China News Service, June 16 (Xinhua) According to the "European Times" Central and Eastern European version of the WeChat public account "East to West", June 15 local time is the first day that the French government allowed the indoor operation of the Grand Paris restaurant during the outbreak. The reporter contacted the Chinese restaurants in various districts and asked about the opening. As a result, there are mixed feelings. Conditional Chinese restaurants in commercial areas have been restarted as early as the open-air seating allows guests; while Chinese restaurants in other areas, although allowed to operate indoors, many people are still watching.
Many well-established restaurants in the 13th arrondissement of Paris have begun to welcome the first guests after the epidemic has stabilized. Restaurant owner Mr. Wang told reporters that District 13 is a Chinese business district. After all, everyone needs to come here to buy daily necessities, so there will be a certain amount of passenger traffic. Although everyone is still a bit cautious, after all, they hold back at home for so long and come out to eat a meal, which is also a relaxation.
The well-known store "Old Shandong" not far from the Italian Square, during the closed period, the take-out was in short supply. Often, steamed buns, steamed buns, and pig's head were sold out as soon as they were out of the pan. Many old diners have longed for the restaurant to officially open. Restaurant owner Xue Chaoqing said that we are more than just a restaurant, it has become a concern for many people. Therefore, he must open the business as soon as possible, otherwise those old friends would not agree.
The Shuyuan restaurant in the 4th district of Paris is located in the business district of Chatelet. On the first day of the permitted terrace location, there were many guests here. Now indoors can also be opened for business, the passenger flow will be greater, especially at night. Ms. Sun, the person in charge of the restaurant, said that at night, it is suitable for a drink outdoors, and everyone chooses to eat indoors. Ms. Sun said that the restaurant's passenger flow has benefited from the reopening of the business center, which itself is a place where French locals like to come. In addition, many cultural places are also opening one after another, and the normal operating state should be restored soon. She told reporters that her three restaurants in the district were fully restored at the same time. In addition to Shuyuan, there was also SUN CAFé, a Japanese restaurant across the street, and the noodle shop, Ruyi. At present, the three restaurants are doing good business, and she believes it will get better and better.
However, in the beautiful city block, the well-known "Happy House" and "Xin Penglai" have not yet reopened. Happiness House, because of the comfortable interior layout of the restaurant and the special Hong Kong-style flavor, attracts many French local guests. If it opens, the passenger flow is not a problem. Chen Dongxiao, the restaurant owner, told reporters that it is precisely because many guests like the environment that the restaurant needs to keep improving. Therefore, he planned to renovate the restaurant during the epidemic. Happiness Building often organizes exhibitions, cultural exchanges and other activities. Chen Dongxiao wants to diversify the restaurant's management.
Jiang Xinyu, the owner of "New Penglai", said that his restaurant is mainly Chinese and there are also some French guests. At present, although the government says the epidemic situation has improved, the Chinese are more cautious. He believes that there should not be too many Chinese people eating out in the near future. Therefore, he decided to wait and see for a while.
In the Chinese business district in the northern suburbs of Paris, the Dynasty Hotel has also reopened. In addition to large clubs and festive activities in the lobby, the main compartment is mainly here, because the compartment can reduce the contact between people. Restaurant manager Mr. Zhang said that although it is a private room, they still limit the number of people. According to government regulations, no more than ten people can share the same table. At the same time, the service staff will take full protection. They will also tell the guests to keep a distance and prepare the anti-epidemic materials in the restaurant.
Many restaurant owners said that at present, it should be rational to travel cautiously and open prudently. It is really hard to say whether there will be a second wave of outbreaks in France. They all hope to end as soon as possible. After all, the catering industry has suffered a lot.
The French Restaurant Federation recently said that many restaurants do not want to resume business immediately because of the risk of "opening and closing". According to a survey of 1,400 restaurants and cafes in France, 75% of restaurants estimate that this year's turnover is only half of 2019, and another 20% of restaurants believe that the turnover can only reach 10% of last year.
Some Chinese restaurant owners said that this year is a difficult one, and it is difficult for all walks of life, and we hope to survive it. (Kong Fan)