Wandering Griffin | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian
After Gov. Mike DeWine ordered all bars and restaurants to close on March 15, companies began to scramble for ways to stay afloat and to help the community in a time of need.
Carry-out and delivery options are still widely available, including many previous subjects of The Wright State Guardian’s Dayton’s Not Dead series.
The Wandering Griffin
The Wandering Griffin has made efforts to ensure that their food is still available for carry-out and through delivery service apps. This includes their selection of beer, which the brewery prides themselves on.
571 Grill & Drafthouse
571 Grill has changed their hours of operation to include curbside and carry-out services. Following the news of all restaurants and bars closing, the grill took a few days to regroup and came back to offer a free roll of toilet paper while supplies lasted for a bit of comedic relief. Since then, toilet paper has run out but business is still booming.
Lily’s Bistro
Lily’s is providing comfort food through curbside service, delivery and carry-out at this time. Their eclectic menu is still changing daily, offering a variety of drinks as well. Lily’s prides themselves on being able to continue paying one-third of their employees’ wages through the support of the community at this time.
Lefty’s Eats and Espresso
Lefty’s has reevaluated operating hours among switching to a carry-out facility. Additionally, they have partnered with DoorDash to have meals delivered to customers. The menu is available at their website.
DiSalvo’s Deli & Italian Store
DiSalvo’s is still operating through calls and carry-out, ensuring customers that they’re keeping stocked. They offer grab-and-go items for a quick visit, as well as calling ahead to place an order.
Blind Bob’s
Blind Bob’s is offering their menu through carry-out, curbside pick-up and delivery. The restaurant ensures a delivery fee for a reasonable distance is $3 and unreasonable distance is negotiable. Bob’s is also offering carry-out on their beer collection at discounted prices.
Cake, Hope, and Love
At this time, the bakery is primarily focusing on previous orders to be made for pick-up. There is a limited menu available for those who are still craving sweets during their weekend hours. Owner Shannon Teague has started a program in which sack lunches are available each day, beginning once all schools closed on March 12. Teague is asking volunteers to help deliver sack lunches to those in need.
These small businesses are relying on carry-out orders to assist in keeping afloat at this time of uncertainty. As important as it is for consumers to have access to hot meals still, it’s equally as important for locals to continue to order from these places.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness spread between people in close contact with each other or through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. To protect yourself and those around you, cover coughs and sneezes and avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.)
