Most Chicagoans don’t have to watch the hit Hulu series “The Bear” to appreciate how difficult it is to keep a family-owned restaurant afloat, especially when money is tight and the world is slowly trying to emerge from an unprecedented health crisis.
No food-related business, no matter the size — diners, trendy dive bars, upscale hot spots — was left unscathed from the pandemic. Many city establishments were forced to close.
