“It seems shortsighted that only employees wear masks and not guests,” one business owner said. “Are we really making that big of a difference?”
Food
The new federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund is expected to help Southern Nevada restaurants recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement loosening restrictions on certain businesses next week provides some relief to local bars and restaurants, although not as much as many were anticipating.
Assuming that the food insecurity plaguing Las Vegas and the country also is affecting the vegan community, Mindy Poortinga turned to social media to rally support for a plant-based food bank.
Restaurant owners say they can’t figure it out: If they’re such a danger to the public, why aren’t their employees higher in priority in the COVID vaccination plan?
Businesses reduced to 25-percent capacity find additional space outdoors, expand takeout, introduce grab-and-go options, add a food truck and other innovations.
A pair of Main Street restaurants are the latest addition to the culinary hotbed in downtown Las Vegas.
Many in Las Vegas report drop in sales; all worry about another shutdown.
Esther’s Kitchen has decided to close for three days, after staff members tested positive for COVID 19.
Three Square’s east campus will house its senior hunger programs and an upgraded call center, as well as additional warehouse space.
Casino Royale’s layoffs are “a continuation of the mass layoff on May 27, 2020,” a notice said.
While face masks have become divisive political issues for certain businesses, several local restaurants have embraced them as marketing opportunities.
Food insecurity remains an issue for families in Las Vegas. New team efforts and the Three Square food bank answer the call despite the COVD-19 pandemic.
The president of the restaurants’ parent company calls the surcharge “a necessary step during a time when unanticipated costs have jeopardized the survival of our business.”
A total of eight restaurants at Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort are now open for either takeout or dine-in service.