"Amen," said Anthony Accomando, the chef and owner of Babe's Bar & Grill in West Haverstraw. "This is something we've been waiting patiently for."
All credit the vaccine with helping bring diners back in the door, with many already seeing an uptick in customers ages 65 and older. And, with spring in the air and warmer weather imminent, there's increased activity on the streets and a renewed sense of hopefulness.
"Many people are feeling more comfortable dining indoors, thanks to the vaccine," said Mersina Ocampo, co-owner of the recently opened The Breakfast & Burger Club in Nyack. "It will be great to see us get back into some kind of normalcy and start enjoying life again, minus the fear."