J'AIME AUGUST 2020

F O O D & D R I N K
Time to eat out
WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S ‘EAT OUT TO HELP OUT’ SCHEME COMING INTO
EFFECT FOR THIS MONTH, WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE PARTICIPATING
TASTY DINING-IN OPTIONS AROUND THE AREA
There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic
and subsequent lockdown restrictions have had a
devastating effect on the hospitality industry. Forced
closures saw many canny restaurant owners turn
their hand to delivery and collection services to keep
business ticking over - and to keep us in an array of
tasty dining options to be enjoyed from the comfort of
our own homes.
But since lockdown easing measures last month have
allowed eateries to reopen - albeit with stringent
Covid-19 protection measures in place - it seems our
appetite for eating out has returned with a vengeance.
And from August 3 to 31, diners will be able to
benefit from the government’s new Eat Out to Help
Out scheme, which sees a 50% discount on food
or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or drink in, up to a
maximum of £10 discount per diner, every Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday this month at participating
establishments. Those establishments will then be able
to claim a reimbursement from the government for the
discount they’ve given.
Here we take a look at just some of the local,
independent eateries which have signed up for the
scheme. Why not pay some of these a visit and help to
get the hospitality industry back on its feet.
POM’S KITCHEN
AND DELI
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