With the closure of restaurants and bars, keep in mind many places still offer to-go meals. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but is a list of restaurants advertising take out on social media: Dorian’s Deli, Exchange Pizza Depot, El Valle, GoGo Empanadas, Kristopher’s, the Loyalist Market, Moe’s Original BBQ, Santé, Your Mom’s Donuts (online ordering here). Your Mom’s Donuts is also carrying some goods from local farms, such as meats and jams. They make bread in-house, so odds are good they’ll have bread even when the grocery store is out.
Meanwhile, Stumptown Station, a craft cocktail bar In downtown, was forced to close and the staff of 7 have no alternative income. Brandon, one of the owners, has started a Go Fund Me for the employees.
Renfrow’s is open and helping people with the hospitality we’ve all come to appreciate from If you’d rather, they are also offering curbside service for staple products (chicken feed, honey, sweets syrup, birdseed, deer corn). Order online and let them know when you arrive. For up to the minute info, check the Renfrow Facebook page or call the store at 704-847-4088.
The Matthews Community Farmers’ Market will be open this Saturday at 8 am. Precautions will be in place to limit personal contact. If you can, order and pay ahead. Your items will already be packaged and waiting for you at the market, avoiding further handling of products and money. See the full list of vendors here.