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Modular Homes and BuildingsFew Queensland business opportunities can boast a successful 45 year trading history or be known as a leader within their industry. This is just a sample of the numerous selling points offered with this outstanding business.

With a highly respected management team already in place, there are many options for the role of new owners. With endless opportunities for continued growth, the business services all areas of Queensland including many remote areas where it is often not possible or cost effective to build a traditional home.

This highly systemised business will appeal to buyers with a background or affiliation of the building industry and those with an appreciation of the endless benefits, savings, flexibility and industry growth associated with modular homes.

Centrally located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, this business has an impressive portfolio of more than 30 residential and commercial designs. These homes are built with robust steel chassis and framing combined with high quality building materials, providing unrivalled strength and the ability to withstand Queensland's harshest environments and weather conditions. All buildings are designed to be transported and installed quickly.

The businesses financial performance and profitability is super impressive with consistent growth over the past 10 years. Current sales average north of $400,000 per month and as you would expect the business enjoys enviable profits. Buyers can expect a return on investment of circa 50% after managerial costs for the 2020 financial year.

In addition to 45 years of intellectual property, proven systems and outstanding reputation, the business is being sold with all equipment and vehicles, a near new 3 bedroom display home (onsite) complete with everything required to operate this business. The owners of 10 years continue to invest in quality new equipment.

Perfectly located on a large commercial site with impressive administration facilities, a large well-appointed shed, ample hardstand and room for construction and convenient access for logistics to all points North and South.

Many of the professional team members employed have been in place long term and are very well looked after. The business attracts quality sub-contractors who are expert tradesman.

With an impressive pipeline of work locked in for several months, this exciting 5 day per week operation will be one of Queensland's best business buys of 2020.

Businesses this good are very hard to findcould this be the one you have been waiting for?

Qualified buyers should contact Rod Russell on 0409 931 600 for further information.

Price range $1,600,000 - $1,850,000 (depending on work in progress).

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Massachusetts restaurants have been closed for dine-in service since mid-March in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Reopening day is almost here and it comes with a lot of restrictions. Gov. Charlie Baker will announce on June 6 whether phase two of the states reopening plan will begin as hoped on June 8. If so, restaurants will be among the businesses that can reopen, but only outdoor dining will be allowed to start. Indoor dining will resume at a later date within phase two, to be announced. With each phase slated to last for at least three weeks, depending on how the coronavirus numbers are trending, that could mean that indoor dining returns in mid-to-late June.

Note: In addition to restaurants, phase two includes some bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and beer gardens the ones that provide seated food service. The rest will have to wait for phase four, along with nightclubs. (An earlier announcement of the reopening plan included these businesses in phase three, not four.) Phase four will start in late July, at the earliest.

Here is a sampling of local restaurants that have already announced their intention to open outdoor seating areas as soon as possible. Stay tuned for continuing coverage of reopenings as phase two proceeds, and reach out to boston@eater.com with any information that should be on our radar.

Bostons licensing board has introduced an expedited process to help restaurants that are not yet set up for outdoor dining get approved quickly, with the board meeting weekly to make decisions on applications. Before the pandemic, restaurants would have to go through a lengthy process involving public hearings and meetings with neighborhood groups. The city is also looking into blocking cars from certain streets to allow more space for outdoor dining.

Here are some Boston restaurants planning to open their patios as soon as they can.

75 on Liberty Wharf220 Northern Ave., Seaport District

The restaurant will open its waterfront patio as soon as allowed.

Ariana384 Western Ave., Brighton

The Afghan restaurant is planning to resume dine-in service when allowed (including indoor service later in phase two). We are very lucky to have a large main dining room with a private room that could accommodate several tables that are socially distanced, says co-owner Baheja Rostami. We also have an outdoor seating permit from the city of Boston that we were granted last summer. Currently we are working with the landlord to place outdoor seating in the back and also in the front of our restaurant, and we think we have a good chance. The restaurant is also continuing to offer takeout and delivery. Call (617) 208-8072 for takeout and local delivery orders; delivery is also available via Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

Barcelona Wine Bar525 Tremont St., South End

The Spanish restaurant is opening the patios at its Boston and Brookline locations as soon as allowed.

B&G Oysters550 Tremont St., South End

B&G, which is reopening for takeout as of June 6 (Wednesday through Sunday, lunch and dinner) and serving un-shucked oysters, fried oysters, clam chowder, lobster rolls, and other seafood dishes, plans to open its patio once allowed.

Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen1 Chelsea St., Charlestown

Blackmoor and its Medford sibling, LongCross, will reopen with outdoor seating as soon as allowed.

Bostonia Public House131 State St., downtown Boston

Located in the heart of the Financial District, Bostonia Public House will open its patio as soon as allowed.

