The transition to GCQ in many areas have somewhat eased the more stringent rules applied to many business especially those dealing with food. Many restaurants, cafes and eateries have been forced to close down during the lockdowns. Eventually, they were allowed to re-open but were limited to pick-up or delivery only.
Prior to the lockdowns, we were fortunate to have eaten out a couple of times at Mary Grace. Once after our daughter's check-up at The Medical City and again after a court hearing in Taytay when we proceeded for late lunch at SM East Ortigas. I think it would be some time again before we can enjoy a meal in one of their branches.
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| Spanish sardines and olives pasta with hot native chocolate on the side |
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| Pesto with mushrooms |
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| Smoked ham, greens, candied cranberries and crushed almond with vinaigrette |
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| Vigan longanisa (sausages) with fried rice and eggs - typical Filipino all-day breakfast |
Mary Grace has become a successful chain and should be able to survive this difficult time for many other businesses like it. The ECQ and GCQ restrictions have been having detrimental impacts on many small and medium enterprises including restaurants, cafes and eateries. Not all can survive with deliveries and takeouts and though perhaps their cooks or chefs can be retained, other staff may have to be let go. I know someone who just started his first restaurant (franchisee) and he says its really difficult even with dining now being allowed but again with certain restrictions. Hopefully, they can get through this and the same sentiments go with other businesses as well.
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