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COLUMBIA - Restaurants and bars in Columbia saw a large increase in the number of people this weekend from the University of Missouri s first commencement ceremony.Â
This weekend was the first of three graduation ceremonies for MU. It celebrated the class of 2020 since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their graduation ceremonies last year.Â
With graduated Tigers and their families coming back to Columbia, restaurants were at full capacity and reservations were limited throughout the weekend. One server at Tellers Gallery and Bar explained what working the weekend was like. Oh it was absolutely hectic, Jared Treadway said. With more people, there s more things to do with reservations, organizing tables and making sure that tables are socially distant as possible. Â
Now, as more businesses return to somewhat-normal operation, some establishments are getting hit with record-low staff numbers.
Billy Giordano is the co-founder of StaffedUp, an applicant tracking system that helps business owners find applicants out of a pool of submissions, rather than waiting for individual prospects.
He says the pandemic has brought new challenges to his business. We ve really been working diligently to help people hire and staff as much possible, and honestly we re busier than we ever have been just because more people and more companies are really struggling to hire, Giordano said.
Giordano, who is also the co-founder of Room 38, pointed out the biggest issue faced by Columbia s hospitality industry.
COLUMBIA- The Roof restaurant at The Broadway Hotel is known for their deck patio that overlooks downtown Columbia.
The restaurant set COVID-19 protocols, such as mandatory masks and the spacing out of tables. However, they also set up heated igloos on their patio to allow customers to dine outside, social-distance and enjoy the view. Â
The Roof set up the heated igloos last winter, as they wanted to expand their outdoor business, as the winter months are usually their slow season, general manager Jim Evans said. This year, the second season of having them, they ve been very popular, Evans said. Â
A restaurant in downtown Columbia has a creative way to navigate outdoor dining this winter.  Steffi Roche, KOMU 8 Reporter
Dave s Travel Corner
press releases COLUMBIA, MO – Columbia has a reputation for world-class festivals, big-time collegiate sporting events and outstanding outdoor recreation. There’s always a palpable feeling of excitement as the city does everything in style. And, that’s no different for Columbia’s burgeoning hand-crafted beverage industry, which includes acclaimed microbreweries, distilleries, a cidery and an award-winning large-scale winery.
“Like many destinations, Columbia’s local craft brews, wine and spirits industry has grown significantly in recent years,” says Megan McConachie, strategic communications manager for the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau. “What sets Columbia’s scene apart is the diverse, creative offerings from these local makers as well as the beautiful locations they have for visitors to enjoy. There’s nothing better than taking in a sunset over the Missouri River on a bluff top at Les Bourgeois Vineyards or having a beer at Lo