When the pandemic forced Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners to close their dining rooms, restaurants owners had to get crafty to keep their staff employed and communities afloat. From at-home meal kits, virtual wine tastings, and large-scale charity efforts, chefs and restaurateurs at these five Grand Award winners relied on ingenuity and weathered the storm. Here's how they made it to reopening in 2021.
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