Vilnius is embracing al fresco wining and dining in a big way!
The Lithuanian capital is transformed into one humongous open-air café with authorities allowing bars and restaurants to set up tables outside free of charge – so as to respect social distancing rules – as lockdown eases.
Eighteen of the city’s public spaces – plazas, squares and streets – have been opened for use, with more outdoor areas to be added to the list during summer. And with more than 200 applications received thus far, the plan has been applauded by business owners.
In fact, the measure has been welcomed by the F&B industry, with Evada Šiškauskienė, the head of the country's Association of Hotels and Restaurants, saying it "came just in time".
"This additional space will help them accommodate more visitors and bring life back to the city streets without violating security requirements", she added.
Note: As of yesterday, the Baltic state has registered 1,616 cases and 63 deaths from Covid-19 since the beginning of the outbreak.
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