Kosher Restaurants Have Weathered the Storm
(JTA) Many industries were harmed in 2020, perhaps none as deeply as the hospitality sector. Nearly one in six U.S. restaurants had closed as of December, according to data from the National Restaurant Association.
Kosher establishments were not immune to the economic consequences of the pandemic: We saw iconic kosher restaurants permanently close this year, including Abigael’s in Manhattan, Casablanca in New Orleans, Wolf & Lamb in Brooklyn, Mama’s Vegetarian in Philadelphia and Bamboo Garden in Seattle, plus a few dozen more in the United States and Canada.
According to the restaurateurs with whom I’ve spoken, those who haven’t shut down are largely struggling, both financially and under the thumb of harsh government restrictions in places like New York and Los Angeles. They deserve much credit for their innovations and perseverance throughout the year, delivering for the first time even to neighborhoods one or two hours aw
(JTA) — Many industries were harmed in 2020, perhaps none as deeply as the hospitality sector. Nearly one in six U.S. restaurants had closed as of December, according to data
Nearly one in six U.S. restaurants had closed as of December, but most kosher eateries remain open. What helped kosher establishments weather the storm so much better than the rest of the industry?
Seth Warshaw Opens Restaurant Group in Boca Raton By Bracha Schwartz | December 17, 2020
Seth Warshaw has a long commute from etc. steakhouse in Teaneck to the five new restaurants he’s opening in Boca Raton, Florida, but he doesn’t mind. In Florida, the air is balmy, the palm trees sway, and there are no restrictions on indoor dining. Snowbirds are happily returning to their southern nests. Warshaw is focused on looking ahead. “COVID will end,” he said, and his restaurants will be open and humming when it does.
For 12 years, etc. steakhouse has been the destination for fine kosher dining in Teaneck. Warshaw has been changing the menu seasonally to highlight the cuisine of different regions. Greek cuisine is on the menu now, following culinary forays into foods from China, Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain and France. With a trusted team in place, Warshaw has been able to expand into new ventures. “It’s not about me being in the kitchen every