Buttermilk & Bourbon160 Commonwealth Ave., Back Bay

The New Orleans-inspired restaurant will open its patio as soon as allowed, and it will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Cunard Tavern24 Orleans St., East Boston

The Ducali and Lucia sibling plans to open up its roof deck right away, with distanced seating for 24. Cunard Tavern is also in the final stages of approval for sidewalk seating, according to owner Philip Frattaroli. (He has also applied for sidewalk seating for Ducali and Lucia in the North End, as well as Lucias Winchester location, so stay tuned for those to open soon. Plus, the restaurant groups espresso truck, Caffe Pellicano, will be used to support the sidewalk cafes where possible.)

Dorchester Brewing Company and M&M BBQ1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester

The local brewery and its in-house barbecue restaurant plan to reopen their outdoor dining areas as soon as possible.

Itadaki269 Newbury St., Back Bay

Newbury Street is full of patios, and there will likely be quite a few opening as soon as possible. Japanese izakaya Itadaki plans to open on the first day allowed. We already have a patio but we are also asking the city to extend it to the sidewalk and onto the parking areas of Newbury Street, says a representative for the restaurant. Hopefully the city will allow Newbury Street to be closed off to vehicular traffic so we can use as much space as possible. The restaurant will also continue to offer takeout and delivery; customers can order takeout directly from the restaurants website, and delivery is available via Caviar, DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, and Uber Eats. Itadaki also plans to continue offering groceries and bottled beer, wine, and sake with takeout and delivery orders as long as allowed.

Lola 42 and Lola Burger22 Liberty Dr. and 11 Fan Pier Blvd., Seaport District

Sibling to Nantuckets Lola 41, Lola 42 serves a menu with global inspiration everything from Italian to sushi. Its 48-seat waterfront patio will open as soon as allowed, with reservations recommended but not required. And sibling Lola Burger will be serving its full menu on an outdoor patio that seats 30-50 people, spanning the length of the block in front of the former Babbo space. No reservations. At both restaurants, customers will be instructed to download the Toast app on their phone to view the menu, order, and pay. (Disposable menus and credit card payment are available upon request, but no cash will be accepted.) Each will serve lunch and dinner daily, and curbside takeout and delivery options will remain available.

Mare223 Hanover St., North End

The North End seafood restaurant is planning to open its patio as soon as allowed, with indoor dining following once allowed later in phase two. The patio will be open daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sibling restaurant Trattoria Il Panino (see below) is also reopening its patio right away, while siblings without patios, such as Bricco and Quattro, will continue to offer takeout and delivery options.

Mida782 Tremont St., South End

The South End Italian restaurant will open its patio as soon as allowed, offering bistro-style seating on Tremont Street and space for larger parties (as large as the states guidelines allow) on Massachusetts Avenue. An exact reservation policy is to be determined, but the restaurant is leaning towards call-ahead seating (day of) rather than walk-ins. Mida is also considering adding express lunch service on the patio stay tuned.

Mother Juice291 Newbury St., Back Bay

The juice shops Newbury Street location is setting up a lemonade stand-style takeout window on its patio. Pre-order on the Mother Juice website, and keep an eye out for new smoothies and smoothie bowls.

Serafina237 Newbury St., Back Bay

Serafina plans to open the patio at its Newbury Street location for lunch and dinner starting on June 10, featuring a revamped menu of pizza, pasta, and more. (Theres also a Nutella focaccia.) Outdoor dining will be paramount for us, says owner Seth Greenberg, via a press release. The potential for temporary patio expansion through the City of Boston is an exciting opportunity and great way to celebrate Newbury Street.

Stillwater120 Kingston St., downtown Boston

Stillwater, which opened last year, will debut its outdoor dining for the first time this year June 8 if possible with reservations available via Resy. Stay tuned for food specials and fros.

Trattoria Il Panino11 Parmenter St., North End

Like sibling Mare (see above), this North End Italian restaurant part of the DePasquale Ventures group will open its patio right away, followed by indoor dining when allowed. The patio will be open daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Here are some Cambridge restaurants planning to open their patios as soon as they can.

Lily Ps Fried Chicken & Oysters50 Binney St., Kendall Square, Cambridge

This will be Lily Ps first patio season; the restaurant opened in late 2019. The plan is to open the patio as soon as allowed, serving fried chicken dinners, cookies, buckets of beer, screw-top wines by the bottle, and mason-jar cocktails, with all items packaged in to-go containers. The seating will be distanced and cafe-style, first come, first served. The restaurant is still figuring out hours and other details; keep an eye on Instagram for up-to-date information.

