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Maslow, a hovering, centrally positioned vegetarian restaurant going through the Seine, wouldn’t dream of closing, given its proximity to the Olympic motion. But that call comes with some unease. “We’re staying constructive as a result of the power will likely be unbelievable, however we’re a bit nervous about how onerous it is going to be for our employees to get to work,” stated the chief chef, Mehdi Favri, who can be a co-owner.
Commuting has ranked excessive amongst companies’ issues. However, locals have confronted comparable hurdles attending to work earlier than. In 2019, trains throughout France and public transport in Paris have been severely disrupted for almost two months throughout a nationwide pension reform strike, forcing employees to stroll or cycle lengthy distances.
André Terrail, the proprietor of the Michelin-starred restaurant La Tour d’Argent, which overlooks the Seine, doesn’t assume the Olympic commutes will likely be fairly that advanced however admits such challenges, usually, are the value of doing enterprise in Paris. “It’s going to be difficult. We’re all going to be operating round. But it’s additionally going to be wonderful,” he stated. “If different host cities have discovered options, so will we.”
Etheliya Hananova, a co-owner and sommelier on the up to date French restaurant Comice, is maybe essentially the most enthusiastic concerning the summer season forward — sufficient to stay open seven days every week for 3 weeks by way of Aug. 10. “It’s one of many largest occasions within the historical past of Paris. We’re right here to be a part of the welcoming committee,” she stated.
The scaling-back of the opening ceremony on the Seine has given the vintage booksellers, or “bouquinistes,” that line its banks a reprieve, and lots of plan to remain open. Shoppers may even be capable to browse in department shops similar to Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and Le Bon Marché. For these in search of one thing unconventional, the St.-Ouen flea market will sprawl out as typical, providing antiques, classic clothes and extra.
