Haddonfield Shops Reopen, Al Fresca Dining Begins Monday

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Downtown Haddonfield’s retail shops are opening their doors and food establishments are providing outdoor dining service starting Monday.

It is the same day Gov. Phil Murphy said restaurants, bars and non-essential retail are permitted to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are thrilled to see our retail businesses open and outdoor dining now available at our restaurants. We look forward to seeing everyone during the summer in the Downtown,” Partnership for Haddonfield Retail Recruiter Remi Fortunato said.

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Participating restaurants, coffee shops, dessert shops and other food retailers in the Downtown are offering outdoor seating outside their business. Customers are asked to wear masks as well as maintain six feet of distance between others while visiting inside the stores.

For those who prefer it, curbside delivery of pre-ordered retail purchases remains available at many shops. Restaurants also continue with curbside pickups and deliveries. The state has set forth the following guidelines all restaurants must follow:

• tables are going to have to be six feet apart
• buffet and salad bars will be gone
• takeout only will be offered if the weather gets bad
• employees at the bars and restaurants will have to wear masks

Anyone who wants to go inside will have to wear a face covering, and can only be there for a very short period of time. And instead of waiting for a table at the door, residents may have to wait in their car. Read more here: Here's What To Do At NJ Bars, Restaurants Under Coronavirus Rules

Murphy has been releasing "hard dates" and specifics on New Jersey's plans to reopen its economy during the coronavirus crisis. And he was expected to provide more details over the course of June. Read more here: Gov. Murphy: 'Hard Dates' For NJ Coronavirus Reopening