should continue sticking with pick-up and delivery. Where do you stand on this topic?

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I’ll be the first to admit that I have visited my favorite restaurant a couple of times since the slow responding of restaurants earlier last month. I found the restaurant did a fantastic job at keeping tables apart from each other, every staff member wore masks and gloves, and the menu was available online. My family and I had a great time and got a sense of a normal lifestyle after so long.

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If you have been struggling with this new normal and are dying to break free if only for one hour, I do recommend you try visiting a restaurant and dining in. But, there are some conditions I suggest.

Avoid chain restaurants: I recommend you get your feet wet with a small business, first. One that you already are familiar with and is clean, yet you know won’t attract a large crowd.

Be sure they don’t accept 100% capacity: When I stopped by, there was a 25% capacity rule. I believe that has changed to 50% since, but as long as it’s not 100% I would be fine with it.

Bring your hand sanitizer: Have hand sanitizer handy for before and after your meal.

Avoid the bathroom: This one is a given. If you do out to eat, don’t plan on stopping by the bathroom or wandering around. Stay at your table.

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At the end of the day, just as Delish puts it, it’s up to you how much you are willing to risk and what you believe is safe.

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