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10 independent restaurants that did not survive 2020

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 21, 2020

With limited federal aid and a still-surging pandemic, an unprecedented number of neighborhood restaurants were forced to close their doors for good.

Technology

Rick Bayless debuts a members-only YouTube channel

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 02, 2020

The effort, which features weekly cooking demos and live cook-alongs, is designed to help pay the salaries of some of the chef-restaurateur's employees during the pandemic.

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Danny Meyer shuts down his restaurants (again) as COVID cases rise

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 23, 2020

Meyer said all on-premise service at Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants would be suspended to preserve the health and safety of employees.

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With no aid and more shutdowns, independents face a long, desperate winter

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2020

Many independent restaurants limped through earlier closures, thanks to limited federal aid, but operators say their future is even more precarious during this latest round of dining closures.

Workforce

Lettuce Entertain You plans to lay off more than 1,000 workers

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 16, 2020

The Chicago-based multi-concept operator intends to let go of previously furloughed employees from more than two dozen restaurants, according to a filing with Illinois labor authorities.

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Chicago launches a contest to boost takeout orders

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 09, 2020

The city has also announced $10 million in grants for independent restaurants and bars, as well as workforce training resources for laid-off hospitality employees.

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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.

Workforce

New task for operators: Rigorous monitoring of employee health

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 27, 2020

Restaurants are conducting COVID tests, checking temperatures and much more as they try to prevent the pandemic from spreading inside their establishments.

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Fine dining landmark Canlis continues to reinvent itself as it fights to survive

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 16, 2020

The 50-year-old Seattle restaurant is becoming Canlis Community College for the fall.

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