The Sevilla Restaurant in Manhattan embodies a vintage aesthetic reminiscent of the West Village’s past, featuring classic decor and attentive servers. Yet, amidst its nostalgic ambiance, clear plastic screens from the pandemic era present a stark contrast, serving as reminders of a tumultuous time. Miguel Lloves, the restaurant's current manager, acknowledges their presence and his father's reluctance to remove them, suggesting a belief in their potential return. These partitions represent a lingering artifact of the pandemic, highlighting societal transitions and adaptive resilience in urban environments.
The partitions came up during the pandemic, said Miguel Lloves, 47, whose family took over the business in the 1960s. I did ask my dad if we'd want to take them down. He didn't let me. Somehow, in his mind, he thinks it's going to come back.
Scan your eyes around New York City, and you'll spot them everywhere, these artifacts of the pandemic, lingering through intent or indifference.
These remnants of that anxious time now serve as some of the only public reminders of those deadly years.
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