Banana New Paradise survived SARS and 2008 financial crisis but not Wuhan virus

Taiwan News
Date: 2020/03/10
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The popular “Banana New Paradise” restaurant in Taichung became the latest establishment to announce its imminent closure in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, reports said Monday (March 9).

The central Taiwanese city already saw its Landis Hotel cease operations, with the impact of the virus on tourism and travel a major contributing element.

The Banana New Paradise Restaurant will end its 30 years in business on May 10, Mother’s Day, its founder was quoted by CNA as saying. The landmark eatery relied heavily on nostalgia for old Taiwan in its decoration.    [FULL  STORY]