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"Not far from Pagu, Steve “Nookie” Postal says things at Commonwealth "are not pretty": loss of travel, seminars, meetings and corporate business has eliminated catering platters and private-dining buyouts overnight, and while delivery orders have increased he warns that third-party services can take up to 30%. Postal has checked insurance (finding no pandemic coverage) and is negotiating emergency rent reductions with understanding landlords where possible, but he expects abbreviated hours, limited menus, and closures if the downturn continues." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal