"With beachfront dining rooms sitting empty and sales in a devastating slump, some of the restaurants that have decided to remain open are altering their business models to offer direct-to-consumer products because those products may be out of stock elsewhere due to panic buying. Jimmy’s on the Pier, a Southern comfort and seafood restaurant on the water, has transitioned to a grocery market of sorts in an effort to stay alive. 'We have supplies from the restaurant industry and we’re trying to get stuff like tissues, paper towels, eggs, and sell it to the public because they can’t get it in regular stores,' said executive chef Yarik Golobokov. The seaside restaurant, which normally employs around 50 people, was planning on hiring additional seasonal Galvestonians for the summer boom but has since reduced its staff to about four employees because they have no idea what the future may hold. 'As of last week, our fishing pier was open. Today, the fishing pier is closed because the city shut down, and I understand,' Golobokov said. 'Maybe tomorrow they’re going to tell restaurants to close completely.'" - Brandon Summers-Miller