Moona243 Hampshire St., Inman Square, Cambridge

Moona, an intimate Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Inman Square, has obtained permission from its landlord and the city to build a new patio that seats up to 20 people. Dubbed the Moona Oasis Patio, its a tribute to now-closed neighbor Oasis, a longtime spa that closed earlier this year. Moonas new plant-bedecked patio will open right on June 8 (if allowed), operating from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, and itll have a bar cart. No reservations in advance, but you can call ahead when youre already on the way over to hold a table. The eight to 10 tables will be spaced six feet apart, with social distancing decals acting as reminders. Stay tuned for new dishes, especially seafood, as well as new seasonal cocktails. There will also be seasonal ice cream and sorbet flavors from Cambridges own Honeycomb Creamery.

The Smoke Shop BBQ1 Kendall Sq., Kendall Square, Cambridge

The Smoke Shop will open its newly expanded patios at the Cambridge and Somerville locations as soon as allowed and hopes to reopen for indoor dine-in service on the first allowable day later in phase two as well, but that will depend on how fast the restaurants are able to make some changes, such as adding plexiglass barriers between booths since the booths cant be moved to be spaced six feet apart. To start, the restaurants will be using disposable paper menus but plan to switch as soon as possible to Bbot, technology that allows for online ordering and paying. The Smoke Shop also plans to continue its weekly pop-up collaboration with Flour Bakery as long as customers remain interested in it.

Talulla377 Walden St., Cambridge (patio around the corner at Built, 281 Concord Ave.)

The cozy-but-upscale Cambridge restaurant is creating a summer terrace outside of nearby coworking space Built; it will open on June 11 and will host regular outdoor dining, cooking demos, and other events. Limited seating; reservations required. Book at Resy or on Talullas website, or call (617) 714-5584.

Za350 Third St., Kendall Square, Cambridge

Za isnt offering full table service right away, but customers can order inside and eat outside on the patio starting on Tuesday, June 9, if allowed (and weather permitting). Takeout is also available via the Ritual app, and delivery is available via Caviar and DoorDash.

Many Boston-area cities and towns are trying to find ways to maximize outdoor dining opportunities. In Newton, for example, restaurant owners like Karen Masterson (Johnnys Luncheonette) are working with the city to create a program called Newton Al Fresco, placing picnic tables in parks near restaurants and utilizing more sidewalk space, parking areas, and other spaces for outdoor dining. Needham has similarly set up picnic tables in several common areas; Brockton is allowing outdoor seating at its restaurants for the first time ever; North Attleboro is considering rerouting traffic during certain hours to make room for outdoor dining on several streets; Waltham is shutting down traffic on several blocks of restaurant-packed Moody Street to make room for tables; and Quincy is issuing temporary permits for restaurants to create sidewalk dining areas, patio expansions, dining areas in private parking lots, and such.

Here are some Boston-area restaurants planning to open their patios as soon as they can.

Alma Nove22 Shipyard Dr., Hingham

The Wahlberg brothers waterfront Mediterranean restaurant plans to reopen for outdoor dining and, later, indoor dining as soon as the state allows. Alma Nove will resume normal business hours (lunch and dinner daily) and offer a limited menu that includes some of the restaurants bestsellers. We are lucky to have a beautiful patio at Alma Nove that has always been a great spot for dining, says chef and co-owner Paul Wahlberg. We hope that we have a perfect summer weather-wise, but if a guest has made a reservation and we experience inclement weather, well always have the option for our guests who have made reservations to pick up or grab delivery so that they can still enjoy a meal from us.

Barcelona Wine Bar1700 Beacon St., Brookline

The Spanish restaurant is opening the patios at its Boston and Brookline locations as soon as allowed.

Dryft500 Ocean Ave., Revere

The waterfront restaurant, which opened late last year and serves an Italian and seafood-heavy menu, is reopening as soon as allowed, featuring a 100-seat patio with tables spaced at least eight feet apart. Later in the summer, Dryft will add an outdoor bar area, subject to the states guidelines.

LongCross Bar & KitchenStation Landing, 501 Fellsway, Medford

LongCross and its Charlestown sibling, Blackmoor, are reopening with outdoor dining as soon as possible.

Moldova Restaurant344 Watertown St., Newton

The Moldovan restaurant will open sidewalk dining as soon as allowed and dine-in, too, once thats allowed later in phase two. The new outdoor seating will be as much of a contact-free experience as possible, with customers viewing menus and placing orders on their own phone or on one of the restaurants sanitized tablets. Payment will also be contactless.

Semolina Kitchen & Bar572 Boston Ave., Medford

While Daves Fresh Pasta sibling Semolina wont be returning to full table service right away, it will continue to offer takeout and, when allowed, permit patrons to eat their food at 20 or so distanced tables on the restaurants spacious patio. Staff will be stationed on the patio to take drink orders, and Semolina requests that customers keep masks on whenever interacting with staff. The restaurant will likely be open for dinner only, six days a week (closed Sundays). Takeout orders can be placed directly on the Semolina website, and delivery is available via Caviar, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.

The Smoke Shop BBQ325 Assembly Row, Somerville

See details in Cambridge section above; both the Cambridge and the Somerville locations are opening their patios right away.

