Our New Normal For Awhile, Thanks to COVID-19
It was almost a month ago that local businesses, dine-in restaurants, and other nonessential institutions had to shut down.
We were curious about how our lives have shifted in this brief yet profound period, so we surveyed our audience to learn more. 335 of you answered the 25 question survey last week (thank you!). Here’s the first look at what you said.
Most of Us Are Eating Take Out Food at Least Once a Week
Over half of our readers report getting takeout one to two times a week. Seven percent are bringing home restaurant food three to five times a week. 37% cook all of their meals at home.
Local Restaurants Are Important to Us
A few survey respondents went out of their way to tell us that when they do eat out, local matters.
We get takeout every other week. We look for small local businesses, not chain restaurants.
When we eat out, we’re supporting a different local restaurant each week.
I switch to support as many as I can. We have gotten Fratelli’s, Brick and Porter, The Garage Bar & Grill, Amore, Mosby’s Popcorn, Underground Cookie Club, Mike’s Wings, Polish Girl Catering, Wolfgangs Tasty Gyro Coney Island
Only a few commentators listed places like Chick fil A, Qdoba, and Panera as destinations. The rest of the folks left us a laundry list of local restaurants that they’ve recently ordered takeout from.
If you’re looking for restaurants to try during lock-down, here’s your list.
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]4 Roses Cafe [/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Amore Trattoria Italiana[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Ando Sushi[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Bangkok Taste[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Big Bob’s Pizza[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Brewery Vivant[/fusion_highlight]
Curbside Delivery Info
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Brick and Porter[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Charlie’s Bar and Grille[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Chuy’s Chinese[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]City Built[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Daddy Pete’s BBQ[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Donkey[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Florentines in Grandville[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Fratelli’s Kitchen & Bar[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Garage Bar & Grill[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Ginza[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Gita Pita[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Graydon’s Crossing[/fusion_highlight]
Hours and ordering info.
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Harmony[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]New Hotel Mertens[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Jaku[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]JT’s Pizza[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Leon and sons[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Licari’s[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Little Bangkok[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Luna[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Maru[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Matchbox[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Menna’s[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Mitten Brewing Co[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Noco Provisions[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Paradise Pizza[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Peppino’s[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Poke Toki[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Railtown Brewery[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Rezervoir Lounge[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Rise Authentic Baking Co[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Sanitary Fish & Market Place[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]The Sovengard[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Terra[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]The Win[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Tokyo Grill[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]TwoGuys Brewing[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Vitales[/fusion_highlight]
[fusion_highlight color=”” text_color=”” rounded=”no” class=”” id=””]Wolfgang’s[/fusion_highlight]
