3 months.
It's been that long since #theKawayiis went out for a proper dinner together. It's been cooking and deliveries ever since we celebrated the wifey's birthday at Mia mid-March.
Come to think of it, we've actually been adjusting to the new situation in pretty well. We'd often struggled to make decisions regarding the next meal, but we've never talked about a burning desire to dine out again.
Last night, after making reservations and ensuring the family could sit together at the same table, we embarked on the exciting adventure to eat out again.
1. Entering Emquartier
It was nice to walk into the mall without little infra-red thermometers shooting at our foreheads. The mall is equipped with thermal imaging cameras to enable a hassle-free experience. Once we passed that, we were given cute stickers which were our passports for the rest of the journey.
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| The Entrance |
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| Thai Chana check-in QR Code |
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| Cute thermometer sticker indicating we were all-clear |
Note on Thai Chana:
Only 1 of us was required to check-in, and Thai Chana is NOT AN APPLICATION. You do not need to download anything, but it does give away your location and I believe it's tagged to your phone number.
2. Going to the restaurant
Everything was normal except there were signs reminding us to keep a 2-step distance away from the next person on the escalator.
Only 1 of us was required to check-in, and Thai Chana is NOT AN APPLICATION. You do not need to download anything, but it does give away your location and I believe it's tagged to your phone number.
2. Going to the restaurant
Everything was normal except there were signs reminding us to keep a 2-step distance away from the next person on the escalator.
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| Signs at every escalator |
3. Entering the restaurant
Wanting reliable comfort food, our choice of dinner was Roast. As expected, one of us was required to check-in via Thai Chana as well.
4. WE COULD SIT TOGETHER AT THE SAME TABLE!!!
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| Yes, it's true! |
5. Food-ordering and dining
To minimize contact, Roast has decided to put their menu online (sorry, no more take-home newsletter-style menu). The menu has also shrunk a fair bit, though this change also gives them the freedom to make changes to it as-and-when they desire
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| New Online Menu |
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| "I really miss eating in restaurants," he said. |
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| "The bacon is so crispy!" she said. |
6. Leaving
You should know the drill by now. We were required to check out via Thai Chana at both Roast and Emquartier.
Hope this step-by-step description will be of help to you as you ponder whether to bring your family out for dinner in the 'new normal'.
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