Coronavirus Crisis Forces Restaurants to Get Creative
2020-05-31
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1Dining at a table where clear plastic surrounds each diner might look and sound futuristic, but it could be one way for some restaurants to reopen.
2These plastic shields are known as the "Plex'eat."
3They look like big, clear lampshades and hang down from the top of the room.
4They are being used at H.A.N.D., a restaurant in Paris, France.
5Its owners are seeking a way to reopen the restaurant's dining room as coronavirus restrictions are eased.
6As restaurateurs around the world seek to restart in-person dining, they understand the importance of rules for social distancing.
7Yet they also are trying to serve as many diners as health and safety measures will permit.
8Some eateries are putting mannequins at every other table to put some space between real people.
9One example is Augustas and Barbora, a restaurant in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
10Some of the mannequins are wearing casual clothing, while other models look as if they are attending an official event.
11"We want to fill the space with fun things," said Patrikas Ribas, the owner.
12Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Simasius called the effort a "perfect match of communal spirit and creativity working side by side."
13In Hofheim, Germany, one eatery - BEEF'N BEER - is using large teddy bears seated at some tables to keep diners spaced apart.
14Its owners say they are trying to offer an easy-going, less-hospital-like atmosphere.
15In The Netherlands, Amsterdam's Mediamatic restaurant is offering something else to diners.
16Its owners have set up small glass houses that surround each table, served by waiters in protective shields.
17Many restaurants have offered take-out and delivery service during the coronavirus crisis to keep earning at least some money.
18In France, restaurants are less likely to offer such service.
19Yet Alain Ducasse, a Michelin rated star chef, has started offering take-out.
20Owners are seeking solutions that will influence diners to return while also easing their concerns about catching the virus.
21The Associated Press spoke with Mathieu Manzoni, the director of H.A.N.D.
22He said he thinks the plastic shields are a "pretty, more poetic" solution for restaurateurs who fear that social distancing could cut the number of diners by half or more.
23Makers of the Plex'eat say they have received more than 200 preorders around the world, including from Japan and the United States.
24Designer Christophe Gernigon says he got the idea after visiting a store in Bangkok.
25He said it had "three individual domes with chairs where people could sit and listen to music."
26He combined the idea with the large face shields that some medical workers have used since the health crisis began, although there is nothing to keep any viruses from spreading.
27I'm Mario Ritter Jr.
1Dining at a table where clear plastic surrounds each diner might look and sound futuristic, but it could be one way for some restaurants to reopen. 2These plastic shields are known as the "Plex'eat." They look like big, clear lampshades and hang down from the top of the room. They are being used at H.A.N.D., a restaurant in Paris, France. Its owners are seeking a way to reopen the restaurant's dining room as coronavirus restrictions are eased. 3As restaurateurs around the world seek to restart in-person dining, they understand the importance of rules for social distancing. Yet they also are trying to serve as many diners as health and safety measures will permit. 4Some eateries are putting mannequins at every other table to put some space between real people. One example is Augustas and Barbora, a restaurant in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Some of the mannequins are wearing casual clothing, while other models look as if they are attending an official event. 5"We want to fill the space with fun things," said Patrikas Ribas, the owner. 6Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Simasius called the effort a "perfect match of communal spirit and creativity working side by side." 7In Hofheim, Germany, one eatery - BEEF'N BEER - is using large teddy bears seated at some tables to keep diners spaced apart. Its owners say they are trying to offer an easy-going, less-hospital-like atmosphere. 8In The Netherlands, Amsterdam's Mediamatic restaurant is offering something else to diners. Its owners have set up small glass houses that surround each table, served by waiters in protective shields. 9Many restaurants have offered take-out and delivery service during the coronavirus crisis to keep earning at least some money. In France, restaurants are less likely to offer such service. Yet Alain Ducasse, a Michelin rated star chef, has started offering take-out. 10Owners are seeking solutions that will influence diners to return while also easing their concerns about catching the virus. 11The Associated Press spoke with Mathieu Manzoni, the director of H.A.N.D. He said he thinks the plastic shields are a "pretty, more poetic" solution for restaurateurs who fear that social distancing could cut the number of diners by half or more. 12Makers of the Plex'eat say they have received more than 200 preorders around the world, including from Japan and the United States. 13Designer Christophe Gernigon says he got the idea after visiting a store in Bangkok. He said it had "three individual domes with chairs where people could sit and listen to music." 14He combined the idea with the large face shields that some medical workers have used since the health crisis began, although there is nothing to keep any viruses from spreading. 15I'm Mario Ritter Jr. 16Thomas Adamson and Oleg Cetinic reported on this story for The Associated Press. George Grow adapted it for VOA Learning English. Hai Do was the editor. 17_______________________________________________________________ 18Words in This Story 19table - n. an object with a flat top and one or more levels, providing a level surface on which food or other objects can be placed 20lampshade - n. a cover for a lamp or light 21casual - adj. designed for informal or everyday use 22match - n. something equal or similar to another 23teddy bear - n. a child's plaything 24delivery - adj. involving the transport of something 25chef - n. a skilled cook 26dome - n. a rounded area forming the top of a building or structure 27We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section.