![]() “We deliver within a 10-mile radius with no fee, but it’s a $20 minimum order.” “We want to help get people the food they want,” he said. Take-out isn’t new to Brooks, but the spread of COVID-19 prompted Ryan to move up his plan to add delivery. “But it’s always nice to see some friendly faces.” “I don’t think a lot of people know which restaurants are open,” said Council Rock’s Becky Davidson. Many others, including Mel’s, Brooks, Council Rock Brewery and The Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill have quickly adapted to take-out and delivery. Some, like Morey’s and The Depot in Oneonta, the Doubleday Café in Cooperstown and Jackie’s in Milford, simply closed. “It was like someone took something out of my heart.” “When the quarantines started happening last week, I walked into work and there were no customers coming in,” said Brian Wrubleski, who owns Mel’s at 22, Cooperstown. With Governor Cuomo’s order that all “non-essential” businesses be shuttered, restaurants can no longer accommodate dine-in customers. Council Rock Brewery’s Kyle Llewellyn fills a “crowler” can – that’s half a growler – as Manager Becky Davidson supervises. ![]() “We’re going to add additional phone lines,” said owner Ryan Brooks. Special to ONEONTA – At Brooks House of BBQ, the staff can’t answer the phones fast enough.You’ll Have It TO GO! From Emergency, Novelty: Folks Around County Pick Up Dinners Mel’s at 22 proprietor Brian Wrubleski packs to-go dinners with the help of daughter Alex Gauther, left, and Tomeka Ray.
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