Danny Meyer Says Restaurants Are Halfway Back From Pandemic

The transcript discusses the recovery of restaurants post-pandemic, highlighting the progress in reopening and employment levels. It addresses the challenges of supply and demand, particularly in hiring and food supply. The introduction of permanent outdoor dining in New York City and its impact on restaurant operations is also covered. The discussion emphasizes the enthusiasm of New Yorkers to dine out and the gradual return to normalcy.

What fraction of the way back has the restaurant industry come in terms of employee numbers since early March 2020?

• Halfway

• One-fourth

• Completely

• Three-fourths

Which of the following restaurants is mentioned as not yet reopened?

• Maiolino

• Blue Smoke

• Marta

• Cafe Gramercy

What is a major challenge for restaurants when trying to hire staff in the current economy?

• Lack of demand for dining

• Overabundance of food suppliers

• Difficulty in filling numerous positions at once

• Excessive supply of workers

What new feature has New York City made permanent for restaurants?

• 24-hour service

• Live music

• Outdoor dining

• Free delivery

Why might it take a few months for restaurants to feel like they did before the pandemic?

• New menu changes

• Staffing shortages

• Renovations

• Increased competition