The Future of Restaurants

Senator Glazer led a conversation about how restaurants are faring under COVID-19 and what they are doing to adjust to Shelter-In-Place conditions. World-renowned restaurant consultant Paul Pruitt joined the panel to help lead a discussion of re-imagining the world of dining out.

Guests were:

• Matt Sutton, senior VP of government affairs for the California Restaurant Association
• Lynn Tei, co-owner of Zephyr’s Grill & Bar in Brentwood & Livermore, and Smith’s Landing in Antioch.
• Ed Westmoreland, owner of Eddie Papa's American Hangout in Pleasanton
• Paul Pruitt, Founder/Principle of New School Consultants
• Loella Haskew, Mayor of Walnut Creek