04/17/2020
Update... The obvious, like most people waiting this out. Problem is it will be a long, long wait. Without a total national lockdown and testing, testing and more testing this virus will not go away. I think it will probably go on and people will be dying into 2021 or until a vaccine becomes available. Thanks in no small part to an inept federal government and federal response or lack of.
My guess is there will be many restaurants that will not make it. I hope I am wrong. But even if reopened they will face social distancing in seating arrangements if they can make it that far. That will reduce capacity/revenue by 50% I am guessing. And then when a second wave hits maybe close again. It will be an ongoing mess.
So what happens at Cose Buone? I will be here I am certain, at least I believe I will. Unless of course Wonder Woman shows up. Then I am GONE!
For seating at that point I will limit it to 2 reservations, maybe 3 a night depending on how many in each reservations. There will be social distancing space between tables. It is also possible that for reservations of 4 or more that will be the only table that night. In a way not so different than what I do now. It will be fluid waiting to see how it goes but I will NOT pack them in.
Have been taking the time to try to build my wine list. Trying a few new wines each week. That has been the fun part. Also have been looking for good wines that have a great
price/quality. I never buy wines blind on a recommendation. I buy single bottles and drink them with a meal. If I like it I add it to my list. And I have decided to lower my mark up so I doubt I will have any wines over $40 with most in the mid $20 to mid $30's range. Trying to come up new food ideas and maybe reduce menu from 5 courses to 3-4. Just playing around with some things. Obviously if I do that the price will also come down. And with the downturn in the economy it might be a good idea. We will see. Any comments or ideas are welcomed.
And last, everyone take care, be safe and stay healthy.
Lets hope for the best...
Geno