CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION
OUTLET: HERALD SUN
Waiters wearing face masks, temperature checks at the door and socially-distanced tables may be the new normal when in-house dining eventually resumes.
Chapel St cafe Lucky Penny wants customers to feel safe when they reopen by giving them hand sanitiser before entering and exiting, and regularly cleaning surfaces, with the hope that restrictions would soon be lifted in Victoria. “We’ve been watching what’s been happening in other countries, so when (the government) makes the decision to reopen, we’ll be able to pivot so quickly and not waste a day of trade,” owner Matt Lanigan said.
Chapel Street Precinct Association General Manager, Chrissie Maus, said: “We have some of the best eateries in Australia and our owners and staff are raring to get back to work – but we must do so with the utmost respect for the health of our customers. As Australia’s leading entertainment and dining precinct, we want to also lead by example and show the relevant government officials the hygiene protocols we are willing to adopt so we can reopen and start rebuilding our local economy – safely.”