And there’s no better way to do so than making a commitment to patronize them throughout the year. Suffice it to say, it’s more important than ever to support the amazing collection of local restaurants that we have in our beautiful city. The pandemic is not over, and the issues it brought to the fore – including labor shortages, supply chain issues and wildly unpredictable prices – still pose challenges for an already vulnerable industry.

As much as we’re all eager to leave the pandemic in the past and get back to normal, things are still out of joint. The past three years have been the most challenging in history for our beloved eateries, and the new year is likely to follow suit. In thinking about the upcoming year, I’m certain of one thing: among the most impactful things that any one of us can choose to do in 2023 is support our local restaurants. But I do like view each new year as an opportunity to look at things in a new way, to make positive changes and to find ways to make a difference.