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The bubble tents have since been a hit with customers. Reuters
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Bubble tents have been set up outside Cafe Du Soliel following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Reuters
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The plastic tents have become popular with guests as the weather gets colder and wetter in the fall. Reuters
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Each bubble can seat up to six people. Reuters
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The tents take a minute to set up and take down. Reuters
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Cafe du Soleil owner Alain Chevreux got the idea for the tents in July when he was online, figuring out how to stay in business. Reuters
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The bubble tents have since been a hit with customers. Reuters
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Bubble tents have been set up outside Cafe Du Soliel following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Reuters
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The plastic tents have become popular with guests as the weather gets colder and wetter in the fall. Reuters
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Each bubble can seat up to six people. Reuters
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The tents take a minute to set up and take down. Reuters
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Cafe du Soleil owner Alain Chevreux got the idea for the tents in July when he was online, figuring out how to stay in business. Reuters
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7POUGGV4D5U662XSN6DWGSWJ6Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=784863e3526e1bba2880f40b6656f7b8460ede5d45b6b3323e6deffc69e35b64&width=400&height=225)
The bubble tents have since been a hit with customers. Reuters
Bubble tents are popping up in New York City's food scene
Cafe du Soleil has set up the plastic tents to give guests a safe space to enjoy a meal outdoors
Reuters
26 September, 2020
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