Union Street Restaurant107R Union St., Newton

The restaurant is opening its invitingly spacious patio on the earliest allowable day. Union Street is also offering takeout and delivery for dinner daily; call (617) 964-6684 to order. Delivery is also available via DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.

Wahlburgers19 Shipyard Dr., Hingham

The original Wahlburgers location will open its patio seating as soon as allowed and is working with the town of Hingham to see if its possible to add any additional seating in and around the existing area. A limited menu is available to start. Takeout and delivery continue to be available, too.

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Recesss outdoor patio in the West Loop looks like it was made to serve customers during a pandemic. The 14,500-square-foot space debuted Wednesday as patios across the city opened, allowing restaurants to serve customers on premises for the first time since mid-March. Surrounded like a childrens fortress with 30 shipping containers, the restaurant and bar has plenty of space to place tables within six feet of each other.

Management is touting the patio as the largest in Chicago. That fact isnt readily verified, but its massive space with a center structure and covering that should keep customers dry from rain. Go up either of two flights of stairs on opposite sides of the venue to additional seating on the perimeter. Theres a unique view of the city that especially looks good during sunset.

The city and state are allowing some indoor dining, provided a window or wall can open up a wall by at least 50 percent. There are a few indoor tables at Recess which are kept eight feet away from garage door windows. This is a space that has the resources to actually adhere to the citys and states novel coronavirus safety guidelines.

Staff from Atomic Hospitality (Morgan Street Manufacturing, Untitled) carefully thought out ways to reduce customer and staff anxieties. Staff wear masks, there are stations full of hand sanitizer, and the venues name is stenciled on the sidewalk marking where customers could queue. Under the current social distance-friendly configuration with tables wide apart they can fit a little under 300 customers. The spaces standing capacity normally would be around 600.

Its no longer about spreading the disease, its about liability, says Toula Georgakopoulos, Recesss event sales manager.

Large-format cocktails are available in water coolers.

Recess is booked with reservations for the weekend. For now, itll serve a bar menu. It will eventually add entrees, says Atomics COO Joe Manna. An outdoor bar will be in operation over the weekend.

Recess is keeping the government theme; the space was originally named City Hall (the event space is still using the moniker). There was a cut-out of Mayor Lori Lightfoot that greets customers at the host stand. Theres also a large-format drink that comes in a menu water cooler. Servers leave the cooler on the table allowing customers to dispense their own beverages.

It leans on the idea of government workers hanging out around a water cooler and conversing. Drinks like Rum Emanuel, Liquor License, and the Crony are available in these mini-coolers. Manna says he was surprised how popular they are, given that customers at a table may all touch the dispenser. On the other hand, fewer visits from servers could cancel out those health concerns. Recess is also employing QR Codes so customers can use their phones to view menus.

Recesss crews started work on the outdoor portion last year, as the space which is also used for private events debuted in 2019. The 2021 private event slate looks robust as the pandemic wiped out this years pushing events. While thats sad for many wedding parties, at least they wont have to wait for weekend brunch. Recess will start service this weekend.

Recess, 838 W. Kinzie Street, open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 am. on weekends; closing times dependent on city curfew. Reservations available online.

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For restaurants around Greater Boston, the prospect of offering outdoor dining might not be a picnic.

Patio service will be permitted as part of Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Bakers Massachusetts reopening plan, which is expected to go into effect on Monday. And with these updated health and safety guidelines, local business owners anticipate a number of challenges that are unique to al fresco-only operations.

I think only having outdoor dining has a danger of moving the needle in a very negative way, said Jack Bardy, co-owner of Beat Brew Hall in Cambridge, as well as The Beehive and Cosmica in the South End, which both have patios.

Youre not going to generate anywhere near the revenue you could normally generate, and it could be a money-losing proposition, he added. Were going to give it a try and try our best, but were being realistic.

Paul Turano, chef and owner at Cook Restaurant in Needham and Newton, is also skeptical about how much outside dining will drive revenue, if at all. While hes looking to stick some tables outdoors and encourage people to eat en plein air, he also sees obstacles.

Were in New England, Turano said. It can be too hot, too cold, raining, too muggy, too buggy. Im kind of excited to have some outdoor seating, however, Im a realist and Im not really sure how much it will increase sales.

Turano added that for the immediate future, hes going to focus on perfecting his takeout operation rather than heavily invest in outdoor expansion.

My goal is to not spend a lot of money on it, to not bank on it changing my situation because I honestly dont think that it will, he added.

Unlike Turano, Kathy Sidell, owner of Saltie Girl, Met Back Bay and Stephanies on Newbury Street, is investing in the patio space she already has, outfitting them with tents and plexiglass dividers. In addition to the weather- and pandemic-proofing precautions shes taking, Sidell also said shes being safe about staffing for both her businesses and her customers sake.

