As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the restaurant industry has taken a major hit. As of July 14, the Chicago Eater reported 70 permanent coronavirus-related restaurant closures in and around the city. We are struggling. This isn’t a joke. Support your fav deli for dinner tonight. Thx — Manny’s Deli (@mannysdeli) […]
Local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but here in Chicago, we are resilient. Many new businesses have re-imagined themselves and gotten creative with social-distancing so that they can still provide us with wonderful experiences and services this summer. Whether you are comfortable going out in accordance with Phase Four guidelines, or […]
National Burger Day — yes, it’s a thing. Tomorrow, May 28th, has been dedicated to the best friend of the fry, beer, shake, you name it. And it just so happens that Marin County has a great deal to offer in this arena. In light of these circumstances, we thought we’d do a quick round-up […]
We still need our creature comforts, especially now. And neither wind, nor rain, nor COVID-19 pandemic could keep me from my appointed duty of producing a Best Burger list every other year (it takes me that long to recover from all the cholesterol). This year’s is filled with favorite burgers of years past, classics that […]
Trips to the grocery store, once a beloved ritual for me, have become minefields. I fight the panic as — armed with my trusty mask and gloves— I dutifully follow the one-way arrows and social distancing mandated at the local Whole Foods or Valle, only to be met head-on by people who either can’t read […]
Sarpino’s Pizzeria is engrained in the local communities they serve. As the local pizza place of choice for so many communities impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Sarpino’s Pizzeria is proud to announce the official launch of their First Responders Program. The program is designed to serve fresh, free meals to local medical workers, policemen, firemen […]
In the scramble to determine what constitutes an “essential” service in the midst of an unprecedented modern-day pandemic, the one area where everyone on the planet seems to agree is food. Despite universal acknowledgement that the public’s access to food must continue, keeping ourselves fed is presenting new challenges at a time when many restaurants, […]
Easter 2020 might go down in history as one of the strangest celebrations yet. With churches closed, gatherings cancelled and the stay at home order in place, we are left to celebrate as best we can in our homes with our small circle of family we are quarantined with. Luckily, we can still support local […]
Death Proof, a “lethal” blend of dark rum, Calvados, orange and aromatic bitters, is just one of the pre-tiki-era handmade drinks on the menu at San Rafael’s California Gold. The brainchild of Tam High alumnus Isaac Shumway and co-owner and life partner Rhia, the slickly comfortable space is decked out in a style befitting the […]
On Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the shutdown of all restaurants and bars in Illinois at 9 p.m. Monday, after crowds of St. Patrick’s Day revelers flocked to downtown bars, ignoring all pleas to stay home. This order, which promotes staying at home to flatten the curve, is not just affecting restaurants. Retail stores, gyms, […]
