Del Ray Restaurants Adjust To New Coronavirus Situation

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Public health officials are urging residents to practice social distancing in response to the new coronavirus, bringing into question how to approach restaurant operations. Del Ray restaurants are adapting social distancing recommendations by emphasizing takeout options.

While Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the closure of bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms across the state, effective 5 p.m. Monday, an order has not been announced in Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam's ban on gatherings of 100 people or more does not apply to restaurants, bars and offices. The new coronavirus situation continues to rapidly change, so we will update this story accordingly if that policy should happen in Virginia.

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We've rounded up how small businesses are handling operations during the new coronavirus outbreak. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

Stomping Ground: The business stopped dine-in service and began operating out of a takeout station at the front entrance. Stomping Ground encourages online ordering at www.stompdelray.com.

Bagel Uprising: The local bagel shop is offering take out only service from the front entrance. Patrons are encouraged to order and pay online at bagel-uprising.square.site.

Pork Barrel BBQ: Curbside pickup is available with online ordering at porkbarrel.patronpath.com.

The Sushi Bar: Curb-side pickup is available. Visit sushidelray.com to place your order. Delivery is available via UberEats and Postmates.

Cheesetique: The restaurant has outlined additional sanitation practices and hopes to continue normal hours for employees and avoid layoffs. Cheesetique asks customers to continue supporting small businesses. "We fully understand if, even taking into consideration the increased attention to cleanliness, you still don’t love the idea of dining out right now and so we have put together some additional options and special offers to help you get your Cheesetique fix with minimal human interaction, reads a message from Cheesetique.

Evening Star Cafe: Evening Star and other Neighborhood Restaurant Group eateries started offering only takeout and delivery, effective Monday, March 16. Delivery will be available from Doordash beginning at 5 p.m. Monday. Customers can also support Metropolitan Washington's Worker Relief Fund. Visit eveningstarcafe.net for menus and call 703-549-5051 to place an order for pickup.

Hops N Shine: The owners say Hops N Shine is following the recommendation of limiting gatherings to 10 people or less with tables seven feet apart and "vigilant sanitation practices." The restaurant is focusing on takeout and delivery, which includes beer and wine. Customers can also purchase e-gift cards. The owners aim to earn enough revenue to continue paying employees throughout the crisis. Visit hopsnshine.com for more information.

Royal Nepal: Delivery is available in a two-mile radius starting March 20 (and on a trial case-by-case basis starting immediately). Call 571-312-5130 to order or visit www.royalnepalva.com.

Swings Coffee Roasters: The business has gone cashless for payment, stopped using personal cups, is sanitizing hourly and encouraging is social distancing.

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: The restaurant said in a Facebook post "we will remain open during regular business and are taking extra precautionary sanitizing measures to ensure your comfort and safety while dining us." Customers can also order online through ChowNow and delivery through UberEats at www.lenaswoodfire.com.

Al's Steak House: The business aims to avoid staffing cuts with support from customers. Call-in carryout and delivery options are available, and there is curbside pick up for all prepaid carryout orders. See a menu at alssteakhouse.business.site.

Taqueria Poblano: The full menu (including Margarita mix) is available for curbside pickup. Visit www.taqueriapoblano.com and call 703-548-8226 to order.

The Garden and Live Oak: The two restaurants are closed until further notice. Purchase a gift card for future use at thegardendelray.com/merch or liveoakdelray.com/giftcards.

Del Ray Pizzeria: The pizzeria says in a Facebook post it is taking "every precautionary measure possible" to protect the community. Online ordering is available at www.delraypizzeria.com.

Del Ray Cafe: The restaurant is working to set up their online order system for pickups. For more information, visit www.delraycafe.com or call 703-717-9151.

Junction Bakery & Bistro: Customers can call in pick up orders or get delivery from Uber Eats. Visit www.junctionbakery.com for the menu.

Sicilian Pizza: Call 703-838-0202 to place orders for pickup or delivery. See the menu at www.sicilianpizzava.com

Spice Kraft: Place an order for carryout at www.spicekraftdelray.com.