Guest : Andrew Thompson, freelance writer for Business Insider 

The coronavirus pandemic is devastating restaurants around the world. And South
Africa’s hard lockdown has forced restaurants into the takeaway and delivery space -
even those whose owners might once have chortled at the very thought.
The takeaway market is one traditionally reserved for food that travels well. But
worldwide this is a trend that’s starting to shift.
In the United States, a handful of Michelin star restaurants have started offering
deliveries in order to stay afloat. Some restaurant suppliers are delivering delicacies,
like caviar and live king crabs, direct to the public. And one of the fanciest restaurants
in Seattle recently turned into a drive-through burger place.
In South Africa, You can now order a 5-course meal from some of SA’s top restaurants –
at cut-rate prices.

To read more of Andrew's fascinating research and informative articles, visit:
www.Andrew-Thompson.com

Guest : Andrew Thompson, freelance writer for Business Insider&nbsp; The coronavirus pandemic is devastating restaurants around the world. And South Africa&rsquo;s hard lockdown has forced restaurants into the takeaway and delivery space - even those whose owners might once have chortled at the very thought. The takeaway market is one traditionally reserved for food that travels well. But worldwide this is a trend that&rsquo;s starting to shift. In the United States, a handful of Michelin star restaurants have started offering deliveries in order to stay afloat. Some restaurant suppliers are delivering delicacies, like caviar and live king crabs, direct to the public. And one of the fanciest restaurants in Seattle recently turned into a drive-through burger place. In South Africa, You can now order a 5-course meal from some of SA&rsquo;s top restaurants &ndash; at cut-rate prices. To read more of Andrew's fascinating research and informative articles, visit: www.Andrew-Thompson.com

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