At least at the beginning, theres definitely not going to be nearly as many people, Sidell said of her staff. You just cant possibly afford it. If youre going to do 25 percent of the business, you need 25 percent of the staff, if thats possible.

To reduce the number of people on the premises, Sidells restaurants are slated to use an app, where patrons can view the menu on their own and personally order straight from the kitchen to minimize interactions with waitstaff.

I think thats going to be a little trial and error for everybody, Sidell said. Im hoping people will be forgiving. Hopefully, people will have a greater understanding of what it takes to really run a business, particularly when were kind of on one leg.

That hope can especially be applied to establishments that dont have patios and that are still trying to work with local municipalities to secure a space. Chef Dave Becker, owner of Juniper in Wellesley, Sweet Basil in Needham and Balani in Waltham, is one of the restaurateurs still looking to secure a solution.

I just want to survive, Becker said. I just want to sell food for money If you give me any horizontal surface thats within a short walk from the door of my restaurant to serve food, I will serve food on it.

Whatever towns let me do even if they let me float canoes down the Charles River I will do it, he said. If it involves staying up late and building a tree fort, I will do it.

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They came for a beer. They came to celebrate an anniversary. They came seeking momentary reprieve from a pandemic.

Customers trickled in to Minnesota restaurants and breweries Monday, the first day patio dining was allowed to open under orders from the state.

For some reason, this was my milestone for feeling more normal to go out and have lunch again, said Sean Gilbertson of Edina, who was having a venison and Kobe beef Juicy Lucy and fries on the dock at 6Smith in Wayzata.

The restaurant was his second choice; his first made a last-minute call not to open after days of violence and looting swept Minneapolis in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Did having a meal outside his home for the first time in months help Gilbertson feel normal?

No, he said. I dont know what would make things more normal.

The state ordered dining rooms to close beginning March 17 to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Minnesota. Later, they were given a June 1 reopening date with the caveat that all dining must take place outdoors, with no more than 50 guests at a time, on a reservation-only basis.

Many restaurants chose not to reopen yet, whether due to the ongoing pandemic, a lack of outdoor seating or the economic hardship of opening to serve only a fraction of their usual capacity.

Then, with a week of unrest across the metro that saw several Twin Cities restaurants vandalized or damaged, more restaurants decided to put off their scheduled patio openings.

But after nearly three months without a seated customer, others were ready to welcome guests back to their patios and rooftops on a sunny day with temperatures in the high 80s.

It wasnt business as usual.

At Pub 42 in New Hope, there was one significant barrier for entry to the deck overlooking the parking lot and N. 42nd Avenue. General manager Rob Gossard stood at the hosts stand, pointing a white thermometer at guests foreheads for a touchless temperature reading. Anyone over 99.5 degrees would be sent away.

Were trying to keep fever out of the restaurant, he said.

At 6Smith, a timer went off every 15 minutes to let staffers in matching gray masks know it was time to wash their hands.

A bagpiper was on hand to welcome guests to Utepils Brewings tucked-away beer garden along Bassett Creek in north Minneapolis. When the first song ended, a man seated on an Adirondack chair with a beer in hand yelled out, Are you playing that thing with a mask on?

The bagpipers second number was taps, to honor Floyd.

The brewery had a total of 56 bookings for the day, a slow start, said owner Dan Justesen.

Still, he was pretty excited as he watched over about a dozen customers at picnic tables. We live to do this, he said.

Jacob Bell and Sara Marie Sorenson are regulars at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake in Duluth and were with co-owner Josh Stotts until the restaurants last call before the stay-at-home order took hold in March.

Theres definitely been a piece of our lives thats been missing the last two months, Bell said.

Stotts said his patio can usually seat 119 customers, but hes spread out tables to make room for social distancing. Almost all 50 seats available were filled Monday afternoon.

Were taking things one day at a time, he said. Tavern on the Hill in Duluth filled all its reservation slots for Monday.

Our phones been ringing off the hook, said co-owner Julie Thoreson. I wish we had more room. Fifty seats fill pretty darn quick.

More restaurants and bars will be rolling out their patios in the week ahead.

After its April debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Grocers Table is opening in downtown Wayzata on Wednesday on a newly expanded patio that takes advantage of sidewalk footage.

Over the past two months, owner Lindsay Pohlad has made alterations to her original cafe-wine bar-market business plan by emphasizing the market aspect of her enterprise. Banquettes have been replaced with coolers stocked with all kinds of pantry staples, including locally sourced eggs, butter, yogurt and cheese.

Pohlad added that the Grocers Table will follow now-standard protocols: a separate entrance and exit, disposable menus, cashless transactions and masked and gloved staffers.

Although opening a restaurant during a global pandemic is surreal, Pohlad is accentuating the positive. I feel that weve been stressed and challenged in every way possible before we even opened, so thats a silver lining, she said.

