As an example of the fluidity of government directives during this period of the pandemic. When this was recorded in early October, Illinois was moving towards allowing restaurants to seat a higher percentage of the dining capacity. The fact that a cold Chicago winter was right around the corner was not lost on the Governor or Mayor. So they were anxious to give the restaurants of the state an opportunity to accommodate those still willing to dine inside. (That number had been steadily growing since the modest 25% capacity started in late summer.) This is now the end of October and starting at Midnight this coming Friday all restaurants in Chicago will be completely closed for indoor dining…again.

Lindsey Andersen owns and operates a small neighborhood restaurant in Chicago called “Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar”. I talked with her a few weeks ago what she’s been able to do to keep her business afloat. Her solutions so far have been creative extensions of her brand as a neighborhood source for reasonable slightly upscale dining with a unique but approachable emphasis on wine. Hence the use of the Latin word for grape, “Uvae” as the name of the restaurant.

Music;

“Hedge Your Bets” – Track Tribe

“Sunday Stroll” – Huma-Huma