On the first night of dine-in restaurant service reopening in Humboldt County after Governor Gavin Newsom ordered shutdowns across the state in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new partition separates the chef at Shamus T-bones from the patrons.
Below, photographer Mark McKenna takes us on a tour of four restaurants–three that opened Friday night, and one that waited—to get a sense of the changes that are occurring as the result of measures to protect patrons and staff from the dangers of the disease but still allow for economic activity and the social needs of the residents.
Customers wait outside until another party is seated to comply with the social distancing guide lines.
Chris Barry, the owner, in the dining room at Shamus T Bones as the restaurant reopened for dine-in customers last Friday evening, the first night of dine in service in Humboldt County since the shelter in place orders were given.
According to Barry, the restaurant had a good ventilation system before the COVID crisis. They have upgraded the filters from Merv 8, for standard dust, to Merv 13 which is for fine particulate matter like COVID-19.
Rick Poletski and his son Tyler were excited to come out to Shamus T Bones where they are regulars. Rick said they take care of them there and he got an extra thick end cut of prime rib. Tyler had a burger.
The new distancing guidelines for dine in service will reduce the capacity at Shamus T Bones significantly.
Logan Ward and Alexandria Forster said they used to come in once every couple weeks. They love the outside area at Shamus and can’t wait for better weather to be able to enjoy it adding that there are not too many places you can go outside and have your drink. They usually get oysters and other apps and then split an entree.
Customers enter Tres Picosos on the first night of dine in service in Eureka. Manager Crystal Combs said they did a full sanitization of the entire restaurant, have set up stations to monitor staff temperatures, and removed some seating to comply with state guidelines. She said the seating capacity was well under 50% of what it was before.
From left to right: Richard Cahill and Pat Cahill, of Ferndale, and Denise Cahill, who was visiting from Visalia, enjoy food at Tres Picosos on the first night of dinner service after easing of the shelter in place orders.
AA Bar and Grill in Eureka had cups for clean and dirty pens on the bar on the first night they reopened for dine-in–last Friday night.
Whittney Mascola makes some moscow mules at the AA Bar and Grill. Known for their steaks, Mascola said the regulars were practically knocking the door down to get in Friday.
Brittney Christensen puts in an order at the AA Bar and Grill.
Scott Danely, who is in Eureka visiting an uncle and on business, went all out and got the porter house. He had been getting take out from the AA and was excited to get a steak.
People are allowed to sit in groups at AA if they know each other with space between them at the bar.
Brick and Fire Restaurant is not yet open for service.
Kenneth Fletcher takes a phone order for pick up at Brick and Fire.
Chef and Manager of Brick and Fire Jeremy Wadlington checks a pizza in the wood fire oven Friday night for a take out order. The restaurant will reopen for dine in service on Wednesday. Wadlington said the restaurant and staff were ready to reopen and really need the people to come back. [Photo by Mark McKenna taken last June]
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Yesterday I had lunch inside the Trinity Deli, in Weaverville. The sign at the entrance said “masks encouraged”. I poked my head inside and to my enjoyment, more than half of the 30 people inside weren’t masked. Cool!
I ordered a cold draft with a chicken sandwich/fries that were heaven sent. A tall man black, was strumming his 6 string and people were laughing with abandon. At last, a slice of peace for an hour.
I think the love and consideration is here, maybe not the way it was but definitely alive and happy.
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narc
3 years ago
Chris Barry is wearing a valved N95 mask (which offers him great protection, but it is required to have a piece of cloth affixed over the valve. That’s what I did with mine.
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Alf
3 years ago
I applaud these restaurants for their efforts. I hope they can make a profit. With so few tables available it will be a challenge. But hopefully, take out orders plus limited dine in will be enough.
It’s planned. They are going to intentionally destroy the middle class.. Its so obvious. They cant survive off of 50% income. THIS IS A BIG FUCKING HOAX MORONS.
GOOGLE:
Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18. Event 201 with Bill Gates himself!! Foo Chain Reaction Game! They are killing our livestock and taking over the food and changing our food to micro biology and no one knows it! Horrible news
Insults between commenters is not allowed. Insults of groups–liberals are stupid, cops lie, etc are allowed though not encouraged.
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Reader
3 years ago
Why is the library still closed? Readers want to be served too. And don’t tell me about how I can download books. Not everyone can. The library is a public institution, paid for with our taxes. There is no explanation for it remaining closed, and yes, I emailed Estelle about this and so far (2 weeks) she has not responded.
I feel the same way, and have been shocked there’s not been more of an outcry from those of us that rely on libraries! I am a avid (addicted?) nightly reader, who refuses to read an electronic book in bed since its just not the same. I have nearly exhausted my back-up stash of books.
They should at least have curbside pick up by now! I heard they were working on that several weeks ago, but I’ve seen no progress. Let’s hope soon!
So who do you think is behind this world wide pandemic Dr.Fraud Fauci? If you’d like people to listen to your point of view derogatory remarks might not not be the way to gain listeners.
