O'FALLON, Mo.—Charlene Gulliford at the Gandy Dancer never figured there would come a day when the Michigan restaurant, which is known for its steaks and seafood, would sell toilet paper and cartons of eggs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has restaurants in survival mode.
The popular restaurant in Ann Arbor now doubles as a grocery store, offering staples such as milk and bread, in addition to meats and fish from its own pantry—and yes, even paper towels and the ever-elusive toilet paper. Sales began two weeks ago and the Gandy Dancer has found an income source to make up for some of its lost dine-in business, while also filling a need since traditional grocers are struggling to keep up with demand.
