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A Chicago bakery mandated boosters, then came the threats

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

Earlier this week, Baker Miller said it would require proof of booster shots for dine-in customers. But the café’s owners decided to shut the dining room entirely after receiving threats from anti-vaxxers.

Operations

Danny Meyer temporarily closes some restaurants, mandates boosters amid COVID surge

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

Seven Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants are closed until later this month and the multi-concept group will be requiring booster shots for eligible employees immediately, with diners requiring a booster starting Jan. 24.

Operations

For indies, omicron brings a terrifying déjà vu

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 21, 2021

Surging COVID cases among employees and customers are forcing restaurants to temporarily shut down during what is typically a busy holiday season. And the new year brings more uncertainty.

Operations

Thousands of indies say they will close without federal aid

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 10, 2021

More than 3,300 independent restaurants signed a letter Thursday saying they will have to permanently shut their doors if Congress does not replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Financing

Some Casa Bonita superfans don’t want ‘South Park’s’ creators to buy the quirky landmark

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 20, 2021

A group called Save Casa Bonita has filed an objection to the proposed sale, offering to pay $3.5 million for the Mexican restaurant/tourist attraction.

Technology

Ghost kitchen All Day Kitchens raises another $65M

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2021

The company, which operates satellite kitchens for emerging brands in San Francisco and Chicago, said it plans to expand to Texas and Southern California.

Emerging Brands

Savory Fund launches $1M contest for independent restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2021

Savory Fund launches $1M contest for independent restaurants

Financing

'South Park' creators to buy landmark Casa Bonita restaurant for $3.1M

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2021

Pending bankruptcy court approval, Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the new owners of the beloved 47-year-old Denver-area roadside attraction they’d featured in their animated series.

Operations

Independent restaurants remain in crisis mode

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 24, 2021

There’s little to no post-pandemic recovery for small operators, with the delta variant creating continued anxiety and uncertainty. And winter is coming.

Operations

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is primed to reopen in Times Square as Broadway shows resume

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2021

New York City’s Great White Way was dark for the last 18 months, and Carmine’s highest volume location was closed. The restaurant reopens today with high expectations.

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