I have more books in my personal library than our library has. And when I ran out of space for my books, I got a Kindle and I liked it. So, now I have five various kinds of Kindle’s with approximately 4,000 books that I personally selected for my reading pleasure. I also have 9000 of my favorite tunes and several hundred movies to select from with more coming every day. I still like libraries, repositories of life and culture. I would think they would open when it’s safe. In the meantime, a used Kindle Fire can be picked up for around $20. And, you can get literally hundreds, maybe thousand of books, from various places online for free. Selecting books should not be death defying.
I can read books on a tablet like a Kindle during the day, but not at night. I read until I fall asleep, sometimes waking still holding the book, most times having the book next to me on the pillow. I am very nearsighted, and take off my glasses before bed to read, so I have the reading material quite close to my face. An electronic tablet just doesn’t work for my purposes at night.
KymKemp is so lost haha or playing for ‘their team.’ Its a FUCKING HOAX! Moron. I already proved it. Sick of this. It’s the New World Order knocking on your face. That’s all!!!
Funny how quickly you break down when asked to wear a mask. It’s a trivial and common sense gesture. Get over yourself.
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Mama
3 years ago
I’m glad our restaurants are reopening but do people really feel safe going out to eat right now? We get take out or delivery once or twice a month but we definitely wouldn’t dine in some where right now. But I’m glad our restaurant owners and workers are back in action and hopefully able to make some money.
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Nevertrustacop
3 years ago
Smh y’all still believing this. Sooooooo many states and cities not enforcing this medical experiment of “social distancing” and “masks” and everyone is fine.(experiment because there is no studies proving the effectiveness of these techniques regarding infection rates of viruses) I for one do not consent to mass medical experiments. to top it off last week the CDC changed the case fatality rate to around that of the flu, at a fraction of a percentage. Meaning you’ve been lied to all throughout this. I’m sorry to break the news and I know it’s hard to accept because it implies you are fooled by those who benefit from you being fooled and controlled. Corona fearmongering is soo last month anyways, now we fear civil unrest remember.
It’s a Sick HOAX!!!! Wake up people!!
We live in a one world government already you morons! Left and right… hahaha give me a break! You all still believe in that paradigm? They are playing both sides. Love seeing I’m not the only one awake!
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Fuck Eureka Again
3 years ago
Great! I can’t wait to go eat at the AA! Incredibly clean establishment & not a tad bit republicunty.
but where can you get a real burger and frings for 10.50?
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Dr. Fraud Fauci
3 years ago
Don’t even try anymore. New World Order took over. Koby Lierus was such a clear scam and the Stupid Floyd death was staged as well. Everyone needs to either take every single government politician, every agent, every mayor and governor, all health authorities(basically every so called authority and convict them of participating in crimes against humanity.) Or we all dpnt ever go out and support anyone anymore. Let everything die and give up on life because these officials have intentionally destroyed our wood and already enslaved way of living. These people are sick! Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18!!! Read it! Event 201! Watch it! Food Chain Reaction Game! Check it out! This is all planned and here is the proof out in the open wrote by the horrible world leaders themselves. They are laughing at all of you naive morons falling or the crime of the century! Such a hoax. HOAX!!!
Destroyed our wood?! They have pills for that now…..
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Yersinia Testies
3 years ago
Oh, I’m sure that the same greedy gobblers that won’t bother to keep the roaches and other vermin out of their food, or even throw the contaminated foodstuffs away are going to be on top of that virus.
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Maybe it doesn’t make any difference but if you are not eating, and just waiting for your food, masks are not required?
Who can know about masks?
Yesterday I had lunch inside the Trinity Deli, in Weaverville. The sign at the entrance said “masks encouraged”. I poked my head inside and to my enjoyment, more than half of the 30 people inside weren’t masked. Cool!
I ordered a cold draft with a chicken sandwich/fries that were heaven sent. A tall man black, was strumming his 6 string and people were laughing with abandon. At last, a slice of peace for an hour.
I think the love and consideration is here, maybe not the way it was but definitely alive and happy.
Chris Barry is wearing a valved N95 mask (which offers him great protection, but it is required to have a piece of cloth affixed over the valve. That’s what I did with mine.
I applaud these restaurants for their efforts. I hope they can make a profit. With so few tables available it will be a challenge. But hopefully, take out orders plus limited dine in will be enough.
It’s planned. They are going to intentionally destroy the middle class.. Its so obvious. They cant survive off of 50% income. THIS IS A BIG FUCKING HOAX MORONS.
GOOGLE:
Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18. Event 201 with Bill Gates himself!! Foo Chain Reaction Game! They are killing our livestock and taking over the food and changing our food to micro biology and no one knows it! Horrible news
Why does this commenter get to call us rude names but I am not allowed to tell him what kind of [Edit]
Insults between commenters is not allowed. Insults of groups–liberals are stupid, cops lie, etc are allowed though not encouraged.
Why is the library still closed? Readers want to be served too. And don’t tell me about how I can download books. Not everyone can. The library is a public institution, paid for with our taxes. There is no explanation for it remaining closed, and yes, I emailed Estelle about this and so far (2 weeks) she has not responded.
