Removing occupancy restriction has no effect, restaurateurs say
“There’s no way you can (change occupancy) and still maintain 6 feet,” said Wally Joe of Acre, seen here in 2009. “It doesn’t make sense. Why even change it?” (Daily Memphian file)
John Vergos of the Rendezvous restaurant (seen here in 2010), says relaxing occupancy rules while maintaining social distancing doesn't help. (Daily Memphian file)
Restaurant occupancy restriction is lifted with new directive, but social distancing remains the same; restaurateurs say nothing will change.
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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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