Charlotte businesses are preparing for a different kind of Valentine’s Day weekend amid the pandemic. According to the National Retail Federation, 24% of people surveyed said they will celebrate with an evening out this year, which is down from 34% last year.
Forty-one percent are planning a special dinner or celebration at home.
Benny Pennello’s in NoDa is making giant 28-inch heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day.
“We’re taking orders constantly,” Morgan Lewis, general manager at Benny Pennello’s, said. “We’ve got a list of pre-orders. We’ve still got plenty of spots left.”
It’s one way the pizza restaurant is trying to help people make this Valentine’s Day special amid the pandemic.