There was nothing that chef-owner Dean Keddell could do in March last year when almost overnight, visitors to the island of Bali left in a great rush. Both of his restaurants, Ginger Moon Canteen and Jackson Lily’s went from being packed day and night to having zero guests. Both modern Asian restaurants, situated in the previously lively Seminyak’s main streets, catered mainly to international visitors.
“The current situation is very sad. Things are getting harder, not easier. We reopened in the middle of December last year but closed again this March. Out of a team of 130, only 10 staff are currently being paid to work for a couple of hours a week. Some of them
