The Lockdown Impact On Canadian Restaurants Was Captured & The Pics Are So Powerful
It's safe to say that Canadian businesses have been affected by COVID-19 one way or another and restaurants are no exception.
As it stands, over 10,000 restaurants have closed in the country, with over 200,000 businesses still at risk of closing.
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To capture the impact on the industry, Jody Shapiro, co-owner of Toronto’s Antler Kitchen and Bar introduced a photo series called "Lockdown 2.0," which documented over a dozen restaurants in Toronto, like LEV bakery which was capture on day 66 of lockdown.
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The project was described as "an intimate look into an industry fighting for survival amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 restrictions."
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"I want to use this photography series to demonstrate how hard everyone is working to survive and remind our community that we’re all in this together," Shapiro said in a statement.
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It captured workers like Scott waiting for customers at Beast Bodega on day 47 of lockdown.
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And Maggie re-opening the Skyline restaurant to customers.
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It highlighted measures put in place with shots of workers like Caroline and Rob working at different stations at Labora on day 13 of lockdown.
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And Chefs Anthony and John working on plating for a takeout order at Canoe.
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The photo series got the attention of the Stephen Bulger Gallery and the image prints are being sold with all profits going towards non-profits supporting the Canadian hospitality industry.
