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Outdoor dining at the Conrad in Washington , D . C .
chefs were familiar with , Tanaka and Czerwinski overcame the changes ( challenges ?) to open the restaurant . “ During the launch of the restaurant , Chris even had Google-like glasses so Jun could be with him in service , from the preparation work to the presentation , and Jun has remained present throughout this despite his physical absence ,” Cheung adds .
SPACE INNOVATION At the Conrad in Washington , D . C ., utilizing outdoor spaces effectively and converting them to innovative dining experiences is something the hotel will continue to do . “ When we had to shut down all of our indoor dining , we created an experience for our guests on one of our outdoor terraces called the Hidden Terrace , where we presented a three-course meal in a very innovative fashion ,” says Troy Knapp , director of food and beverage . “ As our city has now fully re-opened , we ’ re taking lessons we ’ ve learned throughout COVID and applying them to our operations as we continue on our re-opening path .”
Such lessons include the social distancing and cleaning operations , but also in us-
100 Sails Restaurant and Bar at the Prince Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu
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