Other restaurant and bar operators made the last-minute call not to open as planned. Finnegans Brewery was prepared to open its taproom Monday, until a Sunday night decision to postpone. In light of what is happening in our city, now is not the right time to reopen, said an announcement on social media.

Three of Craft & Crew Hospitalitys four restaurants opened their patios but their Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar in south Minneapolis is delaying.

The online reservation system Open Table was still taking bookings midmorning Monday for the News Room on Nicollet Mall. General manager Brad Schwichtenberg had to call customers to let them know those reservations were canceled.

The restaurant, like others on the mall, is still boarded up and it will take almost 48 hours to take the boards down and prepare the restaurant for customers, Schwichtenberg said. Theyre hoping to open by Thursday.

Tables were set up at 6 a.m. on the patio outside French Meadow Bakery & Cafe on S. Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis for the long-awaited opening of its patio.

But French Meadow founder Lynn Gordon changed course minutes before the first seating, suspending service to those tables. (People can sit there with their takeout.) The cafes hand-carved wooden front doors were damaged over the weekend in a break-in.

In St. Paul, Afro Deli opened its patio on the pedestrian-only West 7th Place. Even with social distancing restrictions, it has enough room to seat 30 to 40 people.

Opening Monday was important to owner Abdirahman Kahin, despite the destruction of businesses from riots and arson over the last week.

We want to be a solution for the unrest, Kahin said. We are sympathizing with George Floyd and his family and we also support people who are demanding justice. We want to make sure life goes on, despite the atmosphere.

Over the weekend, Afro Deli prepared 1,200 meals to distribute to citizens cleaning up Lake Street, and partnered with Meals on Wheels and Frontline Foods throughout the pandemic to get meals to seniors and children.

Opening the patio gives back to the community in another way, Kahin said.

Some people feel better when they see businesses that are open, he said. We want to show hope.

Staff writer Katie Galioto contributed to this report.

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'We want to show hope': Patios are open for dining at some Twin Cities restaurants - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Lakeview gastropub Corridor Brewery & Provisions was among the restaurants reopening for outdoor dining on Wednesday for the first time since mid-March. These restaurants and must abide by a litany of city requirements: tables must be six feet apart, parties cannot be larger than six per table, and customers must wear face coverings when theyre not eating or drinking. Self-serve drink stations are verboten, and waiting rooms are allowed to hold a maximum of 10 people.

The Southport Corridor restaurant stands across from a boarded-up Amazon Books location with its large front doors completely open, creating a wide channel between the indoor dining space and outdoor patio. Would-be diners and curious passersby linger in the in-between space looking around for direction from remarkably upbeat staff, who promptly pull them aside and lay out how it works.

Corridor has 12 patio seats across five socially-distanced tables (two and four-tops), plus eight more spots at two four-tops arranged just on the edge of the indoor dining space and sidewalk. Thats a drop from its original 90 seats.

A manager estimated that the restaurant had served around seven or eight tables by 12:30 p.m., and staff turned and served four more parties of two in the next half hour. Diners are provided with typical silverware and dishes, and beer is served in clear plastic cups. Interactions with servers are limited staff transport food from kitchen to table rapidly and dont hang around to chat.

All workers are masked, per the citys mandate, but customers are allowed to remove their face covering once theyre seated. An amiable Corridor employee explained that hed had to turn away a few people who showed up without a face covering, but said most have come prepared. When asked what hed like diners to know, he requested patience and understanding, especially given the novelty of the scenario both workers and diners find themselves in.

The path to any kind of restaurant reopening has been fraught, down to the final moments before relaunch ominous weather forecasts, concerns over potential looting and vandalism, and the taxing effects of days of protests over police brutality and the death of George Floyd lead some companies like Boka Restaurant Group and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises to hold off on their reopening plans until Thursday or Friday.

Neither patrons nor restaurants should expect a return to so-called normalcy any time soon rather, all will likely need to be prepared for some trial and error as operators wade into as-yet uncharted waters

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June 3, 2020Updated: June 5, 2020 9:54a.m.

Although Seattleites are getting antsy as counties across the state begin reopening for dine-in, King County might not be too far behind when it comes to outdoor dining.

As of late May, King County announced its plans to reopen certain businesses in a makeshift "Phase 1.5" before officially entering Phase 2 which would boast restaurant reopenings at half their capacity.

Of those businesses included for Phase 1.5, restaurants with outdoor seating could be reopened at 50% capacity as well.

Though Washington's current stay-at-home order has ended, Gov. Jay Inslee and the state still need to approve the application for a modified Phase 1 "Safe Start" which would permit the outdoor dining.

But, the process could reach completion as early as this week.

Alongside Phase 1.5 and resumed outdoor dining, additional personal and professional services (yes, think barbers and salons) may reopen at 25%.

