What happens to new restaurants trying to open in the middle of a pandemic? (via EaterDetroit)
happened. At a time when most new restaurant owners would be worrying about final inspections and staff training, Billups is wondering about the future of her business before it’s even had a chance to get off the ground.
“It’s been a nightmare,” Billups says. “I have people who are depending on me to make sure they’re taking care of their households, and the rug has kind of been pulled out from under me.” Typically, Michigan restaurant openings slow down for the winter and pick up in the spring as the weather improves, but so much uncertainty has thrown many projects into limbo — — something. Eater spoke with multiple business owners with restaurants, cafes, bars, and breweries in development who could offer few answers about their status given the current situation.
The past week and a half has been a rollercoaster ride for Billups, who founded Irie Occasions catering with her husband in 2017. She had been counting on the income from ongoing catering orders to help make ends meet during the restaurant opening, when. “I literally had 12 events in March and all 12 of them were cancelled,” Billups says. Likewise, three events scheduled to take place at the new Flavors of Jamaica restaurant have also canceled or postponed their plans due to the pandemic.
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