Bay Area Mexicana, a traditional Mexican breakfast restaurant, is this week s pick for Eats of the Week. The business opened inside downtown Bloomington s nightshop on Dec. 1.
Nightshop
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has many optimistic a return to something resembling “normal” is approaching. That includes a Bloomington Normal live-music scene gutted by the pandemic. Most music organizers in the Twin Cities said they are shooting for summer and fall performances.
Edward David Anderson’s live performance on March 14, 2020 was the last live show at Nightshop before the pandemic changed everything. Owner Chris Golwitzer finally closed the food side of his downtown Bloomington restaurant and music venue at the end of the year. He said he couldn’t meet expenses and obey safety orders.
“We take the pandemic very seriously,” said Golwitzer. “We followed all safety guidelines, almost went overboard with them just to protect my team but especially the customers. We are nothing without them.”