What should have been welcome news of the governor revoking capacity and distancing restrictions in June has become yet another hurdle for restaurant owners.
“It’ll be good, but I need help,” said Angelo Tsepelis, the general manager of French Quarter Restaurant.
After operating with a limited staff over the pandemic, Tsepelis said now it’s hard to get them back.
“We’re putting ads on paper and on Facebook and online,” Tsepelis said. “You know with government funding, it’s hard for people to want to come back to work.”
Tsepelis said some former employees have told them they’re still not comfortable with coming back.
“It’s not just us, it’s all the bars and restaurants,” Tsepelis said, “they’re having the same problem.”
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