[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

We never saw a buffet till we retired to Fl in 95'--the Admiral said lets try a buffet--don't remember the name- we were in line, saw a pre-teen-put his spoon in a desert eat and double dip--got a refund & have never set foot in any buffet after that
The hight of unsanitary food service

I guess you've never seen what goes on in most restaurant kitchens.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Believe, all buffets will be history after Covid & bars will have very limited seating

Can't imagine how a place like the Golden Coral can reopen--the public will be scared stiff to set foot in the place

Burger King 🤴 will be first to go.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

A lot will depend on what new regulations are passed by the government/politicians to reduce any possible spread of viruses in the future. A current example would be the fire code limitation of the max seating capacity in public places. Will a new virus max capacity be established where the lesser of the two is now the new max seating capacity. I believe this scenario is a possible outcome of the Covad-19 outbreak.

Time will tell.

My prediction is that most of us will shrug this off in a few months and just continue life. Kind of like we do each flu season. A small percentage will continue to be very cautious.

I sincerely hope the government does not use this as incentive to impose new restrictions. Time will tell.

[Bay Kid]

I think we will be buying American, but buffets might be gone.

[retiredguy123]

I see nothing but good coming from the restaurant situation. Fewer restaurants, better seating, better food, quieter environment, safer food preparation, and more people eating healthier. Some employees will lose their job, but the ones who remain will probably make more money. Hopefully, the others will retrain and find a better job. Where's the problem?

I vote for the return of the cafeteria!

Remember someone actually serving you a spoonful (portion) of this and a serving of that?

Go to the cashier and pay then sit & eat then return your tray.

Commence the comments.

[N44125]

The Answer?........Horn and Hardart, The Automat....

[regas56]

Personally I didn't work so hard at healing from open heart surgery the last year to hide at home from a virus that may find me or may not. I will wash my hands often, keep getting my flu shots, pay attention to my surroundings then live my life exactly like I have planned the last 8 years and if God wants me he always knows where I am.. Didn't Sars just up and disappear one day never to be seen again?

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Too much doom and gloom. Today is a beautiful day to sit outside, soak up the sun, enjoy the fresh air and hopefully experience an attitude adjustment. And yes, I am outside while writing this🤗

I like your attitude similar to mine. Just think.

1) The 1st World War 1914-1918

2) The 1918 Pandemic 20,000 people died in Philadelphia alone.

3) The Great Depression 1929 late 30's.

4) Followed by World War 2

Now think of that and think of Covid 19.....

Time for the World to get back to normal and yes do this

[UpNorth]

Liked Sweet Tomatos on occasion. Don't have any idea as to how they will open soon.

[Inexes@aol.com]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I guess you've never seen what goes on in most restaurant kitchens.

My husband served in the military and worked part- time managing O Clubs,, etc, on various bases. Primarily in Virginia Beach and Tampa Fl. He always told me that if people ever saw what went on in the kitchens of restaurants, they would never eat out again. I don't want to know, I love to eat out so I never looked. My sister, who has been employed for many years at a 5 Star restaurant on top of the mount in Pittsburgh, Pa, agrees with him, lol.

[Challenger]

It's already started - Metro Diner closing all locations in South Florida. My bet is 20 or more closures in and around TV. Probably a gross underestimate. Hope that I am very wrong.

[queasy27]

I'm pessimistic about the Mexican restaurant in Southern Trace (in the space that used to be Crispers); it hardly had any customers in the best of times.

China Buffet is also a question mark, but they've hung in for years with maybe 10-15 customers at a time. They weren't even bothering to offer take out last time I checked.

Personal taste/opinions about the food aside, they represent somebody's dreams, hard work, and livelihood. I always feel a pang when small businesses close.

[folkh]

Amen to that!!!

[Travelhunter]

There will be a vaccine and treatment. Then we can all rub elbows again