Local Restaurants Rise To The Occasion

While the ongoing pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, it hasn’t stopped the ingenuity of independent restaurants nationwide. Many are finding new ways to offer the familiar favorites and comfort food their loyal customers are seeking more than ever.

“It’s uplifting to see how many neighborhood restaurants have adapted to better serve their customers during these unprecedented times,” said Alyca Judge, senior marketing manager at General Mills Foodservice, which hosts the annual Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest that celebrates local restaurants.

“The impact of COVID-19 on our beloved restaurants only underscores the special role they play in the hearts of their customers and our communities.”

Local restaurants are carefully and creatively strategizing ways to keep their communities well-fed and taken care of. Here are what some local favorites are doing.