“That’s why it’s important for the community to realize that we need to take care of each other. “There is always going to be a flu or virus out there,” he said. He is ready to open and believes the community is ready to back him. “We need to slow down and pay attention to detail.”
'One thing we’ve learned through all this: We know our service has to be better,” he said. Gonzalez has found a silver lining in the transition. While the restaurant has offered takeout during April, the inside seating area “has been empty for 40 days,” he said. He’s trained his staffers about proper service, the need for “elbow bumps,” instead of the usual hugs, and even added new items to the menu. He and his employees have cleaned and disinfected the restaurant, removed almost a dozen tables and created seating options on the patio. Julio Gonzalez plans to reopen Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe in Orem on Friday.
Takeout and delivery are still recommended, especially for those in high-risk categories. Employees will wear masks and gloves, and restaurant owners or managers will be taking temperatures of staffers to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. To open safely, restaurants must remove or block off tables so diners are sitting 6 feet apart.
