Chef Sean Gravina is sharing the reality of local restaurant owners who are currently being left in the dark as to when the easing of restrictions in this area will be announced, expressing anger at the whole situation.

“I and many many many others are left shocked at the way we are being left alone Clutching at straws. We greatly appreciate the help you gave to our employees but we seriously need a plan.”

“I can assure you that we are not winning the battle, we are losing a much bigger war and we are leaving businesses in despair with this attitude.”

“Families and children are suffering because their dads/moms businesses are at an edge, the help is simply not enough and we need to open our doors. We are asking for a simple roadmap and an opening date with restrictions and enforcement,” he goes on, saying that this has also taken a huge mental and emotional toll on owners. “I have heard stories that have given me the shivers. There must be a better, more sustainable way for the near future.”

He goes on to push for a much-need plan for the reopening of the industry as they are “suffering rainy days in an already perfect storm.”

“Can’t anyone above understand and see what is happening? Seriously now! What are we waiting for? To see more businesses close their doors?! We need to be proactive and announce a roadmap – plan for our industry. Businesses need to plan ahead. Health is important but our daily bread is also important,” he concludes. In his closing message, he also shared the reality of some, including a screenshot of a message from a fellow restaurant owner who said “If we don’t open next at the beginning of next month I won’t open again.”