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Businesses Get Creative Despite State-Wide Restrictions
When the news began to spread that restaurants and bars throughout the state of Ohio would be forced to close for an indefinite amount of time, businesses within our city got creative.
On all sides of town, shops came up with ways to not only keep customers coming in but to keep workers busy during the immediate slowdown never before felt.
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Once dine-in-only bars and eateries, our city's favorite establishments have adjusted to new ways during hard times.
Speak of the Devil Cocktail Bar & in-house kitchen SMASH—201 West 5th St. Lorain, Ohio
Speak of the Devil and their in-house kitchen, SMASH, would not let the restrictions stop them from delivering exceptional cocktails and pizza to their loyal customers.
They devised a plan to offer hungry and thirsty patrons the ability to place orders in advance and then pick up those orders through a drive-through set up in the alley adjacent to the Speak of the Devil building.
Speak of the Devil Cocktail Bar & in-house kitchen SMASH—201 West 5th St. Lorain, Ohio
The response to their first week of this setup left them sold out in less than two hours from the beginning of the presale and left more than two blocks worth of cars lined up awaiting orders.
Other establishments like Brew & Stew and Broadway Mary's took measures to ensure experiences for their customers did not cease just because they were closed to dining-in.
Broadway Mary's and Brew & Stew—939 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio
photo by Jen Navarro
Along with adjusting their service to provide carryout and delivery, Brew & Stew temporarily moved into the Broadway Mary's location while providing curbside pickup coupled with live music and DJ entertainment.
The Easter Bunny also made neighborhood deliveries for Broadway Mary's, and he was spotted by neighbors far and wide while bringing a smile to families all over town.
Broadway Mary's let the Easter Bunny make deliveries—Lorain, Ohio
If nothing else has been visible while Ohio's stay-at-home order has been in effect, the ability for our local businesses to overcome any obstacle they face is extremely apparent.
While no one can be sure what the future holds for any of us, the one certain thing is that together, we will make it through.
Keep up the great work, Lorain!
Broadway Mary's and Brew & Stew—939 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio
