Restaurants always have been essential to the fabric of our communities. They provide places to gather, plus a sense of identity and connection for many guests, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a favorite spot to visit on a night off. (During more normal times, at least.) Even now, at a time when most restaurants are facing uncertain futures, many are still not only serving the cuisine their regulars love, but also giving back to their neighborhoods in ways that go far beyond recipes. From feeding families affected by COVID-19 to raising money for Black Lives Matter, check in with these restaurants on their Facebook pages for the latest on how Chicago eateries are making their neighborhoods — and the city — stronger. (Want to take action to help support these restaurants? When we support small business, we support our communities, so Facebook’s Small Business support hub offers resources for those looking to give or get help.)
A number of Chicago restaurants have resumed dine-in service at 25 percent capacity. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining in, as there are still safety concerns: for updated information on coronavirus cases in your area, please visit chicago.gov. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.
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