Eating establishments in Sooke are working to adapt to the ongoing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the end of March, restaurants were mandated by the province to switch to a delivery or takeout model to help stop the spread of the virus.

Eateries such as Route 14, The Lazy Gecko and Grilled to the Mac food truck, say despite all the rapid changes, theyB次元官网网址檙e pushing through.

Adam Parsons, general manager at Route 14, says that the restaurant has adjusted well to the new style of service, and demand has been steady.

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Parsons said changing to take-out and delivery has lasted longer than they expected, but it has been quite successful and Route 14 is considering continuing with delivery service even after the pandemic is over.

The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and people are able to come in and pick up, or get free delivery.

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Maria Holland, who purchased and reopened The Lazy Gecko last July, said this wasnB次元官网网址檛 the summer she was expecting, but she is trying to stay positive.

Things havenB次元官网网址檛 changed too drastically for her business, as people often ordered take-out regardless.

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Her regular employees are no longer working at the restaurant for the time being, so just Holland, her sister and her niece are running the operation. The Lazy Gecko shortened its weekly hours, now closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Dan Humphries, owner of Grilled to the Mac, said despite everything going on, business feels fairly normal, adding that the usual amount of customers visiting his food truck correlates with the time of year.

However, at this time of the year Humphries is usually starting to fill up his schedule with events, festivals and markets, which are a crucial part of his regular income.

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Currently, Grilled to the Mac is set up at the Sooke Bite Stop, (6331 Sooke Rd.) on Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. In the months ahead if business increases, Humphries will likely extend his hours.

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Humphries noted if people plan on spending their money, he hopes they are B次元官网网址渒eeping it local.B次元官网网址�

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