Sydney

The industry that’s been forced to its knees is getting back on its feet, and fortified with a resolve that's a hallmark of the sector.

COVID-19 has stopped Ian Tran from enjoying these menu items, so he’s paying homage to them in the only way he knows how.

Today marks the day Sydney restaurants can host up to 10 diners at a time. For some, staying closed was the obvious decision to make; for those who’ve decided to open, it’s done with mixed emotions.

At a time when dining rooms across Australia have closed, these restaurants owners, against the odds, have opened their doors.

Bread, that historical staple food of so many societies, has become a means of sustenance for these businesses.

“We’ve put too much money, sweat and tears into this place to press stop.”

In these difficult times, these eateries are still helping those most in need through the best way they know how – through the power of a home-cooked meal.