Pop-ups and Pivots Continue, as the Industry Faces Uncertainty

“This is certainly not how we planned to spend our first holiday season, but we thank you for your support and wish you a happy, safe, and healthy New Year,” announced the Dear Margaret staff on Instagram after cancelling their sold-out New Year’s Eve prix-fixe. Disheartening messages like these popped up on social media everywhere last week as COVID cases surged, forcing chefs to temporarily close during the most lucrative time of...