I feel the same way, and have been shocked there’s not been more of an outcry from those of us that rely on libraries! I am a avid (addicted?) nightly reader, who refuses to read an electronic book in bed since its just not the same. I have nearly exhausted my back-up stash of books.
They should at least have curbside pick up by now! I heard they were working on that several weeks ago, but I’ve seen no progress. Let’s hope soon!
In Eureka there are little libraries and you can just grab a book for two to read.
How nice. Should I drive 60 miles for that?
So if it was a BIG library, you’d drive the 60 miles….
Size matters….got it.
That’s why rural readers depend on our loving Bookmobile. Two different types, read books or online.
Its planned. Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18! This is a silent war. Wake up dick!
So who do you think is behind this world wide pandemic Dr.Fraud Fauci? If you’d like people to listen to your point of view derogatory remarks might not not be the way to gain listeners.
Education and Freedom are enemy of the state. Books teach stuff.
🕯🌳Do you know how much more your sounding like someone form World War 2. Just like your potus and he’s German to.🖖🕊🌍🐸
Please tell what kind of “stuff” might you learn from our local library.
I have more books in my personal library than our library has. And when I ran out of space for my books, I got a Kindle and I liked it. So, now I have five various kinds of Kindle’s with approximately 4,000 books that I personally selected for my reading pleasure. I also have 9000 of my favorite tunes and several hundred movies to select from with more coming every day. I still like libraries, repositories of life and culture. I would think they would open when it’s safe. In the meantime, a used Kindle Fire can be picked up for around $20. And, you can get literally hundreds, maybe thousand of books, from various places online for free. Selecting books should not be death defying.
I can read books on a tablet like a Kindle during the day, but not at night. I read until I fall asleep, sometimes waking still holding the book, most times having the book next to me on the pillow. I am very nearsighted, and take off my glasses before bed to read, so I have the reading material quite close to my face. An electronic tablet just doesn’t work for my purposes at night.
Actually just rechecked the library site… They have the curbside pickup now! Hooray! I would’ve thought this merited a huge headline, personally.
https://humboldtgov.org/2780/Curbside-Service
Our supervisors are cowards and complicit in this tyrannical oppression. Let them know by voting them out of office.
The tyranny of asking people to avoid getting sick…Dang, life is rough.
Lol yes Kym 👏
You cannot mandate wellness.
You cannot fight for peace.
You cannot fix a system hijacked by special interests.
You cannot win,
Although you may survive,
Under duress.
Go Team.
KymKemp is so lost haha or playing for ‘their team.’ Its a FUCKING HOAX! Moron. I already proved it. Sick of this. It’s the New World Order knocking on your face. That’s all!!!
QAnon is that you?
Thanks Kym!
Funny how quickly you break down when asked to wear a mask. It’s a trivial and common sense gesture. Get over yourself.
I’m glad our restaurants are reopening but do people really feel safe going out to eat right now? We get take out or delivery once or twice a month but we definitely wouldn’t dine in some where right now. But I’m glad our restaurant owners and workers are back in action and hopefully able to make some money.
Smh y’all still believing this. Sooooooo many states and cities not enforcing this medical experiment of “social distancing” and “masks” and everyone is fine.(experiment because there is no studies proving the effectiveness of these techniques regarding infection rates of viruses) I for one do not consent to mass medical experiments. to top it off last week the CDC changed the case fatality rate to around that of the flu, at a fraction of a percentage. Meaning you’ve been lied to all throughout this. I’m sorry to break the news and I know it’s hard to accept because it implies you are fooled by those who benefit from you being fooled and controlled. Corona fearmongering is soo last month anyways, now we fear civil unrest remember.
It’s a Sick HOAX!!!! Wake up people!!
We live in a one world government already you morons! Left and right… hahaha give me a break! You all still believe in that paradigm? They are playing both sides. Love seeing I’m not the only one awake!
Great! I can’t wait to go eat at the AA! Incredibly clean establishment & not a tad bit republicunty.
but where can you get a real burger and frings for 10.50?
Don’t even try anymore. New World Order took over. Koby Lierus was such a clear scam and the Stupid Floyd death was staged as well. Everyone needs to either take every single government politician, every agent, every mayor and governor, all health authorities(basically every so called authority and convict them of participating in crimes against humanity.) Or we all dpnt ever go out and support anyone anymore. Let everything die and give up on life because these officials have intentionally destroyed our wood and already enslaved way of living. These people are sick! Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18!!! Read it! Event 201! Watch it! Food Chain Reaction Game! Check it out! This is all planned and here is the proof out in the open wrote by the horrible world leaders themselves. They are laughing at all of you naive morons falling or the crime of the century! Such a hoax. HOAX!!!
Destroyed our wood?! They have pills for that now…..
Oh, I’m sure that the same greedy gobblers that won’t bother to keep the roaches and other vermin out of their food, or even throw the contaminated foodstuffs away are going to be on top of that virus.
LOL
Send in the coffin dancers!
“Send in the coffin dancers!”
Too cute!