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Sophia\u2019s Italian Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nomination from Hanna Lee<\/h5>
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When COVID-19 hit every restaurant was scrambling to figure out how to handle their survival. It\u2019s hard to imagine how with only being allowed a handful of customers in at a time and having to be spaced six feet apart how a business can survive. Sophia\u2019s is a survivor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They revamped their service to take out and were fantastic on social media. As a customer knowing that I can order online and enjoy my favorite Ravioli makes me happy. When they opened the tent I couldn\u2019t wait to get out of the house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were on top of cleaning and checked temperatures as we walked in. I\u2019m looking forward to normal days and glad they are still around!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Union County Small Business Community Champion\u2019s Story<\/h5>
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It was a struggle to keep my doors open during Covid. I\u2019m grateful for the help of my loyal customers, local community and staff, they were the reason I was able to get through this tough time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off we implemented new safety and disinfecting protocols. We purchased new cleaning items and equipment that enabled us to add a rigorous daily cleaning routine. This routine included wearing masks and gloves, constant sanitizing and bleaching. I was lucky to have the support of all the local people around me. I shifted to full takeout until outdoor eating was permitted, and signed up with 3 delivery services. Since restricting were in place for indoor dining I invested in a 75 person tent for outdoor dining and sacrificed the parking lot. I made sure all my social media advertising was updated to keep people informed and encouraged them to dine out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the onset of allowing customers to eat outside temperatures were taken and seating was spread 6 feet apart. I gave back and participated in town donations for various organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look forward to serving our community for years to come!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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