Wine Spectator: Opening Night During A Pandemic
October 21, 2020“Here I got a bank account with a couple million from investors to build a restaurant, and I’ve already demolished the previous spot. I can’t say, ‘Hold on to my money,’ or ‘Take back those documents I signed.’ I had to figure out how not to lose my shirt and go belly up before even opening the doors,” says chef Aaron Bludorn. “So we pushed ahead.”
Bludorn, 36, opened his first restaurant, in Houston’s trendy Montrose neighborhood, on August 21. At a time when the pandemic has shuttered many restaurants forever, while others struggle with limited capacity and new safety rules, a few intrepid restaurateurs are opening new places.
Some had plans long in the works and decided to bravely move forward. Others saw an opportunity to employ workers and serve eager diners. They all had to grapple with a challenging, ever-changing landscape. Wine Spectator has the full story.—Aaron Romano & Julie Harans
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