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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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How one indie fast casual is making big service model shifts to weather the winter

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 15, 2020

Chicago’s Antique Taco is turning one location into an old-school drive-in and another into a sit-down spot.

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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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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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Operators out West face a new threat: Wildfire smoke

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 15, 2020

After pivoting to outdoor dining amid the pandemic, dangerous air is forcing many restaurants in the western U.S. to abandon their patios.

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With winter coming, more independents shut their doors for good

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 11, 2020

With cold weather on the way and no clear aid package headed their way, more independent restaurant owners decide to close permanently.

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Farewell letter from an independent restaurant owner

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 11, 2020

As Danny Abrams and Cindy Smith shutter their original location of The Mermaid Inn, they reflect on the pandemic’s impact on neighborhood restaurants and hope for better days in the future.

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