The Toronto restaurant industry has struggled during the pandemic, with some establishments having no choice but to shut their doors for good. Jeffrey Markus from Daddyo’s Pasta & Salads and Thom Fitzgerald of DROM Taberna are both restaurant owners in downtown Toronto. They describe how the pandemic has affected their establishments and how business has been.
Skedline reporter Josh Welsh has the story.
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Markus explains how Daddyo’s had to deal with the aftermath of an anti-masker who vandalized the property recently.
Mackenzie Edwards, former UofT student and Daddyo’s regular, describes why she loves to support the restaurant.
Daddyo’s Instagram: @daddyospasta
DROM Taberna’s Instagram: @dromtaberna
Featured photo: Owner Jeffrey Markus and his partner Sri Thangaraga of Daddyo’s Pasta & Salads. Supplied by Jeffrey Markus.