Reema Shaver owns Bistango Martini Lounge in Downtown Spokane. It s a small space and she debated even re-opening at 25% capacity because it would be tough for her to cover her operational costs with such a limited number of guests being allowed in. Thursday’s announcement will have a real impact to their bottom line and it will allow them to bring back another employee.
“It was really hard, 25% was awful,” Shaver said “It was hard having guests wait outside for a table in the cold weather and on rainy days they just wouldn t wait or they would sit in their car. It was tough, but we got through it, and as I told you back then, I was just tired of complaining and I just said we re going to open. I was able to bring back three of my employees so I’m very grateful for that, and with 50%, I ll be able to bring back another employee.”