Nonetheless, with the hopes of Phase 1.5 approval over the next few days, we've rounded up a handful of large outdoor dining spaces around the Emerald City eager for your return to the restaurant world as they adhere to new guidelines in the reopening process to ensure safety for visitors and workers. Scroll down.

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Officials recently gave Chicago restaurants the green light to reopen for al fresco dining starting June 3rd. Establishments will have to follow strict guidelines to make sure folks arent spreading the virus. Workers will be required to wear a mask, and barriers must be installed for areas where employees and patrons cant be six feet apart. Here are some bars and restaurants where youll be able to drink and dine, starting this week!

1913 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This popular spot created a special layout with all tables spread a minimum of six feet apart. Their Instagram gave us a sneak peek of their adorable flamingo chairs, sparkly lights, and major summer vibes. Get your reservation in now!

464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

Ready for some Italian cuisine? Finalmente! The folks at Piccolo are eager to welcome us back. Reserve your table by calling (312) 421-0077. Some things to note: parties of six or fewer must arrive together. And your time is limited to 2 hours max, depending on your party size.

300 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

WE ARE BACK, Chicago Cut Steakhouse enthusiastically announced on Twitter. Starting June 3rd, you can order a sizzling steak with a side of impeccable downtown views on their patio. Make your reservation through OpenTable or by calling (312) 329-1800.

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Squares vintage sports club and eatery is ready to reopen for patio season! Theyre now accepting reservations for outdoor seating through Resy. Reserve your table under a striped umbrella and kick back with boozy strawberry lemonade slushie for pure heaven.

233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Get a taste of Italy while enjoying gorgeous patio seating at this ideal location. Gibsons will start taking reservations on June 1st for dining as soon as June 3rd. Call to book your table today at (312) 414-1100.

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This laid-back neighborhood favorite made a big announcement on their Instagram, PSA: OUR ROOFTOP IS OPENING FOR BUSINESS! Starting this Wednesday (weather permitting) from 11 am 9 pm. We cannot wait to cheers you after all this time apart. Make your reservation on their website here!

2159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Tumans sidewalk patio is prepped for thirsty Chicagoans. They announced on their Instagram, Were working hard to make sure were fully sanitized before we open. Keep your eyes on our social media for updates our patio will look different for 2020.

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Whos ready for some Quad Cities style pizza? Literally everyone? Well, thank goodness this pizzeria is now accepting reservations starting June 3rd. Book your reservation on their website and get back to your roots.

1801 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

This no-frills, all-American sports bar is ready for your business once again. They stated on Instagram, Were working hard to make sure were safe and sanitized before the big debut. We will be open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily starting Wednesday. WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!

2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Since 1982, this vibrant restaurant has been serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in Lincoln Park. Their patio is primed and ready to go with plenty of foliage to help separate guests. Book your reservation today.

1748 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612

West Loop residents will be happy to know this fine dining restaurant is now accepting reservations. Their relaxing patio is the perfect setting for appetizers and wine with your BFF. Book ahead on their website.

2047 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Parks Number-One Sports Bar in America by Nightclub & Bar Magazine is now accepting reservations for their outdoor seating. To make a reservation, email info@Thefifty50.com with the subject line Reservation Request. Include your name, number of patrons, date/time, and contact info.

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These Chicago Bars & Restaurants Plan On Reopening Their Patios This June - UrbanMatter

While many Southeast Michigan restaurants are scrambling this week to prepare for reopening by rearranging seating for social distancing, cities and municipalities across the region are quickly pushing through changes to patio seating ordinances.

On Monday, June 8, restaurants and bars across the state will be permitted to start serving dine-in customers for the first time in nearly three months. But with much still unknown about the novel coronavirus, many believe the outdoor, open-air seating is the safer option for dining out.

According to an Eater Detroit survey, roughly 87 percent of respondents expressed a preference for being seated on a patio when service resumed at Detroit-area restaurants. Thats opposed to the 52 percent of participants who said they would be willing to sit in a dining room and the 33 percent of respondents who felt comfortable being seated at a bar.

Several Detroit restaurant owners also told Eater in May that they would be willing to provide a form of limited service on a patio, even if they werent comfortable bringing customers inside quite yet. Meanwhile, Brush Street Bar & Grille in Brush Park was way ahead of the curve in getting its newly furnished patio and dining room ready to welcome customers back.

Michigan is already several weeks into its scant warm season when outdoor seating is feasible, and many restaurants and bars have only limited patio space. Some of those spots are now counting on local leaders to allow more flexibility in use of outdoor public spaces amidst an ongoing economic and public health crisis.

Along with bills allowing for to-go cocktails, state lawmakers have also introduced bills that could allow cities and municipalities to create so-called social districts where the public could drink alcoholic beverages off-premises, similar to New Orleans. Restaurants and bars with permits to use the district spaces would be required to manage these spaces and make sure that customers didnt leave designated areas.

