Starting Friday, restaurants and bars can reopen in northern Michigan. As the state continues to see progress, it’s just a matter of time before people in West Michigan can dine-in too, and restaurants are already preparing.
But even with these positive signs, the fate of your favorite restaurant is probably still up in the air. Owners are getting creative to try and survive. A few favorites in Grand Rapids include Bistro Bella Vita, The Green Well, and now the fast, casual Jimmy Berger’s restaurant. Jimmy Berger’s used to be the Grove, which was already expensive, and in a pandemic would’ve become even pricier.
Essence Restaurant Group owns all three, and has spent weeks putting together a phased approach to reopening.
During your next visit, expect to see glass dividers, everyone wearing masks, bars blocked off, tables spread out and touchless faucets. They’re also moving to a reservation-only system at Bistro Bella Vita and The Green Well, and you’ll have to wait outside.
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