Restaurant Retrofits Week 7: Mapping
At this point, I’ve picked up food from a lot of restaurants. But it occurred to me that I haven’t thought much about their spatial distribution across the city.
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Restaurant Retrofits Week 6: The Twofer, the Finish-at-Home Phenomenon, and the Aesthetic Refinement of Contactless Pickup
We’re at the point where the novelty of getting takeout has worn off, people are antsy to get outside, and everyone’s more than a little anxious about what the future holds. It’s also fair to say that when it comes to takeout, particularly from finer dining establishments, people are expecting more. It’s not always clear what more precisely, but more.
read moreBrian Samuels Covid-19 Portrait Project
Some chefs and owners have decided to remain “open,” providing takeout and other essential services to Boston diners. Recently on his website, Brian began sharing his ongoing project, Covid-19 Portrait Project, which features local chefs and owners while they are making the best of a very difficult scenario.
read moreBoston Restaurants Are Struggling to Stay Afloat During the Coronavirus Pandemic
School closures, work-from-home directives, and a state of emergency have all contributed to revenue losses already.
read moreKeep Calm—and Carry Out? Boston Restaurants Struggle for Support amid Coronavirus Crisis
Local businesses are working hard to reassure take-out and dine-in customers—before pandemic panic forces them to close their doors for good.
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