‘Things are looking good’ for the Sydney hospitality industry as restrictions ease12/02/2021|7min
Restaurateur Luke Mangan says “things are looking good” for the hospitality industry in Sydney as restrictions ease, but it could still be a long time before venues are back to pre-COVID operating hours.
“With Valentine’s night falling on a Sunday we’ve got a full house, tonight we’ve got a full house and Saturday night as well,” he told Sky News.
“So, we’re very lucky to be back in this situation and you’ve really got to take your hat off to the government.
Esther Lew · 11 February 2021
Imagine the punch of bright hot aiji peppers; the perkiness of mandarins; the umami of uni; and the smoky hit of tataki coming together in a powerful burst of flavours that is intense and delicate all at once. This is a tasting that tangos with the intricacy of Japanese spirit and Peruvian soul. From Nikkei cuisine to Argentine food that stokes the appetite with wood-fired dishes, there is an extensive menu to satiate tempestuous appetites.
FLNT. Photo by 1-Atico.
That night out in town looks a lot more promising with this new contender on the market: 1-Atico takes over the prime estate on the penthouse level of ION Orchard, previously occupied by Luke Mangan’s Salt Grill & Sky Bar. On showcase are duo concepts Fire and FLNT occupying separate floors with sweeping views of the city skyline.
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Restauranteur Luke Mangan says while it is frustrating to have restaurants and other hospitality venues still operating under the four-square metre rule, he understands it is necessary to ensure the virus is eradicated from the community.
New South Wales will ease restrictions on masks and gatherings from Friday, with up to 30 people allowed to visit a household and up to 50 people allowed to gather in an outdoor setting.
However, hospitality venues were left behind, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian saying another two weeks were necessary to assess the public health situation before they could move to the two-square metre rule.
Mr Mangan said restaurants had missed out for now, but understood the state government was aiming for “short term pain for long term gain”.
“We’re going to get through it, we’ve come this far and let’s not ruin it, let’s make sure we get it right so we don’t have to have another cluster and close down again,” he told Sky News.
“The g
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