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The governor’s order comes hours after new restrictions were announced for bars and restaurants in New Orleans
Following Sunday night’s announcement that the City of New Orleans was imposing limited hours and capacity for bars and restaurants amid new coronavirus guidelines, today the governor of Louisiana announced an order closing all bars and limiting restaurants to take-out, delivery or drive-through service only.
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced a ban Monday afternoon on gatherings of more than 50 people, the closure of Louisiana casinos, bars and movie theaters, and the new dine-out options for restaurants, all effective at midnight tonight (March 16). They added that the changes may be lifted April 13, but not before.
The shutdown comes as New Orleans restaurants and bars started announcing voluntary closures and other alterations to service, including adding takeout service or delivery or switching entirely to pickup.
The LeBlanc + Smith restaurant group was the first to make a major voluntary move, announcing the temporary closure of all five of its restaurants and bars: Meauxbar, Sylvain, Barrel Proof, Cavan, and Longway Tavern.
In a statement, CEO Robert LeBlanc added that “some members of the LeBLANC+SMITH leadership team will continue to work on a voluntary basis to support our business” and that they have provided a list of resources to staff to help them through this “financial hardship.” He added they will be giving away all remaining food to staff, and that 75% of gift card sales will go to affected employees.
Also prior to the governor’s order Monday, sno-ball favorite Hansen’s Sno-Bliz and Mid City cafe Pagoda Cafe announced temporary closures. Other local favorites like Magazine Street deli Stein’s had just made the switch to takeout only, with restaurants like Donald Link’s upscale Peche adding takeout service for the first time.
Molly’s Rise and Shine and 1000 Figs also implemented takeout and curbside pickup only as of today. And after police broke up Saturday’s unofficial gatherings outside Irish bar Tracey’s, it announced this morning it would not open Tuesday, March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day.
The bar and restaurant shutdown follows the cancellation or postponement of upcoming New Orleans food festivals including NOWFE, Hogs for the Cause, and Top Taco.
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Source: Eater New Orleans - All
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