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After months of being open only for pickup and delivery, Rivercrest has opened their outdoor seating during phase two re-openingsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The team at Rivercrest is being as diligent as they can to keep everyone as safe as possible during this timeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To avoid too much handling of paper menus, they have now introduced 2R coding so all you have to do is snap a picture on your phone and you will be redirected to the menu on the restaurant’s websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Pens, clipboards, and the pickup area are constantly being sanitized, in addition to the staff wearing masks and glovesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. They are also continuing to use tamper proof packaging for deliveriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Precautionary measures are being taken as well for a full reopening such as pre-ordering any of these necessary safety materialsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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The staff is so excited to see their regulars back and to have met so many new faces, even during the pandemicGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Co-Owner Ciara O’Sullivan says that they are so grateful to be a part of such a supportive and tight knit communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Throughout the process of dealing with COVID19, they have definitely missed interacting and having real conversations with their customersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. It just isn’t the same through a windowGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. They are also thankful to have been able to stay open in some capacity throughout COVID, even if only for delivery and pickupGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. It has allowed the staff to remain at the restaurant and has even given time to maintain the cleanliness, small repairs, and otherwise “household duties” that would be hard to do when having a full and busy restaurantGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Although being given the time to work on these improvements was a silver lining during these difficult times, the staff at Rivercrest is so eager to open up their large indoor space that fits close to 200 peopleGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, they understand that everything being done is for the safety of the community, and they wouldn’t have it any other wayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Rivercrest stands behind waiting to open up fully until it is the right timeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Until then O’Sullivans advice is to remain as optimistic as possible and know this situation is not foreverGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “It is a mentality that takes practiceGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. You just have to try and implement positive thinking throughout the day until it kind of sticks”Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. She also encourages that while everyone should do their part to stay safe, wearing their masks and sanitizing their hands and spaces, that it is important to still try and do things that make you happy and not always be so hard on yourselfGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Always remember that everyone is just doing the best that they canGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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