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Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen more and more plastic shields being erected to create physical barriers between people and groups with the hope of preventing the spread of airborne particles. The idea makes intuitive sense, an acrylic shield allows people to see each other while theoretically creating a physical obstacle for airborne viruses. However, according to a recent article in The New York Times, these barriers may actually be doing more harm than good in many instances. While a conclusive ruling is still out while scientists continue to study all the complications that factor into COVID safety, the available evidence suggests we should put our time and effort elsewhere when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID0-19.  Continue reading →

Tablebases.com makes it super easy to create a custom table that fits your exact space. With that kind of freedom also comes a lot of questions! One question we get from a lot of customers is how tall of a table base do you need? Tablebases.com offers options at Dining Height, Bar Height, Counter Height and Coffee Table Height, and many of our bases can be cut to a custom height if you need something precise for your project. But how do you match up your chairs or stools to the perfect height table? There’s a simple rule of thumb you can follow to get the best match, keep reading to find out.  Continue reading →

We recently wrote about how Yelp had updated it’s business tools to allow restaurants to publicize their COVID-19 vaccine policy for both customers and employees. Now OpenTable, the ubiquitous reservation service, has announced a new feature that allows restaurants to verify customers’ vaccination status. As reported by The Verge, the feature will launch later this month and will allow restaurants to “tag diners as ‘verified’ for meeting entry requirements”.   Continue reading →

There is still plenty of time to enjoy the summer sunshine in your own private space. If you’re looking for a simple DIY way to refresh your outdoor spaces, Tablebases.com has a few easy ideas for where to start. The best part about most of these projects is that you determine the scope. You can start with something as simple as adding a few potted plants, or go full out and buy a new set of patio furniture. Even if you just want a weekend project with the kids, there are a number of easy ways you can refresh your patio within a range of budgets. Keep reading for our ideas!  Continue reading →

Yelp has announced a new feature that will allow businesses to post their COVID vaccination policies on their profile, as The Verge reports. Yelp has been adding pandemic related features to business pages over the last year, and this is the latest effort. This is yet another tool for restaurants and hospitality businesses to manage all of the risks and intricacies that are a sad reality of the ongoing pandemic, especially as things like mask mandates and vaccination policies are becoming increasingly controversial.  Continue reading →

For diners, restaurants are places to relax, socialize, and most importantly, eat! Your average consumer probably knows that a restaurant kitchen is a hectic environment, with heat, steam, smoke and noise galore. What a lot of people don’t realize is that restaurants in general are very high-impact environments! It’s not just the kitchen that sees abuse, the entire facility is subject to very hard use by customers and employees, from the seating to the door handles to accessories that most people don’t even consider.  Continue reading →

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), part of the American Rescue Plan that congresses passed in March this year, is a grant program that was thought to be a lifeline for restaurants that have been struggling during the pandemic. However, the grant program is already running out of money. With $65 billion worth of applications already received since it opened on...

We often have customers ask if we can custom-cut our table bases to specific heights. Maybe you have unique chairs that are a bit taller than standard, or are trying to match an existing countertop. You can order a custom height table base from www.tablebases.com, just give us a call to place your order over the phone. Not all of our products can be custom cut, for example, most vintage cast iron models with decorative columns are not customizable. However, most of our bases with steel columns can be custom-cut (click the button below to see a complete list of table bases that can be cut to custom heights). Custom Height Table Bases Continue reading →

In normal times, any hotel that offers hourly rates would be considered a bit low-rent. However, anything goes in a pandemic! In Montréal, the beautiful eastern Canadian city known for its vibrant dining scene, three hotels are hosting private dining experiences for guests that are just looking for a few hours out of the house, and not a room for the evening. Think of it as room service, but you’re there specifically for the food. The ingenious idea sidesteps the dining restrictions that are in place in Montréal (and much of the rest of the world), without running afoul of social distancing practices or restoring to outdoor experiences. Continue reading →

Get Ready for a Post-Pandemic Rush With multiple vaccines available, the end of the pandemic is finally in sight. After a year of shelter-in-place mandates that slowed business, many customers will doubtlessly be thrilled about the idea of dining out. Make sure you are ready to provide the best service possible by preparing ahead of time. Continue reading →