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“Our support of these businesses is critical, not

only for their income but for maintaining the
vibrancy of the neighborhood.” ~Pat Terry

properly spaced out and always wear-
ing masks. So far, they’ve enjoyed
meals at Tempo, Bistronomic, LYFE
Kitchen, and the dining options at Sof-
itel, as well as takeout orders from 3rd
Coast Café. They also celebrated their
anniversary at NoMI, which they say
was very accommodating of current
protocols.
As residents have made clear, providing
these restaurants with business is as
important for The Clare as it is for the
restaurants themselves.
“We picked The Clare because of all the
Photo courtesy of Tempo things to do in the neighborhood,” Pat
says. “Our support of these businesses
“We expect to continue to support Bis- pickup and delivery. They’re very care- is critical, not only for their income but
tronomic through this winter, even if we ful when making plans, checking that for maintaining the vibrancy of the
have to go back to takeout,” Sally says. the restaurants offer seating that is neighborhood.”
Resident Chris Lyon ventured back into
the neighborhood, as well, stopping at
Photo courtesy of NoMI RL Chicago after a leisurely walk to sip
a glass of wine and read a good book
or shopping for her own groceries at
Potash Market rather than ordering
them for delivery. She also met friends
for dinner at the restaurants on Rush
Street, where the road is closed to
cars and bikers to expand the dining
venues’ seating capacities.
“It’s almost like being in Europe,” Chris
says.
For Chris, supporting the shops and
restaurants that surround The Clare is
her contribution to keeping them in
the neighborhood.

“Walking around and seeing how many
places are boarded up, I get concerned
some of those businesses will never
come back,” Chris says.
Residents Pat and Cliff Terry feel simi-
larly, which is why they have frequent-
Photo courtesy of Bistronomic Photo courtesy of Big Shoulders Coffee
ed many local restaurants for dine-in,