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New owners of South Philly restaurants did not expect this

The owners of new South Philadelphia restaurants were having good starts in their endeavors — until the coronavirus pandemic shattered the economy like a glass of red wine falling off a table.

Sam Solomone, owner of Caffe Valentino, checks his phone for takeout orders. The coronavirus has limited restaurants nationwide to takeout and delivery orders only.
Sam Solomone, owner of Caffe Valentino, checks his phone for takeout orders. The coronavirus has limited restaurants nationwide to takeout and delivery orders only.Read moreSTEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer