March 2020
/təˈɡeT͟Hər/
adverb
with or in proximity to another person or people
If ever there was a time to talk togetherness…this is it.
Even as anxiousness and low grade panic seem the order of the day, Seattle and its residents are pulling together in a way that reminds me how grateful I am to live here. We are facing something very real and full of unknowns with grace and a sense of calm that I have come to expect from this little corner of the world.
We cannot know what the fallout of these things will be, but I know that we must remain levelheaded and take one day at a time.
What else can we do?
A few things come to mind:
Be diligent about cleanliness. We have this culture in our restaurant already, but we have taken extra precautions beyond our normal standards. Deeper cleans, excessive hand washing and daily education are the newer normal. Remember that restaurants have a different set of sanitation requirements already. If you felt safe dining somewhere before, you should feel safer now.
Support your small businesses. Buy their to-go options, like our Sunday Suppers or order Gift Cards to celebrate when this tough time is over.
Be safe. Avoid going out if you feel unwell. Be sure to reach out to your medical professionals.
Treat each other with care and kindness.
And above all else, know that we are here for you. All of the small business owners I know are pulling together to do the best we can in a very difficult time. Please remember that we cannot work from home…together we can help save the Seattle dining landscape.
Sending you all positive energy…