In the past several weeks, Birmingham adjusted rules to temporarily allow restaurants and cafes to adjust and expand outdoor dining spaces on to city sidewalks and streets, according to Crains. Plymouth has also begun the process of reorganizing portions of its downtown and Old Village areas for more outdoor seating.

Detroit followed suit on Tuesday, when the city council passed a unanimous resolution that expedites the process for issuing sidewalk permits to businesses, the Detroit Free Press reports. Rather than taking 60 days to process, the permits must now be approved within a 24-hour window; the city has also streamlined the temporary street closure process, that used to take a year. Restaurant owners may begin applying for the permits today on the detroitmeansbusiness.org website, which provides information for operators on how to manage their reopening plans.

Ann Arbors city council also unanimously approved a plan this week to allow restaurants and bars to expand their patios into streets, according to MLive. The plan proposes the potential closure of several streets including Main, Washington, Liberty, Maynard, State, Detroit, and Church streets, along with South University Avenue. Those closures could begin as soon as Friday, June 12 and would take place every weekend from 2 p.m. on Friday to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Beginning Monday, restaurants and bars across the state may open at 50 percent of capacity with six feet of space between groups. They all must comply with other guidelines for disinfecting, monitoring staff members, and making sure employees wear face coverings over their nose and mouth.

Eater is tracking the impact of the novel coronavirus on the local food industry. Have a story to share? Reach out at detroit@eater.com.

Detroit Speeds Up Outdoor Dining Permits as Restaurant Reopening Date Nears [Crains] Detroit Is Making It Easier for Restaurants to Get Outdoor Seating Permit [Freep] Downtown Ann Arbor Bars, Restaurants Get Councils OK to Expand Patios Into Streets [MLive] All Michigan Restaurants and Bars Can Open for Dine-In Service on June 8 [ED] How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Detroit Food and Beverage Industry [ED]

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A total of 46 operators of Vancouver restaurants, bars and craft breweries have applied to the city for temporary patios since the application process opened Monday.

Jessie Adcock, the citys general manager of development, buildings and licensing, said Thursday that of the 46 applicants, 14 were granted permits, with others to follow by the end of the week.

So far, so good, Adcock said of the interest. Generally speaking, I feel like people are quite happy that we heard how important this was going to be to the economic recovery.

The new program, which expires in October, is aimed at helping businesses that either closed or operated in a limited capacity over the last few months and are now trying to recover revenue losses sustained from the pandemic.

The city has waived fees, which can run up to $3,000 annually, and promised a two-day turnaround for applicants. Setting up a patio after getting a permit depends on how elaborate the patio, said Adcock, noting the city has supplied template patio drawings for businesses to use in their online application.

Patios are expected to come in all sizes, with some taking over parking spots and portions of sidewalks. Operators serving liquor on patios will require railings around them, while other patios may consist of tables and chairs than can be moved at the end of the day.

Though some of the citys craft breweries have applied for a permit, not all fall under the same zoning, so the city continues to work with them to speed up the process, Adcock said.

The complexity there is some are zoned as manufacturers, and others have gone through a process to be rezoned and get restaurant clearance, which puts them in a different category of allowable uses, she said.

Adcock said the city is also working to expand the program to permit temporary patios on private property, where a restaurant might want to negotiate with the owner of an adjacent parking lot to place a temporary patio.

Three of the applications received were for private property patios.

What weve been trying to tell applicants is the simpler application, the faster the approval, she said. Were continuing to work on the stuff that we havent completely got solutions for yet, and were slowly, slowly building on what we launched on day one.

Neil Wyles, the executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association, said he expected more business owners would apply for temporary patios. But, he said, he was encouraged and hopeful more businesses would take advantage of the program.

One complaint he heard from an owner was he submitted a sketch of the patio he wanted, and the city told him he needed architectural drawings for four tables.

Thats not nimble, thats not quick, Wyles said. Hopefully, the staff will start to realize that this is not business as usual anymore. But there has been some guys who clearly have had some positive results.

Wyles said he is working with restaurants and cafes along a strip of Main Street between 14th and 15th avenues to have patios along the block. That would require either taking parking spots or the sidewalk to accommodate the patios, he said.

He said patios could attract more customers with cabin fever from the pandemic.

Everyone wants to sit on a patio during the summer, so if the city is going to enable us to do that, thats great, he said.

Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, described city councils approval of the patio program as totally proactive, awesome and needed.

Margaret Wittgens, the citys acting deputy general manager of engineering, told council last week the new patios cannot have structures on them or anything electrical. The intent is to enable quick implementation that does not involve significant design, or construction costs, Wittgens said.

Our real goal is to move fast and be agile, she said. Thats going to require learning as we go, and working with businesses to adjust if things dont work.

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