“However, business is still on the lower side for restaurants in some other pockets like Hinjewadi and Vimannagar,” he said. Vikram Shetty, restaurateur and executive committee member, Poona Hoteliers’ Association, said business for restaurants had touched 60-70% of pre-pandemic levels in certain pockets. Relaxation in timings till 12am recently has also helped fine dining restaurants to get more busines,” said Chandawarkar. Many turn up for breakfast in the morning, pushing up total covers. “We have been opening the restaurant at 8.30am as against the 11am opening time before the pandemic. Just as charming is owner and operator Fernando Silva’s commute to work his family lives in the upper floor of the building housing the restaurant. We are being cautious and following all protocols despite the surge in footfall.” Chandawarkar said one measure that increased business for his restaurant was the introduction of breakfast menu during the pandemic. Rush Hour Restaurant is a charming casual dining spot located on Dufferin Street, just north of Dupont. Several restaurants have also restricted table reservations beyond 8-9pm to ensure they do not lose out on walk-ins.” Praful Chandawarkar, director, Malaka Spice, said, “Daily business for some popular restaurants in Koregaon Park has reached 80-85% of pre-pandemic level. Ganesh Shetty, president, Pune Restaurants and Hoteliers’ Association (PRAHA) told TOI, “There is a wait list of an average 50 people at fine-dining restaurants on weekends after 9pm. Heavy weekend rush (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), ever since restaurants were allowed to extend operational deadline beyond 4pm, has consistently ensured good business for the industry, one of the most-affected by Covid shutdowns.
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