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‘The first tables I served wanted champagne’: Optimism as CBD reopens – The Age
Melbourne’s CBD defrosted on Wednesday after 15 weeks in lockdown, and cafe owners were upbeat about the sunny months ahead.
“The doors are open, the coffee’s flowing. It’s a positive day, it’s a good day.”
Pellegrinis did not bother staying open for takeaway during stage four restrictions, and Mr Malaspina found the empty city “so disheartening”.
James Fraser and his wife were glad to find a cafe on Wednesday.Credit:Joe Armao
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