How Chicago Restaurants Are Reopening For Indoor Dining

As Chicago’s COVID-19 picture improves, the city is cautiously taking steps to loosen some health restrictions on businesses, including restaurants and bars.

By Bianca Martin
Virus Outbreak Illinois
Patrons enjoy lunch indoors at Gibsons Italia restaurant in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast / ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus Outbreak Illinois
Patrons enjoy lunch indoors at Gibsons Italia restaurant in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast / ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Chicago Restaurants Are Reopening For Indoor Dining

As Chicago’s COVID-19 picture improves, the city is cautiously taking steps to loosen some health restrictions on businesses, including restaurants and bars.

By Bianca Martin
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Chicago entered Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan Sunday, which includes lifting certain restrictions on restaurants.

Reset brings on a reporter to give us the latest and two restaurant voices to hear about how they are handling their reopening.

GUESTS: Jessica Villagomez, reporter at the Chicago Tribune

Manish Mallick, restaurant owner of ROOH Chicago

Mikky Wright, general manager and director of operations at Jefferson Tap and Grille