ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Dining enthusiasts are awaiting a big announcement from St. Louis County Executive Sam Page Wednesday morning. He’s expected to announce a reopening strategy for indoor dining at restaurants and bars.
Dining rooms have been closed in St. Louis County for the past six weeks.
“We’re very excited,” Owner of Herbie’s and Kingside Diner, Aaron Teitelbaum, tells 5 On Your Side, “It’s definitely been difficult, we’re down about 60 to 65% of our sales.”
Teitelbaum says indoor dining restrictions are not just hard on business, but also on employees. The dining rooms were closed during a time when tips are high and gatherings can be large, but like fellow restaurant owner Qui Tran, Aaron doesn’t blame Page.
“I’m not upset with Dr. Sam Page,” Mai Lee and Nudo House owner Qui Tran tells 5 On Your Side, “More than anything, I’m kind of upset that we can’t come together and just do the right thing.”
The right thing being following guidelines put in place months ago. Tran says restaurants can open their dining rooms back up if people wear masks and are considerate of each other’s health.
Both Tran and Teitelbaum hope customers follow the new guidelines Page announces Wednesday morning.
“We’re just grateful that Dr. Page’s office and the Health Department is working so hard to get us back open,” Teitelbaum tells 5 On Your Side, “We’re excited for what’s what’s coming in the new year.”
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