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| How to Support Your Favorite Restaurants from Harvard Square Restaurant Owners & Chefs Dos and Don’ts |
| Harvard Square Business Association restaurant members, under the leadership of Restaurant Committee chair, Kari Kuelzer, owner of Grendel’s Den, encourage folks to continue supporting their favorite restaurants. Kuelzer, along with owners and chefs including Jody Adams, Michael Scelfo, Michael Pagliarini and Peter Davis, have outlined a short list of dos and don’ts for winter dining. They fervently hope that stalwart diners will embrace their inner-New Englander by refusing to let the cold, snow, drizzle, and wind keep them from enjoying a good meal from their favorite restaurants! We look forward to seeing you around the Square come sun, snow, sleet and storm. Please continue to take good care. Thank you, Denise Jillson Executive Director |
| Restaurants are among the hardest hit businesses impacted by the pandemic and the winter months ahead will be particularly challenging for the industry. Below, restaurant owners offer some advice on how best to support your favorite local eatery with these five simple dos and don’ts. DON’T use third-party platforms to order if you are going to pick up anyway! They take around 30% of the sale from the restaurant. DO order to-go from the restaurant’s official website or over the phone if you can. DON’T get impatient if restaurants are out of stock or understaffed. We don’t like these situations either, but supply chains are still in flux and staffing appropriately is extremely challenging! Your compassion means a lot. DO repost, comment, like and tag restaurant posts on social media, especially ones involving promos or new food/drink choices. This is more helpful than you might think! DON’T come if you’re sick or think you may have been exposed to the virus! This should really go without saying, but we can’t emphasize enough how important the health of our staff and guests is to us. DO contact the restaurant if you are unsure about the risks involved in your dining experience. Chances are they will be happy to discuss your concerns with you and tell you what they are doing to keep you safe. They can also tell you if their patio is empty or full. DON’T be surprised if there are waits, minimums or gratuities applied at peak hours. Seating is limited and weekends are in high demand. DO go out for lunch and have dinner and drinks on weeknights. Spread out your visits on less popular days and times to have a more personal and enjoyable experience. DON’T avoid patios in the cold weather, there’s no bad weather there’s only bad outerwear! DO see if the restaurant is selling branded sweatshirts, beanies, or blankets to keep you warm. You can continue to wear proudly as a testament to your flinty resilience. As always, thank you for your loyal business! Kari Kuelzer Grendel’s Den Restaurant and Bar Michael Scelfo Alden & Harlow Lea Sasportes Amorino Gelato Patrick Lynch Bon Me Molly Overgaag Charlie’s Kitchen the red house John Schall El Jefe’s Taqueria Tom Brush Felipe’s Taqueria Michael Pagliarini Giulia Alex Attia Chef Peter Davis Henrietta’s Table Paul Lee The Hong Kong Kimberly Diaz J.P. Lick’s Ice Cream Bill & Karen Bartley Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage Alex Attia Augusto Lino Noir Michael Guleserian Richard Mann Nubar Eric ShepherdOTTO Ruth Allen Ryan Paddy’s Adam DiCenso Pinocchio’s Pizza Patrick Lee Russell House Tavern Jody Adams Jon Mendez Saloniki Greek Daniel Roughan Source Restaurant Nhon Ma Zinneken’s For a list of open Harvard Square restaurants, please click here. |