Business View Magazine | June 2020

16 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JUNE 2020 crab, and shrimp from local Gulf Coast dealers. “This is obviously a very tough market for seafood producers,” Destin said. “We’re trying to do our part to help local fishermen continue the essential work of providing Americans with fresh, healthy seafood.” GCSA member Miller Phillips , owner of Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House in Destin, just reopened his restaurant on Monday, May 18. In addition to opening at 50 percent capacity We’re trying to do our part to help local fishermen continue the essential work of providing Americans with fresh, healthy seafood inside and keeping all tables outside at a safe six-to-eight feet distance apart, the restaurant has installed hand sanitizer stations throughout the property and has “disinfectant hostesses” constantly cleaning door handles, tables, chairs, and bars. While Phillips has had trouble getting some seafood and meat products and has been forced to remove several items from his menu, for the most part, he said his normal seafood suppliers have been able to meet the restaurant’s needs. His biggest fear is the long-term impact of lost revenue from the beginning of the spring season, usually a boon for the region after slow winter months. Boshamps spent much of the money it made last season on updates and repairs for the restaurant, expecting to make the money back in the spring. “I don’t know how we’ll get through next off season with that loss of revenue,” Phillips said. “Only time will tell.” GCSA member Chatham Morgan of Local Market In Destin, Harbor Docks prepared for lunch service on May 18 by distancing tables and reducing the seating capacity of their harbor view deck before opening.