NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Supreme Court Of India
    Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
    Indian Army
    Indian Railways
    Indian Air Force
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / WB restaurant owners thrilled about opening doors for three hours
    India

    WB restaurant owners thrilled about opening doors for three hours

    WB restaurant owners thrilled about opening doors for three hours
    Written by Sneha Das
    Jun 05, 2021, 03:49 pm 3 min read
    WB restaurant owners thrilled about opening doors for three hours
    Restaurants in Kolkata can open after June 15

    Owners of restaurants and cafes are happy with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's decision to allow restaurants to open for three hours and are waiting for the official notification to start business even for limited hours amid COVID-19 restrictions. The owner of iconic restaurants Peter Cat and Mocambo in Park Street area, Nitin Kothari told PTI that he is happy with the announcement.

    Peter Cat, Mocambo platters will be available at one restaurant

    Kothari also said that he is ready to open the premises of Mocambo from where both the restaurants can function. "As the window of three hours is a bit small, we have decided to only open Mocambo where both the platter of Peter Cat and Mocambo will be served in separate enclosures of the same property," Kothari said.

    'This will mark a new beginning for the restaurants'

    This means the unique Chello Kebab delicacy of Peter Cat will be served in the premises of Mocambo famed for Mixed Meat Rissoto, Chicken Pavlograd, and Lamb meat preparations. "However we are happy with the announcement as it will mark a new beginning after the closure of the restaurants for over a month since May 1," he said.

    Restaurant staff is being vaccinated

    Kothari said that the staff of two outlets will work at the Mocambo outlet and all were being vaccinated. Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India President Sudesh Poddar said, "We're happy with the three-hour window from 5 pm to 8 pm and all fine dining restaurants and bars will open following the norms once the state issues the formal notification in this regard."

    Restaurants will open with 50% seating capacity

    "We will be opening with 50 percent of the seating capacity adhering to all the COVID-19 safety protocols once the notification comes," Poddar who is also the owner of Manthan Restaurant, said.

    Kolkata is first city to open eateries in restricted capacities

    Asked if the three-hour window is not short, he said, "Kolkata is the first city in the country where the state government is allowing the restaurants to function in restricted capacity even for three hours." "If the coronavirus cases substantially go down, we hope the government will allow us to open for more hours," he added.

    However, there are some who don't think it will help

    The owner of Chowman, Oudh 1590, and Chapter 2 Restaurant chains Debaditya Chaudhury said, "It's great news for the food and beverages industry but I don't think there will be much sales since the dine-in timing is only from 5-8 pm, not appropriate for dinner."

    Eateries in Kolkata can open after June 15: CM

    "We will still keep our restaurants open and maintain all the necessary protocols starting from QR code menu to staff hygiene etc," Chaudhury said, adding they were waiting for the official notification from the government to open. However, the eateries can be opened after the ongoing COVID- 19 related restrictions come to an end on June 15, the Chief Minister had said.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    West Bengal
    Mamata Banerjee
    COVID-19 Guidelines

    West Bengal

    Artists' body asks serial actors not to shoot outside homes Bollywood
    'TMC posters' seeking social boycott of BJP men create flutter Trinamool Congress
    Thirty-seven BJP workers died in Bengal after election results: Ghosh West Bengal Elections
    Retired Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay appointed Mamata's chief advisor Narendra Modi

    Mamata Banerjee

    West Bengal Chief Secretary quits amid Mamata-Modi row West Bengal
    'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row Narendra Modi
    PM Modi-Mamata Banerjee meet row: Centre recalls WB Chief Secretary West Bengal
    Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi meets Mamata Banerjee, announces compensation India

    COVID-19 Guidelines

    Gujarat: Five cops booked for flouting COVID-19 norms Gujarat
    'Sayana Kaka' helps locals embrace COVID-19 guidelines in rural Bundi Rajasthan
    Maharashtra: Tantrik among two held for gathering at house India
    Gujarat: Over one lakh cops deployed to enforce COVID-19 rules Gujarat Police

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023