Many industries have seen their businesses turned on their heads by COVID-19, but the food service industry, difficult to enter and maintain in the best of times, has been truly ravaged by the pandemic. As more people stay in, and save money, a truly staggering number of restaurants are closing their doors for good. Others are adapting to the changing world and doing all they can to find a model for survival in this difficult market.
Some of Nashville's favorite LGBTQ-owned, -operated, or -allied restaurants have adopted new models, or restructured their businesses to continue operating. In this issue, we highlight just a few such restaurants and caterers, including The Mockingbird, Suzy Wong's, D'Andrews Bakery, and many more. There are still some great options out there to get your favorite comfort foods, while also supporting your local community. Bon appetit.