What better way to celebrate the end of the shutdown than with a slap-up meal at your favourite restaurant.

Sure, Sunday brunch may be out of the question right now, but it certainly won’t be forever.

While many people already know about their local restaurant’s new pick-up and delivery options, another way you can help – without leaving your house – is with a gift card.

Not only will you get an excellent meal out of the transaction, but gift card sales can make a world of difference to a restaurant that’s desperately short of business right now. And we all want them to be around when this is all over.

Many restaurants and cafes have created new $50-$500 gift cards, and they make about as good a gift as any.

While it’s easy to feel helpless in such uncertain times, there are still ways to support the hospitality industry from the home.

Beyond buying a gift card, you can also order food delivery, purchase cookbooks, order restaurant merchandise, and put in an order from your local producer directly. 

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