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Winter, surging pandemic and no aid plans prompt indies to announce their last service

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 06, 2020

This is the latest in an occasional series looking at independent restaurants closing their doors permanently due to the pandemic.

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Some restaurants are defying state orders and keeping their doors open

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 30, 2020

After months of lockdowns and capacity restrictions, some operators say they have nothing to lose at this point and are willing to take the risk of continuing dine-in service.

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Chefs from independent restaurants band together to boost business

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2020

Instead of competing for customers, these chefs are collaborating to generate revenue during the pandemic.

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Winners chosen in Chicago’s outdoor dining design contest

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 08, 2020

Will cozy cabins or heated tables allow restaurants to continue service even as the weather gets colder?

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Independent restaurants urge Senate approval of aid package

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2020

With winter approaching, operators say the $120 billion targeted relief bill is essential to prevent further closures.

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Long-lived independent restaurants keep shutting their doors

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2020

The pandemic is forcing the closure of a large number of independent restaurants, with many in the industry saying to expect more permanent shutters in coming months.

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Fire destroys Napa’s iconic Restaurant at Meadowood

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2020

A number of wineries and other restaurants in Napa Valley have been threatened or damaged by wildfire in recent days.

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Restaurants are struggling to find—and afford—patio heaters

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 25, 2020

Operators in cold-weather cities say demand is high for portable heaters, as they seek to continue outdoor dining for as long as weather and technology will permit.

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A high-end restaurant transitions into a food truck

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 24, 2020

The pandemic forced Le Bistro Montage to close, but one of its chefs launched Montage ala Cart to carry on the culinary legacy.

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Yelp: 61% of pandemic restaurant closures will be permanent

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 17, 2020

Restaurants with the highest closure rates include those specializing in breakfast and brunch, burgers and sandwiches, desserts and Mexican food, the report from the review platform found.

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